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Q&A on Tithing

April 2nd, 2015

Lincoln Bostick
April 1, 2015 · Los Angeles, CA

Hello family, I have a question for which I could use your collective wisdom. For tithing purposes, would you tell someone to tithe on their child support?

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  • Craig Simons I personally think it’s erroneous to call it “tithing” under the new covenant since tithing was a means to support the Levitical priesthood who served in the temple. To not tithe was not an option under the Old Covenant, hence it could be said that Israel was robbing God (Malachi 3:8-10). Rather we’re called to give what we have decided in our hearts to give, not out of reluctance or under compulsion, because God lives a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7). Hence, give whatever you think (and are lead by the Holy Spirit) is best.

    I believe many well meaning ministries, that have a vested financial interest in staying afloat, have erroneously used the concept of the Old Covenant tithe to pay for their expenditures. It is a very slippery slope…in my opinion. The slippery slope is using guilt to get money out of the flock. But I believe I have Biblical support for my opinion.
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  • Laurel J. Davis You are not alone in that conclusion from Scriptures.
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