I have often heard of people not tithing because they didn't find it in the New Testament. There may be a lot of questions to discuss in regards to tithing. If so, let me know. But...
Matthew 23:23
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former."
In other words do it ALL! Jesus said this. So yeah, tithing is in the New Testament. So, if that's your reason for not tithing, you should revisit.
I have also heard of someone not tithing because Christians live under a new covenant and not under The Law. This is true, however the new covenant that Jesus established does not expunge the principles of the old covenant. How do I know? Jesus says this in Matthew 5:17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have NOT come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.”
If anything Jesus and the new covenant, ups the ante for us. In other words, prior to the new covenant, a physical sinful act was exactly what it says (I.e. Adultery was the physical act) under the new covenant, lustful thinking is the same as the physical act of adultery. And, He sets similar standards for other sins also.
When you get the opportunity, read Jesus's sermon on the mount. The beatitudes. Matthew
Ch 5.
SALT- we love you and we are praying for you.
~Pastor, Dr. McGinty
Sis. Pinky’s Prayer:
Thank you Jesus for giving us instruction regarding the laws of the Kingdom. Help us to be obedient even when we don't fully understand. We know that it's better to be obedient than sacrificial. We love you.
In Jesus's name we pray,
Amen
