Our Readers Ask/Are Christians Required to Give a Set Amount?

Christians are not under the Law covenant given to Israel. Thus, they are obliged to give a set amount to God. However, in the true Christian congregation, giving is source of much joy. Jesus Christ himself stated: "There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." - ACTS 20:35.

Jehovah's Witnesses support their worldwide preaching work through voluntary donations. These donations are used to print literature, such as the magazine you are reading, an to build and maintain their places of worship, known as Kingdom Halls. None of the funds collected are used to pay salaries. Some who devote themselves full-time to share in the disciple-making work do receive assistance to defray their transportation costs and other personal expenses. But no one demands such help. In fact, the majority of Jehovah's Witnesses do not receive any financial assistance to support themselves, just as Paul did when he worked as a tentmaker. - 2 CORINTHIANS 11:9;  1 THESSALONIANS 2:9. 

If a person wants to make a donation toward the work accomplished by Jehovah's Witnesses, how much should he give? The apostle Paul wrote: "Let each one do just as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 8:12; 9:7. 

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