tithe offering

[TheGirlOnFire]

What's your feeling on this ?

How big is your church on this ?

The church i am going too just now makes a big thing of it, telling us why we should, having little slips on the seats, praying on it, they also I have one day in the year were they want us to come to church and tithe in over and above....

For me well I do give, but I don't know I would rather give because I want too, and I don't give my 10%, because well I give to other places as well, so I only have so much money

The church I went to in England actually refused to ask for money in the serves, saying it put off gifts, I knew when you became a member you gave in 10% and you could give dontions in if you wanted.

 

[Messy]

Tithing is preached, but he Always says: Sometimes you just can't give so much, he hasn't been able to tithe himself for a few years, being in debt. God is not the Maffia, 10%, 10%, 10% he Always says, lol.
Since he's my ex and hasn't had a proper income in years (most Dutch keep their money to themselves and don't care about the pastor) I give him more than 10% so he can live too, which is only possible because I get extra money from my dad, he doesn't want to tithe to the pastor of my mother with his big income and big house.

 

[JojotheBeloved]

The church I am a part of does push tithing and does believe in tithe as a minimum 10% donation. This is based on our beliefs regarding Bible interpretation. However, there is a discrepancy from individual to individual on what tithe can be put towards. Some believe only the church is the right place to give, because it sustains God's work. Others believe that local and worldwide charities and even on occasion personal gifts to those you know are in need can be acceptable places to give. I don't know that the Bible forbids any of these methods, but I know it encourages a giving attitude with regards to all our resources to help others in our community and spread the news about Jesus.

 

[Bobthemotorcycle]

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[MehGuy]

I gave a quarter to the offering plate once as a kid. I felt bad about it and never gave money again, lol.

Really though, taking money from little kids is low. Sometimes I wonder how better my life would have been if I had kept that quarter.

 

[Legal_Eagle]

My church has occasionally talked about tithing. About six months ago they stopped passing around the offering plate at services, and just told people they could donate in a box in the back of the church if they wanted to. Donations actually went up! Personally, I think you should give what you can. There is no firm number that I use. It also depends what your church does with the money.

 

[Bobthemotorcycle]

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[Rhamiel]

during the 1970's there were some priests who started talking about the 10% tithe
after that people got to talking

it was decided that the 10% tithe was part of the Old Covenant and Ceremonial Law (like not eating selfish or pork or not wearing clothes of mixed fabric) , in the Bible that is directly linked with Temple worship is it not? (I might be mistaken on this)

we still have a moral obligation to support the Church with our time, talents and money
and 10% is a good rule of thumb, but we should not be legalistic about it

 

[MehGuy]

10 dollars? That's like 40 quarters!

 

[Bobthemotorcycle]

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[Messy]

10 dollars? That's like 40 quarters!

Lol I remember the first time I went to church, I just gave a few quarters or 5 cents the first months. If you gave nothing the people would look at you, had to gie something, and it was a sack, so they couldn't see it.
Someone else did that too and he said the preacher had said: People, don't let your kids throw cents in it!

 

[Nom De Guerre]

I don't tithe, never really felt the need to. When I was the closest to God there were many things I did that were quite counter church culture, and yet I found myself so much more in-love with God and blessed by His pressence. I was in constant prayer with Yahweh, He would speak to me with visions, dreams, Revelations, the Holy Ghost, constant ourpouring really.

I didn't Tithe, or go to church at all actually...

 

[Tess]

My church is quite keen on tithing. They do encourage it, but they aren't legalistic about it, and I have never felt pressured to give.

The money goes to church charity projects more than paying our pastor. We also take offerings for specific causes or projects, and they really encourage people to donate not just money but their time, so I guess they're pretty keen on giving all round.

 

[radhead]

I don't believe in church attendance or a church tithe. Or even giving to outside ministries associated with the church. The good news is that we are freed from that bondage. If you want to give to God directly, donate to the poor and needy, and you will be blessed like never before.

But if I do attend a church once in a while I will give a couple of dollars to the plate to help with expenses. Especially if they are a "needy" church.

 

[radhead]

My church is quite keen on tithing. They do encourage it, but they aren't legalistic about it, and I have never felt pressured to give.

The money goes to church charity projects more than paying our pastor. We also take offerings for specific causes or projects, and they really encourage people to donate not just money but their time, so I guess they're pretty keen on giving all round.

They encourage their members to devote their time and energies in service to them.

 

[redblue22]

I see no reason for a new this or that. I try to help with buying new books here or there, but that's about it. But when so and so gives me money, I'm not going to pass it on to the poor so and so when I'm in need.

 

[CCHIPSS]

The best churches are those that doesn't even do tithe offering during the service. That scares away non-believers. Their members simply donate after the church service. Others do weekly direct deposit.

 

[Messy]

The best churches are those that doesn't even do tithe offering during the service. That scares away non-believers. Their members simply donate after the church service. Others do weekly direct deposit.

Yes, my dad went to church with my mom and he started to preach on tithing and my dad's like: he's got a bigger house than me and a bigger car. I give more than enough to others, now this man wants my money too? He didn't go anymore, that leader doesn't even get any money from the church. He Always had a regular job and when he retired he became a pastor. Very unwise to talk about money when non-believers are there.

 

[markvs]

At our church we had a pastor who only spoke on tithing on 2 occaisions that I know of. There always seemed to be enough money in the pot. The pastor was no more wealthy than anyone else. even less so in some ways. There has been a change however and now we have weekly 'talks' on giving, but not hard sell. I prefer the less is more approach as sometimes it is better for congregants to ask than being led by the nose as it were. I know of one denomination here that, on your second visit gives you a direct debit form. I, for my part do not agree with this approach as , some here has already said, what if you tithe in many places. Also from memory there is a verse or more in the old testament about If you cannot take your tithe to the temple, then save it up for the year and spend it on a big party. I preume the point there is to bless the poor around you, and so use it as a worshipoffering?

 

[Sketcher]

10% is a good rule of thumb, but we should not be legalistic about it

That sums up my view. If people are hard up, they may need to give less (though I believe 10% should be an eventual goal). If people are wealthy, they probably need to give more. But generally speaking, 10% is enough to be a real sacrifice, which in turn combats selfishness. The church needs the resources to help provide for those in need. I give out of thankfulness that I now have disposable income.

My church emphasizes giving cheerfully, without guilt. We emphasize that the offering is for regulars, not visitors.