It seems like most of you guys believe that the 10% allocation has been abolished by the NT. It seems fairly obvious to me, so why is this still preached so heavily?
I know some churches need the money, but not all do.
So why does the traditional Christians preach the 10% tithe
still exists? It makes me feel like I am not giving what I should
if I don't give a full 10%.

Thanks again to all, and look forward to more views.
Kev

Thanks tamara & willow.
I truly understand both viewpoints...please keep posting on this topic as I feel it is a very real issue in Christians'
lives. Have a GREAT day guys & gals!!!

Tamara,
  Thanks for your response. I agree with the money issue and the NT. It is REALLY a source of struggle for me right now.
I think I know the "logical" answer - which is too give from the heart and not from a "traditional OT" Law.

I don't really have a problem in thinking that the "church" is hoarding the money and getting rich off of it. The church I am in is a good one...so no worries there. Our pastor, who is great, does preach 10%. But I just continue to ask why?
I wish Jesus would have just said give me my 10%!!!!

But my spirit...or atleast I think it is, is saying give to God
what you should give to him. I feel like I would be giving back
to myself so I can buy small material things instead of investing earnings into God's kingdom.

I am really at a crossroads as I just found out my bank account is negative and I wonder what I should do.

Hello everyone! I am new to the boards, but I have been struggling with this aspect of my Christian walk for a few weeks now. I have been giving 10% for a while now, but lately I question why I do it. I am not saying that we shouldn't give to the church. I fell like the church needs our offerings to support Gods church.
My question is why do we tithe 10%...and not say 5 or 15%?
It would seem like Jesus would have flat out told us in the NT to tithe 10% to support his kingdom. But I can't find a reference in the NT supporting the 10% tithe. In fact, it's hard to find verses relating to tithing money in general.

I feel like I do not give cheerfully right now, and wonder why I give 10% if God knows I do it begrudgingly(sp?).
But, I also feel like it is something I have done for so long and that God expects his people to sacrifice for him on this earth and that if I gave a little less, I would be giving my love to money and not my Father.

Any viewpoints would be welcomed! Everyone, have a blessed day!!