Interestingly, the chapter in DG about money says nothing about tithing. Tithing is Old Testament law, and was basically an income tax for ancient Israel. I do not believe we are bound by the law of tithing any more than we are bound by the law not to eat pork or shellfish. The proper attitude about giving for Christians today is expressed in the New Testament—giving freely with a cheerful heart. It’s not my business what other people give unless I’m the pastor or the financial officer of the church and have to send out those little forms for tax purposes saying how much a person gave this year.

And I don’t know if I’m just tired and grouchy this afternoon or what, but I’m weary of the concept of “obedience” like we’re a bunch a trained dogs that God tells to sit, stand, roll over, and play dead. Maybe I’m just a rebel who will wind up in h-e-double-hockey-sticks.