Tithe – Page 2

The tithe is a

The tithe is a wonderful goal but a terrible place to stop. Bill Hybels

It’s more blessed to

It’s more blessed to give than to receive – especially kittens. Bill Cosby

I was put to

I was put to the grammar-school at eight years of age, my father intending to devote me, as the tithe of his sons, to the service of the Church. Benjamin Franklin

America need a significantly changed taxation system. And the one that I’ve advocated is based on tithing, because I think God is a pretty fair guy. If you give me a tithe, it doesn’t matter how much you make. If you’ve had a bumper crop, you don’t owe me triple tithes. And if you’ve had … Read more

What percentage should you

What percentage should you give? I tell people to start with 10 percent because the Bible writers have a lot to say about the tithe, which means, tenth. For some people, that’s extremely uncomfortable. But so is a colonoscopy, and those save countless lives. Andy Stanley

I detest legalism. I

I detest legalism. I certainly don’t want to try to pour new wine into old wineskins, imposing superseded First Covenant restrictions on Christians. But at the same time, every New Testament example of giving goes far beyond the tithe. However, none falls short of it. Randy Alcorn

Tithing isn’t the ceiling

Tithing isn’t the ceiling of giving; it’s the floor. It’s not the finish line of giving; it’s just the starting blocks. Tithes can be the training wheels to launch us into the mind-set, skills, and habits of grace giving. Randy Alcorn

There’s a timeless truth

There’s a timeless truth behind the concept of giving God our firstfruits. Whether or not the tithe is still the minimal measure of those firstfruits, I ask myself, “Does God expect His New Covenant children to give less or more?” Jesus raised the spiritual bar; He never lowered it. Randy Alcorn

The tithe is God’s

The tithe is God’s historical method to get us on the path of giving. In that sense, it can serve as a gateway to the joy of grace giving. It’s unhealthy to view tithing as a place to stop, but it can still be a good place to start. Randy Alcorn

Have you ever wondered

Have you ever wondered what a church full of Pharisees would be like? 1. They would all attend every service 2. They would all tithe 3. They would all work in the church 4. They would all go to hell Adrian Rogers