Is tithing applicable at present times - like today?
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No tithing is not a requirement of God in these times.\nJesus does however say that you recieved freely so give freely.\nIf you are under obligation to tithe then it is not a free gift.\nTrue christians help from the heart not because a religion makes them feel obligated
568504
They are called Taxes, charitable donations, and raising money for good causes. Tithes is a term that means tenth and refers to the first 10% of your income that you receive.  This part of your income belongs to God.
235345
IT IS STRAIGHT UP BUTT-F time!  You are but another instance where government has slammed heavy foot down on to another Commons's neck!  You see, it is a bit different with you.  But had you not been discovered to be faulty with your anger management, you may not have other wise posted this question: You'd be uncovered threat lurking in the shadows.  Tight money seems to be your present problem because now, for whatever reason/s, you seek that helpful counseling in order to become sensible and grabbing in that answer you see out lurking out there in the mist of the void, some plausible solution/s such as they might or probably will bring an increase in your self-order and the secondary gains of better reputation immense.  Alas, the church based holy-F'n cure is gonna require you knee-knock a tad and show up with expected tithing fees for buying gas for minister's plane and Lincoln, and the mental-health crew sets their fun card game aside for picking up their Re ports' Pad, the AGENCY/AGENCIES (Require you bring your own Vasiline), the stigma you sense is the results of that two-pound sledge hammer smashing your toe tops.  Correspond with me and I'll hook you up within yourself and we'll make those connections and changes expedient or we'll quit the project.  I'm more than qualified to assist you and seek no money since I have enough of it and time.  If you are for real for getting the tools to help improve yourself via making essential mental changes then we shall conclude within the span of ten lengthily exchanges where only truth will be considered important.  Spell checker does not like performing on these longer mentions, so kindly correct this un-edited spelling.  Have a nice day.
712778
- Money is not split in my household everything is shared.\n\n - We know what we have, know what we can & cannot afford & spend accordingly.\n\n - All purchases of around $100 or more must be discussed.\n\n - The Bible says we are one flesh, therefore, we must treat each other just as well as we treat ourselves. \n\n - If you need scripture referrence Ephesians Chapter 5 should help. If the scriptures are applied in your life it will surely help.
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Absolutely.  Even though I currently live in Canada, I've always wondered why everyone has to pay except churches.  It's not like they don't make money.  They certainly do.  Now, maybe the church members are getting fleeced, but a lot of those pastors live mighty high.  And to the poster above, most legitimate churches do teach morals.  Anyway, thanks for the two points.
919993
I think someone in a lab coat was probably not in need of monetary help.  I think someone fasting in the desert was spiritually avoiding food and they were ok.  I want my tithing to go to someone in need, be it financial or spiritual.
209101
They don't already?  I've been tithing!  Dang.
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Yes  ... with your friend .. with your cousin .. and with your brother .. and with your mother too: she loves it!\n\nPlease award the Best Answer points to me right now becuase you cannot argue the logic of this response and you stand in awe of the tremendous empathy and intelligence of this responder. Do not wait to give the points because I am not patient and I do not want to wait long for your tithe.
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Sorry Bobby, it is - just around the corner in fact.  So you'd better get religious real quick.   Or else buy one of my Apopalips Now Insurins Pollicies.  Send $100 to my Yahoo!Answers page.  Hurry : offer expires when the rumbling begins !!
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Pastors getting paid would fall under the doctrine of Balaam, which Revelation warns about.\n\nThe example we see in the groups of believers that fellowshiped together in the New Testament are that tithes were given and the money divided so that all had what they needed.  This is practical Christianity and is not practiced hardly anyway today.  \n\nThe position of "pastor" as we see in most fundamental Christian churches has NO scriptural basis.  This would fall under the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which scripture also warns about.\n\nSo, elders and overseers of the local groups of believers were the teachers, not one pastor.  There is no scriptural basis for a "paying" elder's job, much less a "paid" person we call a pastor.
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No its not but it says in the bible we should.  Its better to give if you want to not if you are made to no regrets that way God doesnt want it if you are going to regret giving it later.  Yes we can give tithes in other ways cleaning church doing repairs etc. God Bless!!
