EmpresFIDEL:
if you know its important to help someone with your tithe, then tell your pastor or priest b4 using it for that purpose.

What made you think your pastor will permit you, you made pastors your god when you seek them for every decision you take, there is God in you that directs you, seek Him and He will direct you not your pastor, your pastor is a human being like you

Funny enough I wonder what Jesus meant when he said ‘the poor will always remain in your midst but this lady honors me...’
Well I tithe and still give to the needy.
It’s not expensive

izzy4shizzy:
I have been thinking about paying of tithe and I have been caught in between two thoughts, now is paying of the 1/10th of ur earnings to the church that is referred to as tithe only or paying that 1/10th to some other purpose which u feel more satisfied with..

For example, would it also be tithe if I give my tithe to someone sourcing for funds to treat a terminal illness?

Because sometimes, I don't really think the church needs my tithe but they stress so much about paying. Now the million dollar question is, is it paying of tithe i.e one tenth of ur earnings generally to whatever purpose you see fit or paying it to the church

Tithing is a command given by God which every earner will pay to church. Generosity is another way of attracting Gods blessing. So help the poor from the remaining money you've got after paying ur tithe.

megacruise:
Well bro, there's a difference between charity and tithing. Giving to the poor is not tithing but charity. quote author=izzy4shizzy post=72666204]I have been thinking about paying of tithe and I have been caught in between two thoughts, now is paying of the 1/10th of ur earnings to the church that is referred to as tithe only or paying that 1/10th to some other purpose which u feel more satisfied with..

For example, would it also be tithe if I give my tithe to someone sourcing for funds to treat a terminal illness?

Because sometimes, I don't really think the church needs my tithe but they stress so much about paying. Now the million dollar question is, is it paying of tithe i.e one tenth of ur earnings generally to whatever purpose you see fit or paying it to the church

Let me ask you a simple question.
Is Jesus Christ God?

so long as it is the right percentage.

paxonel:
The poor deserves the money more than the church, give it to the poor

In other words, poor people no dey attend Church

tripplephi:
Am SHOCKED that such question can exist when there is so MUCH KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORD OF GOD everywhere.

Is the organisation GOD'S REPRESENTATIVE INSTITUTE?

Your funny question is like a university of Lagos Medical student asking if he can write exam in any other university with the same department.

I am really shocked at your question but I guess you are not really serious.

When you MARRY, so do show love to your wife or to all wives in the world?

GOD IS ONE, GOD HAS A SYSTEM AND PLACE WHERE HIS WORSHIPERS ASSEMBLE, IT IS CALLED THE CHURCH..... It would be confusion for the same God to have different means of Approach because it would mean He is not consistent with His nature. Also, TITHE is really not an ISSUE as daddy freeze and others have been barking about... TITHE BEGAN BEFORE THE LAW even in the book of Genesis.... so it is NOT a question OF WHETHER TO PAY OR NOT.... it is simply a system of how God's GOVERNMENT WORKS.

THE KINGDOM OF GOD is a REAL KINGDOM and every KINGDOM has taxes and levis BUT It seems that we have outgrown the KINGDOM system and forgotten it exists simply because we are under a PRESIDENTIAL RULE. NONETHELESS, God is not mocked, and PAYING TITHE or NOT PAYING will not guarantee you a place in heaven,

SO PLEASE STUDY YOUR BIBLE TO CONFIRM WHAT I HAVE SAID, so that no one will come here with MINDLESS CHATTER without scriptural references. WE DO NOT SERVE A KING BY THOUGHTS OR FEELINGS OR EMPATHY OR SYMPATHY.... WE SIMPLY FOLLOW THE LAID DOWN PRINCIPLES OF HOW HE WANTS TO BE SERVED.

TITHE IS NOT A DONATION, NEITHER IS IT ALMS or GIFT

brother,the church is the people of God,its not the pastor nor the building nor the elders!!! Jesus came to make every christain a priest of God, not a select few (so when you give to a fellow individual,you are giving to the church).The problem is that most people aren't bothered to think for themselves, they rather let their leaders do their thinking-thats why christainity has evolved another levites clan . The early christains (shown in the acts of apostles),sold off their earthly goods gave the sums to the congregations, who used it to settle financial problems of members of their church-not to build costly universities,or churches etc.
Besides ,the tithe was instituted for the jewish ethnic group ,as of their mode of worship then for the upkeep of the levites.The levites where dedicated to the temple then,they had no property as most of the modern "levites" do now.
That being siad,dear op,if you are a member of a church that says tithe should be given to the alter alone,you better give yours to the alter then. You shouldn't be a member of a church you don't subscribe fully to.

Sajio:
Tithing is a command given by God which every earner will pay to church. Generosity is another way of attracting Gods blessing. So help the poor from the remaining money you've got after paying ur tithe.

What about the remaining 90% of what God directly asks of you. That you are not giving? Like living a righteous life. When last did you actively help the poor? Love your enemies?

We christians are the worst hypocrites of all religions
Why is. It that churches these days don't go out everyday to evegelize only to wait for every wed and sun to collect offerings? We have the largest population of churches and there is so much corruption. So where are the christians. Pls read your bible and stop allowing your pastor for keep deceiving you deut 14:22-29

DWJOBScom:
Funny enough I wonder what Jesus meant when he said ‘the poor will always remain in your midst but this lady honors me...’
Well I tithe and still give to the needy.
It’s not expensive

Jesus was around for a short time. The lady would probably not have such opportunity again to honour Jesus. The message there is that you prioritize even in giving.

DWJOBScom:
Funny enough I wonder what Jesus meant when he said ‘the poor will always remain in your midst but this lady honors me...’
Well I tithe and still give to the needy.
It’s not expensive

What about the remaining 90% of what God directly asks of you. That you are not giving? Like living a righteous life. When last did you actively help the poor? Love your enemies?

We christians are the worst hypocrites of all religions
Why is. It that churches these days don't go out everyday to evegelize only to wait for every wed and sun to collect offerings? We have the largest population of churches and there is so much corruption. So where are the christians. Pls read your bible and stop allowing your pastor for keep deceiving you deut 14:22-29



Is it your 100 naira you Give you say you are helping the needy? Pick on person and solve his problem. Then, you are truly helping. Don't remind me of the parable of the good samaritan o

Tithe, seeds,offering etc, that must bring money to the Church is the reason there is purification of Churches today, any body who cannot find work to do in Nigeria the next thing he think of is to go and open a Church to be scamming people.
This is the reason despite all the Churches around, evil is still on the rise. Mugu fall guy man chop

iwatchandlisten:
The answer to your query is NO. Christ owns the CHURCH so your tithe belong to God. What the leaders of your congregation does with it, by God's inspiration, is between them and God.

Those who genuinely submit their tithes because they love God, joyfully also do charities without complaining. They are not mutually exclusive.

NB - 10% Tithe is the LAW, but those operating on GRACE, normally submit more than 10% of their income. This is a demonstration that you're operating above the law. May God give you wisdom and courage to follow His WORD.

Ole!above the law ko,below the law in.receive sense IJN

LandlordHopeful:


He's not the one speaking. its the holy spirit speaking through him. don't blaspheme my GO because it carries same consequence as blaspheming holy spirit. be warned

Look at you.who bewitched you? adeboye abi? Stephen full with the holy spirit was stoned to death.so who is your GO?

O man! There is difference between Tithe 1/10th and offering or free gift..... I was told about a Muslim who sneak into a church to pay tithes only, come and see how He was BLESSED AND REGRETED CHRISTIAN NOT TITHING....

Tithes is compulsory and gift is based on ur mind

Angelfrost:


What a pathetic and unscriptural write-up... So only one-tenth belongs to God? Didn't the Bible describe the whole earth, and its fullness thereof as God's?.. Why then restrict God to just a tenth, why not give every thing?... No wonder there is such a high proliferation of churches. So, God that blesses His creation with so much, needs a tenth of their income? Go and study your Bible well, and stop embarrassing the body of Christ on such public forums... The question remains, why was tithe commanded in Malachi 3? Same way a good Bible student would and should ask why other old testament practices were commanded?... This lifting of verses of scriptures to defend the indefensible without regard for the entire context of the chapter has got to stop!!!

Have you read deut 14:22-29 math 25. It teaches us how to give our tithe and remember God asked you directly to give him your soul. Have you done that. How many times do you forgive or love your enemies? How actively do you give to the poor not that N50 or N100 you give to the beggar on the street. If you have done so. You have satisfied God more than that nonsense you call tithe you give every month

Erastuslove:
O man! There is difference between Tithe 1/10th and offering or free gift..... I was told about a Muslim who sneak into a church to pay tithes only, come and see how He was BLESSED AND REGRETED CHRISTIAN NOT TITHING....

Tithes is compulsory and gift is based on ur mind

Do you know the man?

Who told you that story?
I am sure your pastor told you

Pls if u pay d tithe to d church who does the pastors pay their own too

iwatchandlisten:
The answer to your query is NO. Christ owns the CHURCH so your tithe belong to God. What the leaders of your congregation does with it, by God's inspiration, is between them and God.

Those who genuinely submit their tithes because they love God, joyfully also do charities without complaining. They are not mutually exclusive.

NB - 10% Tithe is the LAW, but those operating on GRACE, normally submit more than 10% of their income. This is a demonstration that you're operating above the law. May God give you wisdom and courage to follow His WORD.

What about the virtues God directly asked of you? Are yoiu doing them?. The if you think you are going to please God and get blessing with your tithe you are wrong. Go ad read your bible YOURSELF and stop having your pastor tell you what he thinks

If nobody pays tithe in church how would the things that needs attention in church be done?

castro316:


What about the remaining 90% of what God directly asks of you. That you are not giving? Like living a righteous life. When last did you actively help the poor? Love your enemies?

We christians are the worst hypocrites of all religions
Why is. It that churches these days don't go out everyday to evegelize only to wait for every wed and sun to collect offerings? We have the largest population of churches and there is so much corruption. So where are the christians. Pls read your bible and stop allowing your pastor for keep deceiving you deut 14:22-29

Forget about what ppl are doing in the church... Just try and play ur own part of being righteous. Judgement is of the Lord and don't forget the church(Christ) is for everyone, both the Sinner and righteous.... As to the EVERGELISM.. Churches are almost on the the road everyday preaching the gospel... Winners, rccg etc, was surprise a Catholic came to my house to preach the gospel..

femi4:
Jesus was around for a short time. The lady would probably not have such opportunity again to honour Jesus. The message there is that you prioritize even in giving.

Sorry Jesus lives in my heart
Constantly speaking to me and infact he even did better by constantly reminding me that he loves me.
So am blind to whatever logic you have to give

castro316:


What about the remaining 90% of what God directly asks of you. That you are not giving? Like living a righteous life. When last did you actively help the poor? Love your enemies?

We christians are the worst hypocrites of all religions
Why is. It that churches these days don't go out everyday to evegelize only to wait for every wed and sun to collect offerings? We have the largest population of churches and there is so much corruption. So where are the christians. Pls read your bible and stop allowing your pastor for keep deceiving you deut 14:22-29



Is it your 100 naira you Give you say you are helping the needy? Pick on person and solve his problem. Then, you are truly helping. Don't remind me of the parable of the good samaritan o

Don’t digress as the answer to the question is pay your tithe and assist the needy.
Yes tithe doesn’t guarantee Salvation so don’t get it twisted.
This argument is for those with meager salary who fill they need more to even letting go of what’s left of the little.

LandlordHopeful:


He's not the one speaking. its the holy spirit speaking through him. don't blaspheme my GO because it carries same consequence as blaspheming holy spirit. be warned

u have been brainwashed, I pity u. mental slave

tripplephi:
Am SHOCKED that such question can exist when there is so MUCH KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORD OF GOD everywhere.

Is the organisation GOD'S REPRESENTATIVE INSTITUTE?

Your funny question is like a university of Lagos Medical student asking if he can write exam in any other university with the same department.

I am really shocked at your question but I guess you are not really serious.

