Tithe

[kanga22]

My husband is not a Christian and doesn't understand why I would give money to my church. I have a part-time job and have been tithing from my own earnings. He doesn't even know this because it would cause an argument and I figured it wasn't his business.

Before reading this thread I never thought of it as "household income" (to me, that's my husbands much larger paycheck). Although I do have the majority of my much smaller income automatically deposited into our joint bank account to help with bills. Hmmm, I'm not stealing from my husband by tithing from my part-time income am I? Now, I'm questioning myself.

 

[kanga22]

Oh, and I just had another thought about this.

Am I stealing time from my husband when I want to go to church to worship God and fellowship (get to know and love) with my neighbors. .... when my husband would rather I stay at home?

 

[WashedClean]

My husband is not a Christian and doesn't understand why I would give money to my church. I have a part-time job and have been tithing from my own earnings. He doesn't even know this because it would cause an argument and I figured it wasn't his business.

Before reading this thread I never thought of it as "household income" (to me, that's my husbands much larger paycheck). Although I do have the majority of my much smaller income automatically deposited into our joint bank account to help with bills. Hmmm, I'm not stealing from my husband by tithing from my part-time income am I? Now, I'm questioning myself.

Hi Kanga,

I think it's wrong to not be open with your husband about this. But that's just my opinion. Honesty is very important and if he finds out later that this was going on, it does not glorify God. He wants you to be a good witness to your husband. I hope this isn't harsh, because I'm not intending it to be.

Personally, I am the only breadwinner in the family. RIght now my husband is not working. So I don't tithe, but I do give a certain amount each week. My husband is also not a Christian, but he is fine with the amount. I used to stress out about not tithing. Then I realized that God knows my heart and that I'm willing. Some day I believe I will tithe, but for now it's not possible.

As to your second question about your time, I spend a fair amount of time at church. However, I believe you have to balance your time so your husband isn't resentful. Remember, we want to win our husbands to the Lord (not that we are the ones convicting them, but you know what I mean).

Hope this helps.

God Bless!

WashedClean