Tithing When You Can't Afford it | Are Christians Commanded to Tithe

Does the Bible command a tithe of ten percent? Is a Christian even commanded to tithe in the New Testament? What if I can’t afford to give a tithe?
In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell talks with us about tithing and explains where the idea of the tithe of ten percent comes from. He directs us to the Old Testament where we can read of Israel (the Nation), God’s people under the Mosaic Covenant, being commanded to give tithes and offerings. He explains that their required tithing would have been somewhere closer to thirty percent not ten. He then goes on to say, that when looking at the New Testament, he does not see the command to tithe given to the church.
He further explains that even though the command to tithe is not repeated to the church, some of the principles in the tithe are still found in the kind of giving New Testament believers are to be engaged in. Examples he will give and expound on will be that we should be motivated by the grace of God, have a desire and willingness from a heart of worship, and a love for God, that our giving should be sacrificial and proportional. He also helps us think through giving when our resources are tight by asking us questions that we should take to heart.
Other questions that Pastor Caldwell answers in this episode include: Is giving of my time and service an appropriate form of giving? What happens with the money we give to the church and who makes those decisions? and What if I don’t have a desire to give?
Scripture references that are specifically discussed in this episode on giving come from the following passages: 2 Corinthians chapters 8 and 9.

[@IsaacJohnathan]

Paul did not collect money for video equipment a big giant temples. He collected money to give to saints in need!

[@TheJimmybeatz]

Amen

[@kevindrake714]

He used the money for his own needs also.

[@susannahwhite7561]

@@kevindrake714 Paul was a tent maker. Also some helped him on his missionary journeys. And some helped in other ways. And many did not.

[@michaelmerck7576]

​@@kevindrake714no record of Paul doing that in fa t Paul said many times he would not take money from the believers as he made his own way and the gospel is freely given

[@superdreadi]

The tithe under the old covenant was never money . Money existed so the idea that they were unable to give money because there was no currency is untrue . The tithe was produce and livestock , it was given to the Levite priests who in turn gave a tithe or tenth of what they received to the High Priest . To operate the programmes that Church organisations run , evangelism , feeding the poor , helping the homeless and paying the administration to name but a few requires finance as the labourer is worthy of their reward and you shall not muzzle the Ox that treads out the corn . We as followers of Christ should determine in our heart what to give as God loves s cheerful giver , not under duress and should want to see the furtherance of the Gospel . Because the tithe doctrine has been hammered home for so long many will not revisit this , choosing rather to hold onto it like s crutch perhaps fearing that failure to give the tithe will exclude them from Gods blessings , it won’t , in fact giving becomes legalistic when it is motivated by fear . In spite of what I have said you may be happy to give a tenth or perhaps not , either way your salvation is not at stake here .

[@kidmystery2010]

There is no command to give to a church. Its where ever you see a need. Food banks are a great place to give in my opinion. In my area we have free little pantry food boxes. I enjoy helping to keep those stocked.

[@MJ-vt4nb]

I love this answer

[@kmensa5301]

The NT is about giving not tithes; the verses is about the manner of their giving and how we should give.

[@IsaacJohnathan]

Very subtle, very crafty! These wolves in sheep’s clothing make it sound real good and benevolent. So all giving has to come through the church organization? The organization is not the church, the church is the people. The saint at that time help each other all through the year. Paul sent people to collect it because it was going to a different group of believers.

[@rickynaylor4394]

Exactly

[@michaelmerck7576]

They are very smug and condescendingly arrogant the way they just take this false doctrine of an income money tithe as if it was literal gospel

[@rexrex4619]

Just work hard, pay your tax, feed your family and pay your bills, believe that Jesus is your saviour ,thanks God for his blessing and do not sin. God loves everyone

[@britwhit5171]

Your comment is way of going through life easy. Like you said; knowing God loves you and don't sin. Which is good on what you said.

[@xale7593]

10% of $100,000 is $10,000 and 10% of $55,000 is $5,500. $5,500 is more valuable/important to an individual who makes $55,000 a year to pay off their debts, housing, food, and other living costs. $10,000 to a person who makes $100,000 a would not cause them to stress about debts, housing, and all other living costs. This difference is even greater if you're a millionaire, billionaire, and etc.. If you were born wealthy, 10% of your wealth makes your church value you like a saintly philanthropist. But if your'e a poor/average person you're just a regular and have to suffer a lot more for yourself and your family than a rich person tithing to join the church.

[@shellyblanchard5788]

We are not to tithe money , it wasn't commanded in the old covenant either of income, in fact it was a different giving of the land. It wasn't required for everyone. So we are to sacrifice going out and eating and give it to the church? 😂 where is that at? We are not to be sabbath keepers. We are give what we can, not what we can't. It wasn't given but every three years.

[@rvh77]

God doesn't want 10% of anything. He wants 100% of everything. Your money Your heart. Your mind and soul. Everything belongs to God. Even the money, time or resources you don't "give" to Him. Should we give? Yes Even sacrificially? Of course. But the biggest problem with the way tithing is taught in most churches, is that if you don't give 10% of your income to the local church, you aren't right with God. And that is absolutely not what the Bible teaches.

[@JS-tr7oo]

I am so sick of people not reading the entire book. Do you not realize God was mad at the priests because their sin was offering, lame, sick, crippled and blind animals for sacrifice for sins!!!!!!!!!!!!! Malachi 1:8-9 8When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is that not wrong? When you sacrifice lame or diseased animals, is that not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you?" says the LORD Almighty. 9"Now plead with God to be gracious to us. With such offerings from your hands, will he accept you?"-says the LORD Almighty. No where is Malachi talking about money. The evil greedy pastors have twisted the scriptures. Since Jesus Christ became the perfect sacrifice and animals sacrifice is no longer necessary the tithe was done away with! Only the Jews that do not accept Jesus will reinstate the animal sacrifice once again in the last days! Sheesh I get so tired of ignorance. We the gentiles and Jews that believe in Jesus Christ are not required to tithe. Now as to giving, yes, we are required to give, but only what we determine in our hearts to give 2 Corinthians 9:7 7Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

[@purebride8600]

Don’t forget, it’s to pay a salary too for the ‘church staff’. How come out of the five fold ministry to equip the saints, that the ‘Pastor’ is the only one who gets paid? Since when is being a ‘Pastor’ a career choice?

[@truthbetold2146]

So I've been doing a deep dive on tithing and this is what it comes down to: When you get paid, IMMEDIATELY give 10% of gross income to the House of the Lord. When you wake up, give 10% of your available time to God, pray, meditate, whatever it is you need to do, but give the Lord what is rightfully His. Do this and your life will be blessed.

[@JS-tr7oo]

I am so sick of people not reading the entire book. Do you not realize God was mad at the priests because their sin was offering, lame, sick, crippled and blind animals for sacrifice for sins!!!!!!!!!!!!! Malachi 1:8-9 8When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is that not wrong? When you sacrifice lame or diseased animals, is that not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you?" says the LORD Almighty. 9"Now plead with God to be gracious to us. With such offerings from your hands, will he accept you?"-says the LORD Almighty. No where is Malachi talking about money. The evil greedy pastors have twisted the scriptures. Since Jesus Christ became the perfect sacrifice and animals sacrifice is no longer necessary the tithe was done away with! Only the Jews that do not accept Jesus will reinstate the animal sacrifice once again in the last days! Sheesh I get so tired of ignorance. We the gentiles and Jews that believe in Jesus Christ are not required to tithe. Now as to giving, yes, we are required to give, but only what we determine in our hearts to give 2 Corinthians 9:7 7Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

[@ccjohncc1]

@@JS-tr7oo Why the anger and judgment? To assume that people tithes because they didn't read the entire bible in nonsensical. If it is not what you agree on why are you watching a KZbin video on tithing? It seems like you might have internal conflict over it. All I can do is speak from experience. I have tithed and was blessed amazingly. I stopped tithing and my life went downhill. Today I am tithing again and though only a couple months it has brought me into such a better place. All I know is without the Lord in my life I am going nowhere fast.

[@JS-tr7oo]

@@ccjohncc1 Until you have walked a mile in my shoes don't criticize my judgements. For example we had born to us as parents a severely handicapped child. It drove us into a financial pit of total despair, yet the preachers demanded yes demanded and loaded us down with guilt constantly telling us, "Your child will be healed if you tithe." LIES. The new testament believers under Jesus are no longer under the curse. Galatians 3:13. Whenever our child was in the hospital no one was there for us, certainly not the preacher that demanded tithes. That was every 6 months by the way. So yes I judge the situation correctly. I have common sense. Now today we give to the Salvation Army, we do what Jesus said to do, NOT the preacher. We give to the hungry, the needy because Jesus said when you have done it unto the least of these you have done it unto me. I want to follow Jesus not the preachers, the hirelings in the pulpit! Those hirelings always abandoned us at the hospital and at home when we were desperately in need. You know who helped us? A stripper and her husband took up a collection of money for us so that we would not be homeless due to medical bills while the church was still screaming at us, "TITHE!"

[@maggiep5279]

Amen

[@maggiep5279]

@john doe if you pay your tithes willingly you will be able to feed your children. Don't give because someone tells you too , do it with love and willfully.

[@ediekugel7855]

I am an EatStreet and a Doordasher delivery driver and I live in section 8 housing is 30 percent of my income. Gross monthly income on the average of about $1400 a month to $1600 a month so my rent for March rent is $390 of the month of March. In April my rent will be $556 per month. I really do not foolishly spend my money. I truly don’t have enough income to give a 10nth to tithe from my income.

[@firstbornjordan]

The tithe is law, a requirement of some Jews (land holders and farmers) to give. The law was nailed to the cross. Now, 2 Corinthians 9:7 - God loves a cheerful giver. There is no law of giving, just whatever you give, do it cheerfully, and give within your means, for the advancement of the Gospel - look after widows and orphans. God is blessing you.

[@FunDudeGirl]

Doesn't matter if you're broke and in debt. Greedy pastors still want your money.

[@karendiane9154]

Well Said!

[@williamfigueroa4630]

Giving to the kingdom of God is to advance the gospel of salvation to the nations. God sees the heart ❤️ and he knows our motives.

[@wllingtonsingh5080]

Why the first person to introduce tithing was Abraham when it was not under the law.It was a free will of Abraham.When God introduced it he did it in Malachi under the Law for the Israelites not for the Gentiles.We should all give Offerings in abundance but not tithing.

