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Let's talk tithing...
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:27 am
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:27 am
So been trying to get back into the church routine as a New Years resolution. Being younger and not having much money, I'd always throw a few bucks in the collection plate.
Now that I'm older and making OT baller money, is 10% really expected? That comes to a pretty big monthly bill...
OT church goers, do you just throw a 20 or so in there or really give that much money (10%)?
Now that I'm older and making OT baller money, is 10% really expected? That comes to a pretty big monthly bill...
OT church goers, do you just throw a 20 or so in there or really give that much money (10%)?
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Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:29 am to BabyTac
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tithing
Jesus better get in line.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:29 am to BabyTac
Giving anything close to 10-15% of your income to a church is absolutely mind-blowing to me.
To each his own and I don't care what you do, I just can't fathom doing it.
To each his own and I don't care what you do, I just can't fathom doing it.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:29 am to BabyTac
10% here. Regardless of what my income level has been. And it's been low and it's been high.
ETA: I should say also that we give to several other things over and above the tithe, so it's not like it's a strict 10% and that's it, we're good with God kind of thing
ETA: I should say also that we give to several other things over and above the tithe, so it's not like it's a strict 10% and that's it, we're good with God kind of thing
This post was edited on 1/9/15 at 10:31 am
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:29 am to BabyTac
you can tithe your time as well.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:30 am to BabyTac
I don't tithe because I feel like I can't afford to (read not OT baller).
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:30 am to BabyTac
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do you just throw a 20 or so in there
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Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:30 am to BabyTac
I'm not an OT baller. I'm a year out of college with a 3 month old. I usually drop $20-$25.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:31 am to BabyTac
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Now that I'm older and making OT baller money, is 10% really expected?
God said it was & I do it without fail.
Waiting on the obligatory flaming.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:31 am to BabyTac
It's tax deductible.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:35 am to BabyTac
You reap what you sow. Sow sparingly and reap sparingly.
ETA: If I can spend $70-$80 on Saturday night for dinner with my Fiancee then certainly the good Lord deserves that much.
ETA: If I can spend $70-$80 on Saturday night for dinner with my Fiancee then certainly the good Lord deserves that much.
This post was edited on 1/9/15 at 10:39 am
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:35 am to BabyTac
Yes 10% and also contribute to other charities with both time and money.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:36 am to BabyTac
Give what you feel compelled to give? Many people believe it goes to a pastor when in reality many churches take that money and send it overseas to feed the hungry or to missionaries etc.
Comes down to do what you want.
Comes down to do what you want.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:36 am to BabyTac
I go to church almost every Sunday and generally give $0. I can't fathom giving 10% of income.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:38 am to BabyTac
They should pay me to go to church instead
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:38 am to BabyTac
A fool and his money are soon parted.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:39 am to BabyTac
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2 Corinthians 9:7 - Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver
This is what I use as my guide. I've read books on tithing and both sides make a good argument. I've given large amounts and small amounts. Sometimes will give less to church but more to someone in need/charity.
This post was edited on 1/9/15 at 10:40 am
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:41 am to BabyTac
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OT church goers, do you just throw a 20 or so in there or really give that much money (10%)?
If you only throw in a $20 then your preacher might only get a 3 series BMW. You think he can adequately preach the gospel driving less than a 7 series? Quit being selfish.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:41 am to BabyTac
You can tithe of either money or talent. My wife teaches at a Catholic school. We consider her making half the salary of teachers at public schools charity work for the church. Thus we rarely give unless there is a special collection for the youth group or other cause.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 10:41 am to BabyTac
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Now that I'm older and making OT baller money, is 10% really expected? That comes to a pretty big monthly bill...
OT church goers, do you just throw a 20 or so in there or really give that much money (10%)?
Jesus spoke exactly to this.
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To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable:10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’
13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’
14 “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
And for those who talk a big game :
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when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
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