Tithing…Is it a command?

[good samaritan]

Originally Posted by JamesGlen

A few questions:

Since tithing is not mandated on the NT church then there is no teaching on who can and can't receive it. Though the apostles where the one that recieved the collections(not tithes) and they were entrusted with how it was used.

I believe that is between a person and God. I just don't understand why it is so dificult for people to want to give to a local church. I guess just like Hophni and Phineas, people feel like if they contribute to the local church then it will be mishandled. Do we not get fed spiritually when we gather together. Does the local church not try to meet modern comforts that we expect in our homes like a/c, even activities that gives us opportunities for good Christian fellowship, and not to mention I enjoy the singers and musician that devote themself to leading in worship. I assure you that when you turn on your radio to that christian brodcasting the reason that you are able to enjoy the music is because they are generating a revenue.

I am not saying give your 10% to the church and have no personal alms or outreach to anything else. I just love my church. I have always loved the church's that I have been a part of. I want to contribute to their survival. To me it is the right thing to do and if tithing is a stumbling block then what else. If people want to call it committed giving, faith promise, etc..., but to me there is something wrong when you don't want to support and be a part of a local body in which you have trusted Bros and Sis.

In a way. Do you feed Spiritually when you receive the word of God through men that have been called to preach the gospel. "If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?" It is like people begrudge ordained church ministry. People don't want any church eldership and if they do why no honour it.

I am in no way a legalist with tithing and so I will not trample upon anyone's generosity (if that is how they want to give). Abraham looked at Melchizedek as representative of God that he could give upward to. I am not trying to make people feel belittled but why is it hard to have an elder(pastor) in our life who we give upwardly to. Recognizing them as an elder placed in our lives for instruction. If they are untrustworthy then we should find somwhere to grow that we feel safe.