Interesting Questions-120

On forced tithing

Letter to the Editor:
 PASUGO, July 2000, p.2

IS IT TRUE that Iglesia ni Cristo members are forced to tithe or give ten percent of their income?

Justino Tumbaga
Camarines Sur, Philippines

 

Editor's reply:

There is no truth to the allegation that Iglesia ni Cristo members  are coerced, forced or manipulated to offer ten percent of their income. The Church follows God's commandment to His servants in the Christian Era that says:

"Let each one give as He has made up in his own mind and purposed in his heart not reluctantly or sorrowfully or under compulsion." (II Cor. 9:7, Amplified Bible)

Members of the Iglesia ni Cristo offer according to the dictates of their hearts. They joyfully give their offerings knowing that by fulfilling this commandment,  God is well pleased. (Hebrews 13:16).

 

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Bible Study Suggestion: If you have further questions, please feel free to visit the Iglesia ni Cristo congregation nearest you. A minister or an evangelical worker would be happy to answer any biblical question you have in mind.