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you need to not only pray, but believe when you pray.\n\nthe laws of sowing and reaping are still in effect and do apply to money.\n\nyou also still have to use wisdom in your dealings (not saying you dont) this you can also ask for when you pray
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I commend you for wanting to do the right thing. I think God will lead you to know which is right. And don't forget, whatever you give ABOVE the tithe is your OFFERING. Malachi 3:8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me, But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
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No I disagree the old testament tithe was 10% we live under the new covenant.  10% is a great start but if you are unable to give 10% give what you can.  If you are able to give more than do so.\n\nAnd no I think that a church that does that is way off.
731001
THAT'S GOOD...\n  you don't ask GOD for money, you have to work for it....\n\n  GOD don't give what your wants, but HE provide your needs!!!!
999053
You pay 10% of the amount you make BEFORE taxes, and it should be the first thing you pay (or at least the first thing you set aside).  Tithing should be done with money because it's the one thing humans have a hard time letting go of, showing a true subordination to God.
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CERTAIN religious organizations, as, for example, the Adventists, Mormons, etc., insist on taxing their members one-tenth (or tithe) of their annual income for support of their respective church systems. It is said that such demands are in accord with the tithing laws given to ancient Israel.\n\nSearch as you may you will not find Jesus recommending or commending tithing for his followers. When Jesus sent out his apostles and disciples to do missionary work from house to house and city to city, even unto the ends of the world, he made no provisions for their support through tithing. (Matt. 10:1-42; 28:19, 20; Luke 9:1-10; 10:1-17; Acts 1:8) \nJesus came to fulfill and put an end to the Law covenant and all of its ordinances by having it nailed to his torture stake, and at the same time his poured-out blood set in operation a new covenant with superior arrangements. (Col. 2:14-16) Under such new system Christians are under new commandments that are summed up in total or complete love. They must therefore consecrate, not a tenth part, but everything they possess to God’s service and for the aid and comfort of good-will strangers among them.—Matt. 22:36-40.\n\nTITHING UNKNOWN IN EARLY CHURCH:  After Jesus ascended on high do we find the apostles recommending tithing among Christians? Not at all! Paul, who was given the care of all the congregations (2 Cor. 11:28), declared that the provisions and ordinances of the Mosaic law were only a “shadow of the heavenly things”, of “good things to come”, and hence were not the very substance of spiritual things. “Let no man judge you” in connection with the invalidated Law. Christians are concerned about the substance, not the shadow.—Heb. 8:5; 10:1; Col. 2:12-17, NW.\n\nChristians maintain no Levitical priesthood. No “clergy class” exists among them, for whom tithes are collected. “All you are brothers.” (Matt. 23:8-11, NW) Those given oversight of Christian congregations, therefore, are unpaid slaves, not hirelings, not lovers of money or greedy for selfish gain. (John 10:13; 13:15, 16; Heb. 13:5; 1 Pet. 2:16; 5:1-4, NW) This is why Paul, the overseer, instead of collecting tithes for his support, worked with his own hands making tents. (Acts 18:3; 1 Cor. 4:12; 1 Thess. 2:9) Christians in those ancient times, in proving love for God and fellow Christians, made voluntary contributions for the needy, yes, but no oppressive tithing system was established.—Acts 11:29, 30; Rom. 15:26; 1 Cor. 16:1, 2; 2 Cor. 9:1-7; Gal. 2:10.\nUnknown in the early church, tithing was not introduced until wolves had entered in and spoiled the simple purity of the Christian flock. (Matt. 7:15; Acts 20:29, 30; Rom. 16:17, 18; 2 Pet. 2:1, 3) Apostasy in turn spawned an oppressive and expensive hierarchy of bishops, archbishops, metropolitans, popes, etc., who placed heavy financial burdens on the necks of the people. Revenue for this drone class had to be obtained somehow, and so in the year 567 the Council of Tours made tithing obligatory. In 585 the second Council of Macon made its payment mandatory under pain of excommunication. The pope-crowned Charlemagne enforced tithing throughout the “Holy Roman Empire”, and in such countries as France the Roman Catholic Church continued collecting tithes until the Revolution in 1790.\n\nAs Christians, they were encouraged to give support to the Christian ministry both by their own ministerial activity and by material contributions. Instead of giving fixed, specified amounts to defray congregational expenses, they were to contribute “according to what a person has,” giving “as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2Co 8:12; 9:7) They were encouraged to follow the principle: “Let the older men who preside in a fine way be reckoned worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching. For the scripture says: ‘You must not muzzle a bull w