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While I think this is really a matter of semantics, I do prefer the term "giving tithes" rather than "paying tithes". The later seems to imply one "pays tithes" out of obligation, rather than "giving tithes" out of a willing and giving heart. I do believe "giving tithes" is God's way of financing the work of the church, and Christians should "give cheerfully". If one fails to give cheerfully, but does so with the attitude that he or she is under some obligation to "pay tithes", I don't think this is very pleasing to the Lord.