[Saundra Duffy]

I wish I had a nickel for every sermon I heard about tithing when I was a Baptist and a Pentecostal. I’d be rich. But I have never had a problem with tithing. It’s a Biblical principle. At least that’s what I always thought. Some folks on FR get all bent out of shape over it and one poster said that the Old Testament teaching is not in effect anymore but was superseded by the New Testament so there’s no real reason to tithe.

I don’t believe that at all. My Church does not pass the plate on Sundays but we tithe privately. It is something we want to do. It’s part of being a Christian. I think tithing is a privilege.

[RobRoy]

I don’t see tithing as a biblical thing. I see it as an old testament thing. And a Mormon thing.

I’m one of those that does not believe in tithing, but strongly believes in giving. And for many of us, tithing would be a drop in the bucket. I do consider tithing to be a good rule of thumb though.

[CommerceComet]

I think tithing is a privilege.

But mandatory if you want to get a temple recommend, right?

[jettester]

I believe the tithe (which translates “tenth”) is one of the hardest forms of worship of our God as it deals with a part of our flesh that can get us in the most trouble (pride). At the same time, it can be the most beautiful and sacred things one can do (see the Widow’s mites) to show the love we have for our risen Savior Jesus Christ. We forget the complete sacrifice God made of His Son for our eternal salvation yet we argue and gnash our teeth over 10% of something He gave us in the first place.

[Elsie]

 

It’s part of being a Christian.

 

No; it's part of being MORMON!!

 

Sandy; do YOU have a TEMPLE RECOMMEND??

 

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temple recommend questions

 

1 Do you have faith in and a testimony of God the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost?

2 Do you have a testimony of the Atonement of Christ and of His role as Savior and Redeemer?

3 Do you have a testimony of the restoration of the gospel in these the latter days?

4 Do you sustain the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Prophet, Seer, and Revelator and as the only person on the earth who possesses and is authorized to exercise all priesthood keys? Do you sustain members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators? Do you sustain the other General Authorities and local authorities of the Church?

5 Do you live the law of chastity?

6 Is there anything in your conduct relating to members of your family that is not in harmony with the teachings of the Church?

7 Do you support, affiliate with, or agree with any group or individual whose teachings or practices are contrary to or oppose those accepted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

8 Do you strive to keep the covenants you have made, to attend your sacrament and other meetings, and to keep your life in harmony with the laws and commandments of the gospel?

9 Are you honest in your dealings with your fellowmen?

10 Are you a full-tithe payer?

11 Do your keep the Word of Wisdom?

12 Do you have financial or other oblgations to a former spouse or children? If yes, are you current in meeting those obligations?

13 If you have previously received your temple endowment:

Do you keep the covenants that you made in the temple?
Do you wear the garment both night and day as instructed in the endowment and in accordance with the covenant you made in the temple?

14 Have there been any sins or misdeeds in your life that should have been resolved with priesthood authorities but have not been?

15 Do you consider yourself worthy to enter the Lord's house and participate in temple ordinances?

[Elsie]

I wish I had a nickel for every sermon I heard about tithing when I was a Baptist and a Pentecostal. I’d be rich.

If you'd answered the call of the Holy Spirit; you'd be SAVED!

[greyfoxx39]

My Church does not pass the plate on Sundays but we tithe privately.

How can you call it "tithing privately" when your bishop will ask you if you pay an "honest tithe" when you apply for a "temple recommend"? And BTW, you can tithe "privately" at any Christian church by putting your tithe in an envelope, sealing it and dropping it in the plate or leaving it in the Pastor's office.

ALSO, Christian churches actually account for the money given....they will PUBLICLY show the income and expenses to members so that there is no "private" expenditure that the membership doesn't know about, unlike the mormon church.