Subject: PROVE ME: God's challenge to tithers |
Bible Note: Greetings EdB! Just to be nitpicking my friend, Matthew 23:23 was addressed to Jews. Jews were obligated under the Law to tithe. So, it was accurate for Jesus to say that they 'ought' to have tithed. But, what about Christians? There is no command anywhere for Christians to tithe. Now, that doesn't mean that I don't believe in tithing. I believe in 'giving', and tithing is an excellent way to discipline oneself to give. Further, most denominations have a 'tithing' requirement for membership. So, as a member, I have made a comittment to tithe. So, while I would not go so far as to say that tithing is required or commanded for Christians, I definitely believe in, practice, and preach the principle. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |