Revolution Era

Hey friends!

This is less an article, and more a sharing of information. Below you'll find links to articles that help us to understand why tithing is not a part of the New Covenant we have with Christ. Yes, it did have it's place in the Law of Moses. But as we know, the Law and the Prophets were until the time of John the Baptist. Now, in the Law of Grace, we have new standards of giving.

Please note: I DO ADVOCATE GIVING MORE THAN JUST 10%. Again, GIVING IS A GOOD THING AND SHOULD BE DONE OFTEN. But, the reason why we give in the New Covenant is different than why Jews were required to give every third year (yes, you read this right) in the Old Covenant.

So, without further delay, here are some great articles that will set you free!

1. http://www.tithingdebate.com/E​atingSacredCowsDownload.pdf

2. http://www.harvest-now.org/fil​eadmin/resources/en/The_Tithe_​__the_Covenants_EN_v2.pdf

3. http://thegracereformation.com​/2011/06/17/why-tithing-is-ant​i-gospel/

4. http://www.revivalorriots.org/​archives/2035

Again, this is not meant to be used as an excuse to not give. Giving, much like everything else in the Covenant of Grace, immediately reveals our hearts. If we fear, are greedy, or do not fully trust God, or do not care for those who are in need, then we won't give. But when we know based on personal experience that He is our provision, and that we need to give before we get, and that what we have is to be used for the Kingdom of God, then we are always inclined to give.

The difference is that God doesn't make giving a requirement, in the sense that it was in the Law of Moses. Instead, God gives us a choice. In the same way we choose to sin or not, or choose to preach the Gospel or not, or choose to pray or not, we can choose to give... or not. The choice is ours. And the choice we make reflects our heart. This is what grace does - it exposes our true self, whereas the Law created conformity and falsehood.

No one should ever force you or require that you give. It is a choice - one that you make before God, not people. And if your choices in giving are frugal ones, then you need to ask yourself (and God), "Why?".

 Grace enables. It enables you to see where your heart is, and enables you to renew that part of your life to the place where it reflects Jesus Christ. He is our model and example of giving. And it is before Him that we decide what to give, how often, and to whom.

Enjoy the articles, and be sure to share your thoughts!

Leo.