Those who tithe do so on the scriptural belief that they will be blessed by God according to what the book of Malachi says concerning tithing.
I have often wondered why they would seek a blessing from the state/govt when God’s blessing should be more than enough.
How can they lose money if they put their trust in God? Whatever happened to Divine Providence?
How many times have I heard my own pastor say that God will take care of everything if you just put your trust in him? Many.
I guess he will find out if things don’t go well for him and others.
I tithe knowing that salvation is by grace alone. But by tithing, I give the church the additional means to facilitate the spreading of the Word, the children a suitable place to worship, pastor and staff to deliver the Word, and missionaries the means to continue. Not sure how loss of non-profit status would really change that or the church.