To tithe or not to tithe?

Esther · #1 03-04-2013, 07:57 PM

The scripture that comes to my mind is God is the same today as yesterday, and it was His will for us to tithe,IF you have a willing heart.

shag · #2 03-04-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Esther

The scripture that comes to my mind is God is the same today as yesterday, and it was His will for us to tithe,IF you have a willing heart.

Who ALL exactly is the "us" you are referring to in accordance with scripture?

Norman · #3 03-04-2013, 09:23 PM

Jesus mentions tithe in Matthew 23:23.

Esther · #4 03-05-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shag

Who ALL exactly is the "us" you are referring to in accordance with scripture?

That would be all believers

Esther · #5 03-05-2013, 09:25 PM

I still believe there is a principal many are missing. God wanted you to give cheerfully to the priesthood to provide for the ministry. If they had not done that we would not have the Word of God today.

I do not believe the principal of giving has changed nor the reason. I do however, believe it has not been fulfilled as intended.

I do not believe it is the will of God that ministers be poor, nor rich. I do believe the tithes and offering should cover all the expenses of the church including building. (I wonder how many would be looking to build new and bigger buildings and/or remodel if it meant less money in their pockets)

God's principals don't change. JMO