Comments on: Tithing-A Biblical Principle http://www.kickdebtoff.com/tithing-a-biblical-principle/ A Christian Perspective of Money and Debt Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:40:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: SL http://www.kickdebtoff.com/tithing-a-biblical-principle/comment-page-1/#comment-3122 SL Sun, 01 May 2011 13:16:28 +0000 http://www.kickdebtoff.com/?p=429#comment-3122 There is a big difference in giving Tithes ( a voluntary tenth) as a principle vs tithing to keep an Old Covenant law tithing which was one out of 613. Galatians 3:13 SAID CHRIST HAS REDEEMED US FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW BY BEING MADE A CURSE FOR US. To tell people they will be cursed to collect tithe money is similar to what Balaam did in the Old Testament when a pagan Moabite King paid him to try and curse the Lord's people for money Joshua later struck him down in the battle the Lord gave him victory to win! Pastors, you cannot and should not curse what Jesus died to redeem! You should also explain the words Paid in full and the difference in the Old covenant of law and the New Covenant of grace. God gave you free favor when he saved you and this grace period will never run out! There is a big difference in giving Tithes ( a voluntary tenth) as a principle vs tithing to keep an Old Covenant law tithing which was one out of 613. Galatians 3:13 SAID CHRIST HAS REDEEMED US FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW BY BEING MADE A CURSE FOR US. To tell people they will be cursed to collect tithe money is similar to what Balaam did in the Old Testament when a pagan Moabite King paid him to try and curse the Lord’s people for money Joshua later struck him down in the battle the Lord gave him victory to win! Pastors, you cannot and should not curse what Jesus died to redeem! You should also explain the words Paid in full and the difference in the Old covenant of law and the New Covenant of grace.
God gave you free favor when he saved you and this grace period will never run out!

]]> By: Jason @ Redeeming Riches http://www.kickdebtoff.com/tithing-a-biblical-principle/comment-page-1/#comment-333 Jason @ Redeeming Riches Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:03:59 +0000 http://www.kickdebtoff.com/?p=429#comment-333 Great post - I'm wondering if American Christians should be moving beyond the traditional "tithe" since we live in the wealthiest country and are part of the wealthiest generation to ever live? 70% of the world's Christian wealth is owned in American and yet the average Christian gives 2.6%! Ouch! I just started a series on giving and tithing - would love to have your thoughts! Great post – I’m wondering if American Christians should be moving beyond the traditional “tithe” since we live in the wealthiest country and are part of the wealthiest generation to ever live? 70% of the world’s Christian wealth is owned in American and yet the average Christian gives 2.6%! Ouch!

I just started a series on giving and tithing – would love to have your thoughts!

]]> By: Tony Isaac http://www.kickdebtoff.com/tithing-a-biblical-principle/comment-page-1/#comment-328 Tony Isaac Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:49:24 +0000 http://www.kickdebtoff.com/?p=429#comment-328 I read through your post and all I saw was someone presenting his personal opinion which is not necessarily a bad thing. But it becomes a problem when that personal opinion is presented as the voice of God. Paul had personal opinions and pointed them out in order to distinguish them from God’s word. You cannot look to the dictionary to get a proper definition of the tithe, you have to look to the bible and the bible defines it as a tenth of agricultural produce; crops and livestock from within the land of Israel and never as a tenth part of income. I find it quite mind boggling that you say tithing is an act of worship to God. Where is that in scripture? Tithing is obedience to God, which scripture reveals that truth? How can it be a sign of surrender and submission? Where can we find that in scripture? Nurtures the virtue of stewardship? I really do not know what to say to that. It solidifies trust in God? That is according to you and not the bible. The doctrine of tithing is no longer relevant to today’s church because it is rather impossible to tithe and no where in the NT are we enjoined to keep practising this rite. Instead when it comes to giving we are advised to give what we can afford willingly and cheerfully without a 10% being demanded as an absolute minimum. I do enjoin you to give this topic a bit more study. God bless. I read through your post and all I saw was someone presenting his personal opinion which is not necessarily a bad thing. But it becomes a problem when that personal opinion is presented as the voice of God. Paul had personal opinions and pointed them out in order to distinguish them from God’s word.

You cannot look to the dictionary to get a proper definition of the tithe, you have to look to the bible and the bible defines it as a tenth of agricultural produce; crops and livestock from within the land of Israel and never as a tenth part of income.

