About Tithing....

This is my preliminary answer just to ark this discussion... Tithing is to be given to the Church. Scripture says in Malachi "Bring the tithes into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house." I'll get the exact scripture by tomorrow since I am currently pressed for time. Do not confuse alms with tithes. Tithes is the Lords share, the first tenth, while alms are for the poor. As stated by some other mylotters, the tithe is for the Church to use for spreading the gospel and works that they deem necessary for the ministry. Well at least these are my interpretations will try to add more tomorrow when I have more time. Hope I helped you somehow. If not, I hope someone else does! God bless. And happy mylotting.

God said bring all the tithes to his house just 10%. Its giving back to God for how he has bless us always give 10% of what God has given you.

Well, I believe giving tithes to the church is our responsibility. Usually, the tithes go to the foundations supported by the church, or it can be to help fund the missionaries in this certain area, etc etc. There are also times it is used to buy necessary equipment, furniture. And our church usually reports where the money goes. And it is always for the greater glory of God.

I believe, based on Malachi 3:10, that the tithe is suppose to be given into God's storehouse, the church. What we give above our tithe is our gift to God in thanksgiving for His blessings and may be given in various ways to either spread the Gospel or help the needy.

tithes/offering are the bloodline of the church. In order for the church to grow,to be active and to reach out to the poor. My dear friend, it's not only the church who's benefactor of your tithes but also in your community. My aunt's husband is a pastor and he told me the benefits of the tithes and how they spend it. 1.) raise funds for the church activities. 2.) dry goods to be given every month in a poor community. 3.) feeding to children 3.) members can borrow money if they really in need of it. 4.) medical mission 5.) and other expenses for traveling to other communities for bible sharing/study. --that's how a church work. Do not underestimate the capabilities of your church. Try to be active in your church and you'll see. Just a piece of advice. Thank you and God bless!!

What ever it is that your gave whole heartedly is much appreciated by God than anything else. So may it be in kind or in the envelop..it really does not matter. Giving to the poor is different from offering.

I think giving the poor or as a gift than putting the money in an envelope would be a better way. I do not think the Bible specify the best way we should give tithe whether it is in money form or gift.

I believe that it's best for each person to do what they feel inspired to do. The concept of tithing is promoted in certain religions, and therefore; those religious organizations collect money and distribute it to those who need it. The LDS organization promotes the idea that the members should obey the law of tithing and that money is used to maintain buildings like churches and temples. Sometimes that money is used to build a new church or temple. It is fast offerings within the LDS organization that go toward supporting those who need resources.