Bible Question:
Is it right when you tithe to be able to get a tax credit? I mean what do you do with the money you get beck? Shouldn't you give that money as well? Also I have searched here on tithing and my question still is : Do you tithe money and time? And what if you tithe and you cannot meet your bills? I know you should have faith that God will take care of you. But what if you are gonna end up on the streets if you do tithe? I am a Christian young in my walk with Christ and these questions are really tugging at me. |
Bible Answer: I believe all throughout scripture,tithing is the giving of material first fruits. I believe you can give an offering of time but when it comes to tithing it should be material in nature and reflect 10 percent of your income. It has to represent a sacrifice for you to give back to God what is His and trust Him to supply all of your needs. I do not believe accepting a tax credit is wrong, however, if the only reason you are doing it is to get the tax credit then the motive is not pleasing to God. Tithing is a very powerful form of worship and a way to tell God we trust Him with everything. I am confident if you give God what He asks you to give obediently that you will enjoy a much more intimate relationship with Him. And that is His desire and it should be ours also. |