Tithing

[Salty]

Tithing has come up on other threads - so let dig into this subject
When answering, please use Scripture (just 2 or 3 verses)
or the reason you do no use scripture.

 

[37818]

Jesus acknowledged the tithe as a matter of keeping the Law.
Matthew 23:23.
Luke 11:42.
Luke 18:12.

 

[Layman]

2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV) - Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

 

[JonC]

Not sure.

Tithing was a matter of keeping the Law (as @37818 noted).
But so was worshipping God, and tithing existed prior to the Law.

 

[Charlie24]

My point was already made. The tithe existed before the Law with Abraham and carried over into the Law, then into the NT.

Another point is that the Church in most cases cannot depend on gifts, but requires a steady income in tithes, just my opinion.

It may not be an official commandment, but I can see the need and can trace it back before the Law, so I see it as a Malachi wrote, God will pour out a blessing....

So for me it doesn't have say so in the Scripture.

 

[5 point Gillinist]

The Law mandates giving, the Holy Spirit compels the heart to give. Not to sound corny or give off false piety vibes.

 

[Aaron]

2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV) - Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

One's giving must only reflect the love one has for the Kingdom of God.

 

[Layman]

One's giving must only reflect the love one has for the Kingdom of God.

How much would that be?

 

[Silverhair]

As the bible says in 2 Corinthians 9:7. Do it because you want to not because you have to.

I have seen more than once that people will go into debt to make their tithe or will ask if a gift should be considered part of their tithe.

You have to ask yourself are you giving out of love or guilt?

 

[Aaron]

How much would that be?

I can't answer for you.

 

[Layman]

I can't answer for you.

I was asking for your personal opinion. What does it look like for you in your own walk?

 

[Aaron]

I was asking for your personal opinion. What does it look like for you in your own walk?

You first.

 

[Layman]

You first.

Nevermind.

 

[5 point Gillinist]

I was asking for your personal opinion. What does it look like for you in your own walk?

My two cents. It's best to determine for yourself what is best, if you live your Christian life based on others you could easily fall into a legal system, rather than guided by conscience/godly conviction. I speak from experience. That may not answer your question, or be helpful.

 

[Layman]

My two cents. It's best to determine for yourself what is best, if you live your Christian life based on others you could easily fall into a legal system, rather than guided by conscience/godly conviction. I speak from experience. That may not answer your question, or be helpful.

Thank you for the productive response.

I had a pastor once say that if you love God 100%, you should give 10%. I was always curious as to why some people measure love with a specific percentage amount.

 

[JD731]

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Tithing has come up on other threads - so let dig into this subject
When answering, please use Scripture (just 2 or 3 verses)
or the reason you do no use scripture.

The question concerning the Christians relationship to the law of Moses was answered at the Jerusalem counsel in Acts 15. It remains our instruction today.

 

[Aaron]

Nevermind.

LOL. See?

 

[Layman]

LOL. See?

Yes, I do see that you’re not here to edify the saints.

 

[Aaron]

Yes, I do see that you’re not here to edify the saints.

You first.

 

[Layman]

Tithing was a matter of keeping the Law (as @37818 noted).
But so was worshipping God, and tithing existed prior to the Law.

True, but from what I can tell, tithing wasn’t commanded until the Moses. Also consider that the tithe under the OT had to do with livestock and the total of Levitical tithes came out to something like 23%, and it was a yearly giving, not weekly.