[@mayflower1344]

No Christian in America tithes Biblically. First of all, if you want to put yourself under the Levitical law, you must tithe at least 23.3% - 30% because God commanded a tithe for the Levites, the feasts, and the poor. Second, if you want to put yourself under the Levitical law, you must have a farm or garden. Just look up the word "tithe" in the KJV and it is always associated with the seed and the cattle growing in the land of Israel. Even when God says you can change your produce to money (Deut. 14:22-26), the money is then used to buy back food. In the NT, Jesus commended the Pharisees for tithing herbs because that was in accordance to the law. They weren't farmers, but even the small produce they grew, they tithed of. We can not, as New Testament Christians, tithe according to God's command, because we don't live in the "holy land of Israel" and we are not under the Levitical system. Also, when the Jews and Gentiles were debating what OT laws and customs Gentiles must to adhere to, Paul made it easy and clear in Acts 15:28-29, "For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things; That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well." Acts 21:25 reiterates the same idea, "As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication." So, we follow the moral laws of God, and we only obey these elements of the Levitical (Jewish specific) laws. The warning in Malachi 3, that many pastors and teachers abuse today, is not directed to New Testament believers. The context of the book of Malachi is God's warning to the Priest and Levites. They were given charge of the ordinances and yet defiled the temple laws. The Levites were the first to receive the tithes of the people, and then they were supposed to have distributed the best tenth to the Priest. They had not been following that command. You can give 10% if you want, but you are not made righteous by the law. You are made righteous by Christ. Give according to love and the Spirit's leading and the need of the saints. It is such a shame that so many churches guilt poor people into giving tithes and then churches waste those funds on lavish buildings and silly programs. The Spirit led church in Acts gave to help meet each other's needs; Christians are in the spiritual priesthood, after all. New testament giving is best defined in 2 Cor. 9:6-7, "But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver." The key that NT giving is not tithing is the phrase, "of necessity." That phrase means "imposed either by the circumstances, or by law of duty regarding to one's advantage, custom, argument." God clearly tells us our giving is no longer by imposition of the law. We should be generous because we reap what we sow, but God doesn't look at the percentage. One person's 10% could be a sacrifice, while another giver's 10% could be chump change. Give out of love for your Savior and for your family in Christ.

[@TheJimmybeatz]

True

[@fredolsen23]

The tithe is to give to Levites and not for Gentiles

[@edwinadriffin9952]

Very good information. 😊

[@TheJimmybeatz]

Should we tithe today? according to the bibical way of tithing it is impossible to tithe today

[@ccjohncc1]

Sorry fellows I don't agree with most of what you are saying. I see to guys who are way over analyzing tithing. But that doesn't mean you are wrong it just means that doesn't work in my experience. I began to tithe after hearing about it and how it helps with ones faith and enrichment of ones spiritual life. So I do it for those reasons and it is truly amazing how it effects me.

[@michaelmerck7576]

Just call it an offering because a tithe is law and doesn't even count as you giving anything.give whatever your heart wishes under no compulsion

[@patchyjayaseelen2845]

How come non christian don't tithe but they are twice as blessed as Christians

[@maggiep5279]

Blessings are not always monetary, its good health and strength sometimes

[@MJ-vt4nb]

Because God blesses as He chooses. Has nothing to do with tithing

[@leonidasniyungeko9172]

The explantion from the Pastor really Blessed me!

[@taniathompson4937]

🕖

[@user-jb1tr9uw3y]

Tithing for 100s of millions of Christians outside of the rich west would be massively demanding when they have very few material and spiritual resources indeed in many cases. Give to gospel needs locally and around the world.see where the needs are for the kingdom, don't just presume its through your church if it is already wealthy.Do your research of charities and christian work for the need is truly great. Giving ive found can be of great joy and privilege when its to serving Gods purposes in our generation

[@ansievanrooyen8065]

Im a video i struggle just to get bye to live when my husband was a live we always tithe but there is not sometimes i even stand along the road with out gas i cant even buy something new to wear people say imust take my rental of my room to tithe and trust God to provide for my rental i cant work i cant work im really not well in my body im nearly 70years old but i love Jesus with all my heart I always gave to the poor and needy what i can never walk by But i dont want to dissapoint God i love Him I just struggle to just live from day to day Pls help me

[@ktfowler1968]

I just want to tell you to not listen to everyone and listen to your heart and what God lays on your heart. It's one thing to trust God ... but you have to have a place to live too. I growed up and still do believe in tithe and offering, But I do not believe God would put such a burden on you....

[@diwilliams2263]

Start by tithing you time. Make sure it is your first fruit meaning first thing you do. Pray, read scripture, look at biblical movies....Then when you get a dollar take 10 cent and lay aside for God. Always think God first. Thank God and tell Him that you look to Him to provide because He is your source. He is your heavenly Father. See what happens.

[@ericpowell335]

Being that the orphans and older widows are to be taken care of, you should petition your church for help. If they are willing to be biblical about that which the assembly has placed in their stewardship, then they should help. Sadly most churches will use scripture to bring in money but ignore it when it comes to expenditures. THIS is what the priests wete being chastized for in Malachi 1.

[@pe9097]

@@diwilliams2263 that there is a problem. They should start by tithing nothing, give to the lord what you can and sincerely make time for him. Based on new testament teachings, widows and the poor should be looked after by the church.

[@MJ-vt4nb]

God bless you. I hope that you are doing well

[@johnthompson6628]

In Genisis 6vs6 God felt repentant, does it not show either sin, or says he made a mistake, it says he felt guilty, or grieved.

