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NASB | 1 Timothy 1:8 ¶ But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 1:8 ¶ Now we know [without any doubt] that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully and appropriately, |
Bible Question: do you tithe on unemployment insurance checks. |
Bible Answer: Unbrown, I would respectfully challenge you to reconsider your question. Let me offer a quote from Paul then explain what I mean. 1 Timothy 1:8-11 says, "But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully, realizing the fact that law is not made for a righeous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching, according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted." Paul's point, I believe, is that even though it is still wrong for a Christian to murder, what is that command to us? What is the command to not murder to one who is following the spirit of God who leads us to love even those who wrong us? It's be like giving me a command not to go to mexico when I'm on my way to Canada. So, let us apply this to your question. What is the command to tithe, the law, to one who is being led by the spirit to live in such a way as to be able to generously give to others? As you grow in your walk with God, the question should shift from what you are required to do, to, "how can I live so that I can have the means to give liberally?" When that is your heart what need do you have for the law? The tithe law, sir, is for non-givers. Though if that is the category you are in, then yes, the tithe is for you. In Christ, Beja |