When you MARRY, so do show love to your wife or to all wives in the world?

GOD IS ONE, GOD HAS A SYSTEM AND PLACE WHERE HIS WORSHIPERS ASSEMBLE, IT IS CALLED THE CHURCH..... It would be confusion for the same God to have different means of Approach because it would mean He is not consistent with His nature. Also, TITHE is really not an ISSUE as daddy freeze and others have been barking about... TITHE BEGAN BEFORE THE LAW even in the book of Genesis.... so it is NOT a question OF WHETHER TO PAY OR NOT.... it is simply a system of how God's GOVERNMENT WORKS.

THE KINGDOM OF GOD is a REAL KINGDOM and every KINGDOM has taxes and levis BUT It seems that we have outgrown the KINGDOM system and forgotten it exists simply because we are under a PRESIDENTIAL RULE. NONETHELESS, God is not mocked, and PAYING TITHE or NOT PAYING will not guarantee you a place in heaven,

SO PLEASE STUDY YOUR BIBLE TO CONFIRM WHAT I HAVE SAID, so that no one will come here with MINDLESS CHATTER without scriptural references. WE DO NOT SERVE A KING BY THOUGHTS OR FEELINGS OR EMPATHY OR SYMPATHY.... WE SIMPLY FOLLOW THE LAID DOWN PRINCIPLES OF HOW HE WANTS TO BE SERVED.

TITHE IS NOT A DONATION, NEITHER IS IT ALMS or GIFT

First things first, tithing is very old testament. But it is a good practice. Secondly follow me to read the bible past what your G.Os allow you to think....

Giving Tithes
(Leviticus 27:30-34; Deuteronomy 26:1-15; Nehemiah 13:10-14)

22You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. 23And you are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place where He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always.

24But if the distance is too great for you to carry that with which the LORD your God has blessed you, because the place where the LORD your God will choose to put His Name is too far away, 25then exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place where the LORD your God will choose. 26Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household. 27And do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.

28At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and lay it up within your gates. 29Then the Levite (because he has no portion or inheritance among you), the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow within your gates may come and eat and be satisfied. And the LORD your God will bless you in all the work of your hands.

v25) So tell me, does your church let YOU partake of the combined congregational tithes? Do the members feast on the tithes? Tithing is basically a big massive potluck among God's gathering of people. What sort of potluck is it where you bring food (money), but then only the host takes the food and does not share it? Tithes are not for the church administration to eat alone.

v29) Even if you yourself do not feast on the tithe, does your church now make the tithe available to the needy to feast on? Or does it keep it all to itself? Can you be able to tell that needy person "Hey I'm taking my tithe to the church. Follow me and the church will distribute some of it to you?". If you cannot, then that is not biblical tithing.

So it stands to proven biblical law that whatever these churches are practicing, it is NOT actual TITHING, but some scheme whereby it simply collects 10% of the income of a lot of gullible people, without following through with THE WHOLE expected process of a tithe. You are simply giving to the church, and there is nothing wrong with that....just don't lie to God's people. True tithing is not practiced in any church today so forget about that (most church leaders are ignorant of these in-depth studies...and some of said ignorance might even be willful).

For the brother or sister who will bring Malachi into it I will tell you further: Given what you have read above, who is the one "not allowing that there be food in God's house" upon all said tithes?....logical extraction would say it is the leaders of the church.....again, either by ignorance or willful ignorance

But you see, even the church leaders won't come under judgement of all that. Because tithing at the end of the day, is an old testament law, and they are under Christ...so they are justified men and women of God as it is written in the new testament!
Same goes for you!

So never let anyone bully you into any form of religious slavery, especially one that puts confusion in your heart regarding following laws instead of living by the holy Spirit.

In the new era of Christ, ALL your money belongs to God. Christ purchased you. You are slave of Christ, and are merely a steward of HIS resources.
If you are led, you may even give more than 10%, 20%, 50% of your proceeds to projects of the kingdom.
Projects of the kingdom are not limited to just "church buildings". It could also simply be coming to the aid of someone who prayed the night before for help from above, creating a means for evangelism.

