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Originally Posted by good samaritan
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It is really very simple. I teach that people should give cheerfully and willingly as they purpose in their own hearts. Although tithing isn’t commanded, it seems to have some importance throughout the scripture. Abraham did it out of spoils, Jacob pledged to do it out of his increase, and Moses commanded Israel to do it from agricultural resources in the land of Israel for multiple designations, Jesus acknowledged and validated it (under law), and the apostles make references to it in the epistles.
I acknowledge that we must interpret the scripture within its context and none of those examples places a command on the New Testament Church. Although, I also believe that there must be some significance to the amount 10% or why would there be so many references to it through the entirety of scripture? So I respect the views of others and each of us have the liberty to give what we feel is right.
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Okay. Abraham did it from spoils of war. I hardly think that applies to very many in your church. I think you would agree?
The mosaic law was from crops flocks and herds. It was from the land that God gave them. If you didn’t own land you didn’t tithe. Do you agree?
The mosaic law tithe was so much about the land. I don’t think you possibly even realize that. Do you know why the Levites were given tithes?
Because, if as you say, you are teaching tithes from the Bible, shouldn’t the tithes that you teach be somewhat similar to the tithes in the Bible?
BTW you are to be commended for not running out on the tough questions. I appreciate you for that.