Jen,
In the old testament it was a duty, but not, in Christ, it is a 
privilege if He has so led you.  Remember, everything belongs to 
Him.  He may ask you to fork it all over or keep it.  Ten percent is 
a nice start, as long as you don't get legalistic about it and figure 
that you've given God His due and the rest is for you.   It's really 
a heart issue more than a legal one.
Kathy


At 08:33 PM 4/1/2007, you wrote:
>Hi all.
>
>I know that this has been discussed before, but what are all of your 
>thoughts on this subject?  Just curious.
>
>As far as my view?  I believe that when one belongs to a church, it 
>is one's duty to to give 10% of ones first-fruits to that church.  I 
>believe that when this is done, you are blessed.  Why do i feel this 
>way?  Because when i did it dilligently i was blessed... doesn't 
>always have to be financially either.
>
>Phil.  I know you don't believe you have to tithe, why?  Anyone else 
>believe you don't have to?  Do you have Scripture to back this up?
>Jenifer gilley s
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