I have heard and seen it all on this subject. The problem with all of the teaching on tithing is that it’s just no where to be found in the New Testament. It denies the work of the Cross and it is the new “Galatianism” in the church. The problem in Galatia is alive and well but we have simply substituted tithing for circumcision. Circumcision and other works were promoted in Galatia as necessary to be an A-list Christian. I would go as far to say that if we are under any teaching that promotes the idea that we need to tithe in order to have God’s favor we are under an Anti Christ doctrine…a doctrine that replaces something other than the work of Christ on our behalf for our blessing access to the Father.
Jesus has become our everything for us. Tithing also places faith in our tithing rather than the cross of Christ. If we are encouraged in Hebrews to draw near with full assurance of faith then this tithing issue kills that because if we miss a payment we don’t have faith, in that situation we make God look more like a mob boss who need protection money rather than a loving Father who promised to take care of his kids. Yes, tithing is pushed hard in the Word of Faith circles because of their emphasis on financial prosperity. You are made to feel that if you will simply give enough you will be blessed and God will meet your needs. It is a false doctrine that is pretty much accepted as foundational in the majority of Christian Churches.
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