Now we know which side he’s on...
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As it relates to giving, the NT standard is tougher on us than the OT standard:
“On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income” (1 Cor. 16:2)
“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously”(2 Cor. 9:6).
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7).
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt. 6:19-21).
Agreed. The 10% mark is easy: just do your duty and get on with life.
Having the amount you give away depend on the condition of your heart is much more difficult as it requires constant monitoring and reflection.
It's definitely much easier to put out 10% and avoid examining my heart.
God needs nothing from us, but He also requires everything from us.
I agree that if a church is squandering money, it should be dealt with properly.
However, it is inaccurate to state that tithing/giving is an OT issue and not a NT requirement.
The NT gets at the heart and makes giving a heart issue and not just a compulsory directive. Being a cheerful giver is a tougher requirement than just being a giver.
And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. - Luke 9:23
You cannot be my disciple, unless you love me more than you love your father and mother, your wife and children, and your brothers and sisters. You cannot come with me unless you love me more than you love your own life. - Luke 14:26
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. - Romans 12:1