Tithe-vs-Paying Your Bills - Page 4

Sherri · #31 08-10-2008, 02:05 PM

I guess because I was raised in a family where you just tithed without question, I am a very strong believer in tithing. When I was a kid and got a quarter each week for allowance (the good ol' days), we were required to put three cents in a tithing envelope and turn it in.

I would not withhold tithe because I do believe it's a requirement in scripture. However, I think every person should live within their means, pay off credit cards monthly, etc. Eddie and I have never, in 30 years, failed to tithe and God has blessed us abundantly! I don't know anyone who tithes faithfully and has ever regretted it.

Sister Alvear · #32 08-10-2008, 02:45 PM

I too have been blessed by paying tithes.

faithit166 · #33 07-03-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

I agree. Do you think that a person should pay tithe even if their bills were going unpaid? SH you have a good family, wife and kids. If it came between paying the electric bill and not being able to pay the tithe or pay the tithe and you all are without electricity for a week or so with all the food going bad?

i firmly believe if one is faithful to god then god will be faithful to us i say pay your tithes put god first and he will make sure that electric bill gets paid and anotherthinghe loves a cheerful giver

*AQuietPlace* · #34 07-03-2010, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoovie

Giving is a good thing, and even when it hurts, it is a character building discipline.

I like that thought.

Truthseeker · #35 07-03-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by theoldpaths

God wants you to pay your tithes and not over extend yourself, but rather live within your means.

Now if a saint over-extends himself for whatever reason, is that God's fault or the Pastor's fault? No!

The OT clearly shows that if a man does not pay his tithes, he is robbing God; the tithe is the Lord's.

Heb 7:8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

For the record it was the priest that were robbing God.

What does heb 7:8 prove?

Truthseeker · #36 07-03-2010, 08:00 AM

Just relaized this thread is like 2 yrs old.

Godsdrummer · #37 07-03-2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by faithit166

i firmly believe if one is faithful to god then god will be faithful to us i say pay your tithes put god first and he will make sure that electric bill gets paid and anotherthinghe loves a cheerful giver

God Knows the heart, In my life time I have always stuggled with finances. Because of this I know stewardship is the key. If you are a good steward you will get the bills paid and God will get his share and he will bless you. If you are not a good steward the lights might get turned off and the bills not paid. It all goes to being a good steward. A good steward will not get in a position that his debt overpowers him to the point he can't stay on top of it.

You can beleive this or not this is from 51 years of experiance. Good economy and bad. Good times and bad.

Now God knows the heart, I have never been with out a roof, heat, food or clothing. Why? because I love God and always gave of my finances and my self to the work of God in whatever way I could. Whether tithes, or just giving.

For me it all comes down to the heart, God will bless the cheerful giver everytime. And when you put God first in your life it has been my experiance that God never lets you down.

*AQuietPlace* · #38 07-03-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Godsdrummer

God Knows the heart, In my life time I have always stuggled with finances. Because of this I know stewardship is the key. If you are a good steward you will get the bills paid and God will get his share and he will bless you. If you are not a good steward the lights might get turned off and the bills not paid. It all goes to being a good steward. A good steward will not get in a position that his debt overpowers him to the point he can't stay on top of it.
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This is generally true.

But there are occasions when people lose their job, or have their pay drastically cut. Sometimes we can find ourselves in situations that are out of our control.

Godsdrummer · #39 07-03-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

This is generally true.

But there are occasions when people lose their job, or have their pay drastically cut. Sometimes we can find ourselves in situations that are out of our control.

AquietPlace

Did I not say good time and bad good economy and bad. My life experiances included losing jobs pay cuts and situations beyond my control. The fact is if we are good stewards we will never get into debt beyond anything we cannot take care of should we lose job etc.

I take lituraly the passages that speak that we should not owe any man anything. We then become servant to the debt. God never gives us garentees of jobs ect he does promise we will have those things we need. Roof, food and clothing.

pastorrick1959 · #40 07-03-2010, 10:44 AM

sadly most do not want to be taught by church leaders finacial decisions . sad because there are many leaders who by good teaching to them by others got them where they are.

to many people buy things ,things they dont have to have anyhow ,,we all do that some i am sure. but they do it if they can afford the monthly payment ,,,do look at it can i afford the product..

if you cant save a few dollars each week,,pay tithes ,give some kind of offering ,your either going through a very bad situation or have been very neglectful in your finace prepreation. ..

saveing for the rainy day as it is called is very good sense cause something is gona tear up ,your gonna get sick sometime ,,,miss a few days of work,.

its a blessing to give ,i been both ways ,so broke you cant afford to change your mind ,and blessed so i can bless others. i like blessed much better.

gfiving keeps me blessed ,,so to not be to the bad situation preperation is the key. you cant be lazy either ,,nobody owes you anything ,you must make your own way . if you want to work you can find it , it may not be what you want , but it is there.

i love blessing others ,but i always start by blessing god ,with my 1st fruits ,,,it has always paid off ,, i am 51 now and i can say god is surely good. i just went thru a bad time ,hurt my knee ,, but because of good preperation ,i didnt have to sweat it . just the pain lol,,which god gave me a miralce on that so ,,i am a happy man..