[@dgh5223]

Not everything in bible was for us to do. Most were talking to each other in the bible and just their story of what happened to them. Don’t give to churches who blow it away on stupid stuff like making pastor rich. Give your money to poor and needy who needs it more. If a church gave to poor and needy, I would give more to that work.

[@markb7067]

Tithing wasn't described as a principle in the bible. Systematic tithing under Mosaic law was a taxation system only tithes were not received as money. Gifts weren't tithes. Systematic tithing was facilitated through compulsory ceremonial and civil ordinances that are now obsolete. We are free to give, not bound to pay.

[@StraightTruth]

Hi Matt. In the video, Pastor Caldwell explains that there is a distinction between Old Testament tithing and New Testament giving. Hope you will watch it and find it helpful!

[@louisedwards3640]

The discussion should be focussed on Tithe and not on the generality of giving. No body challenges all forms of giving and their relevance to New Testament. What people are challenging is Tithe only and it's relevance to the New Testament

[@michaelmerck7576]

Agreed.

[@michaelmerck7576]

You got it absolutely backwards

[@Pastorjasoncox]

Would you pray with me to get real companion as Jesus and be really saved

[@rossdaboss1959]

Isaiah 53:5, he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes, we are healed. For salvation, people just need to follow the way they did it in Acts? They were baptized in the water and of the spirit. Here's why! The gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. If we are to follow him, we must do the same thing. Death= repentance, Burial = baptism, and resurrection = being filled and rising again from the dead. That's what Acts 2:38 is. We must obey the gospel, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that OBEY NOT THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ... Matthew 7:21-23, Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of Heaven; but he that DOETH THE WILL OF MY FATHER which is in Heaven. St John 3:3-5, EXCEPT a man be born of WATER AND OF THE SPIRIT, he cannot enter into the kingdom of GOD. We can't come up with our own gospel. Galatians 1:8-9, But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Don't be cursed. One way for all people. Jews, Gentiles, and Samaritan. Our salvation has to match-up with the scriptures and no scriptures on the subject can be taken away. Eternity is TOOO long to be WRONG! st John 5:39, Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. The gospels show what Christ has done on the cross for us. The book of Acts shows us the beginning of Christ's Church and how to enter the Church, obeying Acts 2:38. The letters were written to the Church to show us how to behave now that we are born again into the Church. It's better to walk alone than to walk with a crowd going in the wrong direction. Are we supposed to follow the teachings of the apostles? Acts 2:42, They continued steadfastly in the apostle's doctrines. Ephesians 2:20, We are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. Don't get Titus 3:5 mixed up with James 2:14-26, about WORKS. One is a WORK of your OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS OR GOOD DEEDS and the other is a WORK OF FAITH, Obedience to God's command. God told Noah to build an ark to be saved. Noah believed and responded by building the ark. Mark 16:16. If you believe in this message, help spread it in the name of Jesus Christ so people can get saved the right way. God bless you!

[@shirleyross4314]

I love to give.

[@sindimdepha7540]

I'm in need, can you help ?

[@jasontafao6193]

It is also noteworthy that, with regard to Christian liberality, there are no rules laid down in the Word of God. I remember hearing somebody say, “I should like to know exactly what I ought to give.” Yes, dear friend, no doubt you would; but you are not under a system similar to that by which the Jews were obliged to pay tithes to the priests. If there were any such rule laid down in the gospel, it would destroy the beauty of spontaneous giving, and take away all the bloom from the fruit of your liberality. There is no law to tell me what I should give my father on his birthday; there is no rule laid down in any law-book to decide what present a husband should make to his wife, nor what token of affection we should bestow upon others whom we love. No; the gift must be a free one, or it has lost all its sweetness. Yet this absence of law and rule does not mean that you are therefore to give less than the Jews did, but rather that you shall give more; because, if I rightly understand what is implied in the term Christian liberality, it is to be according to the example of Christ himself. Our text really gives the Christian law of liberality: “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich;” that is to say, we should give as we love. You know how much our Lord Jesus Christ loved by knowing how much he gave. He gave himself for us because he loved us with all the force and energy of his nature. Why did that woman break the alabaster box, and pour the precious ointment upon Christ’s head, when it might have been sold for much, and the money given to the poor, or when she might have kept her ointment for herself? She gave much because she loved much. I commend to you that rule,-give as you love, and measure your love by your gift. C.H. Spurgeon

[@kole6371]

OK, so giving should be consistent... what about that unforeseen car accident, sudden illness of a child, spouse running off with every cent yu have!?? How do yu tithe consistently during that rough patch in life??

[@forerunner7]

You do not tithe. The biblical principle is to give according to what you can, when you can so you can do it gladly unto God and NOT out of compulsion or pressure. You give according to what you have (what is possible for you), not what you don't have.

[@michaelmerck7576]

You can give consistently without always giving 10 percent of your gross pay

[@michaelmerck7576]

I say giving should be led by the Holy Spirit .why limit.God with a salary cap

[@savinggracechurch4112]

Very good teaching, but a lot of the time its the church leader who puts pressure on their flock to give. We can't blame individuals to give or not to give. For example when I was saved I joined myself to a local church and that church believed in healing for today but a friend of mine who was saved at the same time but lived somewhere else joined himself to a church who didn't believe in healing for today. Who's at fault? Certainly not these people because they are ignorant about such matters because they are freshly saved. And then, for the remainder of their time on earth, they believe this. That is what they are taught. They also use this lens they gained to weigh what others say, including para ministries or other churches! And so the cycle goes on and we don't as the whole body of Christ grow up to maturity and advance the Kingdom with everyone making a difference in the world and hastening the return of our wonderful Lord Jesus Christ!

