Many Christians struggle with the issue of tithing. In some churches giving is over-emphasized. At the same time, many Christians refuse to submit to the biblical exhortations about making offerings to the Lord.

Tithing/giving is intended to be a joy and
a blessing. Sadly, that is sometimes not the case in the church today.

Tithing is an Old Testament concept. The tithewas a requirement of the Law in which the Israelites were to give 10 percent of the crops they grew and the livestock they raised to the tabernacle/temple (Leviticus 27:30; Numbers 18:26; Deuteronomy 14:24; 2 Chronicles 31:5). In fact, the Old Testament Law required multiple tithes—one for the Levites, one for the use of the temple and the feasts, and one for the poor of the land—which would have pushed the total to around 23.3 percent.

Some understand the Old Testament tithe as a method of taxation to provide for the needs of the priests and Levites in the sacrificial system. The New Testament nowhere commands, or even recommends, that Christians submit to alegalistic tithe system.

The New Testament nowhere designates a percentage of income a person should set aside, but only says gifts should be “in keeping with income” (1 Corinthians 16:2). Some in the Christian church have taken the 10 percent figure from the Old Testament tithe and applied it as a
“recommended minimum” for Christians in their
giving.
The New Testament talks about the importance
and benefits of giving. We are to give as we are
able. Sometimes that means giving more than
10 percent; sometimes that may mean giving
less. It all depends on the ability of the Christian
and the needs of the church. Every Christian should diligently pray and seek God’s wisdom
in the matter of participating in tithing and/or
how much to give (James 1:5). Above all, all tithes and offerings should be given with pure
motives and an attitude of worship to God and
service to the body of Christ. “Each man should
give what he has decided in his heart to give,
not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God
loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

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Our new generation churches will always instill poverty in you, so that you will pay your tithe out of fear

Personally, I believe that it's mandatory you give God's remittance to him from your income (which is your tithe), but the level in which some churches take it, is very fearful


May God help us all

Btw, wonderful write-up bro

Keep paying your tithe please. God needs your money

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