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Subject: do u tithe on unemployment checks |
Bible Note: Hello wordoer - you might also refer to Romans chapter 14. This short chapter gives additional insight into what both Brad and Beja have written in response. It seems as though you may have already determined for yourself, perhapse even before you asked the question publically. If that is the case, Romans chapter 14 seems to say that you (if you are speaking about yourself regarding the unemployment check) might go ahead and write out that check for ten percnet. I believe the Scripture is clear in stating that while a believer may be "weak" in that they still allow themselves to be bound by the law (and in this case a law given to another people for a specific purpose) it (observance of the law) is not sinful if it's done in honor of the Lord. I believe, however, that a belief that to observe this or any other law contributes in any way to righteousness would equate to sin as it would be attributing righteousness to something other than the finished work of Christ on the cross. Tithing was not first implemented by Israel at God's command. It was practiced by others prior. Where Israel was concerned, it was a "mechanism" of their economy (see/study the book of Leviticus). It may be true that some use the OT law of tithing to "limit" their giving to 10 percent because they believe they are commanded to do that. And so, in these cases, it may be that the NT teaching of "giving from the heart" means, to them, giving less than what they can afford to give and feelinig justified in the 10 percent. Still Romans 14 makes it clear that we have no right to pass judgment. Only God can truly judge anothers motives and heart. Remember that we are to be guided by the whole counsel of God, not a verse from hear and a verse from there that seems to suggest we are right. God bless, Jeff |