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Originally Posted by Amanda S.
First thought: I've never heard any pastors I have any respect for preach that this is a law or a rule.
Second: Fast answer - No it doesn't still apply
Third: 10% can be a good starting place.
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Good preaching there sis..................
Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
The Church is not the storehouse.
Malachi 1:1 The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi.
The issue of tithing can be contrasted with giving under grace through Paul:
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Simple enough, huh?
As Amanda said................I do believe that a tenth is at least a good number to “start” with. If 10% is good enough for the Old Testament what does that say for the New Testament-- Hebrews 7:22 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.