Must one tithe to be considered a "good" Mormon?

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• What book/books are you using today to make your point? You have many books so which one is it today?

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  by Alatea on December 28th, 2005

• My husband makes $800 a month take home for a family of three. I don't work as I have a special needs child. If we paid a tithe we would lose our apartment. So we can never be good Christians until we have more money. I thought God was more accepting

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  by Anonymous on September 17th, 2006

• God is more accepting, its man that isn't. I have looked at many religions and the bottom line is their agenda. Sad part is many people believe what they are taught and don't look for truth. If they say look no further believe me look the answer is there

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  by Dave2222 on July 14th, 2008

• Once again, all I am doing is quoting from God's word. It is up to each of us to decide what we will do with it. However, God has said that He will guide those that seek Him out. So, don't take my word for it on anything I write. Ask God to let you know if it is true.

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  by Glenn Blaylock on July 14th, 2008

• The blessings of paying a tithe will come if you but believe that they will. It would only be 80 dollars. To take that leap of faith much blessings would come.

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  by KGifford on December 1st, 2009

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• Not just mormon but the majority of churches deal with this the same way, And yes it is biblical. What you choose to do with it is up to you. Both Glen and Desert Spectacle are correct. If you do not believe it or want to accept it then that is between you and god. We ARE NOT your judge.

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  by scotty2006 on December 14th, 2006

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• Here gypsey shows her ignorance of our religion. Our leaders are not supported by contributions to the Church. Ours is purely a lay ministry. Specifically, the tithing funds are used to pay for the expenses of running the church, conducting its business, and building and maintaining houses of worship. None of it goes to the people who are in a position to decide where it is spent.
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  As for the question of, "Why does God need money?" well technically He doesn't. The commandment of tithing is a test of us and how well we will keep His commandments. When it comes to tithing, one should remember that everything belongs to God in the first place. However, He does not ask us to give it all back. He just asks for a portion so that His representatives can continue to do that which He directs them.

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  by Glenn Blaylock on August 21st, 2007

• Glenn Blaylock you're making me ill.
  OF COURSE the money goes to those who control it and it's completely unwatched and untaxed. It's religious taxation without representation and I don't know if they do any good with it or not.

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  by Saltlick on September 29th, 2007

• First of all, it is not taxation with out representation because no one forces you to pay tithing. We don't go to people's houses and arrest them if they don't pay tithing. Paying is purely voluntary. Second, as I wrote above, ours is purely a lay ministry. No one in the church is allowed to enrich themselves off of tithing funds. Anyone who does is excommunicated. If you have proof that it is any different then I invite you to provide the evidence.

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  by Glenn Blaylock on September 29th, 2007

• This leaves wide open the question of just what IS done with all that money money money???

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  by Saltlick on September 29th, 2007

• Note, Saltlick is simply making accusations with out any evidence to back them up. Every year and independent auditing company goes over the book for the Church to make sure that the money is being spent in accordance with established Church policy. Every year, this auditing firm gives a report of its findings in General Conference. So, despite what Saltlick thinks, there is oversight on where Church funds go so as to make sure that they are not misused.

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  by Glenn Blaylock on September 29th, 2007

• Gypsey, the Bible commands Christians to tithe. It's not something the Mormons just made up. We (Christians) are commanded to give back 10% of our earnings to the church. It's great that you give to the needy in your community, but you should be able to choose a church you trust enough to do this with your tithes and offerings. That's part of the church's job. I can't believe how well Glenn said it. Everything belongs to God in the first place, but He asks for a portion of it back "so that His representatives can continue to do what we He directs them."

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  by broken on December 21st, 2007

• ...Christian churches do count on tithing, because when churches are doing their job (being His hands and feet) they need money. Organizing outreach and groups, committees, meetings where food or drink is served, paying staff, etc., it all costs money. Running a church is not cheap. So no, God doesn't need money. But He asks that you give some to your home church. And it is the church's responsibility to be letting the congregation know where their money is going. In your bullitin you should see what mission trips are going on, what outreach programs are in action, etc.

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  by broken on December 21st, 2007

• Nice comment, broken. However, you should not that Gypsey will probably never read it. She seems to have been a hit and run user. She signed up, left a bunch of posts attacking my religion and has not logged in again since that first day.

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  by Glenn Blaylock on December 21st, 2007

• ah. ok :)

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  by broken on December 22nd, 2007