Question about tithing...

larosahugo · #1 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 04:42 PM

Hi, my name is Hugo, and I have just registered in lds.net. So I'm learning my
way into being active in this site. Thank you.

In case you know any answers, my question is:

Should people on Social Security benefits alone pay tithing?

Thanks for your answers, I look forward to read them.

Sincerely,

Hugo

Mahone · #2 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 05:10 PM

A small excerpt from the church handbook of instructions (this does not break copyright).

Quote:

All Church members who have income should pay tithing, with the following exceptions:

1. Members entirely dependent on Church welfare assistance.

2. Full-time missionaries. (However, missionaries should pay tithing on personal income beyond what they receive for their support from families and others.)

So the short answer is yes. To get the long answer, the bishop of your ward / branch will be able to help you further. There are other exceptions.

larosahugo · #3 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 05:24 PM

I just read an article that in the book of leviticus those israelites who possessed only 9
cows were exempt from paying tithing. The reasoning? Because they were within the poverty level, that is, they didn't have enough? In sum, because it would be unjust and plain ridiculous to get tithed on only 9 cows, because the truth is that 9 is not a complete ten.
Nevertheless, I'm open to suggestions.

Sincerely,

Hugo

pam · #4 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 05:29 PM

Are we looking to pay tithing by the letter of the law or the spirit of the law?

pam · #5 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 05:35 PM

You might want to take a look at these:

LDS.net references to tithing

john doe · #6 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larosahugo

I just read an article that in the book of leviticus those israelites who possessed only 9
cows were exempt from paying tithing. The reasoning? Because they were within the poverty level, that is, they didn't have enough? In sum, because it would be unjust and plain ridiculous to get tithed on only 9 cows, because the truth is that 9 is not a complete ten.
Nevertheless, I'm open to suggestions.

Sincerely,

Hugo

Well, if you only make 9 cents this year I'm sure your bishop will probably excuse you from paying tithing too, because it will be hard to pay an exact tithe on 9 cents.

larosahugo · #7 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 11:54 PM

Your answer has been the best I have read. I'm happy with that.

May the Lord bless you!

Sincerely,

Hugo

P.S.: For the letter kills, and the spirit vivifies.

Maya · #8 (**permalink**) 11-09-2009, 12:21 AM

Hi Hugo and welcome. I should add a blogg on titing in my profile... I adh a time I only got very little social security money... with 2 kids it really was not much... I payed titings and recieved blessings!

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