Tithing

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(07-28-2009 12:31 PM)Mark Wrote:  Hi Mark,

That is one of the verses that I am going to deal with today.

By the way, shouldn't you and your wife be in agreement on where you give? If you don't agree, should she still be doing it? I am sure you have thought about this. What is the reason that she is giving if you do not approve?

Respectfully, Rick

Hi Rick,

BELIEVE me, that is a MAJOR issue in our marriage. We have talked (loudly sometimes) about it but she is firm in continuing to give because of what she has been taught. She even believes that the scripture says that if the husband tries to steer his wife from obeying God (including paying tithes) that she should not go along with it and continue to tithe.
I haven't found that scripture yet, so if you know where it is, I would appreciate being shown.
Anyway, we have come to be content with where we are. I don't want to argue about it anymore and she wants to continue "being obedient to God and paying tithes". So, that's where we are. We are not going to be able to move past this until she truly seeks God and realizes that she has been misinformed about tithing.
I look forward to your continued posts. Thanks!
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Hi Mark,

There is a way to handle this without getting into an argument. She obviously thinks you are in rebellion towards God on this and that is a big problem in her thinking. But she is also fearful from her past teaching on this and thinks that God's wrath will descend if your family stops tithing.

That is the problem with any LAW that we establish and follow, because it goes directly to our relationship with the Father.

I want you two to have peace and experience "walking together" and "being agreed" Amos 3:3. Can two walk together, except they be agreed? It is very difficult if you are not in agreement.

So don't do or say anything yet. I will post something, just don't know when, but soon.

Blessings to you, Brother.
Rick