This is why I will not vote for him.
TED CRUZ AND THE TITHE
According to personal tax returns released during his 2012 Senate bid, Senator Ted Cruz contributed less than 1% of his income to charity between 2006 and 2010 - a far cry from the 10% most evangelical leaders believe the Bible demands.
Brad Sherman, a pastor at Solid Rock Christian Church in Coralville, Iowa, sat down with Cruz and his wife last July. He described the meeting as "cordial" but did not endorse Cruz. He said he didn't know at the time about Cruz's record of tithing, but once he found out he felt his decision had been validated.
"Character matters," Sherman said. "And tithing is one of the big issues that points to a person's character. The Bible has a lot to say about how we handle money. You know, you can't serve God and mammon… I wouldn't judge a candidate's salvation based on that, but I would certainly judge their priorities."
Since Cruz's surge to first place in Iowa, Sherman has spoken with a number of the candidate's Christian supporters, and he said they are often shocked to find out about his tithing history. "I think it’s an issue a lot of evangelicals who are supporting him are unaware of," Sherman said.
"I've never heard the tithing question broached in the context of the election. I wish it were a bigger issue," said Frank Page, the former head of the Southern Baptist Convention. "I think what [a candidate] does in regards to their possessions indicates their caring for people and sensitivity to the commands and dictates of the Lord. But unfortunately, those who do tithe are in the distinct minority, and because of that most people don't bring it up."
McKay Koppins reported in his book, The Wilderness, some who worked closely with Cruz earlier in his career have been puzzled by his recent transformation into a culture warrior. | "He was never particularly religious as far as I knew," said one aide who worked for him in the Texas solicitor general's office. "I’m not even sure he went to church."
the reality of the situation
I might be wrong, but it seems if one and one's family is considered the face of God then they should be ready to open all aspects of their Christian life to perusal.