To tithe or not to tithe?

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If you tithe, do it as unto the Lord.
If you do not tithe, do it as unto the Lord.

Considering the custom of your church as well.

I do not have a problem with people who are convicted either way.

I do have a problem with people who tithe to prove a point, and those who don't tithe to prove a point, and those who use their convictions to prove themselves "more spiritual" than their brothers and sisters under the blood.

I tithe out of obedience to my pastor and out of a sincere love for God and giving to the ministry. I'd hope that those who do not tithe have the same reasons and those who do have the same reasons. I can say the Lord has blessed my finances. I've found that the Lord loves a cheerful GIVER and blesses those who give out of a true love and concern for the work of the Lord no matter their specific convictions.