Should churches teach tithing

[Classik]

Is it necessary for churches to teach and emphasize tithing? Afterall no amount is too much

 

[follower]

Is it necessary for churches to teach and emphasize tithing? Afterall no amount is too much

no.

 

[iLOVE]

This is usually taught when becoming a member of a church. Right believing equals right living. "Give and IT will be given to you." Tithing equals your time, talent, and treasures of your life.

 

[Jethro Bodine]

Is it necessary for churches to teach and emphasize tithing?

No, it is not necessary. And the argument is that under grace we don't need the law to know about, and do, the right and good things that we should do as believers. And in regard to giving, it seems grace has been understood to mean doing less than what the law required God's people to do. (Yes, I'm making trouble again. And I see those annoying three fingers pointing back at me.)

Afterall no amount is too much

True, but it seems many Christians think being under grace means no amount is too little.
I'm pretty sure tithing wound increase what God's people give to those in ministry and to those in need. That's not a bad thing.

 

[Christ_empowered]

Tithing in NT believing churches makes me nervous. I've only heard it emphasized in a mega churches that aren't so Biblical and on TV by charming, but less than doctrinally sound, televangelists. The other churches I've gone to have sometimes mentioned the giving of first fruits and such, but they didn't emphasize a particular percentage to give.

 

[Classik]

No, it is not necessary. And the argument is that under grace we don't need the law to know about, and do, the right and good things that we should do as believers. And in regard to giving, it seems grace has been understood to mean doing less than what the law required God's people to do. (Yes, I'm making trouble again. And I see those annoying three fingers pointing back at me.)


True, but it seems many Christians think being under grace means no amount is too little.
I'm pretty sure tithing wound increase what God's people give to those in ministry and to those in need. That's not a bad thing.

Seriosuly should I quit giving and also encourage those giving grudgingly never to worry...that they are not sinning if they choose not to give?

 

[Classik]

The first fruit thing is unclear to me, frankly, CE. i learnt about it or paid attention to the teaching few months ago

 

[Jethro Bodine]

Seriosuly should I quit giving and also encourage those giving grudgingly never to worry...that they are not sinning if they choose not to give?

I thought this thread was about tithing. I didn't say to stop giving. I think I said it's not necessary to tithe. And then I pointed out that grace, which the church says replaced the law, means to many Christians that you give less than what the law required. But in other matters of grace vs. law they will argue that grace demands more than the law to illustrate how inferior the law is to grace and how grace is the far better and more effective way to serve God. I'm not agreeing with that thinking and suggesting we don't have to give. I'm pointing out the hypocrisy of the church. "Do as I say, not as I do" is as applicable to today's Pharisees of grace as it was to yesterday's Pharisees of the law.

 

[Classik]

I thought this thread was about tithing. I didn't say to stop giving. I think I said it's not necessary to tithe. And then I pointed out that grace, which the church says replaced the law, means to many Christians that you give less than what the law required. But in other matters of grace vs. law they will argue that grace demands more than the law to illustrate how inferior the law is to grace and how grace is the far better and more effective way to serve God. I'm not agreeing with that thinking and suggesting we don't have to give. I'm pointing out the hypocrisy of the church. "Do as I say, not as I do" is as applicable to today's Pharisees of grace as it was to yesterday's Pharisees of the law.

I understand what you said. Thanks a lot. I was just asking a question...based on the attitude of some people on the issue of tithing. Some seem they are being compelled to do that, and when they relent - they are probably going to end up in hell: you are stealing from God.

I dont mean anybody should quit giving (paying tithes or even quit teaching about it)- anyway.

 

[Jethro Bodine]

I dont mean anybody should quit giving (paying tithes or even quit teaching about it)- anyway.

Oh, okay, cool. Me too.

This is my favorite part of the tithe:

"23 "You shall eat in the presence of the LORD your God, at the place where He chooses to establish His name, the tithe of your grain..." (Deuteronomy 14:23 NASB)


I don't know why tithe teachers never talk about being obedient to this part of the tithe.

 

[Gary]

I understand what you said. Thanks a lot. I was just asking a question...based on the attitude of some people on the issue of tithing. Some seem they are being compelled to do that, and when they relent - they are probably going to end up in hell: you are stealing from God.

I dont mean anybody should quit giving (paying tithes or even quit teaching about it)- anyway.

If someone is giving/tithing even though they don't want to, they might as well stop. They're accomplishing the same thing either way...........nothing.

As for those doing the compelling, I often wonder if they realize they are under stricter scrutiny. Stricter judgments.
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[Jethro Bodine]

If someone is giving/tithing even though they don't want to, they might as well stop. They're accomplishing the same thing either way...........nothing.
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But won't God still bless the one who gives grudgingly?

 

[Gary]

But won't God still bless the one who gives grudgingly?

If what He finds in the heart is worth blessing.
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[Classik]

But won't God still bless the one who gives grudgingly?

...on my heels. Im escaping away

 

[Classik]

Let's inquire from Cain

 

[Classik]

There seems to be a distinction between giving grudgingly and giving painfully

 

[Gary]

There seems to be a distinction between giving grudgingly and giving painfully

Not for me.
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[evenifigoalone]

My church has preached on tithing, but rarely. They do, or at least the specific person preaching that day, does believe we are supposed to tithe. But he also said he doesn't want the emphasis on the wrong thing.

Mandated or not, for me tithing is doing what I can to contribute to the church and it's needs and ministries. It's not the only thing I can do (people need to volunteer their time, too), but funding is a necessary thing for most functions.

 

[JLB]

Not for me.
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Can you see out of those glasses? They look awkward.


JLB

 

[Jethro Bodine]

Let's inquire from Cain

Didn't he give the wrong offering?