[@michaelmerck7576]

It wasn't a good teaching because the subject of an income tithe is never in the bible so teaching falsehood is not good teaching

[@michaelmerck7576]

These guys are saying that giving is not mandated while saying in another way that you are obligated by biblical command to tithe

[@TDPepper]

Unfortunately I believe you are, like so many, misinterpreting the bible regarding tithing. Money is directly referenced over 500 times throughout the bible and not once as a measure of tithing. Biblical tithing was always mentioned as the first fruits of the livestock and or food stores, not based upon money or one's income. We are called to give as we are led, not by what was deemed by the Roman Catholic church as a means or kingdom building and consolidation of power, a warping of the biblical intent. Nowhere are we directed to build edifices (churches) as we, the believers, are the church. Yes, we are called upon to feed the hungry, assist the poor and widows, etc., and perhaps by extension of old testament law to provide for our pastors, rabbis, etc.; not for building projects, worship teams and staffers. Yes, this may be accomplished by Fellowship gifting, but call it what it is, not a tithe, and certainly not to be measured as a specific amount or more.

[@AKMDUB]

@AN2 for God! Tithing was done by landed tribes, people increased in money as well. Let's keep it in context, tithing was never money, it was food to feed people who otherwise would not eat. It wasn't done every week either. God called the tithe he ordered Holy, that means set apart, and we don't have the right to change the substance of his tithe to money. Under the New Covenant, there was never an admonishment, command, or law to tithe.

[@AKMDUB]

@AN2 for God! Where is the scriptures that says God's tithe is a a monetary increase? Do you eat money? Stop twisting the scriptures. Tithe is a mathematical term, but God's tithe was food, or a tenth part of the land from landed tribes.

[@AKMDUB]

@AN2 for God! Exactly, you can't pull an actual scripture to back what you're saying. Stop twisting the scriptures.

[@AKMDUB]

@AN2 for God! Money existed back then, so ask yourself why the tithe that God ordered was agricultural. Don't talk about blessings, the scripture says "Whoever teaches that Godliness is a way to material gain from such people withdraw yourself"

[@AKMDUB]

@AN2 for God! This is just your way of twisting scripture, God called his tithe Holy, they never used money for it. I'm not the one complicating it, or reading more into the text than what's there. That urinating comparison has nothing to do with what we're typing about, and is ridiculous at best. You'll never see in scripture where God's tithe was mentioned in correlation to money.

[@sallykissoon7540]

Amen

[@jasontafao6193]

💯💯💯💯

[@purebride8600]

They gave according to their needs… NOT TO PAY THE PASTORS SALARY

[@Pastorjasoncox]

My wife was not working for two years The church call us

[@TheJimmybeatz]

I tried teaching this in my church, and let me tell you the money loving church member didn't like it

[@sarahridges9853]

They didn't like it because they want to keep the people in FEAR. To keep their pockets fat. And that people will not give freely by the leading of the Holy Spirit. They tell you to believe God when you pay- oops! give, your so call Tithe to get Blessings. But they don't believe in God for themselves. If they did they would except the truth from you about the FALSE DOCTRINE OF MONEY-TITHING. All they want is to get the BENJAMINS🤑🤑🤑

[@shirleyjohnson7598]

For it that first have a willing mind it is acceptable what a man has and not according to what he has not.2 Corinthians 8:12.Also you have to purpose in your heart what you decide to give ,cheerfully not grudgingly,or necessity.we give out of Love.

[@markb7067]

Does the Bible command a tithe of ten percent? There was a compulsory ordinance under Mosaic law that required a 10% distribution of items "of the land", produce and livestock to the Levites, to the poor and for a tithe to be preserved for the festival. 10% of the Levitical tithe went to the Levitical Priesthood. Money wasn't a part of any of these tithes, only produce and livestock. It was more of a tax than anything else, primarily for the Levites who had no land inheritance. It can't be considered giving since it was compulsory nor can it be considered any "act of faith" for the same reason. There is no record of any tithe on monetary income but there's ample evidence money existed at the time. Mosaic laws were temporal as was the atonement system that required sacrifices (animals and produce). There's nothing about these types of tithes that applies today and even at that time, didn't apply beyond the Holy land. Is a Christian even commanded to tithe in the New Testament? No. However, there is a record of Jesus addressing the Pharisees, acknowledging the tithe in Mathew 23:23. Mosaic law was still in effect at that time. So was the tithing system which again, didn't involve money. Under the new covenant, the system(s) of tithing were ceased. What if I can't afford to tithe? It's not possible to tithe according to the biblical standards under Mosaic law. The temple is gone, Mosaic laws are obsolete, the Levites are gone, the Levitical Priesthood is gone and atonement has been fulfilled by Christ. The essence of the question really becomes "does the Bible command tithing to all today?" and the answer is no. Nothing under Mosaic law is applicable today and if you were to tithe according the standards set forth under Mosaic law you wouldn't be allowed to submit money. Submit your monetary offerings as your convictions lead. Giving is the essence of Christianity. But you are free to give as the spirit leads. Tithing isn't giving and never was under Mosaic law either.

