The "evangelical" form of tithing, which is not Biblical has removed the conviction of the Holy Spirit to give as He tells us to give.
Much of the money going to churches today are being wasted because they are using it for fancy buildings and happy parties rather than the gospel, as well as vacations for young people to other countries and calling it "mission trips."
When we give because someone else made us feel guilty we will ultimately end up giving to things with which Christ would not be please while neglecting the things God actually inspired us to attend to, for His glory.
There is no tithing commanded by believers in the NT church, not one place does God tell us to give one tenth of our income. It is a modern idea spawned by men who lack faith and want a secure income without having to trust Christ.
When we trust Christ for everything we don't have to ask for money, nor do we have to intimidate others through guilt to give the way we want them to give.
We can actually know where Christ wants our money to go, in order for this to be done in faith we have to ignore the beggings of faithless people and hear the Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8 "…6 Consider this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.…"
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