Do you regularly give to your local church?

[Droobie]

Do you give? How often?

[solo66 man]

I pay tithes, love offerings, and time. It is an easy thing to do when you are in the church you are supposed to be in. :)

[SenseiPiccolo]

10% of what you make is God's
anything else over that 10% is considered love offerings i believe...
:)
I tithe thrice a week
:)

[DeleseRose]

yes i do. Although once in a blue moon i miss and i'm working on that.

[sunshine]

I must admit I don't give as much as I should...

[Droobie]

There's no set amount to give. The 10% tithe is only an example as it were of where we can start. Remember, it is God that gave us everything that we have. Our lives belong to Him and so do all our finances. We're only giving back a small percent of what God has blessed us to take care of back into His will and purpose. God loves a cheerful giver. Never feel that you should give out of obligation or because you have to. Give out of love.

Never feel that what you have to give is too small either. There's a story of Pastor Yong Yi Cho when his church was still small, (compared to the over 1 million congregation they have today) and were still holding services in a tent. There came the time when Pastor Cho decided to start a building fund for the church to buy it's own building. One business man in particular though this was a very selfish request for the church to 'own' a building. He thought they were doing quite fine in the tent. When Pastor Cho asked to take up the offering for the church, an elderly woman came up and gave a rice bowl and chopsticks. Pastor Cho knew this woman was poor and this was all she had, but still she was willing to give it all for the purpose of seeing the church grow. The business man saw this and was touched, and went up to Pastor Cho and offered to buy the bowl and chopsticks from the church. He bought them for $500,000 US dollars.

God doesn't care about how much you have or how much you are able to give. He will use whatever you have. If all you've got is some spare change, God will use that, if you are able to give and know that it will see His kingdom grow.

[allieisme]

as in giving or tithing?

I tithe..10% on every paycheck we get..When we got our tax money back.We gave 10%off of that as well!

allison

[Superman53142]

I have no income, but I still try to give $1 a week or so; I generally give to the little girl (Angie) from Latin America my Youth Group sponsers.

[man in the box]

Paul says in Philippians that each man should give as he is able. Nowhere in the New Testament is there a 10% figure. I know it was derived from Abraham giving 10% of the war spoils to Melchezidek.(sp). I believe that if a Christian is giving 10% of their money and not paying their bills on time that God is not honored.

[Joyce]

I do tithe (each month) and give love offerings. Although the 10% are not mentioned in the New Testement as in the Old Testement, the New Testement does not say we should not do it any longer. If we tithe and ask God for guidence and wisdom to use our money He is faithfull to give us always as much as we need. Doesn't it say in Maleachi that we should test God by our giving of 10%?

[Droobie]

Tithing is mentioned in Hebrews... :D

[Jenna]

Well, my husband and I give a tenth of our income. In all honesty, we didn't decide to give the tithe because of anything that was said in the OT, but we needed a place to start. Our pastor suggested that if one didn't know where to begin giving, that we should try giving a tenth, and see where we were lead from there. Because we are a family living off one small income, I would like to give more, but that would lead to neglecting what my daughter needs to live. I know that God does not want me to harm her in any way to give to the Church. So, I am content to save up my pennies here and there for a love offering. :)

As for how often I tithe, I guess it all depends on if I actually remember my envelope! lol I am just awful for leaving it in the diaper bag, and not having it for offering time. So, I've started making out one monthly check and handing it directly to my husband, since he doesn't usually forget to keep it on him. *shakes head* Oy. :D

[HisDaughter]

You are talking about money. Well because I can barely make ends meet I tithe with my time. I do try to give 10% of my income but fall short sometimes. So I try to make it up with giving to others and the church with my time.

[EJO]

Yes, I give, but I am of the believe that your gifts/tithe should a private thing, not shown in front of everyone, as to boast, like the pharasees did in Jesus' day.
Your tithe is showing your faith in God and His abilities, not in your checkbook and our human abilities.

[EJO]

Originally posted by HisDaughter
You are talking about money. Well because I can barely make ends meet I tithe with my time. I do try to give 10% of my income but fall short sometimes. So I try to make it up with giving to others and the church with my time.

His Daughter,
I know how you feel, We have a hardtime every week as well, but I really challenge you to give off the top.
The Lord knows where you are at, but put your faith in Him, and He will blow you away with what He can do for you!
God Bless
EJO

[bonkers]

i give my 10% whenever i get money...... well almost, i sometimes admit that i'm selfish sometimes and sometimes keep some of the money because otherwise i would come out short from what i want, even though i try to give more the next time.........