[@michaelmerck7576]

Think about this logically. The mosaic tithe was to give the levites an Inheritance 12 tribes of Israel,o e tribe was lost 10 other tribes giving a tenth of their promised land produce gives the levites a full Inheritance This was the primary logic for choosing the tenth as the amount each tribe contributed

[@vjhhhhjjj1951]

to many complaints either give or don't it's up to you personally I have given 10% of my GROSS income for about 45 yrs and I have always had what I needed

[@maggiep5279]

Preach

[@michaelmerck7576]

That is your choice that's the whole point of the discussion .the problem comes when pastors try to compel a set ount and claim the bible commands it

[@TalkEssence]

We should always give out of freedom and joyful hearts. Question: Could the Macedonians give like this sacrificially every weekend though? Some churches ask for multiple offerings. They ask for tithes (which was regarding the israelites), THEN the building offering, preacher who visited to preach offering, the special offerings, etc etc. So for churches in more poor areas Ive noticed especially through the years, theres a minimum of 2 times of giving in a service and this happens 4 times a month so your giving 8 times a month. Even giving 1x a service is 4 times giving a month. I can only imagine what Warren Buffet would say to this. Robbery. Lol. I love the church and I love to give. Is there a scripture that says the church gave money and gave sacrificially at every meeting? I know in Acts 2 the church gave what they had financially to provide FOR EACH OTHER so no one would be without. But I dont see that today. Acts 2 and Acts 4. I see either well funded well to do congregants providing to people elsewhere outside that local church to get more congregants. Or poor churches doing the same. But theres rarely providing for each other of the same local body. Thankfully I have seen churches provide for their actual congregants and provide community structures and careers and jobs. But I cant say it's in every church. Imagine the power of the churches if that money was used to pay off each other's home loans, student loans, car loans and fund and build christian based businesses for households more regularly. But we have this idea that we have to give to those outside the church to get people in. Smh basically paying for marketing and less investing in those already loyal to the faith.

[@macadon16]

Your comment is not disregarded I totally agree with this 100%. Many of these churches lean on false teaching to benefit their good from people who are indeed loyal to the faith that comes from our Lord. You have a strong point ma'am may God bless you forever more.

[@IsaacJohnathan]

Do these guys sacrifice to the point of poverty? I don’t think so.

[@maggiep5279]

There will be no poverty if you tithe willfully

[@michaelmerck7576]

Nobody would be expected to that's that's why Paul made it clear to not outlive your resources and become another burden on the other Christians

[@michaelmerck7576]

​@@maggiep5279you can tithe wilfully but tithe carries a feel of a burden rather than feeling good about freely giving because you want to and not because you are afraid God will curse you if you do t give

[@user-ng4nn4zw6r]

Not even Jesus himself was qualified, according to the Mosaic Law, to receive tithes from anyone during his time on earth. When Jesus was on earth the Temple was still intact. Imagine if Jesus had come telling the people to tithe to him and his disciples. As a matter of fact, when Jesus sent out his disciples to preach Jesus specifically told them not to take a purse with them, but into whatever house they entered they were to eat and drink what was put before them. In essence, the ONLY THING that Jesus's disciples could receive from whomever they witnessed to was food and drink. Not only was Jesus not qualified to receive tithings from anyone, there is no record that either Jesus or his disciples did ever received tithing from anyone. So, if Jesus, his disciples, even Paul, never received tithes from the people nor even qualified to receive tithes from the people, HOW IS IT THAT ANYONE WHO CLAIMS TO BE A FOLLOWER OF JESUS TODAY THINKS THAT HE OR SHE SHOULD RECEIVE TITHES FROM ANYONE? The Church was established by the Apostles in Acts chapter 2. The Temple was still intact at the time. No one even considered redirecting tithings from the Temple to the newly established Church. As a matter of fact, it was the "haves" within the newly established Church who provided for the "have nots" within the newly established Church. Guess who didn't have their hands out for a handout. Yep! The Apostles did not have their hands out for a handout. In actuality, the Apostles appointed certain persons from among them to distribute necessities to the needy within the newly established Church so that the remaining Apostles/disciples would be freed up to go preach the Gospel (on each's own dime, so to speak). The take home message is that anyone who claims that he is a follower of Jesus Christ and is preaching tithing did not get that message from Jesus, nor the Apostles, and definitely not from God. The question is, who or what rules are these modern day, so-called, christians following when they request, or even demand, tithing from the people? Can you say "the devil"?

[@ansievanrooyen8065]

Sorry i am a widow not video sorry for wrong spelling

[@IndependentArmz]

Its very sad to see so many people who are angered by this subject. Just give gladly if you can. Its that simple. If you are looking to accuse people of deceitful behavior. Then quite possibly, you are already approaching the subject with the wrong view. If you don't wanna do it, don't. Don't upset people who love to give to there church telling them they are not smart enough to know what they are doing. If you covet your things. Then enjoy them. If you think building a church up is a bad thing. That is your right. Keep it to yourself, nobody is asking you to give to there individual church. My goodness, the churches where I live are the only entity I'm aware of that give without taking from anyone else. C'mon folks lets be mature about it. I love to give to my church, and I can because my God blesses me to do so. Don't fault me for it.

