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Originally Posted by Aquila
I agree in many ways with your post. However, the truth has to be told. We don't obey our leadership while disregarding Scripture. The NT church wasn't bound by circumcision (something practiced and embraced by Abraham) nor was it bound by tithing (something performed once by Abraham). To encourage people to freely give 10% (a “tithe” of their income) is acceptable, but to hinder the call of God and the enrichment and advancement of the church by holding back those who can't "pay up" their 10% is unbiblical. Any leadership that teaches that those who can't pay 10% and have “robbed God" and are to be restricted from ministry or Christian service are guilty of false doctrine and dividing the body.
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Asking for 10% does not go against scripture. We cannot advance under a ministry when we are not willing to do what is required by that ministry, even if we do not agree. We do not know what the church was bound to as far as tithing because it is not mentioned. We do know however that believers got in trouble with freewill offerings when they committed to more than they wanted to give. 10% is a good model. Of course NO one can outdo the widow who gave all.
As illustrated by the above posting name, should you tithe instead of paying your bills? I think you should do both and with a heart that willing, God will make a way.
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