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I am often amazed that no matter what you do to clarify scriptural inaccuracy, it seems to fall on deaf ears. The doctrine of the traditions of men always overshadows the hermeneutical accuracy of scripture. The traditions of men phenomenon as it relates to monetary tithing definitely set itself up in the pro-tithing community as unadulterated fact that cannot be disputed. And to do so brings the wrath of religious leaders of all different strips.

The monetary tithe doctrine is so powerful because it preys on the human need for materialism and unimaginable wealth. I for certain, having full knowledge that I could not afford to tithe ten percent of my income did so because of the persuasive nature the tithe teachings. There were other psychologies that played a role in me not only paying ten percent of my income but going so as to pay 10 percent of my gross income. How does the false teachings of monetary tithing play in role in the psychology of giving. Growing up poor and suffering lack does have an impact on how one see wealth as a way out. As pastors teach non-biblical monetary tithing and along with the appetizing promises that God richly blesses people with abundance if they only bring their tithes to the storehouse, that sets up a behavior pattern to seek a way out of poverty and lack. So you give to get or you hear sermons that state you can’t out-give God. The misinterpretation of scripture that God will bless you 30, 60 and 100 fold only if you bring your tithes and offerings is hard not to swallow. I took the bait and coughed up tithe money in hopes that God would open the windows of heaven and pour me out blessing that I did not have room to receive. This false theological doctrine is so inviting, it’s easy to see why many people can’t including myself could not see the inaccuracy of scripture. For decades, I paid ten percent of my gross and net income in hopes that God would rain down abundant blessing in my life. Needless to say, it was a colossal failure that led to financial ruin and bankruptcies.

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