Tithing...do you do it?

I do not tithe as such, and will not. I give as the Lord leads, sometimes more and sometimes less. He has never asked me to give more than I can and He has always seen to it that I have enough and more than enough of everything I need. The tithe is an Old Testament law and the scripture most churches quote to enforce it isn't even aimed at the people, but at the priests. Read it for yourself; better, read the whole book of Malachi and you will see the context. We are not bound by the law, but are to live in the Spirit. If you're not sure, pray about it. God is able to show you what He expects of you.

I know it is written in the bible and i know that it is my responsibility to do it. But i seldom give the 10% required. Not that i forget but it is true that sometimes i give first the need of my family before i give tithing. I know it's not an excuse, because from how God has always provided for us it is not right to justify to give back just 10% of what he has gave. I'll try my best to give the 10% next time.

Hi asyria, There was a time when I believed this but not anymore. I agree with the idea of giving and think that we should all give of our time, and talent as well as our money, (what we can afford of course) to help those less fortunate. I don't believe that the churches do enough of that, and most money is spent on things that there are not necessary. It is true that the more you give the more you get but that includes even a kind word and a smile when it's needed. We should give of our time to visit the sick and shut ins and especially those in prisons. Think about it and check out how the churches are really spending their money. If you find the truth, I think you will give them much less. Blessings.

I attend church services weekly. i do tithe to my church. It is important for us to do so. it is written in the word of God.

yes dear I believe in tithing. I have learned a very important lesson in giving and I have kept the lesson in mind all these years. My mentor told me that during the times when you have none is the time you have to give more. Yes it does not make sense but you know God's mathematics never made sense anyway. Did he not multiply the fish and the bread? it never made sense but then he multiplied the little into many...giving is the condition of the heart...when you give what little you have you exercise your faith muscles and you glorify the Lord because you are trusting him for the very things that is necessary to your existence.

Tithing was imposed during Levits era, not anymore a practice to our time. Jesus never teach tith even mention to his disciple. For christian, the law of giving is according to the purpose of the heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7)

we actually do. we find that if we miss it, we are short of money that week.

No I do not tithe. The tithe is an Old Covenant command. As Christians, we are only told to give cheerfully, never are we told a percentage in the New Covenant. 2 Cor 9:7: "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." If a minister is teaching tithing from the pulpit, is he not being disobedient to this passage, by trying to place his congregation under compulsion?

I do give 10% or more to my church because I want to give and have never suffered because of it. As a matter of fact, there have been times when I've thought, "How am I going to pay my bills if I give ten per cent," but it has always worked in my favor. Never has giving cost me. If you give with a joyful heart, you will be blessed.

Yes. I do believe in tithing and I give my full 10% of my earnings. Tithing is the command of the Lord. According in the bible, in the book Malachi chapter 3 verses 8-10, "Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. "But you ask, 'How do we rob you?' "In tithes and offerings. 9You are under a curse-the whole nation of you-because you are robbing me. 10Bring the whole TITHE into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this." says the Lord Almighty. "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. If we are not give our tithes to our God, we rob Him. It is not our mine it's to our God we only back to Him a 10% so give it the full 10% of our earnings.

No, I do not believe in tithing. I do give when I can, but it does not bother me when I don't. Why should I when my parish priest has 2 cars and has monthly income from all the churches in his parish? I actually have issues about this religious practice. In my church, the first collection has to be remitted to the diocese. The people maintain the churches here when they claim that the church owns it. We build it but the Church owns it. But we have to pay for maintaining it. I don't agree with this, so I don't contribute.

Hello astrai51. Paying tithing is a privilege. And it's also a commandment from God. Paying tithing is one way of thanking the Lord for all the blessings we have received from Him. Through tithing some of the needy and the poor will be benefited. Tithing funds are always used for the Lord's purposes to carry on He's work through out the world. I do believe that we will be blessed if we pay tithing regularly and exactly 10 percent of your income.

well, first of all, what you need to understand is that tithing is not a suggestion, it's an order. I've heard the old phrase, 'The tithe is the debt we owe, giving is the seed we sow...' When you tithe, you're telling God that He is the One who provides for you. There are several instances in scripture where the people who were commanded to give were in dire straits, yet they obeyed God and He did a miracle...ie the woman of Zarepath, the Syraphonecian woman, etc. Tithing is an act of worship. Besides, you always invest into what you believe in. Many people wanna give God credit, but few wanna give Him cash!

Giving tithe is not just about giving your 10% to the poor and the needy. It was a commandment given to the capable to help the poor. It is not a choice. I agree with other's responses. For us, who are Christians, this is a matter of faith. For me, I know that my church really spends the my 10% tithes wisely. I have seen how important it was to gather everyone's 10% and help needy people. Not just that, with the 10% money we were able to make buildings and homes as well! 90% is big enough for you to keep, no matter what your circumstances are. I suggest that giving tithes is better than giving alms to those who are in the street. It is better because the amount gathered together would provide permanent home and help not just a one night comfort.