In the New Testament, Christian giving is fundamentally rooted in the heart's attitude rather than adhering to a fixed percentage or law.
The Apostle Paul succinctly describes this giving:
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." II Corinthians 9:7
Paul’s statement succinctly encapsulates the New Covenant principle that Christian giving should be cheerful, regular, generous, and Spirit-led in giving, reflecting the generosity of God Himself to us.
The Distinction from Old Testament Tithing
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