Posts Tagged ‘tithing’
Freedom in Christ: A Biblical Look at Tithing
by Ajayi Samuel Ojeva “It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of bondage” (Galatians 5:1). Men cherish freedom in every way. However, man is often led from freedom to bondage unaware. Men have been under various yokes of bondage at…
Read MoreYour article on tithing was precise and referred to Scriptures to prove its point. Thank you
Question: Just read your article on tithing and it was very precise in breaking down and referring to scripture to get the point across. I thank you and wish many more churches would stop taking scripture out of context, misinterpreting, and abusing the members just to get what they want. I love sound doctrine! May God…
Read MoreI was amazed by the articles on tithing
Question: Two be quite honest, I was amazed seeing the articles on tithing for the first time! This teaching came without any selfish interest on the part of the preachers in the Lord’s church as they would have been on the receiving end. I am impressed and I pray that Christ continues to keep the church. Answer:…
Read MoreI love your article on tithing
Question: I love your article on tithing. As someone who has faced financial hardship while raising 11 kids on one paycheck, I, as well as my husband, have felt like a failure for not giving enough. At first, we tried to keep tithing but our checks were bouncing, and why should God support a false belief…
Read MoreDidn’t Jesus say we should tithe?
Question: I’d advise you to change your stance toward tithing. I think there is a passage in the New Testament where Jesus says, you tithe your mint, rue, and spices but you don’t practice justice. You should as you do the latter and you shouldn’t forget the former. Be blessed, man of God, and if…
Read MoreIf Christians aren’t to tithe, then what about the curse mentioned in Malachi 3:9?
Question: You said in “I don’t work outside the home, so I have no income. How much should I give?”: The idea of giving a tithe (10% of your income) comes from the Old Testament. Christians are not under that covenant. What the New Testament teaches is that we are to give a portion of our…
Read MoreAre Christians to tithe?
Question: Is tithing a New Testament standard? In other words, is it our responsibility to tithe or just to give what God purposes in our hearts? Answer: The concept of tithing is giving ten percent of your profits to God. It was a requirement for the Israelites living under the law of Moses to give…
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