"Facts On Tithing...

[GRACE ambassador]

1. The English word “tithe” as well as its Hebrew-Greek equivalents “ma`aser”
and “apodekatoo” means a tenth.

2. Many Christian churches preach tithing as a means of supporting the work
of the Lord today. There are many variations of this theme. Some pay the local
church one tenth of their income after taxes and bills are paid; some pay before.

Others demand tithing on unemployment, inheritance, gifts, tax refunds, social
security and even gambling winnings. The tithing issue has caused a great
deal of strife and division in our churches over the years.

3. The most well known passage on tithing comes from the Old Testament book
of Malachi_3:7-10. This Scripture has given rise to the practice of “Storehouse
Tithing.” Simply stated, the congregation is exhorted from the pulpit to channel
all of their Christian giving through the local church (storehouse).

If they wish to give to a Christian organization, radio or television broadcast,
etc., it must go through their denominational machinery in order for the local
church to get “credit.” Also the pastor and elders often must make the
determination if the cause supported by the giver is “worthy.”...
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(K Lawson)

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Facts On Tithing (continued Facts 4-21!)



GRACE And Peace...

 

[Robert Gwin]

1. The English word “tithe” as well as its Hebrew-Greek equivalents “ma`aser”
and “apodekatoo” means a tenth.

2. Many Christian churches preach tithing as a means of supporting the work
of the Lord today. There are many variations of this theme. Some pay the local
church one tenth of their income after taxes and bills are paid; some pay before.

Others demand tithing on unemployment, inheritance, gifts, tax refunds, social
security and even gambling winnings. The tithing issue has caused a great
deal of strife and division in our churches over the years.

3. The most well known passage on tithing comes from the Old Testament book
of Malachi_3:7-10. This Scripture has given rise to the practice of “Storehouse
Tithing.” Simply stated, the congregation is exhorted from the pulpit to channel
all of their Christian giving through the local church (storehouse).

If they wish to give to a Christian organization, radio or television broadcast,
etc., it must go through their denominational machinery in order for the local
church to get “credit.” Also the pastor and elders often must make the
determination if the cause supported by the giver is “worthy.”...
"
(K Lawson)

FULL study:
Facts On Tithing (continued Facts 4-21!)

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GRACE And Peace...

Being under a new covenant we Christians no longer tithe. We have been encouraged to:
(2 Corinthians 9:6, 7) . . .But as to this, whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Let each one do just as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

We should keep in mind however, God never changes, so no doubt 10% might be a good rule of thumb for some Christians. Keep in mind as well, Christians have an assignment our brothers under the old covenant did not have, so beyond our treasures being the sole offering, we also give of our time and talents as well in support of the Kingdom.