[livingforJesus-Shaun]

i like to give but i don't always have the money

[daughter of the king]

well i don't get any money so i can't but if i did i would give him at least 10%.

[mistertee49]

I give tithe out of every pay check which is 10%, then we give to all special offerings that are taken. Easter and Thanksgiving offerings. God gives to me, so I give back a portion to Him. :bow:

[fairyshyone]

I have just started to give to the church regularly. I use to say only if I can afford to, now I think I can not afford not to. 10% is Gods and it should be given gladly. :holy:

[NewGenerationHippie]

I don't support any church.

[Borncrucified]

Saints , my wife and I are leaving a messianic congregation because I was being raised up as deacon but because I would not submit to the tithe as requirement for the deacon's office I could not be deacon. Needless to say it has caused some pain in my heart. I know from Scripture just like we are not bound to the Feasts of Israel, to OT dietary laws, to animal sacrifice, neither are we bound to the tithe. I know that our Master said, "give and it shall be given to you" and when I pray about tithing that is the only answer I ever get. I did an extensive Bible study on the tithe and found:

1. It was never intended to be money at all but animals and produce to be partially given to the widows, Levites, the poor and partially eaten by the tither and his family at the Feasts three times a year in Jerusalem.
2. It was converted into money only when the tither had to far to go to make it to the feast. He would sell his stuff and then bring the money to the feast buy more stuff (whatever he wanted) and give away some and eat the rest. Every third year they were to deposit in their local town instead. Deut 12:17, 14:23-24, 28, 26:12
3. the Malachi 3:10 thing can't apply to Christians because we can't be under a curse as Christ took the curse for us , and also the works of the Law are under a curse, Galatians 3. I am not saying that tithers are under a curse but if they are doing out of obedience to a rule and not in faith they might be , because then it becomes a "work of the Law".
3. NT giving has always been in faith and as God prospers us. see Paul's teaching on it : 1Cor 16:2, 2 Cor 8:7-15 9(esp v.12) 2Cor 9:6-11.
4. When I was in prayer on this matter the Lord revealed to me that many in leadership in churches teach and preach tithing not out of faith but out of fear. They fear not being supported themselves or that the work of God would not be supported. God showed how small their faith is and reminded me of the 19th Century evangelist George Mueller who saw the equivalent of over 7 million dollars go through his hands in service to God and NEVER ASKED A SINGLE PERSON FOR A DIME! You can read his story at http://www.whatsaiththescripture.com/Voice/George.Mueller.of.Bristol/George.Mueller.of.Bristol.html
5. Tithing as a demand or even a guidline to shoot for can and often sets up believer for a trap of deception. Often in the church The curse of the Law is human pride, I do these things and God must count me righteous or I do these things and God must bless me , I do these things and I am more spiritual, a good example to my brethren who do not. Setting up opening for bondage to spirits of spiritual pride. I dont do these things then I guess I am just a second class citizen in the kingdom of God, not a vessel meet for the Master's use, setting oneself up for bondage to spirits of rejection and fear . We need to give because we are loved by and because in return we love our Father in heaven , and by faith not by law, allowing God's Spirit to prompt how much , where and when to give , giving our entire lives and all we possess to Christ and then asking Him, the master of our lives what he wants done with it . Amen.

[Poiema]

I give whatever I am led to give, but never less than 10%. This is not because of some "rule" set up in OT, but because it is all HIS anyway and the very least we should do is what He set as an example: 10%.

One of the earliest posters in this thread said "10% of what you make is God's
anything else over that 10% is considered love offerings"

I respectfully disagree. 10% of what you make is not God's. 100% of what you make is God's. It is only by His goodness and love for you that you have a job that earns you that money. Just as you belong to God,so everything you own belongs to Him.
If we keep the mindset that "10% is God's and the rest is mine" then we are not only in error but we have established a life premise and it will show clearly in the decisiuons we make. If God says "do something" then I will do it only if I agree since 90% of this life is mine.

100% of what I have is God's, from the penny in my pocket to my four living, breathing children, to my own life. Who am I to lay claim of ownership to anything that is my Master's? He has only entrusted me with His blessings and they belong to Him.

[Konnie]

Never, I don't go to church.

