Greatlilbabygirl
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ORIGINAL: Greatlilbabygirl I don't find misinformation about my religion cute. My panties are not wadded. Just wanted to clear up the misinformation. We can tithe what ever percentage above 10% we want, but to remain in good standing we strive to tithe 10%. Anything above that is voluntary and it's not required. And tithe is only required if one wants to hold a calling or do work in the temple. Just FYI. No panties were harmed in the responses to this thread “Tithing is the great equitable law, for no matter how rich or poor we are, all of us pay the same one-tenth of our increase annually (see D&C 119:4), and all of us receive blessings so great ‘that there shall not be room enough to receive [them]’ (Malachi 3:10).” I find that fascinating. Why is it based on income when the verse you quoted speaks of 'increase'. Based on that line it would seem that it's talking about overages (your increase in wealth since last year, i.e. your savings/recreational spending) and not 'total income made' considering that common living expenses (food, shelter, etc) aren't really an 'increase' they're a status quo needed to maintain life. Any idea why it's based on income and not on 'money left over after living expenses are paid for'? Some people do pay tithing only on their increase after living expenses are paid. Good question! My husband is a born and raised Mormon and he chooses to pay on his income before tax. I honor his decision. The church helps us with living expenses if we find ourselves struggling and I think that's pretty incredible. And I've had a bishop tell me he didn't believe the Lord wanted anyone to go into debt or fail to take care of their family because of tithing so he told us when we were really broke to pay what we could in good faith and the Lord would understand. There's a lot of things about the church that even members get confused about. If I ever have doubts or concerns I pray. I'm not perfect, I commit some major transgressions, but I know the Lord has our best interest at heart and no matter what people say you should or shouldn't do, the Lord loves us and the details people squabble and fight over religiously don't really matter in the end.
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