[@michaelmerck7576]

But don't let the people who love to give because they have plenty try to force their level of generosity onto others who don't make as much as other people. A millionaire giving 10 percent would still have plenty of money after the giving but someone making 40 thousand a year their 10 percent would be way less given but might keep them from being having enough to barely live on

[@michaelmerck7576]

Or not

[@michaelmerck7576]

Don't act like you are obeying God when you teach an income tithe God does not mandate

[@mersixteen]

ATTENTION: According to Deuteronomy 26:12 it clearly says that tithe is for widows, orphans, levites and strangers so that they may eat. Who are levites? In new testament we all are priests through the blood of Christ says Revelation 1:5-6, so which is above levites. So if only one person claims the whole tithe alone and claims the priest alone who owns the tithes while all these people mentioned above go hungry, according to Christ in Matthew 25:31-46 it is a hell fire offence, spoken by Christ.

[@michaelmerck7576]

If we all are Levites under Christ then aren't we just tithing to ourselves if we tithed,besides Jesus became our high priest and there is no temple.even in that preachers say we are the temple so there goes the tithe

[@michaelmerck7576]

Christians are t spiritual levites and the mosaic tithes of agricultural produce cannot be switched to giving tithe on your income

[@Pastorjasoncox]

Pastors live like kings

[@christinelambe2239]

False preachers tell congregants to give money to God, but God’s name is not on the bank account, theirs is. All 50 million of it.

[@michaelmerck7576]

Isn't all giving rather sacrificial in nature

[@markb7067]

Yes, I think it is.

[@Pastorjasoncox]

Church give nothing back So magical money is a lie

[@ReligionWhistleBlower]

As the Almighty Creator commanded all of His prophets that 10% of our net income or "Tithing" or "Cleansing Charity" is not ours because it is polluted. That is why we must give it in the cause of the Almighty respectively to: Parents- Relatives- Fatherless children- Needy people- Aliens- The Beggars- Homeless people, who are living on soil or dust- Those who ask for help- Also, near Neighbor, who is a relative- The neighbor who is farther away- Friend who is near you- Debtors. But, those wicked preachers and rabbis changed those verses in those Scriptures and say, "Pay your 10% charities to those Churches and Synagogues" so they could get rich every day. Rejecting this very important Law of our Creator results Disasters through our life. Like lack of health, accidents, losing money, property damages and so on. Just look at the Bible belt area with so many disasters every single year. Do not let those wicked religious leaders rape your heart and soul.

[@michaelmerck7576]

You need to actually read your Bible instead of letting preachers tell you what they want you to think

[@brothacarllovesjesus]

This is how you determine if NOT PAYING TITHES and offerings is MAN'S command or GOD'S command. God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar... (Romans 3:4). Do the Holy Scriptures Bible tell us anywhere, "DO NOT PAY TITHES?" Yes or No. If you say Yes. Then FIND THE SCRIPTURE and POST IT for all the WORLD TO SEE. If you say No. Then what is the argument? "NOT PAYING TITHES" is MAN READING INTO THE TEXT IN AN ATTEMPT TO PUT WORDS IN GOD'S MOUTH. 1.) Malachi 3:10, Tells us to bring all the TITHES for GOD'S house. 2.) 1 Timothy 3:15, Tells us GOD'S HOUSE is the "CHURCH" OF THE LIVING GOD, the pillar and ground of truth. 3.) Deuteronomy 14:25, Tells us we can turn it into money. 4.) Malachi 3:8, Tells us those who don't pay Tithes and offerings are robbing God. 5.) 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10, Tells us not to be deceived because thieves will not go into the kingdom of God. 6.) Matthew 4:17 and Mark 1:14, 15, Jesus tells us the kingdom of God is Heaven. 7.) John 1:1, John 1:14. and John 1:17, Tells us JESUS CHRIST IS GOD from the beginning who was then later made flesh. 8.) JESUS CHRIST, The Author and Finisher of our Faith, addresses TITHES only once in the entire 31, 102 verses of the Hebrew preserved Masoretic and Greek Antioch Text of the Holy Scriptures Bible preserved in English in the Authorized King James Bible. What did JESUS CHRIST say about TITHES? 9.) JESUS CHRIST tells us, we "OUGHT TO PAY TITHES" (Matthew 23:23). 10.) We "OUGHT TO OBEY" GOD and rather than MEN... (Acts 5:29)

[@rexrex4619]

Haha, you're lost

[@brothacarllovesjesus]

@@rexrex4619 Do the Holy Scriptures Bible tell us anywhere, "DO NOT PAY TITHES?" Yes or No. What does the Authorized Bible say at anytime in it's 31,102 verses about the consequences of not paying Tithes? Malachi 3:9 says, "Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation." When the guy being interviewed says, "You can't give what you don't have". You see he has on a shirt, so he is wearing clothes, so he has something, something is not nothing. What would be more accurate is that he doesn't want to give to God first. Now, that he has paid for everything else he has nothing left to give to God. This was Cain's mistake. The Bible says Abel's offering was accepted because he gave God his "First Fruits" - Genesis 3:4 The Tithes is the best "First Fruits" the first of your increase - Numbers 18:12; Deuteronomy 22:14 Take care of God first, and then he will open the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it. - Malachi 3:10, "I'm a witness" People don't hold back on their wife and children, the utility companies, the entertainment, or anything else. But they give The Creator of Heaven and Earth the leftovers, and now they don't even want to give the Lord that? "Lord have mercy". There are a lot of lost folks out there, just like Cain was because they don't give God their best. The sad thing is that it is no laughing matter.

