I would like to talk about tithing. I know it's a popular practice these days, but seriously, is it truly a Christian act? If you read what the Bible actually describes as tithing you will see that it doesn't necessarily describe what's going on in the Christian Church these days. Tithing was really an early form of taxation. Tribes gave 10% to the tribal leaders, and in return, the tribal leaders gave 10% to the synagogue. That's not really far off from what's going on in America today. The government doesn't give 10% to the Church, but it does give the Church tax exempt status.
My question is this; how does giving 10% directly to the Church equate to keeping Jewish law? I , for one, am not Jewish. Being a devout Christian does not require me to be. My Faith is not shaken by men, so I do not feel any remorse about questioning that which does not fit what the Bible teaches. Good works alone will not save you, popular or not. What we give in the form of money is not a measure of one's Faith. Jesus cautioned against this line of thinking.
My question is this; how does giving 10% directly to the Church equate to keeping Jewish law? I , for one, am not Jewish. Being a devout Christian does not require me to be. My Faith is not shaken by men, so I do not feel any remorse about questioning that which does not fit what the Bible teaches. Good works alone will not save you, popular or not. What we give in the form of money is not a measure of one's Faith. Jesus cautioned against this line of thinking.