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Proverbs 3:9 is often quoted to promote greater giving and especially tithing. However, proverbs 3:9 does not necessarily refer to tithing, and the application for Christians may be limited. Instead, the verse is generally about trusting in God and honoring Him with our resources. The verse isn’t tied to a specific tithe amount or frequency. … Read more
Poverty is not a curse. Specifically, God does not curse us with poverty if we do not pay tithes. Scripture demonstrates that God desires to bless his people (Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 5:1-28). To believe God would punish those who fail to give money to a church shows a misunderstanding of our creator’s nature. THERE ARE … Read more
Jesus was exempt from paying tithes. Jesus was a skilled carpenter who earned wages from his trade. The tithe command didn’t apply to Hebrews who earned a living from skilled trades. The Mosaic Law required Hebrew Israelites to give ten percent of crops and livestock to the tribe of Levi. Based on the Mosaic Law, … Read more
THE PROSPERITY GOSPEL is a doctrine that America exports worldwide, especially to places such as Africa. Africa is a continent that is rich with all the natural resources humankind needs for survival. Yet, despite its natural resource wealth, many people in Africa live in poverty. So, the Prosperity Gospel appeals to poor people seeking a way … Read more
Some Prosperity Preachers use fear to pressure church members to tithe. But some sleazy leaders have gone even further. In an egregious example of religious extortion, certain preachers demand outrageous sums of money in tithes from their churchgoers. Individuals who fail to comply are subjected to “mafia-style” tactics ranging from harassment to being cut off … Read more
IN 2008 USA Today published an article about home foreclosures among Christians. The article highlighted how tithing was a contributing factor in these foreclosures. In one of my YouTube videos, I share the story of a 68-year-old woman mentioned in the article. She is a devout Christian whose home foreclosed because she paid so-called tithes … Read more