Can someone give me input on tithing when you already can't pay all your bills?

Tithing is the LAW. We are no longer under the law but under GRACE. Give from the heart, not the pocket! God loves a cheerful giver!

At no time were first-century Christians commanded to pay tithes. The primary purpose of the tithing arrangement under the Law had been to support Israel’s temple and priesthood; consequently the obligation to pay tithes would cease when that Mosaic Law covenant came to an end as fulfilled, through Christ’s death on the torture stake. (Eph 2:15; Col 2:13, 14) It is true that Levitical priests continued serving at the temple in Jerusalem until it was destroyed in 70 C.E., but Christians from and after 33 C.E. became part of a new spiritual priesthood that was not supported by tithes.—Ro 6:14; Heb 7:12; 1Pe 2:9.

I did a learn on tithing those days. As for suitable now, right this is what the bible says approximately your challenge: "yet whilst all and sundry does not furnish for his very own, and extraordinarily for those of his kinfolk, he has denied the religion and is worse than an unbeliever."-a million Timothy 5:8 enable's not forget approximately that the tithe of Abraham became into out of a upward thrust, specifically the spoils of conflict that have been given to him (Genesis 14:17-20).

Hello,

I just want to let you know that the Lord God is not using the churches anymore. He is no longer in the churches. He has allowed satan to take it over. You can read Rev.18:4. There are more verses as well. The bible says that the man of sin will be sitting in the holy place. The holy place is the churches. So, I can't suggest for you to give your tithes to churches. I get with like minded believers on sundays.

Maybe you would like to go to www.familyradio.com and ebiblefellowship.com. As a christian you can learn so much from these faithful websites. May the Lord give you wisdom concerning the churches.

Tithing was a requirement under the law covenant given to the nation of Israel. It only applied to the Jews and Jewish proselytes. Christians are not under that law, although the churches would like people to think that they are. As has been brought out in several other answers, give according to your ability & don't let anyone make you feel guilty about it.

Read 1st Cor. 16:1-3 Paul tells the people to bring what God has prosper them to the church on the first day of the week, Sunday.

When I was attending church more regularly I used to try to just give what I could afford. Sometime I would give to a local charity instead of my church, sometimes I would volunteer my time, or give clothes or food to the pantry. The neat thing is that when I was giving, sometimes people would give back to me in one way or another. I was once given an envelope with cash on my way out of church one sunday and it was just enough to pay my bill, another time we were given a used car. Often my families needs were met as a result of being willing to give in whatever way I could. Other times they were not met, I guess that is just part of life.

You've answered your own question. You need to take care of yourself and your family first.

What does the church do with money? Give to the needy? Who needs more than you guys right now. Spread the gospel? Give your time and energy to that task, and don't worry about your money paying someone else to do it. Building maintenance and upkeep? Keep on volunteering for what you can do.

Jesus doesn't want anyone to suffer anxiety like that. It's all compassion and love, all the time.

The obligation of tithing died out with Jesus' death.

The Christian way is mentioned at 2 Corinthians 9:7

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Russell Earl Kelly, PHD

You have a very strong faith and a reasoning mind. Many think that faith and reason do not go together. It is just unfortunate. What does God's Word really teach? This probably is the better question.

papa G above gave a very accurate answer right from the Bible. Give it a serious thought.

The early Christians were encouraged to give support to the Christian ministry both by their own ministerial activity and by material contributions. Instead of giving fixed, specified amounts to defray congregational expenses, they were to contribute “according to what a person has,” giving “as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2Co 8:12; 9:7)

They were encouraged to follow the principle: “Let the older men who preside in a fine way be reckoned worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching. For the scripture says: ‘You must not muzzle a bull when it threshes out the grain’; also: ‘The workman is worthy of his wages.’” (1Ti 5:17, 18)

However, the apostle Paul set an example in seeking to avoid bringing an undue financial burden on the congregation.—Ac 18:3; 1Th 2:9.

If i may add this very beautiful scripture which all Christians should meditate on regularly:

(Psalm 103:6-14)

Jehovah is executing acts of righteousness And judicial decisions for all those being defrauded.

 7 He made known his ways to Moses, His dealings even to the sons of Israel.

 8 Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abundant in loving-kindness.

 9 He will not for all time keep finding fault, Neither will he to time indefinite keep resentful.

10 He has not done to us even according to our sins; Nor according to our errors has he brought upon us what we deserve.

11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, His loving-kindness is superior toward those fearing him.

12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our transgressions.

13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those fearing him.

14 For he himself well knows the formation of us, Remembering that we are dust.

Lastly," throw all your anxieties to Jehovah for He cares for you."

[1Peter 5.7]