I don’t disagree that Cruz talks a good Christian ga9, but we evangelical don’t believe tithing is a new testament commandment. We believe in giving generously and joyfully. So, I don’t think that will be an effective attack on Cruz. Most evangelicals do not tithe.
I think trump is right to focus on Cruz’s on again off again relationship with truth.
I always thought (and have been taught) that tithing is still Biblical, even though it’s Old Testament, a lot like the commandments. Giving over and above our tithes is what I thought were offerings. All are to be done generously and joyfully.
I still think that giving below 1% for the Cruz family is not exactly generous, and can’t be all that joyfully done if the amount is so low. I agree with the focus on his relationship with the truth as well.
I started out liking Cruz, but something about him turns me off now. The way he speaks - it’s not natural. Very condescending, measured, too rehearsed.