Thoughts on the Bible and Life
Christians should be generous. But to whom should we give? Jesus’ Teaching Jesus told the Pharisees, “be generous to the poor” (Lk 11:41 NIV). He told his disciples, “sell your possessions and give to the poor” (Lk 12:33). He told a Pharisee who invited him to dinner, “when you give a banquet, invite the poor, … Read more
The word tithe, meaning “tenth,” is not used much in English. To tithe is to give a tenth of one’s income. In addition to freewill and sacrificial offerings, tithing was another form of giving in ancient Israel. Tithing, however, was distinct because it was a required percentage. Since tithing has become a common Christian teaching … Read more