So go ahead and bring that person to church to hear the gospel, then afterwards, distribute between them and whoever in the congregation you know to be in need whatever monies/things you planned on tithing...as well as putting some towards the church. That way, you fulfill the biblical tithe that is not trully practised today.

It is well.

No wonder the scripture said the foolishness of God is wiser than the wisdom of men. How does giving alms equate to giving tithe. So many people here buy the idea of giving alms as tithe that's why it's written that as the heaven is higher than the earth so is God's ways higher than man's ways. We love trying to be logical with God's word but it's not so. Embrace the foolishness of God's word and you will become wisdom to the world.Since I started this I have never lacked, I give to the poor also. Have a blessed Sunday!

Erastuslove:
O man! There is difference between Tithe 1/10th and offering or free gift..... I was told about a Muslim who sneak into a church to pay tithes only, come and see how He was BLESSED AND REGRETED CHRISTIAN NOT TITHING....

Tithes is compulsory and gift is based on ur mind

One moslem that we cannot verify.if you still pay tithes,you are cursed.

DWJOBScom:


Don’t digress as the answer to the question is pay your tithe and assist the needy.
Yes tithe doesn’t guarantee Salvation so don’t get it twisted.
This argument is for those with meager salary who fill they need more to even letting go of what’s left of the little.

But that's the point! YOUR TITHE IS MEANT TO ASSIST THE NEEDY! Bro read your bible and get understanding. It is your duty to give your tithes to the widow orphans levites stragers and not your pastors duty

castro316:


But that's the point! YOUR TITHE IS MEANT TO ASSIST THE NEEDY! Bro read your bible and get understanding. It is your duty to give your tithes to the widow orphans levites stragers and not your pastors duty

One could even say It is the pastor's duty to share the tithes among the needy, but tough luck getting any pastor to agree to giving to the needy.

Sajio:
Forget about what ppl are doing in the church... Just try and play ur own part of being righteous. Judgement is of the Lord and don't forget the church(Christ) is for everyone, both the Sinner and righteous.... As to the EVERGELISM.. Churches are almost on the the road everyday preaching the gospel... Winners, rccg etc, was surprise a Catholic came to my house to preach the gospel..

Sorry my 'N' key on my phone is bad...as for the typos

Don't mind them jare christianity is a wasy of life and ot a religion

Ambassadors:
No wonder the scripture said the foolishness of God is wiser than the wisdom of men. How does giving alms equate to giving tithe. So many people here buy the idea of giving alms as tithe that's why it's written that as the heaven is higher than the earth so is God's ways higher than man's ways. We love trying to be logical with God's word but it's not so. Embrace the foolishness of God's word and you will become wisdom to the world.Since I started this I have never lacked, I give to the poor also. Have a blessed Sunday!

Jesus himself never advised us to give to the church but we should give to the poor.why do we do the one he did not advise us to?if you give a poor brethren then it means you give to the church because the Church is us not the building and it's administration

tripplephi:
Am SHOCKED that such question can exist when there is so MUCH KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORD OF GOD everywhere.

Is the organisation GOD'S REPRESENTATIVE INSTITUTE?

Your funny question is like a university of Lagos Medical student asking if he can write exam in any other university with the same department.

I am really shocked at your question but I guess you are not really serious.

When you MARRY, so do show love to your wife or to all wives in the world?

GOD IS ONE, GOD HAS A SYSTEM AND PLACE WHERE HIS WORSHIPERS ASSEMBLE, IT IS CALLED THE CHURCH..... It would be confusion for the same God to have different means of Approach because it would mean He is not consistent with His nature. Also, TITHE is really not an ISSUE as daddy freeze and others have been barking about... TITHE BEGAN BEFORE THE LAW even in the book of Genesis.... so it is NOT a question OF WHETHER TO PAY OR NOT.... it is simply a system of how God's GOVERNMENT WORKS.

