Inspired to tithe. Tithers only please.

[FoundInGrace]

its so weird how people are all for giving to God but if people give a tithe its suddenly wrong. Or if people dont tithe but give in others ways its suddenly wrong. giving is giving, giving a tithe is just one way of doing that among many ways.

its the heart that matters. its between the person and God. If someone is called to tithe by God who are we to say what they are doing is wrong. If someone is called not to tithe but give to God in other ways then who are we to say what they are doing is wrong.

Giving to God is right in whatever form it takes.

 

[motherprayer]

its so weird how people are all for giving to God but if people give a tithe its suddenly wrong. Or if people dont tithe but give in others ways its suddenly wrong. giving is giving, giving a tithe is just one way of doing that among many ways.

its the heart that matters. its between the person and God. If someone is called to tithe by God who are we to say what they are doing is wrong. If someone is called not to tithe but give to God in other ways then who are we to say what they are doing is wrong.

Giving to God is right in whatever form it takes.

Amen! If you want to know what tithing REALLY is, read below.

Underneath all the arguing,
And the squabbling,
And the accusing,
And the hateful words,
Tithing REALLY is....

(Drumroll please...)

A word

 

[probinson]

Amen! If you want to know what tithing REALLY is, read below.

Underneath all the arguing,
And the squabbling,
And the accusing,
And the hateful words,
Tithing REALLY is....

(Drumroll please...)

A word

I think the problem is that the word "tithing" carries with it quite a few connotations, intentionally or otherwise. That is why I've stopped advocating "tithing" and instead advocated "giving".

But I agree that in any giving (no matter what you call it), it is the heart, not the amount or the percentage, that honors God.

 

[tturt]

Isn't it all His anyways? I mean, if He doesn't have our money, we're not totally surrendered to Him in every area of our lives imo. The 10% becomes a non-issue.

 

[Messy]

I didn't say there's no value in giving. God has left it up to the Church to sustain and expand the ministry. We need to give in order for that to happen. There is value in giving -- at least altruistic value.

As for complaining, I'm just saying that I did what God challenged me to do. I "put Him to the test" of Mal. 3:10:
Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this," says the LORD of hosts, "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it.

I know He's not necessarily talking about physical blessings, but I'd have settled for any kind of blessing during the test. There was nothing (that I could discern).

I've always heared this text is about tithing, but if you also read the context, it's about Israel being purified and offering in righteousness and doing His will. This is more a prophecy about Acts 2 where noone had a need or the coming revival of Israel, I guess.

 

[Messy]

its so weird how people are all for giving to God but if people give a tithe its suddenly wrong. Or if people dont tithe but give in others ways its suddenly wrong. giving is giving, giving a tithe is just one way of doing that among many ways.

its the heart that matters. its between the person and God. If someone is called to tithe by God who are we to say what they are doing is wrong. If someone is called not to tithe but give to God in other ways then who are we to say what they are doing is wrong.

Giving to God is right in whatever form it takes.

Amen.

 

[true2theword]

I didn't say there's no value in giving. God has left it up to the Church to sustain and expand the ministry. We need to give in order for that to happen. There is value in giving -- at least altruistic value.

As for complaining, I'm just saying that I did what God challenged me to do. I "put Him to the test" of Mal. 3:10:
Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this," says the LORD of hosts, "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it.

I know He's not necessarily talking about physical blessings, but I'd have settled for any kind of blessing during the test. There was nothing (that I could discern).

God didn't challenge you to put Him to the test!........who ever taught you that when reading the bible, that when God speaks to someone or some group of people that you can simply slip you're name in and say "God is speaking this verse to me"


why not put you're name in behind scriptures, where God is dishing out curses on people would that make any more sense?

when reading the bible you must keep in mind that not everything was written directly to you, thus the passages used in Malachi also can't be used as directly for Christians today.

 

[true2theword]

Amen! You know the Lord showed me something last night about what is about to happen in the church. He had a large basket full of empty containers. Once they held large amounts of liquids of various types and now they are empty. He began to dump those empty containers out and as He did so He told me that in the same way He was about to remove those empty vessels from His flock. Immediately I began to pray that I would be found worthy of Him.

Point being, there are A LOT of people in the church that think they are something when they are in fact nothing. I pray for them all the time as well as for myself because I am not above any other. I hope we are all found worthy of eternal glory on that Day, but as stated, sadly, many will not be.

Matthew 7:21-23, "21“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.</SPAN> 22Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’</SPAN> 23Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’</SPAN>"

just been debating that whole topic, the OSAS have confirmed that those people who were casting out demons and doing miracles were not really saved

 

[ByTheSpirit]

just been debating that whole topic, the OSAS have confirmed that those people who were casting out demons and doing miracles were not really saved

Then how could those individuals cast out those demons and do those miracles in Jesus' name if they were not saved? Remember happened to the Jews in Acts 19 when they tried to cast out a demon in Jesus name? The demon possessed man turned on them and stomped their faces off. So are you so sure they really weren't saved? Also how did they confirm it? I definitely don't agree with OSAS. But that isn't for this forum or thread now. If interested PM me about it and we can talk.

 

[Always in His Presence]

If you read my post on how and what I tithe you will see that I do in fact trust the spirit to lead me, and that is also what I advised the OP to do.

