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NASB | Matthew 23:23 ¶ "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier provisions of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 23:23 ¶ "Woe to you, [self-righteous] scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you give a tenth (tithe) of your mint and dill and cumin [focusing on minor matters], and have neglected the weightier [more important moral and spiritual] provisions of the Law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the [primary] things you ought to have done without neglecting the others. |
Subject: Is tithing just O.T. or N.T. as well? |
Bible Note: Hank: I read all the noted between Kalos and Johnny. Matthew 6:1 to 4 Luke 6:38. I believe in sacrifical giving, which I have think is the New Testament teaching. This by no means is limited to ten percent. Sacrifical giving means more from the heart, than a limited percentage. With limited amount of so much of a percent, then it becomes legalistic giving. Sacrifical giving is love that is from a happy heart giver. Ten percent for someone making 100,000.00 dollars a year is not near the sacrifice of a person making 16,000.00 dollars a year, who migth be struggling just to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. Sacrifical giving means exactly what the name implies. The extent of accountability, sacrifical giving, is between the LORD and ang the believer. Far too often the giver is judged by the treasurer of the church, and others who have access to the giving records. The need to impress others who have the authority to place members in high church positions, like Elders, Deacons, and Trustees, becomes a legalistic necesity. Thus this record keeping becomes what I call, allowing your left hand to know what your right hand is doing. This I base on Matther 6:3. For me, I do not believe, believers should deduct their giving on their income tax, except para-church gifts, if at all. I personally do not claim what I give, as I think to use this amount is getting something back that I have revield that the Lord has said that I am to keep quiet about. My wife and I give in cash, and that is how I believe I can best keep our giving between us and the Lord. This principle has done more to hold me accountable, and convict me, more than any words spoken from the pulpit. I do not believe in signing pledge cards either. My budget is based on faith and belief the Lord will supply our needs. I have never seen the day the Lord did not abundantly and bless beyond what we deserved. I think this understanding of giving is beyond what a ten percent is. The Old Testament tithe was really much more than ten percent, when you include all the different offerings that were required. More often than not I have heard do I tithe on the gross or net. The retort is do you want to be blessed on the gross or net, this seems to be very legalistic, and limiting. Have you ever heard of this principal before? I would like to read your or others responce to this. By the way, please remember me in your prayers as I have surgery on Friday, I sincerely appreciate your words in the forum. you are a genuine Christian of maturity, whom I admire. agape, justme |