[@miriamsowah7657]

With this long explanation,and you are ignorant. You lack knowledge Pray for understanding

[@IsaacJohnathan]

You lied on Jesus! In Mathew 23:23 Jesus does not tell anyone to pay tithe. Why would Jesus tell us to pay anything when he paid it all on the cross? Jesus is concerned with the heart not your wallet. Jesus told the Pharisees under the law that they should have been more mindful of Judgement, mercy and faith. Matthew 23:28 Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

[@michaelmerck7576]

One problem Hoss,you can't make the mosaic tithe into an income tithe and still be biblical

[@honestb1216]

Liar! You are so wrong!!l. No tithing! No old testament law in effect.

[@Pastorjasoncox]

Rent Need new car Doctor bills

[@Pastorjasoncox]

70 dollars copay doctors

[@Pastorjasoncox]

Church is lake a stock that doesn't pay back Lol Bible school drop out

[@brothacarllovesjesus]

THEY ARE LYING TO YOU, "PAY YOUR TITHES" I pay my Tithes and Offerings with money and bring them to the House of God which is the Church. Why? Because of Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Because of Ecclesiastes 10:19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things. Because of 1 Timothy 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. By the grace of God I have provided you with BOOK, CHAPTER AND VERSE, So you can go and put your own finger on what I have provided you as an answer of the reason of the hope that is within me just like the scriptures say. But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 1 Peter 3:15 Now ask these TITHE ROBBERS that tell you: "NOT TO PAY TITHES" "TITHES IS NOT FOR THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH" and one TITHE ROBBER made a video saying, "JESUS IS TELLING YOU TO STOP PAYING TITHES" Let them provide YOU just like the HOLY GHOST allowed me to provide to YOU in a clear and intelligible order with the HOLY SCRIPTURES telling us NOT TO PAY TITHES AND OFFERINGS. If they preaching it and teaching it then it's got to be in the BIBLE. The Holy Ghost used me to put it for YOU clearly and concisely: I PAY MY TITHES AND OFFERINGS (MALACHI 3:10) WITH MONEY (ECCLESIATES 10:19) AND BRING THEM TO THE HOUSE OF GOD WHICH IS THE CHURCH (1 TIMOTHY 3:15) That wasn't hard, and YOU can go right to the scriptures and look it up and see that it is TRUTH FROM THE BIBLE. THEY WILL TELL YOU NOT TO PAY TITHES THEY WILL TELL YOU TITHES WAS STOPPED AND ABOLISHED. BUT THEY CAN'T GO TO A SINGLE SCRIPTURE, VERSE OR PASSAGE THAT SAYS THAT. So you are just supposed to TRUST THEM. WITHOUT SCRIPTURE FOR WHAT THEY ARE TELLING YOU. HOW DO YOU THINK JESUS CHRIST ON THE JUDGMENT SEAT IS GOING TO JUDGE YOU? BY WHAT IS WRITTEN IN THE BOOKS ! And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. Revelation 20:12 The question is: Why? Because they are sinning against God. Whosoever commits sin is of the Devil !!! He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8 They want you to rob God, be a Thief and GO TO HELL ! Don't believe them, They work for Satan. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. 2 Corinthians 11:14, 15 OBEY JESUS CHRIST. JESUS CHRIST ONLY TALKED ABOUT TITHES IN THE BIBLE ONE TIME RECORDED IN MATTHEW 23:23 AND LUKE 11:42 DO YOU KNOW WHAT JESUS CHRIST SAID ABOUT TITHES? YOU OUGHT TO PAY THEM. (NOBODY CAN BEAT JESUS CHRIST SAYING NOTHING). And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; Hebrews 5:9 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Matthew 23:23

[@michaelmerck7576]

I have read the whole book of Malachi and it says you are incorrect

[@michaelmerck7576]

You read all these in context and it will show you are in error not the non tithers.feel free to give all you want but don't demand a tithe from a christian

[@brothacarllovesjesus]

@@michaelmerck7576 Acts 5:2, 3 Shows that Ananias and Sapphira kept back "part of the price" That's "Tenth part of all" - Hebrews 7:2 Tenth = Tithe Part of all = Part of the price. Ananias and Sapphira are in the Book of Acts This is after Pentecost and after the Holy Ghost came in 30 A D. So saying tithes is not for Christians is neither Biblical or honest. Pay your tithes.

[@brothacarllovesjesus]

@@michaelmerck7576 Robbing God is as plain as the sun at noon time on an uncloudy day. How are men robbing you Lord God? In praise and worship? In reading and studying? In praying and fasting? No. God says, Not Brother Carl who ain't wrote a jot or tittle of the holy scriptures. But God says, Men rob him in Tithes and Offerings - Malachi 3:8 On Judgement day that's going to be in the books that God opens up on folks. There is going to be weeping and gnashing of teeth - Matthew 13:42

[@manofculture8666]

What happens if paying your tithes means not paying your bills? What should someone do there? As not everyone works a well paying job.

[@brothacarllovesjesus]

These folks are Thieves robbing God in Tithes. I say BRING TITHES I say PAY TITHES Guess who else says that? GOD ALMIGHTY - Malachi 3:8-10 AND JESUS CHRIST. - Matthew 23:23 The folks robbing God in Tithes say. "Don't pay tithes" Guess who says that in the Holy Scriptures? NOT A SINGLE SOUL.THE DEVIL DON'T EVEN SAY DON'T PAY TITHES !!! THAT'S A SHAME.

[@michaelmerck7576]

You are very much in error.actually read the whole book of Malachi and then try to tell me to tithe my money to a church