Tithing

[Mark]

I can attest to the neglecting family part of tithing. I don't know if anyone has read my previous posts on this topic, but I am still in a hole financially due in large part being told to pay tithes FIRST and if I couldn't pay a bill that was due "God will provide a way". I DO believe God provides all of my needs. I don't believe He honored me for paying tithes weekly when I couldn't afford to pay bills or provide for our kids.
As for the before the law thing, we were told that since Abraham gave to Melchizedec, that it was a precursor to tithing. Since Melchizedec "had no beginning or end", he was a type of Christ which went into the New Testament and therefore showed that we were still expected to tithe. Furthermore, it was taught that Christ supported tithing when He made the statement about "Ye give tithes of mint" etc. I got very confused because of who He was talking to. Anyway, for me tithing has left it's mark on our finances and not in a good way. my wife still tithes regardless. I just pray that the Lord will open her eyes soon to the false teaching of this. Have a great day!