Comments on: Does God Expect Me to Tithe?

by: ELOIS

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:25:45 +0000

Tithing was not intended just for the Old Testament, it is for us today. If you recall, Matt. 23:23 says, “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices–mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law–justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.” (Thomson Chain Reference Study Bible; NIV)
It is true, we are under grace. But we are still under some law. For instance. Is it now OK for a man to sleep with his father’s wife, his father’s daughter, or even wtih animals? We just have to continue to study His Word and ask Him to direct our paths so that we know what part of the law is for us.

by: Shayla E

Tue, 20 May 2008 07:51:47 +0000

I know that God expects us to tithe. In Malachi 3:10 says, “bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house and prove me now, saith the Lord, if i will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing that you shall not have room to receive.” Then verse 11 and 12 states the blessings and promises of God for your obedience. I believe it is very important to give, even when it is a sacrifice because God will see it honor it when you give your first 10% of your income. God can not lie and God will not fail you. He said prove me now, try it and you wont be disappointed. But I also learned that God requires total obdience. God is a Holy God.You can not be living a life of sin and expect for God to bless you. Read Isaiah 1:19 and 20.

by: Stephen

Sat, 10 May 2008 01:17:11 +0000

The early church did not tithe. This is if you believe the historians. If you believe Paul’s words on this. You are not in bondage to the law. If you believe God, bring your corn, oil, and wine, without adding to His words or taking away from His words. If you believe me, don’t sweat it, God does not own a calculator. If you believe the most of the pastors out there, give until it hurts, even if they are not starving or going broke, cause after all, you are giving to God, not to them.

by: Chrissy

Fri, 09 May 2008 20:27:09 +0000

Is tithing limited to money? Wouldn’t giving of your time to your church or helping people in need be the same? We are to be Christ like. Jesus didn’t have any money but gave of Himself. Shouldn’t we do the same? I don’t tithe 10% but I am always giving of my time and extra finances to help those in need. I thank God every night that all my needs are met but also ask for extra to help others. Whether it is time or money. I heard Joyce Meyer say that someone put shoes in the offering bucket once - haha. They did what they could do. The fact that it bothers you says alot about who you are in Christ. I may be way off here but whatever you do - with Christ in mind - God will bless you for it.