[-=Burnt Toast=-]

I try to give as much as i can afford, so it really differs from one week to the next

[GlowingFirefly]

I put down the second one for a reason.

See our church has sort of a system for giving money. Once I get confirmed I will get envelopes in the mail weekly. These envelopes are for giving money to the church on Sundays. For now, I don't have to give money, but I do anyway.

Of course there are those times when I don't have any money to give... :(

[Snowy]

I don't but I know I need too

[JesseB.]

I give 5 % to SouthCross Community Church.

[Dawn11]

I agree with what Poiema wrote and try to give at least 10% or above.

[Supanova]

We tithe 10% of all the money we receive (salary or bonus etc.) and also give a little extra as and when we can. Like it was said earlier, everything is God's, we haven't done anything by ourselves it has all been provided for.

To make sure we have enough to give and remember to do it - we have set up a Standing Order with the bank to take the money out directly at the beginning of every month. That way, we've learnt to live on what is left from the paycheck because we've never known anything different.

Also, in Britain, if you tithe in this way, the Church can also claim more 'gift-aid' tax relief and actually get more money. An excellent way to give we feel.

[BarbB]

My income is no longer a paycheck so - I tithe my small income and give over from my antiques selling. I have discovered since beginning this that the Lord is always faithful to fill my account to do this. I have also "found" money for trips to Italy and Israel and hope to continue travelling - all on $13K a year. LOL! With this I give to 5 churches - the two who "saved" me and the ones I attend currently in NJ and FL.

[Dawn11]

Isn't it wonderful...we can't out give God :)

[semodana]

I give weekly to church but probably not as much as I should be giving but each week I attend I give and if I miss I double the next week when I go back. I have found the more I give the less fininicial problems I have and I have more resources available....
Dana
God Bless us all...

[mesue]

I give 10% of my gross, sometimes more. My church feels the same way. We believe the local church should be supported. I love my church family.

[Filia Mariae]

I give a set amount each week in my offering envelope. That amount is not very much, but I also give a larger amount during Lent to the Cardinal's Lenten Appeal, as well as at Christmas.

I don't know if this is what you meant by the question, but I also give to Church organizations such as Catholic Relief Services, and Glenmary Missioners to Rural America.

[Spurgeon]

Yes, giving is part of obedience.

[sammipher]

We always give 10 % of my husbands paycheck every month. When we have it we try to give more.

[Loki]

I throw in a dollar or two when I go to church, whichever church it is.

[Grommit]

I give always! Even when I can't because I believe that God CAN AND DOES bless his people and he knows you need to eat and pay bills! He keeps his word. Try him and you will see!

[HesMyAll]

I give tithes of all my income and also some extra when I can.

[Glorianna]

10% every paycheck. (But I don't always have a job.)

[mle]

we give 10%

Sometimes on top of that we give offerings, though they are usually small amounts of money.

[TheMainException]

Again, I don't have a paycheck, so every once and a while when someone gives me money, I give something.

[Butterfly4Christ]

I pay my 10% tithes everytime I get paid. Being that I am one of the treasurers in the church I know how important it is in the building up of the ministry, especially since we are just getting started.

[zoe_uu]

I give what I can every week.

[sweetlambofgod]

I usually give to my youth group instead

[stillblessed]

ten percent,and offering which is afterwards,the ten percent,or over,and my time. can never out give God. like to give on the side of road to people ,or missions to feed hungry.

[Centrifuge04]

I can't give basically because I don't have a job that allows me to do so

[DanielJamesSimon]

I put never, I have to confess. I have thought about this extensively and may yet start giving every week or sometimes, but the thing is, I don't believe churches should be run like a business. I feel funny about having a paid pastor. It's like your paying him to tell you what he thinks of the Bible. That's possibly an unfair exaggeration, but it's partly true. Now, our pastor is great. Our family is great friends with their family, and I personally I'm great friends with all 6 of them - you could not ask for a nicer family. You could not ask for a more genuine, committed pastor, either. A true man of God who lives his walk. Probably the best pastor I've ever seen in so far as what he preaches is concerned.

But I do feel that giving to the church is predominantly providing his pay check and only partly keeping the building maintained.... I feel funny about running a church like that.

Voting "never" isn't something I'm proud of, but I don't feel I'm sinning by not giving. Also, I disagree that giving to the church community is giving to the Lord; it is giving to the church community for the purpose of paying the pastor and maintaining the place (and a little to things like foreign missionaries, etc.). Now this is great, but I do get a little annoyed when people say "Just give to the Lord in faith, and He will abundantly bless you", or that sort of thing.

