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Do you tithe?

Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:31 pm
Posted by John Gotti
Vestavia HIlls, AL
Member since Jul 2013
3370 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:31 pm
Time of the year when my church is in their stewardship push. My wife and I can't get on the same page. I'm a fan of trying to do the 10% but wife wants to give considerably less than that.
Posted by AUjim
America
Member since Dec 2012
3662 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:32 pm to
We give consistently every month… But we don’t tithe by definition....
Posted by John Gotti
Vestavia HIlls, AL
Member since Jul 2013
3370 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:35 pm to
set amount or just give something each month?
Posted by HailToTheChiz
Back in Auburn
Member since Aug 2010
48894 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:45 pm to
quote:

Time of the year when my church is in their stewardship push. My wife and I can't get on the same page. I'm a fan of trying to do the 10% but wife wants to give considerably less than that.




We try to give on a consistent basis. It may not be much, and I will admit it is not 10%.
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
32702 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:45 pm to
What type of church.

I hope it's not one of those where the pastor has 3 helicopters.

Im not a fan of tithing.
Posted by Skeezer
Member since Apr 2017
2296 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:46 pm to
No. No. No
Posted by lnomm34
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2009
12604 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:47 pm to
We give a consistent amount each month, but it's not even half a percent of our income. Now that I've calculated it, I feel a little cheap.

But the Catholic church has enough money.

quote:

I'm a fan of trying to do the 10%


More power to you brother. Is your church one of those super churches?
Posted by John Gotti
Vestavia HIlls, AL
Member since Jul 2013
3370 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:56 pm to
quote:

What type of church.


Episcopalian.

My wife was laid off on maternity leave and is only working Part time so it is kind of making it hard to come up with a good solid number.

Posted by Shepherd88
Member since Dec 2013
4579 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:57 pm to
We do but it’s not 10% to the church. Although I consider other charitable donations and even my taxes to be included towards that 10% in which I give a good bit more than double.
Posted by John Gotti
Vestavia HIlls, AL
Member since Jul 2013
3370 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:57 pm to
quote:

Now that I've calculated it, I feel a little cheap


same here with what she is wanting to give.
Posted by John Gotti
Vestavia HIlls, AL
Member since Jul 2013
3370 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:58 pm to
quote:

Although I consider other charitable donations


Maybe that's the way i should look at it too.
Posted by AUjim
America
Member since Dec 2012
3662 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:59 pm to
We give the same amount every month and we do so cheerfully. We don’t miss it and we trust that our church is a good steward of God’s resources.

I’ve thought several times about asking this question here before, but the bottom line is that this is a decision between you, your wife, and God.
Posted by LSU
Houston
Member since Oct 2003
8830 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 2:01 pm to
quote:

Do you tithe?


Absolutely. Best financial decision you'll ever make.
Posted by GatorReb
Dallas GA
Member since Feb 2009
9280 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 2:01 pm to
We don't tithe.

But we ask the church what events are going on and ask if anything needs sponsoring.

Then we can pick and choose exactly what our money is going towards to help and know that it is helping individuals.

We had a couple of things sponsored for us when we were in a different money situation and it meant a ton. So we decided to do the same.

Posted by seawolf06
NH
Member since Oct 2007
8159 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 2:31 pm to
Never
Posted by dirtsandwich
AL
Member since May 2016
5125 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 2:35 pm to
No. But then again, I would have serious qualms about joining any church that would have me as a member.
Posted by OU812
Greensboro, NC
Member since Apr 2004
12561 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 2:39 pm to
Giving 10% or MONEY(tithe) is not scriptural, just as someone being paid to preach isnt(Matt. 10:8;9). Donating what you can? There is nothing wrong with that. Unfortunately MOST churches and clergy are all about bringing in the money.
This post was edited on 11/2/17 at 2:41 pm
Posted by wfallstiger
Wichita Falls, Texas
Member since Jun 2006
11348 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 2:44 pm to
10% of income, yes, but not just the church. Consistent amount each month and special offerings as they arise.
Posted by bobaftt1212
Hills of TN
Member since Mar 2013
1315 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 4:05 pm to
we give to a bunch of things in addition to our church. I have been feeling more and more like the baseline should be 10% to church and other giving on top. My problem is my employer matches the first 10k but not for churches so I prefer to give to organizations that can get a match.
Posted by LSURep864
Moscow, Idaho
Member since Nov 2007
10907 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 4:24 pm to
Yes. Tithing is about the heart not the money. If you don't feel comfortable tithing at your church you should find a different one. Why would you trust your soul somewhere you don't trust your money?
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