a question about tithing

[pam]

Originally Posted by john doe

Trav-- I did not see any smilies. You did mean this as a joke, right?

Glad you asked..I was just wondering the same thing when reading it.

I've gotten my answer from local ward members, lds.net members and the Spirit. Basicly the consensus it that 10% of your INCREASE is what is to be tithed. My tithing and fast offerings should be paid in full, for 2009, by February of 2009. I like to pay in advance. I've heard wonderful testmonies regarding tithing. It really does work. Out of all this there is only one downside. I have not had to file in taxes since the 1999 working year. My money towards the church wil never be counted or used as a deductable. The eternal blessings are more important. Thanks for your input.

[Traveler]

Originally Posted by john doe

Trav-- I did not see any smilies. You did mean this as a joke, right?

Not exactly a joke. I did want to show how someone could "keep" the commandment to tithe and not understand or keep the covenant.

The Traveler

[Prodigal_Son]

I once asked a bishop about gross vs. net and before vs. after taxes. He responded, "the church doesn't specify. But as for me, if I'm going to err, I want it to be in the Lord's favor."

Great advice. It's all about faith, isn't it?