where should the tithes go?
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Tithes and offerings are given to help support the church so it's lay leaders and congregation can continue to spread the news of Christ and to be able to continue to do the good works of God. It enables the church to be able to keep it's doors open by paying the bills.
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Giving That Brings Joy\n\n\nGENIVAL, who lives in a shantytown in northeastern Brazil, supported his wife and children on the meager wages he earned as a hospital security guard. Despite his hardship, Genival gave the tithe conscientiously. "Sometimes my family went hungry," he recalls while rubbing his belly, "but I wanted to give God my best, no matter what sacrifice was necessary."\n\nAfter losing his job, Genival kept up his tithing. His minister urged him to put God to the test by making a large donation. The clergyman guaranteed that God was certain to pour out a blessing. So Genival decided to sell his home and give the proceeds to the church.\n\nGenival is not the only one who has such sincerity in giving. Many desperately poor people dutifully give the tithe because they are being taught by their churches that tithing is a Biblical requirement. Is that true?\n\nTithing and the Law\nThe commandment to tithe was part of the Law that Jehovah God gave to the 12 tribes of ancient Israel more than 3,500 years ago. That Law decreed that a tenth of the produce of the land and fruit trees and a tenth of the increase of the herds be given to the tribe of Levi in support of their services at the tabernacle.—Leviticus 27:30, 32; Numbers 18:21, 24.\n\nJehovah assured the Israelites that the Law 'would not be too difficult for them.' (Deuteronomy 30:11) As long as they faithfully observed Jehovah's commandments, including tithing, they had his promise of abundant harvests. And as a protection, an additional yearly tithe, normally consumed when the nation met for its religious festivities, was regularly set aside. Thus 'the alien resident, the fatherless boy, and the widow' could be satisfied.—Deuteronomy 14:28, 29; 28:1, 2, 11-14.\n\nThe Law did not specify a penalty for failing to tithe, but each Israelite was under a strong moral obligation to support true worship in this way. In fact, Jehovah accused Israelites who neglected tithing in Malachi's day of 'robbing him in tithes and offerings.' (Malachi 3:8, New International Version) Could the same charge be leveled at Christians who do not tithe?\n\nWell, consider. National laws are not normally valid outside a country's borders. For example, the law that obliges motorists in Britain to drive on the left does not apply to drivers in France. Similarly, the law requiring tithing was part of an exclusive covenant between God and the nation of Israel. (Exodus 19:3-8; Psalm 147:19, 20) Only the Israelites were bound by that law.\n\nIn addition, although it is true that God never changes, his requirements sometimes do. (Malachi 3:6) The Bible states categorically that the sacrificial death of Jesus, in 33 C.E., "blotted out," or "abolished," the Law and with it the "commandment to collect tithes."—Colossians 2:13, 14; Ephesians 2:13-15; Hebrews 7:5, 18.\n\nChristian Giving\nHowever, contributions to support true worship were still needed. Jesus had commissioned his disciples 'to be witnesses to the most distant part of the earth.' (Acts 1:8) As the number of believers grew, so did the need for Christian teachers and overseers to visit and strengthen the congregations. Widows, orphans, and other needy ones had to be cared for at times. How did the first-century Christians cover the costs involved?\n\nAbout 55 C.E., an appeal went out to Gentile Christians in Europe and Asia Minor in behalf of the impoverished congregation in Judea. In his letters to the congregation in Corinth, the apostle Paul describes how this 'collection for the holy ones' was organized. (1 Corinthians 16:1) You may be surprised at what Paul's words reveal about Christian giving.\n\nThe apostle Paul did not cajole fellow believers to give. In fact, Macedonian Christians who were "under affliction" and in "deep poverty" had to 'keep begging him with much entreaty for the privilege of
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Only if your tithe is 10% of your net and not your gross.  God knows the intent of your heart.  Tithe on your gross and you will get the blesings that go with it.
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If it can be used for the church's purposes, i.e. a meeting room, when she's not using it then I guess it's okay. If they're using the church's money to give her her own little play area, then I can't say I agree with that. I shake my head at the number of churches (& other places for religious activities) that use money for extravagance. That's not where it should go, in my opinion.
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NO 10% goes to the church, the government takes at least 15% depending on income bracket, not to mention state taxes if it applies in yours. Add that times how many people ore in this country legally and thats a whole lot of money for them to piss away and waste
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I'm sure they expect unreasonable amounts, since much of that money goes into the pockets of the people who work there, often times excessive amounts.  That whole 10% thing started way back when...you'd invade a town, take all their stuff and give 10% of it to the King.  It was never intended to be a religious offering, but lo and behold it's ended up that way.  Sure, 10%...I'll take that!\n\nThen they'll make you feel guilty about not giving enough, saying "bad things will happen to you".  \n\nI'd say pick a church that closely matches your beliefs (if you're into all that) and should you choose to give them any money, give what you can afford, not what they're telling you to give them.
