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1 | What makes a tithe a tithe? | Matt 23:23 | GaryArnold | 225680 | ||
The New Testament teaches generous, sacrificial giving, from the heart, according to our means. For some, one dollar might be a sacrifice, while for others, even giving 50 percent of their income might not induce a sacrifice. In the Old Testament, ONLY the farmers tithed, and it was equal percentage (a tenth). The New Testament teaches the principle of equal sacrifice instead of equal percentage. Equal sacrifice is much harder to achieve, if not impossible, than giving ten percent. I believe those led by the Spirit, and financially able, will give far more than a mere tenth of their income. |
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2 | What makes a tithe a tithe? | Matt 23:23 | Beja | 225682 | ||
Gary, Some of what you said I agree with. Sacrificial giving is certainly in many cases more than a tithe. But where does scripture teach equal sacrifice? I admit, my first thoughts are that this sounds like twisting scripture to support left wing political notions. However, I hold off on that and ask whether you can support this from scripture in case I am wrong. I will happily be corrected by scripture. In Christ, Beja |
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