[NotforSale]

I do want to say a couple of more things regarding this issue.

First, I'm a little suprised no one else has come to help me out with this. It seems the only ones on this thread are those opposed to the Tithe as being the benchmark of what is God's.

Second, for those on here who think I'm not willing to change my view on this have completely mis-judged me. I am not afraid of change, and, will change if the Truth prevails with a solid interpretation of the Word and History.

Third, still no one has really given a valid scope on what Jesus said about what is God's. Jesus compared what is God's to that which is Ceaser's. And, Jesus was referring to MONEY when dealing with this. And, this was in the New Testament. And, a Tax is a percentage. And, Jesus was very candid in talking about MONEY in the Gospels.

If God's portion is compared to that of Ceaser's, the Tax being required (Jesus paid taxes according to the Law of the land), the Tithe also belongs to God. What other measuring gauge is in the Bible regarding what is God's?

In case people haven't noticed, God is a God of MATH! He made the Heavens and the Earth in perfect balance. The human body is an intracate model of MATH and BALANCE. The Bible is also proven to be a Book of MATH and NUMBERS. Prophecy, Time, Age, Seasons, Farming, these all revolve around the system of Numbers and Pecentages.

The amount called Tithing is an age old practice done by those before the Law even existed.

Also, to accuse men and churches of mis-using the Tithe is no excuse to not pay Tithes. Man will always corrupt what is right, and we must constantly seek Him in our prayers and conscience so that we can avoid error with what belongs to Him.

I'm the last one who want's to fall into the Law that doesn't set one free. But, I understand certain Laws do protect us, keep us safe, and give us the border or fence necessary that eliminates confusion.

Tithing is simple, just, and works in keeping God's House a place of order and function. It also blesses the giver, in time, with great understanding and love for His work in this lost world. Those who Tithe will come to know Him in a measure beyond mammon, as long as the heart is not boastful or twisted into trumpeting for an outward reward.

God asks us to prove Him. I have. Many have. I have never regretted Tithing, and, I know beyond a shadow of doubt, He has helped me in ways I could never repay. Not because of how much, or how little I've given, but because I bring my offering to Him in gratitude and love for His great Mercy upon my life that was so lost.

Thanks for all your comments of challenge.