Comments on: Is is time to rethink the tithe?

By: Larry

Larry — Mon, 09 May 2011 23:08:48 +0000

The average churchgoing American “tithes” less than 3% of his or her income. The tithe is an Old Testament concept, with the New Testament focus being on “giving cheerfully” (or exuberantly) and “give as you have been blessed.”

One question our pastor used to ask, in the context of the tithe, is: “Have you been more (or less) blessed than the average Old Testament believer?”

Imagine what God would do if Christians simply became obedient and tripled their average giving. How much more quickly would the gospel be shared with every people group? Imagine the human needs that would be met by this generosity.

We are missing out on an enormous blessing because of our faithlessness in this area!

By: Jorge

Jorge — Sun, 08 May 2011 14:38:33 +0000

For people who think about things between the old and new testament, let´s see what Jesus said about that,
Mat 5:17 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill.

By: Mario Mia

Mario Mia — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:35:18 +0000

The Bible is very clear that in the last day many will be lovers of money instead lovers of God. That’s why many christian today aren’t living by the standard or by the Word of God (Malachi 3:10)instead they want to justify themselves to their own opinion….

By: Natalie M

Natalie M — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:32:21 +0000

Ever since my husband and I started changing our attitude toward tithing and giving more and spending less on frivolous things, we have been blessed with more money from unexpected places, such as an e-Bay sale, or a side job here and there that really takes the edge off of our monthly struggle to pay bills and debt we are trying to pay down. That is the spiritual side for us, we pay in faith. The practical side is if you are going to attend a church and be a “taker” and not donate supplies or money for upkeep as well as taking care of the missionaries and the needs of other Christians in your church than how much faith do you really have? God has promised that if you give up that which you love, and I don’t mean sell everything, but maybe give up season tickets, or eating out all the time or buying Starbucks, or a new ballcap, or anything that you turn to instead of God to satiate your cravings for what looks good, what tastes good, and what makes you feel significant, and use that money to tithe than you will be taken care of; all your needs will be met, not all your wants. I have given up much in the last year in frivolous spending, ie, scrapbooking, crafts, clothes, shoes, books,amongst other things and that which I still do, I have dedicated to God. I have seen miracles in my family life and I don’t regret giving that money to God and his church for one second!

By: Ana

Ana — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:22:32 +0000

Pastors who lack faith in God’s provision beat their congregation with tithing every sunday. They do not believe they can do with what is given to them and they do not believe Jesus can multiply what is given like the bread and the fish. They accuse the congregation of lack of faith when they don’t tithe, but they are the ones who lack faith.