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Although tithing was part of the law before Christ, after him the Jews (or at least those who became Christians) were no longer under Jewish law.  (Rom. 6:14)  The laws thus changed.  (Heb. 7:12)  According to Christian law, people should give what they resolve to give in their hearts, not what someone tells them to give.  (2 Cor. 9:7)
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They don't already?  I've been tithing!  Dang.
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Matt. 23: 23 \n23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and canise• 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.\n\nLuke 11: 42 \n42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.\n\nLuke 18: 12 \n12 I fast• twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess•.\n\nHeb. 7: 5 \n5 And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:\n\nHeb. 7: 6 \n6 But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.\n\nHeb. 7: 8 \n8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.\n\nHeb. 7: 9 \n9 And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
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Three questions deserve three answers:\n\nA man can claim whatever he wants.  The more people that believe him, the more people he has who will also make that claim.  It doesn't make it true.\n\nI think that it is okay for any person to become incredibly, financially rich but I think a person who takes the money that is donated, tithed, etc for the work of the Lord is taking God's money.  The [tele-evangelist, etc.] should be paid by the church that supports his ministry.  A certain percent of the money should be earmarked for his ministry.  He should not own the business any more than a pastor owns the church in which he serves.  \n\nSome legitimate pastors have very lucrative positions in very lucrative churches!  Some priests choose to live in poverty, so we have to discount that.  \n\nIn any case, some churches just don't have the money to pay pastors well.  Country churches often don't have money to pay the heat and light bills.  A pastor in that church will be as much a missionary as a pastor.  That is just the way it is.  \n\nIn rural areas, where the income of the parishioners tends to be lower, it is common to see one of three results:\n\n1.) Churches hire 1/2 time pastors.  The pastor works another job to pay his bills and is paid minimally by the church.  \n\n2.) Churches pay minimally for a full-time pastor.  The pastor accepts a minimal wage to pastor full-time and lives a modest lifestyle.  Therefore, the talented pastors may look elsewhere for a more lucrative postition.\n\n3.) The church pays the pastor as much as they can possibly afford, many times closing the sanctuary in the winter so that they can afford to heat the meeting room or annex for services.\n\nAs the person contributing to a ministry, you should know what percentage of the money is going to support the pastor, what percentage is going to evangelism, and what percentage is going to aid the needy.  You are free to decide whether to support the ministry or not.  \n\nConsider giving a "love gift" to your local pastor to encourage him in his ministry.
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The widow lady in the bible gave 2 pennies offering.  Jesus commented that she gave more than those who put more pennies in (yet less than 10%).  Why.  Because she gave more that 10% of her increase.\n\nOf course she knew that God gives back.  So, I am sure that God met all her needs according to His riches in Glory.\n\nThe tithe (10%) & offering is part of obeying God.  So there is bread in the house of the Lord.   And should be given with a joyful heart, for this is what pleases God.  And God promises to pour out a blessing.\n\n\nAlso, paying or not paying a tithe, will not make a Christian more righteous than when person was first saved with sins washed away by the blood of the Lamb.  When a person is saved, person is made the righteousness of Christ.  Person doesn't pay a tithe to be more righteous.  Person pays a tithe because person has put on the righteousness of Christ (Covered by the Blood).\n\nChristian doesn't pay a tithe because some one is begging for money.  Christian pays a tithe out of thanksgiving & obedience to God.
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Usually the HUD people will help relocate them. Check into it before you start fundraising. Also if you don't form a non-profit status, you will have to pay income tax on any money you raise, even if you do give it away. Hope those people are ok though.
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depends on the religion...some absolutely require tithes (like the mormons), for others it's completely voluntary.\n\nTithing is a way for a religious group to extract money from its followers to continue to run the organization and make it stronger.  It's a tax on belonging to that religious organization that requires it.  supposedly god doesn't need money, so why should "his" organization need it?  Why doesn't god just supply them with what they need?
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I would suggest looking into government grants and also ask around at different churches, they can really help!
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Here is a good site to read.  Should answer all your questions about tithing.
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If you really want to give something back to your old neighborhood, check with the local hospital there.  There are usually all kinds of worthwhile places within the organization that could put donations to good use.  (To the children's ward, cancer center, a memorial contribution, etc).  Also I would check into a homeless shelter or somewhere in need of donations to feed the needy, or perhaps even the animal shelter.  And of course, there's the church.  Just put your heart into it and see what has touched your life and go with it.  And good luck to you!  You're very thoughtful.
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i will donate to church for support missionary all around the world 50%, then pay tax. After that, I will give 20% of the rest to my parents, then travel all round the world for one year.