Tithing, the old paths

[Sam]

Originally Posted by deacon

i pay my tithes it helps the church pay its bills like lights,water and heat,things i like to have.it also helps those less fortunate than i. God provides me with work so i give him a tenth of his money back. if i cant survive off of 90% i dont think 10% more could help

All good reasons for tithing.
Three bad reasons for tithing:
1. I'd be cursed if I did not tithe.
2. I would lose my salvation if I did not tithe.
3. My pastor orders me to tithe and says it is a New Testament doctrine and requirement.