[The Grammarian]

I agree that the author seems to be looking for a 'dispensational' way out, but I must disagree that "gross" vs. "net" smacks of that vague and misused term, "legalism."

A tenth of the gross is usually a lot more than a tenth of the net, and if God commands a tenth be given, which is it? To give more is fine (for example, if he means tenth of the net, and you give of the gross), if He so leads, but what if he commands only a tenth? Which is it? It's a valid question.

[xzins]

Ping to #41

In terms of "net" versus "gross" I, too, think it's a legitimate question.