I also feel I do give to the chuch in the way of my music. I play keyboard every week and help in various ways through that. A small thing, but I feel that that is my giving.

[Henaynei]

I put never, I have to confess. I have thought about this extensively and may yet start giving every week or sometimes, but the thing is, I don't believe churches should be run like a business. I feel funny about having a paid pastor. It's like your paying him to tell you what he thinks of the Bible. That's possibly an unfair exaggeration, but it's partly true. Now, our pastor is great. Our family is great friends with their family, and I personally I'm great friends with all 6 of them - you could not ask for a nicer family. You could not ask for a more genuine, committed pastor, either. A true man of God who lives his walk. Probably the best pastor I've ever seen in so far as what he preaches is concerned.

But I do feel that giving to the church is predominantly providing his pay check and only partly keeping the building maintained.... I feel funny about running a church like that.

Voting "never" isn't something I'm proud of, but I don't feel I'm sinning by not giving. Also, I disagree that giving to the church community is giving to the Lord; it is giving to the church community for the purpose of paying the pastor and maintaining the place (and a little to things like foreign missionaries, etc.). Now this is great, but I do get a little annoyed when people say "Just give to the Lord in faith, and He will abundantly bless you", or that sort of thing.

I also feel I do give to the chuch in the way of my music. I play keyboard every week and help in various ways through that. A small thing, but I feel that that is my giving. Fair enough. So how do you think that your pastor should support his family and pay for their medical needs, housing, food, transportation, edcuation, etc? And how do you think that the building and ministries should be financed?

If you pastor worked 40 hours a week, how much time would you think appropiate for him to take from his family to prepare for Sundays (and the other meetings) and to be available for consul to the members of the congregation?

Is there another structure to a faith community that you think would better meet the needs and your concerns?? :)

[going_crazy_am_i_me2]

i dont have a job, but when i have money, i put money in the offering.

[DanielJamesSimon]

Fair enough. So how do you think that your pastor should support his family and pay for their medical needs, housing, food, transportation, edcuation, etc? And how do you think that the building and ministries should be financed?

If you pastor worked 40 hours a week, how much time would you think appropiate for him to take from his family to prepare for Sundays (and the other meetings) and to be available for consul to the members of the congregation?

Is there another structure to a faith community that you think would better meet the needs and your concerns?? :)

*gulp* I should have known these questions would come, especially with so many pastors around here!:) (Sorry to any pastors here!)

Well, perhaps a pastor should not have the load that pastors generally do. Aftr all, what is a pastor? A pastor literally is a shepherd. A shepherd takes care of a flock. Are we the flock of the guy in a suit and tie we pay to get up and tell us his interpretation of the Bible?

I believe there is one Shepherd (pastor) - Jesus. (John 10:11; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 5:4; see also Matthew 2:6... etc.) The men appointed to "Shepherd God's flock" (e.g. John 21:16; Acts 20:18; 1 Peter 5:2) knew Jesus personally and were setting up churches to spread the very new Gospel of Christ. I believe the Spiritual Gifts talked about in 1 Corinthians were gifts given by the Holy Spirit at the time to help set up and establish Christianity for the ages to come; nowadays, those gifts, including the Spiritual Gift of Teaching, are not present (I don't know what you believe about tongue speaking and other Spiritual Gifts, but I believe that either a) all Spiritual Gifts still apply, or b) no Spiritual Gifts still apply. By no means do I believe that no one has the gift of Teaching - many pastor's are brilliant teachers of God's Word - I simply mean to say that God does not divinely give each "pastor" we have today that Holy Spirit-inspired Spiritual Gift. If He did, why would we see so many differing "truths" from all the different pastors in the world?)

So, I believe pastors are merely human interpreters and teachers of God's Word. Many are indeed gifted at this and do a brilliant job.

Where am I going with this? I'm not quite sure. I wanted to illustrate my view of pastors themselves. For a person to go to Bible College and study the Word of God for years... I believe that's a wonderful, worthwhile thing to do. To do that and then not have a full time job out of it would be rather difficult. So, I'm not sure what I believe pastors should do to be paid for their efforts in studying. That is still a question for me.

