[will of the people]

Tithe if you want. I said God understood my heart when I tithed and He understands my heart now that I don't.

If you can find me one New Testament verse that shows tithing as a part of the CHURCH, I will be happy to tithe.

I'm always amazed at people who find an argument- based on scripture as mine was- but differing from their point of view to disclaim the argument as being deceptive or in this case 'artful'

What 'rationalizing' are you referring to. I didn't put this in my original post, but FYI; the reason I did a study of tithing to begin with was that I was a tither and wanted to fully understand the requirements and model for the tithe so I could fulfill what God wanted me to do with a clear understanding of it's history and application. It was as I began to study the tithe, because I wanted to understand it better (I was a tither already) that the thought "Jesus is your tithe" came to me. Take my argument, point by point and show me where I have misused scripture or failed to rightly divide the truth. In the mean time, I would suggest on this and any other matter, follow your conscience as your conscience is being led by the Holy Spirit. If you believe you should tithe, then by all means, tithe- and don't let me talk you out of it. I, after careful consideration and prayer came to the opposite conclusion, I have scripture to support my position. I will obey my conscience while I continue to submit to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

BTW- Don't assume my post to mean I don't give. Don't even assume it to mean I give less than 10%; read it for what is says- the tithe is not part of the New Covenant. In the mean time, I would appreciate you showng me the scriptural model (old or new testament) for an annual giving of 10% of your increase to the church (or the priests in the old testament). It's not there, there is no 'tithe model' in the Bible that matches the popular contemporary teaching of the tithe.

Will

[restornu]

I am still confused with the way you present it so was I in your first post that is why I said Now I might have missed understood what you ment mean by sowing seeds

[aimhigh]

Good post. Jesus used the law, including sections on tithing, to convict sinners of their sin in order that they might understand their need for a savior. Once a sinner has come to faith, they are no longer under O.T. law.