Should we pay tithes to be bless and free?
- Thread starter c.moore
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Corn house?
I think you have to decide whether your concept of tithing based on OT principles (not law or legalisms) is correct. Some of your questions seem to reflect legalism (or a sincere desire to obey God's Word and leaders), rather than heart motives and love. I would support either position. As I said, tithing on an inheritance is controversial since it is not earned income (fruit of your labor). A middle position would be to give some to your church and some to other ministries. You decide, you live with it.
I think you have to decide whether your concept of tithing based on OT principles (not law or legalisms) is correct. Some of your questions seem to reflect legalism (or a sincere desire to obey God's Word and leaders), rather than heart motives and love. I would support either position. As I said, tithing on an inheritance is controversial since it is not earned income (fruit of your labor). A middle position would be to give some to your church and some to other ministries. You decide, you live with it.
We are off topic. Water baptism does not determine if you go to heaven or hell...period. Neither does not ordinance of communion (not the Mass). This does not mean that they are not important. I would encourage people to be baptized. Only3/5 of my family is baptized right now. My mother and father are not baptized and I do not lose sleep about their salvation.
The question is if it is a biblical practice for the Church. Witnessing, Bible reading, communion, etc. are practices, but they are not linked to eternal life. Faith vs works.
The question is if it is a biblical practice for the Church. Witnessing, Bible reading, communion, etc. are practices, but they are not linked to eternal life. Faith vs works.
Originally posted by drbrumley
Ahhhh, but it is.... have you not said that we must tithe?
Do you not agree tithing was a requirement for Isreal? And such, it has become a requirement for Christians in some abstract way.
Maybe I'm not understanding you so please clarify for me.
I do not think I said you MUST tithe. I think it is a reasonable guideline for systematic, proportionate giving. It has a slight similarity to Old Testament tithing, but is definitely not identical. Let us find applicable principles, rather than prescriptions.
Many things were a requirement for Israel that are not requirements for the Church. Many people in my church and evangelical churches gladly tithe and know the blessing of God. Many others in my church or the evangelical movement do not tithe, and are still blessed. We each must work out our principle and pattern for giving without foisting it on each other. I think NT giving does not preclude giving more than a tip. Motive is key. If I was rich I would give more than a tenth. Even if I was poor, I would give a tenth, but would not demand that of others. I would encourage something like giving 10% of net earned income, but I would not lay guilt trips. It is between the individual, God, and His Word. Some have written doctoral theses showing the tithe was modified, but not rescinded. Others see it as legalism and contrary to grace. I do not think it is as black and white as we would like to believe. I certainly have not fully worked through the issue. For me, it has been a discipline from the time I was a new believer reflecting worship, love, obedience, and practical meeting of needs. For others it is a self-righteous show of good works and legalism. I would still give even if the government did not give a tax break. Others would fail this motive test.
I am not an expert on this subject, but share only a superficial opinion.
c.moore
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But when a church memeber rebelles against a leader or pastor of the church by not giving tithes is this showing no respect to your leaders??
When your bible tacher say`s you are not showing your first love by not titheing what can you say??
Can anyone prove to be who Mali 3 tithes were fore, and why they can be for the today church??
What is meant by a corn house and is this strickly our church we are memebers of???
godrulz
How are some of your evangelist team still blessed as a thief and a robber of God??
Why would God have respect of people , and not keep to His own principles , and promises???
When your bible tacher say`s you are not showing your first love by not titheing what can you say??
Can anyone prove to be who Mali 3 tithes were fore, and why they can be for the today church??
What is meant by a corn house and is this strickly our church we are memebers of???
godrulz
How are some of your evangelist team still blessed as a thief and a robber of God??
Why would God have respect of people , and not keep to His own principles , and promises???
