Is this the inspiration for the 10% figure?
tithe (t)
n.
1.
a. A tenth part of one’s annual income contributed voluntarily or due as a tax, especially for the support of the clergy or church.
b. The institution or obligation of paying tithes.
2. A tax or assessment of one tenth.
3.
a. A tenth part.
b. A very small part.
v. tithed, tith·ing, tithes
v.tr.
1. To contribute or pay a tenth part of (one’s annual income).
2. To levy a tithe on.
v.intr.
To pay a tithe.
Ah, didn’t think about that! You might be right....what irony! She’s getting her tithes back — forget about the fact she didn’t pay tithes to the Osteens to begin with!