THE KINGDOM OF GOD is a REAL KINGDOM and every KINGDOM has taxes and levis BUT It seems that we have outgrown the KINGDOM system and forgotten it exists simply because we are under a PRESIDENTIAL RULE. NONETHELESS, God is not mocked, and PAYING TITHE or NOT PAYING will not guarantee you a place in heaven,

SO PLEASE STUDY YOUR BIBLE TO CONFIRM WHAT I HAVE SAID, so that no one will come here with MINDLESS CHATTER without scriptural references. WE DO NOT SERVE A KING BY THOUGHTS OR FEELINGS OR EMPATHY OR SYMPATHY.... WE SIMPLY FOLLOW THE LAID DOWN PRINCIPLES OF HOW HE WANTS TO BE SERVED.

TITHE IS NOT A DONATION, NEITHER IS IT ALMS or GIFT

Don'tbe deceived by Pastorprenuers like the person that posted above. Read Duet 14: 22 - 29. You will see God's reason/purpose for tithing are enumerated in these verse. God also gave direction on what to do with your tithes are detailed in the verses.

The one million dollar question is, if tithes pre-dated Laws like you said and Jesus Christ (the Author and Finisher of our Faith) never made tithe one of the pillars of Salvation, why are you Pastorprenuers institing on tithes as a pillar of Christianity?

tripplephi:
Am SHOCKED that such question can exist when there is so MUCH KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORD OF GOD everywhere.

Is the organisation GOD'S REPRESENTATIVE INSTITUTE?

Your funny question is like a university of Lagos Medical student asking if he can write exam in any other university with the same department.

I am really shocked at your question but I guess you are not really serious.

When you MARRY, so do show love to your wife or to all wives in the world?

GOD IS ONE, GOD HAS A SYSTEM AND PLACE WHERE HIS WORSHIPERS ASSEMBLE, IT IS CALLED THE CHURCH..... It would be confusion for the same God to have different means of Approach because it would mean He is not consistent with His nature. Also, TITHE is really not an ISSUE as daddy freeze and others have been barking about... TITHE BEGAN BEFORE THE LAW even in the book of Genesis.... so it is NOT a question OF WHETHER TO PAY OR NOT.... it is simply a system of how God's GOVERNMENT WORKS.

THE KINGDOM OF GOD is a REAL KINGDOM and every KINGDOM has taxes and levis BUT It seems that we have outgrown the KINGDOM system and forgotten it exists simply because we are under a PRESIDENTIAL RULE. NONETHELESS, God is not mocked, and PAYING TITHE or NOT PAYING will not guarantee you a place in heaven,

SO PLEASE STUDY YOUR BIBLE TO CONFIRM WHAT I HAVE SAID, so that no one will come here with MINDLESS CHATTER without scriptural references. WE DO NOT SERVE A KING BY THOUGHTS OR FEELINGS OR EMPATHY OR SYMPATHY.... WE SIMPLY FOLLOW THE LAID DOWN PRINCIPLES OF HOW HE WANTS TO BE SERVED.

TITHE IS NOT A DONATION, NEITHER IS IT ALMS or GIFT

i really impressed with all you av said...........may the lord grant you more knowledge all ur life.

after reading some of the reaction that followed the following comment i wish to say the following;

1. there is no need to argue or call ourself names over the issue of TITHE............do it exactly tge way THE WORD OF GOD as instructed us.......if your bible tells you to pay it......then pay it without making noise..........if your bible tells you give to the pastor/church.......but you feel God is ignorant of what He is saying.......my pastor is "RICH" already.......i will give it to the needy.......then so be it.

2. be careful of who you follow......who influences ur thoughts & actions.

3. you will be accountable for what you do.......if you want to fall......dnt drag others with you..........one day God may use someone to change ur heart......but what abt those u av mislead.......may God help us all

pls always remember this: GOD WILL NOT CHANGE HIS STANDARD BECAUSE OF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THIS ERA, COUNTRY, & THE WORLD AT LARGE.............THE GREATEST KNOWLEDGE OF MAN IS FOLISHNESS B4 GOD

DONT ALLOW THINGS AROUND YOU CHANGE YOUR SERVICE TO GOD................LET YOUR SERVICE TO GOD CHANGE THINGS AROUND YOU.


HAVE A BLESSED WEEK