Should I tithe or pay my bills?

Should I tithe or pay my bills?

Most Christians believe that you should tithe, specifically 10% of your income. While this can be a sacrifice, many Christians are devout in doing this.

Can I tithe my time instead of money?

Yes, and you should! Giving your time is a great way to honor God and show love to others. But you can’t give your time instead of your tithe. See, the Bible offers no alternatives to giving a tithe, so that means our time isn’t a good substitute.

What are the consequences of not paying tithe?

REMEMBER: if you don’t pay your tithes on time, there is a 5% penalty on top of the tithe you already OWE the God of the King James Version Bible. It’s tithing that secures your blessing.

Who should pay tithes?

Payment of tithe is obligatory to Christian faithful. An Old Testament commandment, it is made popular by Malachi 3:10, where Christians are required to give 10 per cent of their income to God through the priest. If faithfully adhered to, the act is said to attract rich blessings from the Lord.

Who do I pay my tithe to?

Should we tithe 10% of our income before paying bills?

Telling people to tithe 10% of their income before they pay their bills contradicts the spiritual principle of taking care of our household first. It also contradicts the spiritual principle that human beings are more important to God than religious rituals and temples made by human hands [e.g., church-buildings].

What does the Bible say about paying off debt?

Psalm 37:21 states, “The wicked borrow and do not repay.” You also have other responsibilities – responsibilities that don’t go away simply because you owe money to your creditors. For example, you have to keep paying for housing, utilities, food, and the many other practical needs of your family.

What does the Bible say about receiving 10% of your income?

Not focused on receiving 10% of your income and encouraging you not to pay your bills so that they can use your money to cover the church’s expenses while your bills/debt go unpaid and pile up. “Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)

Should I pay the Bills of a religious organization before myself?

This is false. Paying the bills of a religious organization before you pay your own bills demonstrates misplaced priorities due to false teaching — not putting God first, demonstrating great faith, obedience to God, and being a living sacrifice.