Tithing is a consecration, not a commandment

[Justin]

Justin Martyr (100-160) also wrote:

Those who have means and are willing, each according to his own choice, gives what he wills, and what is collected is deposited with the president. He provides for the orphans and widows, those who are in need on account of sickness or some other cause, those who are in bonds, strangers who are sojourning, and in a word he becomes the protector of all who are in need.

[hawks-cry]

...yes,..the history of tithing is true. Certainly is a looooong shot away from those who teach it as a "heaven or hell" issue. Talk about strange doctines creeping in over the ages. Still,...it is taught in a heavy-handed way as it is a most coveted way of earning an income in many instances. Strange though,..how that it was originally intended as a freewill offering to help the poor and needy,...but nowadays,..it is often the poor and needy who are the ones that are giving their meager incomes (instead of being on the receiving end).

[Apocrypha]

I think we should list it as a consecration to the Lord. In that context there is no problem... is a personal decision and to be applauded when done with the right heart and attitude.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consecration

"Consecration is the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually religious."

[Apocrypha]

Originally Posted by Justin

Justin Martyr (100-160) also wrote:

Those who have means and are willing, each according to his own choice, gives what he wills, and what is collected is deposited with the president. He provides for the orphans and widows, those who are in need on account of sickness or some other cause, those who are in bonds, strangers who are sojourning, and in a word he becomes the protector of all who are in need.

Thanks I'll add that to my article. I appreciate the reference.