What kinds of good things could people do with 10 percent of their earnings besides giving it to a church?
595571
I know stupid ppl. So many ppl dying of starvation :'-(. And these ppl sit around waiting for god to come and help them. gosh!
364782
I would have to say for sure give it to charity if I did not have family.. If I had family.. I would give it to them and tell them to use the money to make money for charity..  What else would make them happy?? Giving is better then getting.. It makes you feel great.. and helps the sick, poor and downtrodden.. :)
1183355
This is a very valid question and I'm glad you're struggling with it. I've asked the same question myself several times and every time I wrestle for an answer, I'm always led back to what's in my heart. What I mean is that when you're deciding how to give away your "10%", you should take a look at what your heart motive is, what your motivation is for giving away your money. \n\nAnd really if your motivation is to "earn credit" from God - than I would have to say that your "donation" is going to be given in vain. The reason for this is that nothing can be earned from God, we really have no place in trying to earn credit or favor from Him. \n\nSo as you struggle with your question, I would ask you to examine what your motivation is for either tithing or giving to a charity. \n\nI believe the correct motivation would be that you're tithing or donating because you realize that the money in your bank account is not yours in the first place. It is God's and always has been - and you are a steward to what He's given to you to take care of. Remember, being a steward means that you take care of something that is another's with the other owner's best interest in mind. \n\nI know this is a long-winded answer and it may be a lot to take in, but hopefully it at least stirred up some more of that struggling you're going through. You could always pray, too (that always seems to be the best thing to do). =)\n\nBottom line, check yourself, what motivation is on your heart, and you'll be able to discern where to give away your money.
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.
1067958
~Get yourself a mail-order divinity degree and organize a church.  As long as you can itemize your expenses, including salary, transportation, entertainment, secular spending and room and board, you can  pay out as little as 10%.  The Catholics have the corner on this racket, but it is not a closed monopoly.  I do have to hold prayer meeting to Gooblaskeera every third Tuesday, but nobody comes, so it's cool.
557539
Go to a church or Goodwill.
861952
Allot of times, the congregation is suppose to help by chipping in more money, and possibly free labor on projects that they can do. If still not enough, you may have to have bazaars,garage sales, or events that could help to raise more money, like a big big "Revival"" that brings in more people and more money!! Good Luck! and God Bless!!
619013
10% unless he takes out equal payments over his life expectancy.  He could also roll it into an IRA.
370299
I would donate 5% to church\n35% to the Heiffer Project  http://www.heifer.org/\n50% to CASA  http://www.nationalcasa.org/\n5% to the Red Cross\n5% to Golden Harvest Food Bank
75083
sell stuff on ebay from celebraties  and send a % of the money to a nonprofit org like to help rebuild new orleans send the money to www.reliefspark.org they are a good non profit org helping out down here. \nI know my answere is the best so just send the 10 to reliefspark
266411
I would pay off all my debit...Cars, house, college, credit cards...All of it. I would change everything in my house that I have wanted to. Buy all the land around me, so I have privacy. Give 10% to my church. Come up with a good amount to give to my loved ones. Set up a college fund for my son. Go on more vacations. Donate to charities annually...There are so many things I would do. I would NOT blow it. I would NOT buy a new home or a bunch of new cars. I would make my life a bit easier and help others do the same.
1166232
how can they when they are expected to give 10% of their life savings every time they go to church. You can bet GOD is not seeing this money and where is brother art thou taking his family on vacation?
1111182
ask your church if they have work you could do for money
126313
have a garage sale or auction good stuff on Ebay or you could always donate it to charity or whatever...
962051
Rather than give money, give some of your time as volunteer at a homeless shelter, or youth refuge, or read to the blind.  The possibilities are endless.
127484
Donate 10% to charity and invest the rest. Find a broker nearby and that money could grow into something even more useful.
313315
First you have to know what the scriptures say about what to do with your money.  You can go to biblegateway.com and do a topical listing of the subject "sowing".  The purpose of having money is sowing it in the proper avenues that will help others and in turn bless you.  Luke 6:38 is a giving principle that will help you obtain your finaial goals.  We do live in the "I got to have it right now and the easy way" society but in the long run you want to be blessed and a blessing to others.  I hope this helps but I want you to do the research yourself and not take other peoples word for it.  Be Blessed