So getting back to the church issue. If a pastor were not paid enough money to feed his family, the cost of maintaining a church would be significantly lower. Also, why even have a church building? In the New Testament, they met in people's own homes. Okay, today you could rarely fit a whole group the size of some of our churches into one home... but if you did have a group that big, you could afford to maintain or hire out a building large enough at quite a low cost.

As for the teacher - well, why not have a different speaker every week? At my last church, the paid pastor preached at most 6 times a month, usually not that often. The other guys doing the preaching weren't paid; nor where the Bible study leaders, the youth group leaders, the music organisers, the Sunday School teachers.... all I believe putting in a huge effort and having just as important a ministry as the pastor himself. Sure, the pastor had more to do, but this is one of the things I have trouble with. Why should the pastor be the only one to visit people, to councel people, etc. etc. and to preach as well? Why not have specialised "visitors" and "councellors" and "encouragers"? Why not have several different people preach each week, taking a massive load off the pastor? Does the pastor always do so much more than the rest of the church that it warrants his work a full time job, but the others just a voluntary giving?

I'm not saying others should be paid, I'm just questioning whether it is right the pastor doing what he does as a full time job. There is the issue of having time for a different full time job and being able to be a "pastor", but I do believe that a church should be a community of Christians who all put in, and not just a group of people who get preached to.

So now that I've digressed a bit, I'll answer your questions directly. In my idea of a good faith community, there would be no actual "pastor". If there were a guy who'd been trained in the Bible, then you'd naturally select him as the chief teacher. "My idea" is far from perfect and very idealistic, so I'm not saying this would necessarily work; but I am trying to answer your questions and this is an issue I have been struggling through and trying to work out for a long time.

The building etc. could be maintained on donations (which would need only be a small amount without a paid pastor), a hired out community hall, an empty Christian school (we are right next to and closely associated with one that is totally empty on weekends, with plenty of room for church services [and a real piano!!]), the park, or even somebody's private home. Or even the park!

I'm against people working overtime unless out of necessity if it means they'll reject their family. Family time is highly important. Also, there's only so much work a guy can take. So, if there was a guy who'd been trained for four years in the Bible, who was specialised in preaching the Word of God, and who really did have a huge load preparing sermons for Sunday, then it would be difficult for him to have a full time job. This is one of the biggest problems I have with my own ideas.

I have to say, I often get far more out of small groups or Bible study groups than I do out of a service. Sure, it's always great to hear a sermon, and our pastor often present some very, very challenging sermons. But I find that a Bible Study group where everyone can open up if they want, where there is interactive study, can often be far more rewarding.

I would say that of all the different ways I study, the most rewarding is firstly my own, intimite, usually one-on-one discussions with my Dad. Secondly would be debating issues on internet forum sites.... thirdly would be in private study groups, and fourthly would be my own personal studies. I would say that sitting and listening to an average sermon would be no higher than fifth on that list!

So my idea of learning is that personal devotion to study is the most important, followed closely by interactive study with other Christians. Listening to a sermon is wonderful, but every week, it becomes repetitive, and things such as Bible study groups are important to make something of these sermons. I guess what I'm trying to say is that my idea of a faith community might not even regularly include a sermon, as such.

I have said much, and I must be getting to bed. I am sorry to have digressed and raved so much, but I wanted to give answers that seemed rational and were not offensive. Sorry if they are offensive.

Also, if you want to reply, I would love to hear what you have to say to what I said. I'll have to check tomorrow.:)

[rhemarob]

Yes we give every chance we get, I love to give.

[PaladinGirl]

Well, I almost never give to the church. I rarely even go to church and even when I do I don't hardly ever give. I would say that I only give on "special" occasions even though it usually isn't anything "special". Usually when I do give, I don't give more than a dollar or two. I can't afford to give money to a church all the time. Besides, I feel that my money would be better spent going to a charity like the Red Cross, or some other humanitarian agency.

[call-me-dan]

I have been giving less to my church and more to missions groups that I participate in. When you see what the money goes to in missions organizations you know for sure that all your cash is being put to good use in Gods name.

[Thankful75]

We give 10% of what we take in. We also give love offerings. :)

[tqpix]

I don't go to church, so no.

[Moros]

I have no income.

[okiemommy26]

never not because i dont know how its just cause i havent and i know its wrong but im trying to change that

[Maeyken]

Right now I don't have a job (I'm in school) so I don't give anything, since I have no income. But when I am working I try to give.

