{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Do Christians Have to Tithe? Here's Where I Landed After 20 Years","description":"Do Christians have to tithe? If you've searched for an answer, you've probably found people yelling at you from both sides: one camp says you're cursed if you don't give 10%, and the other says tithing was Old Testament law and you don't owe anything. I've spent 20 years studying this, and I want to walk you through where I've landed and why. We get into the day I watched a guest preacher call two men to the altar for not tithing, the guilt Linda carried for ten years over a gift she felt God led her to give, what Abram, the Law of Moses, and the cross each tell us about the tithe, why I think about tithing the same way I think about the Sabbath, and the $75 garage sale laptop that changed how I see giving. If you've been burned by a sermon or you're just confused about whether any of this still applies to you, I think the way out is better than you think. And if you want to keep growing in generosity, Linda and I wrote down the 14 things we did to be able to give away $1 million by our 40th birthdays. You can grab the checklist free here: https:\/\/seedtime.com\/GIVE1M   Here's a little of what we cover in this episode: The sermon that gave me my first picture of tithing, and why so many people carry baggage about it The two versions of tithing shame: the loud one from the pulpit and the one that lives in your head Why the posture of your giving matters to God Where tithing first shows up in the Bible and what the Old Testament actually required What Galatians 3:13 has to do with the idea that you're cursed if you don't tithe Why I believe the New Testament raises the bar on generosity The Sabbath comparison that finally made tithing click for me The $75 laptop that made giving more fun than receiving for the first time The day in a field when I felt God invite us to give our age as a percentage of our income, and why I don't see it as a formula Where I've landed after 20 years, in five points One simple step to take this week, and a prayer for anyone who has been hurt by tithing shame Bible Verses Mentioned: Genesis 1 and 2 Genesis 14:18-20 Genesis 28:20-22 Matthew 19:21 Acts 2:44-45 Acts 4:32-35 Acts 20:35 2 Corinthians 9:7 Galatians 3:13 Resources Mentioned: True Financial Freedom, our six-week course for churches and small groups: https:\/\/seedtime.com\/true Obligatory legal disclaimer: I'm a financial educator, not your financial advisor, investment advisor, tax pro, or lawyer. This channel is for general education, not personalized advice, and nothing here should be taken as a recommendation to buy, sell, or use any specific investment, account, or financial product. I'm just sharing what I'm doing, what I'm learning, and what I find interesting. Markets can be humbling. Investing involves risk, including the risk of losing money, and my results are personal, may not be typical, and are not guaranteed. Do your own research, use wisdom, and talk with a qualified professional before making financial decisions. Some links are to our resources and some are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. That helps keep the lights on around here, so thanks for the support. ","author_name":"SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich","author_url":"https:\/\/seedtime.com","html":"