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Originally Posted by kunkstyle
And once again tithing is 10% off the top. That’s gross income, not net. Please people, don’t force us to audit. Now I’m going to pass this around a second time.
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Actually, common thought is argued both ways whether it is gross or net.
The Bible states many times that those even in Old Testament times gave off of their increase.
The best way to think about it is giving from a cheerful heart - what you have determined in your heart to give and get past the 'religious' idea that is should be exactly 10% or else. Truthfully, you are taught to bring your entire tithe and offerings in the old testament which when added up equates much closer to 2/5ths of your entire income. Ten percent doesn't look so bad anymore! Lol
The whole thing about tithing is coming to the realization that it is all God's and it is just giving back a portion to him so money doesn't become your whole purpose in life - keeps God involved. As God gives the increase, you find that you can do much more with 90% than you can do with 0.
To relate, buddy gets you an in to a job you would have never have gotten and as a kind gesture you give him a 'finders fee' for lack of a better term of $50, or 5% or 10%... You gladly pay him because that is 90% you would have never had unless he had hooked you up with a lead that became a paying customer.
The correlation ends in this example however at the point that you are NOT paying off God as he can not be bought nor can his favor be bought at any price.
