Jw.org FAQ do Jehovah'Witnesses practice tithing?

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  • Skinnedsheep
    Skinnedsheep

    http://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/do-jehovahs-witnesses-tithe/

    5 bucks says this article either disappears or is re written in the next month. Here is the text of the article..

    "No, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not practice tithing; our work is financed by anonymous voluntary donations. What is a tithe, and why don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses practice tithing?

    The commandment to tithe, or contribute a tenth of one’s belongings, was part of the Law given to the ancient nation of Israel. However, the Bible makes it clear that this Law—including the “commandment to collect tithes”—does not apply to Christians.—Hebrews 7:5, 18; Colossians 2:13, 14.

    Rather than giving required tithes and offerings, Jehovah’s Witnesses imitate the early Christians and support their ministry in two ways: by performing their personal ministerial work without pay and by making voluntary donations.

    We thus follow the Bible’s direction to Christians: “Let each one do just as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”—2 Corinthians 9:7.

  • snare&racket
    snare&racket

    "As Jehovahs Witnesses we do not support or practice tithing, the giving of 10% of ones income, we ask you give a lot more than that and via direct debit to your congregation....."

  • Syme
    Syme

    "If the Mosaic Law required one tenth of one's belongings, then how much more should the Supreme Law of Christ himself require? Of course, that does not mean that Jehovah's Witnesses are required to donate a certain amount, let's say 20%, but rather, that they feel impelled by their conscience and by Christ's death to do so."

    [Possible content of a future BOE letter. Soon, in a Kingdom Hall near you.]

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