Hi John,
I dont believe in tithing!
I dont believe in placing myself under any part of the law because I feel by doing so, you are denying Jesusyou are saying he died for nothing!
Gal 2:21 I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!"
I think you should give as much as you want. You can give 10% if you want but when you call it tithing you are saying you are under the law and thus denying Jesus. Even if you dont feel you are under the law by using the word tithe, I feel others who hear this word used will take it to mean you are under the law. You could confuse them into believing they are under the law rather than saved by grace.
2CO 9:7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Love you in the Lord,
Terri