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NASB | 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift]. [Prov 22:9] |
Subject: Releases from tithing 10 per cent? |
Bible Note: Johnny, Below is my conclusion in my last post. "In conclusion, when we are looking for new testament truth for the believer, we need to look according to scripture written after the cross. The tithing issue is never discussed after the cross, but as 2 cor 9:7 states we are to give freely and generously and with a smile on our face and hearts." My whole point is summed up in the last line. If you want to prove that tithing is not for the believer then why ask to see if Jesus said that we should do it? This is my point! The new covenant did not begin until after the cross, not at the beginning of the gospels. Therefore, even if those that you are discussing this issue on this site come up with a verse where Jesus teaches us to tithe, we must consider wether it is new covenant or old. Why? Because, again, the cross is the dividing line of the old and the new. As you have stated before---we are not under the law of Moses(old covenant) but under the law of grace(New covenant) Could you in your reponse answer this question? Where do you believe the new covenant begins? Thank you for being patient with me! Forgiven forever, Michael |