[Zoomer]

We give our offering every Sunday and then we give money to different charitable causes our church is collecting money for.

[Kathy]

Only when I can afford too..

[tomwakefield]

I try and give money to church. Tithing doesn't work, mainly because I don't earn anything, but I try and give a few quid every week. I'm a student, so I don't have much money.

[apadilla]

i give every week, but i dont give my 10%.
i pray to GOD that i can release his 10%.

[Volknet]

10% of what you make is God's
anything else over that 10% is considered love offerings i believe...
:)
I tithe thrice a week
:)I believe that everything we have is Gods. He provided it and it technically is his. Tithing is just giving God a small bit of what is already his in my opinion.

I personally give as much as i can.

Give. I love it.

[Volknet]

Tithing doesn't work, mainly because I don't earn anything,
I disagree with that. When you tithe it says in the bible its the only thing you can challenge God on. Because you may not see money come back from tithes doesnt mean its not being used to further the kingdom :)

[OneManArmy]

Most of the time I don't remember to bring money.

[sictransitgloriamundi]

i said only when i can afford...as i don't get a paycheck...but recieve money from time to time from my dad...if i have money with me at church at the time then i give and sometimes i put money away during the week but most of the tiem i need that for travel...i give tithe in charity work, helping other people and just generally being generous and helpful whenever i can.

luke 12:22:34 helps me a lot with this.

[AdJesumPerMariam]

Yes, and we give 10% total (we also give to some missions)

[armyman]

I would like to give more often, but sometimes I just can't.

[bubblefish]

I give part of my pay whenever possible

[SmEaGoL!]

Yes, every week I give donations, even if it's just a little.

[BibleQuizzinChika]

yes, i've always been taught to give 10% tithes and 5% offering. Our church is also involved in PIM (partners in missions), where we feauture a missionary of the week each week and support them and their family's needs financially and with prayer. so ya, to answer the poll, we regularly give to the work of God. :thumbsup:

~karissa

[jcright]

I'm a po' boy, so only when I can afford it.

[XxAuroraxX]

never

[labellady]

I give when I can afford it. We are on a really tight budget. However, I volenteer every chance I get. I feel giving of time is as important as giving money.

[kleptobismol]

i get $40 a month and tithe $4 tho sometimes i give more and sometimes i forget

[faith renewal]

I sheepishly have to admit that we give only once in a while. I know that God would provide if we gave no matter what, but sometimes there isn't enough money for food. We live on just my husband's minimum wage job. That's it. But I give my time and talents, as much as I can, and sometimes a little more!

[Waterhouse]

i give whenever i can

[big1968dog]

We give our tithes and our time. I think each is equally important...

[Lenora56]

I remember when we were having some difficult times and it was tempting not to tithe. If we had stopped tithing, what would that have done to our faith? What kind of faith would we have had?

[Defiant]

My wife and I tithe regularly on every paycheck.

[JCrick]

In many european countries people can give before their taxable earnings are actually taxed so you can give much more than you would otherwise gain, is this the same in other countries. I dont actually start work until September, so my giving is below what it should be but I hope that I'll be able to make up for that!

[ShilohCity]

in other ways. i don't attend an organized church regularly, however i give when i see a need that i can fill in anyway that i can, not just with money.

If the love of money is the root of evil, then why are churches so eager to get thier hands on it?

[xray01]

Yes, I believe we should give, as you feel able to, as you are only returning to God what God has given to you. It will help with your local church and whatever missions they are able to give to.

[Angeldove97]

Yes, even when I didn't belong to once church I still gave what I could to them. At my college, I'd give to the Catholic Church on campus even though I wasn't Catholic at the time. And now that I've converted and belong to a parish, I give a few dollars every week. ^_^

[muppy]

I try to tithe 10% of my paycheck every 2 weeks (every pay period)...I try. I haven't been to church for a while cause of summer holidays, but I started tithing this year and feel great about doing it. Cause I would spend it on things i didn't need... :)

[Fundamental4Ever]

I believe in giving 10% of one's gross, I do give when I get a paycheck.

Pat

[lgintrnj]

I give all i can



Have a great day with our Lord lori:wave:

[saami]

[QUOTEIf the love of money is the root of all evil, why are churches so anxious to get their hands on it?[/QUOTE]

Some really want the $95 million buildings and $500 suits, the glitter and the glitz - those are usually the "freelancing" pastors who start their own "private enterprise" churches like Joel Osteen, Pat Robertson, the guy at the "potter's Field" in Dallas...

