I don't understand why people become obsessed with tithing. I give 10 per cent and then some but I despise tithing. Why? I know some people who have left the church out of guilt from not being able to afford it. Then I look at the weak theological reasoning as to why tithing is expected and see the spiritual abuse that goes on by the misuse of Scriptures such as Malachi 3. The fact that some of you are querying whether school fees count show what a legalistic ritual tithing has become. A study of the NT and Early Church right up to the start of the 20th Century shows tithing as not part of the sacraments with Paul making it clear that each should purpose in their heart what to give and God loves a cheerful giver. When people are pressured or oppressed onto giving money they can't afford the Church has shamefully committed spiritual a use. I ashamed of times where I have told my church that if you aren't giving 10% you ate lacking faith or being selfish. I repent of my sin and pray people will be freed on Jesus' name. Amen!
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I don't understand why people become obsessed with tithing. I give 10 per cent and then some but I despise tithing. Why? I know some people who have left the church out of guilt from not being able to afford it. Then I look at the weak theological reasoning as to why tithing is expected and see the spiritual abuse that goes on by the misuse of Scriptures such as Malachi 3. The fact that some of you are querying whether school fees count show what a legalistic ritual tithing has become. A study of the NT and Early Church right up to the start of the 20th Century shows tithing as not part of the sacraments with Paul making it clear that each should purpose in their heart what to give and God loves a cheerful giver. When people are pressured or oppressed onto giving money they can't afford the Church has shamefully committed spiritual a use. I ashamed of times where I have told my church that if you aren't giving 10% you ate lacking faith or being selfish. I repent of my sin and pray people will be freed on Jesus' name. Amen!