Tithing is not about a number, but about giving honor to God for all He has already done for me. I tithe not just by placing an envelope in the offering, but also by buying equipment for my church which I or my husband install, by giving in service whereever I see a gap that I can fill.

To call my faith "small" is not honorable to God. Especially because you do not know me in any sense other than a few words posted on a website.

That is a wonderful post!

When I finally caught on to what God had been speaking to me about tithing it changed from being a number to act of worship. The tithe isn't just finances, but time, talent and gifting also.

I do my best to tithe my time to the church, maybe in our food program, ushering, visiting the sick, small groups, maintenance and clean up - wherever needed. That 4 to 6 hours a week is a great time dedicated to God and used to touch His people.

I tithe my talent by helping a couple small business men with bookkeeping and accounting functions.

When I keep my focus on God and worshiping Him in my life and actions, I care less and less about what someone else has.

 

[Always in His Presence]

Tithing will help you keep focused in your prayer life concerning finances I know for a fact that it has helped me personally. The bust in 2008 and the financial storm that followed has not effected our family's

 

[probinson]

Tithing will help you keep focused in your prayer life concerning finances I know for a fact that it has helped me personally. The bust in 2008 and the financial storm that followed has not effected our family's

This is true for me as well. Not only have I not been affected by the financial storm, I've experienced more financial growth in the last 3 years than in any other time in my life. Yet I stopped "tithing" in June 2009.

I'm not trying to be argumentative or contrary. I'm simply saying that I've experienced tremendous financial blessing in the past 3 years, and I can't attribute it to faithful tithing. I simply give, of my finances, of my time, and of myself, whenever I can. My desire is to give, to help, and to be a blessing.

 

[Ajax 777]

This is true for me as well. Not only have I not been affected by the financial storm, I've experienced more financial growth in the last 3 years than in any other time in my life. Yet I stopped "tithing" in June 2009.

I'm not trying to be argumentative or contrary. I'm simply saying that I've experienced tremendous financial blessing in the past 3 years, and I can't attribute it to faithful tithing. I simply give, of my finances, of my time, and of myself, whenever I can. My desire is to give, to help, and to be a blessing.

That's exactly it, Pete. God loves a cheerful giver, not one
who boasts before men to gain favor, nor those who do so begrudgingly
or under compulsion.

When you give, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.

 

[Always in His Presence]

This is true for me as well. Not only have I not been affected by the financial storm, I've experienced more financial growth in the last 3 years than in any other time in my life. Yet I stopped "tithing" in June 2009.

I'm not trying to be argumentative or contrary. I'm simply saying that I've experienced tremendous financial blessing in the past 3 years, and I can't attribute it to faithful tithing. I simply give, of my finances, of my time, and of myself, whenever I can. My desire is to give, to help, and to be a blessing.

Then why split hairs - no Pete - that is a rhetorical question from me. Please there is no need for a response.

I call it tithing when in reality I passed 25% years ago -

You call it something else.

this is much ado about being jealous vs being generous.

 

[Frogster]

Tithing will help you keep focused in your prayer life concerning finances I know for a fact that it has helped me personally. The bust in 2008 and the financial storm that followed has not effected our family's

col 2:10 says we are complete IN HIM...

so were the non tithing gentiles in the early church, not focussed? Focussed by tithing? Wha?

for that matter, the jewish converts to judaism in Antioch were not tithing, as barnabas saw the grace there, Acts 11, all without tithing.

 

[probinson]

Then why split hairs - no Pete - that is a rhetorical question from me. Please there is no need for a response.

You ought to know me better than that.

See, I don't think it's splitting hairs. "Tithing" is not a subjective term. The word "tithe" very literally means "a tenth part". So when someone says that one should "tithe", the are very literally saying that they should give a tenth of their finances.

If what is being proposed is generous, cheerful giving, why choose to use the word "tithe"? That only muddies the water, and brings up all the endless arguments that we're seeing currently in this forum.

this is much ado about being jealous vs being generous.

On this we agree. I believe there are people who are promoting keeping things for yourself, thinking of yourself first, taking care of your own needs, etc. under the guise of outrage for the "tithe". But then, there are other people who really do desire to give. Not everyone who disagrees with "tithing" as it is taught in most churches today is simply looking to hold on to their money. IMO, using the word "tithe" to describe "generous giving" serves only to confuse the discussion further.

 

[back2theBIBLE2]

i 2 am making a commitment to tithe based on the abundance of scripture 4 tithing and lack of scripture against tithing. thanx 4 the testimonies of how tithing works 4 those who step out in obedience.

 

[CGL1023]

My take on this rather controversial subject is that tithing predated the Law and comes to us through Abraham, whose seed we are in Christ; that tithing is a foundational principle of obedience to God; that it may be divided among ministries; but that a harvest can only be expected if the whole tithe is sown into good ground.
Hebrews 7:1-28 Malachi 3:10-12

 

[dysert]

My take on this rather controversial subject is that tithing predated the Law and comes to us through Abraham, whose seed we are in Christ; that tithing is a foundational principle of obedience to God; that it may be divided among ministries; but that a harvest can only be expected if the whole tithe is sown into good ground.
Hebrews 7:1-28 Malachi 3:10-12

Thanks for reminding us that the tithe predated the Law.