Should the Tithe Be On Gross Income Or Net Income?
June 28, 2009 – 11:43 amGross.
Clear enough? 
People argue this point from a variety of angles, and I’m the first to admit that tithing on net income would be a lot easier than on gross income. It’s just too bad that the “net income” approach isn’t Biblical.
Proverbs 3:9-10 says:
9 Honor the LORD with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops;10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.
It doesn’t say “Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits minus taxes, employment costs, transportation costs, 401k investments, medical insurance premiums, and group legal plans.” God provided all of your income, not just the 10% He asks for in the tithe. Net income can be manipulated (just try reading a company’s annual report), and by the time you get down to the bottom line you can make that number be anything you want it to be.
Here’s another consideration. Randy Acorn, author of “Money, Possessions, and Eternity“, believes “firstfruits” refers to all of God’s provisions including: insurance, health benefits, and all company-provided perks. And you thought tithing on “gross earnings” was too much. Consider tithing on the value of your medical and insurance benefits!
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