Tithes & Offerings
Tithes & Offerings
A tithe (from Old English: teogoþa "tenth") is a one-tenth part of something, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or compulsory tax to government. Today, tithes are normally voluntary and paid in cash or cheques or more recently via online giving, whereas historically tithes were required and paid in kind, such as agricultural produce. After the separation of church and state, church tax linked to the tax system are instead used in many countries to support their national church. Donations to the church beyond what is owed in the tithe, or by those attending a congregation who are not members or adherents, are known as offerings, and often are designated for specific purposes such as a building program, debt retirement, or mission work.
Grandmother Laid to Rest in Church Cemetery, After Being Denied for Allegedly Not Tithing
When Alice “Sallie” Garrison passed this August, her dying wish was to be buried at First Baptist Church Hollins (FBCH) in Roanoke, Virginia. The 82-year-old wanted to be laid to rest beside her parents, siblings, and other extended family members, but the church initially denied her request because of her alleged failure to tithe, The Roanoke Times reported. FBCH Pastor Rev. Harvey Saunders reportedly told Garrison’s family members that their deceased loved one had been removed from church membership for failing to tithe. Church bylaws prohibit non church member from being buried in the church’s cemetery, The Roanoke Times said.
(Liz Lykens/The Roys Report 11/14/23)
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When Alice “Sallie” Garrison passed this August, her dying wish was to be buried at First Baptist Church Hollins (FBCH) in Roanoke, Virginia. The 82-year-old wanted to be laid to rest beside her parents, siblings, and other extended family members, but the church initially denied her request because of her alleged failure to tithe, The Roanoke Times reported. FBCH Pastor Rev. Harvey Saunders reportedly told Garrison’s family members that their deceased loved one had been removed from church membership for failing to tithe. Church bylaws prohibit non church member from being buried in the church’s cemetery, The Roanoke Times said.
(Liz Lykens/The Roys Report 11/14/23)
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Mormon Church Sued for Investing Tithing Money Instead of Using It for Charity
A federal lawsuit accuses The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ investment sector of misusing hundreds of thousands of dollars donated by three men. The suit alleges the Mormon church invested the money instead of using it for charity as it promised. The accusations come as the church is already under fire for its handling of financial holdings provided by “tithing” from members who donate 10% of their income to the church, The Associated Press reports. (Carley Welch/The Messenger 11/2/23)
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A federal lawsuit accuses The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ investment sector of misusing hundreds of thousands of dollars donated by three men. The suit alleges the Mormon church invested the money instead of using it for charity as it promised. The accusations come as the church is already under fire for its handling of financial holdings provided by “tithing” from members who donate 10% of their income to the church, The Associated Press reports. (Carley Welch/The Messenger 11/2/23)
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7 Reasons Christians Are Not Required to Tithe
Many think believers in Christ should tithe (defined as giving 10 percent of one’s income), and many use the language of “tithes and offerings” in worship services. Others are equally convinced tithing is not required for believers. Which view is more faithful to God’s Word? This certainly isn’t a matter over which believers should break fellowship. Love is far more important than our view on tithing (1 Cor. 13). Still, I would argue tithing isn’t required or even encouraged for believers in Jesus Christ. But such a stance needs to be explained.
(Thomas Schreiner/Gospel Coalition)
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Many think believers in Christ should tithe (defined as giving 10 percent of one’s income), and many use the language of “tithes and offerings” in worship services. Others are equally convinced tithing is not required for believers. Which view is more faithful to God’s Word? This certainly isn’t a matter over which believers should break fellowship. Love is far more important than our view on tithing (1 Cor. 13). Still, I would argue tithing isn’t required or even encouraged for believers in Jesus Christ. But such a stance needs to be explained.
(Thomas Schreiner/Gospel Coalition)
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Oct 31, 2022: China Christian Daily: What Will Church Be Like if All Believers Pay Tithing?
If all the believers in a church can pay their own tithes, what will the church be like?Several senior pastors have given some thoughts:
“The debt of our church (millions of yuan) could have been solved already.”
“We could have had the ability to build a church successfully instead of going through so many difficulties. ”
“The church will be ‘magnificent’!”
If all the believers in a church can pay their own tithes, what will the church be like?Several senior pastors have given some thoughts:
“The debt of our church (millions of yuan) could have been solved already.”
“We could have had the ability to build a church successfully instead of going through so many difficulties. ”
“The church will be ‘magnificent’!”
Lifeway Research released a report Tuesday (Oct 11,2022) based on responses from 1,000 Protestant pastors conducted from Sept. 6-30 examining their views on the impact of the U.S. economy.
A small majority of pastors (52%) said they thought the economy was negatively impacting their church. Forty-five percent of pastors viewed the economy as “somewhat negatively” impacting their church, while 6% believed that it was “very negatively” affecting their church.
By contrast, just 5% thought the economy was “somewhat positively” impacting their church and 2% said that it was “very positively” impacting their church. Forty percent of respondents said the economy had no impact on their church.
A small majority of pastors (52%) said they thought the economy was negatively impacting their church. Forty-five percent of pastors viewed the economy as “somewhat negatively” impacting their church, while 6% believed that it was “very negatively” affecting their church.
By contrast, just 5% thought the economy was “somewhat positively” impacting their church and 2% said that it was “very positively” impacting their church. Forty percent of respondents said the economy had no impact on their church.
Nov 30, 2021: China Christian Daily: [Interview] Pastor Says Virtuous Cycle of Giving Is Possible in the Church
Among the pastors and believers of grassroots churches in China today, tithing seems to be a somewhat complex but very important topic. Many grassroots churches have been suffering from the lack of giving all year round, making it difficult for them to carry out their ministries. And the enthusiasm of some believers for tithing gradually fades because of “giving much but seeing no evident difference”.
Among the pastors and believers of grassroots churches in China today, tithing seems to be a somewhat complex but very important topic. Many grassroots churches have been suffering from the lack of giving all year round, making it difficult for them to carry out their ministries. And the enthusiasm of some believers for tithing gradually fades because of “giving much but seeing no evident difference”.