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What is tithing?
The word "tithe" means "a tenth part" or "10%". In the Bible, God tells us that we are to give the first 10% of all that we earn back to Him. Giving less than 10% is not tithing.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A "TITHE" AND AN "OFFERING"?
A tithe is 10% of your income. An offering is any amount you give over and above that amount. An offering is anything you give in addition to your tithe, such as gifts for special projects, the church building fund, missions, etc. Tithing is God's minimum standard, the starting point.
As God prospers you, you'll want to give more.
WHY SHOULD I TITHE?
11 REASONS FROM GOD'S WORD
1. Because God commands it!
"A tithe of all you produce is the Lord's and it is holy." (Lev. 27:30)
2. Because Jesus commands it!
"Yes, you should tithe, and you shouldn't leave the more important things undone either." (Matt 23:23) Tithing was the only thing Jesus commended the Pharisees for doing!
3. Because tithing shows that God has first place in my life!
"The purpose of tithing is to teach you to put God first place in your life". (Deut. 14:23 (LB)) If God does not have first priority in your finances, He isn't really first in your life.
4. Because it reminds me that everything I have was given to me by God!
"Always remember that it is the Lord your God who gives you the ability to produce wealth." (Deut. 8:18) Rather than feeling "I'm giving God 10% of my money," realize God is letting you keep 90% of HIS money. Without God's help, you would have nothing.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A "TITHE" AND AN "OFFERING"?
A tithe is 10% of your income. An offering is any amount you give over and above that amount. An offering is anything you give in addition to your tithe, such as gifts for special projects, the church building fund, missions, etc. Tithing is God's minimum standard, the starting point.
As God prospers you, you'll want to give more.
WHY SHOULD I TITHE?
11 REASONS FROM GOD'S WORD
1. Because God commands it!
"A tithe of all you produce is the Lord's and it is holy." (Lev. 27:30)
2. Because Jesus commands it!
"Yes, you should tithe, and you shouldn't leave the more important things undone either." (Matt 23:23) Tithing was the only thing Jesus commended the Pharisees for doing!
3. Because tithing shows that God has first place in my life!
"The purpose of tithing is to teach you to put God first place in your life". (Deut. 14:23 (LB)) If God does not have first priority in your finances, He isn't really first in your life.
4. Because it reminds me that everything I have was given to me by God!
"Always remember that it is the Lord your God who gives you the ability to produce wealth." (Deut. 8:18) Rather than feeling "I'm giving God 10% of my money," realize God is letting you keep 90% of HIS money. Without God's help, you would have nothing.
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