I find it quite mind boggling that you say tithing is an act of worship to God. Where is that in scripture? Tithing is obedience to God, which scripture reveals that truth? How can it be a sign of surrender and submission? Where can we find that in scripture? Nurtures the virtue of stewardship? I really do not know what to say to that. It solidifies trust in God? That is according to you and not the bible.

The doctrine of tithing is no longer relevant to today’s church because it is rather impossible to tithe and no where in the NT are we enjoined to keep practising this rite. Instead when it comes to giving we are advised to give what we can afford willingly and cheerfully without a 10% being demanded as an absolute minimum. I do enjoin you to give this topic a bit more study.

God bless.

]]> By: Joe http://www.kickdebtoff.com/tithing-a-biblical-principle/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Joe Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:36:08 +0000 http://www.kickdebtoff.com/?p=429#comment-180 Great observations Carlos and you nailed it head on; and alot of Christians are struggling with this issue. When my wife and i got married, we realized that getting financially healthy was not only important for our relationship- but also for our spiritual growth and so we are kicking debt off. Great observations Carlos and you nailed it head on; and alot of Christians are struggling with this issue. When my wife and i got married, we realized that getting financially healthy was not only important for our relationship- but also for our spiritual growth and so we are kicking debt off.

]]> By: Carlos Frank http://www.kickdebtoff.com/tithing-a-biblical-principle/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Carlos Frank Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:22:37 +0000 http://www.kickdebtoff.com/?p=429#comment-128 Great posts! The tithe is a very polarizing topic! The moment I heard about tithing in college I ran to my wallet and pulled out 10% of what I had and have not skipped a beat for the last 12 years. The challenge I see for most Christians is that when they finally hear about the tithe most of them are already in such deep financial chaos that being told that they should be tithing 10% of their income is beyond their faith. Your quote from Mr. Rockefeller is powerful! If you won't tithe off of $1 how are you going to tithe off $1 million? Thanks for tackling this topic! Great posts! The tithe is a very polarizing topic! The moment I heard about tithing in college I ran to my wallet and pulled out 10% of what I had and have not skipped a beat for the last 12 years. The challenge I see for most Christians is that when they finally hear about the tithe most of them are already in such deep financial chaos that being told that they should be tithing 10% of their income is beyond their faith. Your quote from Mr. Rockefeller is powerful! If you won’t tithe off of $1 how are you going to tithe off $1 million? Thanks for tackling this topic!

]]> By: Edith Ndei http://www.kickdebtoff.com/tithing-a-biblical-principle/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Edith Ndei Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:43:59 +0000 http://www.kickdebtoff.com/?p=429#comment-106 I believe in tithing. It took me some time to grasp it; but, I don't steal from others--so, I should also not take what the Bible says is God's and use it as my own. I also believe that tithe should go to a place where one worships regularly--and if it's a few then you can figure a way--but that part belongs to God. Also, it's best not to wait coz the temptation to use it in other ways increases. Offerings can go to other ministries and alms giving-to the needy-is also important I believe in tithing. It took me some time to grasp it; but, I don’t steal from others–so, I should also not take what the Bible says is God’s and use it as my own. I also believe that tithe should go to a place where one worships regularly–and if it’s a few then you can figure a way–but that part belongs to God. Also, it’s best not to wait coz the temptation to use it in other ways increases. Offerings can go to other ministries and alms giving-to the needy-is also important

]]> By: Joe http://www.kickdebtoff.com/tithing-a-biblical-principle/comment-page-1/#comment-105 Joe Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:42:43 +0000 http://www.kickdebtoff.com/?p=429#comment-105 @Financialbondage - i knew the numbers were low but i thought it was over 20 percent - i was surprised. @Financialbondage – i knew the numbers were low but i thought it was over 20 percent – i was surprised.

]]> By: Financialbondage http://www.kickdebtoff.com/tithing-a-biblical-principle/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Financialbondage Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:34:45 +0000 http://www.kickdebtoff.com/?p=429#comment-102 I've always heard the number is around 2.6% (according to crown.org). But even at 5%, that is a pathetic number when you think of all the Christians we have in the USA and how wealthy we are in this country compared to other nations. I’ve always heard the number is around 2.6% (according to crown.org). But even at 5%, that is a pathetic number when you think of all the Christians we have in the USA and how wealthy we are in this country compared to other nations.

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