Tithing

[knitwit]

If you find yourself at times "robbing Peter to pay Paul" so to speak, how do you go about paying tithing for the family?

[brycematheson]

Could you maybe describe a little bit more about what you're talking about? I think I've got an idea, but more details would help us to answer your question.

[Connie]

Before i pay anything else, i pay my tithing. Things tend to work themselves out from there.

[Guest]

Tithing first, then necessary living expenses. If you don't have enough for necessary living expenses after paying your tithing, see your bishop.

So many things that we find necessary now really aren't. We do just fine with one pay-as-you-go cell phone between DH and I, no cable, and simple transportation. It's not how much you make, it's what you do with it. :) Even in the leanest times, we've never felt deprived of what we need when we pay our tithing first.

[Finrock]

Good Afternoon knitwit. I hope you are happy and well! :)

If you find yourself at times "robbing Peter to pay Paul" so to speak, how do you go about paying tithing for the family?

No matter what, you just keep paying.

Regards,

Finrock

[applepansy]

Deposit payroll check and then pay tithing, immediately. Then pay the rest of the bills. If it helps to take the tithing out in cash so its no longer in the bank, do that. Do whatever it takes to pay tithing first. When you do it becomes easier because its just not there anymore.

[dahlia]

If you are constantly juggling bills, then you may want to examine your budget and see where you can cut your spending. Even with a low income, if your spending is in check, you should be able to tithe (I cannot believe I am giving advice on tithing, as much as I struggled with it). Anyway, even Dave Ramsey says that despite your financial issues, you should tithe or donate 10% to charity if you don't belong to a tithing church. It takes control and taking that 10% off the top.

Emergencies happen - but again back to Dave Ramsey - put 500-1000$ away, even if you have to do it $5 at a time, so that you can take care of most emergencies without having to shift money around to meet your bills.