"Brand name" churches - or denominations usually have hospitals, clinics, disaster relief, worldwide hunger projects, colleges, homes for the challenged, aged, orphaned, widows, homeless, etc... Individuals within these seldom earn more than a bare living. They ask for the money God wants you to give away as a challenge to your faith in Him.

For me - I'll give my tithe and offerings above that to Lutheran World Relief and my church who get BBB and American Philanthopist ratings of A+.

[flaglady]

I tithe every month by standing order (I'm paid monthly) and I also give free-will offerings in the form of stuff to KidsKlub or donations to other enterprises in the church.

I think it's important to tithe to your church to show a committment to God and also to the ministry of the fellowship of which you're a member.


I do some other stuff as well, like sponsorship and things but I'm not sure how that will be when I give up work in the next 6-18 months!

(God, please let it be 18 months+++!!!) ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

[Woody]

I tithe 10% every month on what i've earnt :)

[Lake]

I don't give to any church right now,never have.

[Ric]

Yes, every paycheck I get

[Stacey]

It may not be a lot right now, but I give what I can.

[-Lily-]

I don't belong to any church right now, so I don't. (And I'm at home, sick, so I don't have much to give..) But I want to find a congregation to join, and I want to give..

[Witness Of His Love]

yes

[GodsJewel]

yes

[Rome]

yes every week

[4square]

I give when I can

[GodFlute2]

When ever I get paid, but I don't have a paying job, other than baby-sitting.

[Wugster]

Yes every week we give.

[Amy47]

I should give more then I do, but I'm working on it.

[Susie777]

:wave: Every chance I get I give and then usually when the Holy Sporot tells me. I usually let Him tell me how much. And because of that He has blessed me so much....so much I can't contain it....so much I gotta give it away....He is more than enough for me....El Shaddai

[Susie777]

And what about you?????Do you want to be blessed...so much you cant contain...go ahead give everything...money, time, whatever you have that you would like more of....

[Followers4christ]

Only when I can afford it.Usally about $20 to $30 dollars.

[singtothelord]

I do put in 10% of my allowance which is $10 a week. So I give a dollar out of my own money. My brother does the same.

[Swede]

Yes, every month when we get our paychecks :thumbsup:

[crusader4peace]

yes i do.

[firestar]

As often as we can

[furry001]

My wife and I give every single week, although sometimes it's not much. She has finished work to have our baby and I am a temporary worker (so not on a high wage). We just about manage to pay our bills and give something to the Lord. For the record, it's no where near 10%. We cannot afford to give 10%, as we would end up homeless, and in dire financial problems because our bills would not get paid.

[GodisGreat79]

Yes if we have it we will give it it in the offering plate but I only get paid once a month and thats when I give my 10%.

[jul7246]

i give >10% of my salary each month

[lollipop686]

It's called titheing and yes, you should do it.

[brittanyinwonderland]

Yes, I tithe 10% of my allowance each week

[Godslilgurlalways]

I do tith and I do believe in tithing since it's in the bible:) But seeing that I am a kid that is not old enough where I live to get a job I tith when I get money from doing thinds like dishes or something or when someone gives me money I take it out of that. Once I get a job I will tith 10% of my first fruit:)

[gal4God]

yea

[firestar]

Not regularly- I know I should though

[maycontainnuts]

I give my time. I don't currently work so I don't really have any money to give the church.

[jbran555]

i did not vote because at the beginning of every year we pledge what we are going to donate, plus i donate a few dollars every so random weeks when I am feeling really happy or whatever. But I'm just a teen and don;t have a job or anything and I'm pledging $100 this year.

[Lake]

Lately,the church I've been a visitor of I have given to.It was a collection for the poor though.The funds were going towards my own cities homeless soup kitchen so I was moved to give.

[handmaiden97]

I do tithe and try and give over and above that ammount, but I wish there was another category like usually give...cause sometime I fail and neglect to give

[mom_one]

I pay tithes,love offerings & my time

[Kims]

Tithes, offerings.

[Happygal]

give only offering since now i'm not working cannot tithe

[Kolya]

I give every week or every time I go to church.

[Bunko]

I don't belong to a church, so never.

[krys4ever]

Yes. When I was working I gave out of every pay check. Im not working now, but when I do receive money, i give out of that. I love giving.