Question
How does Wayne T. Richards interpret modern tithing versus biblical tithing?
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Answer
Wayne T. Richards draws a sharp line between biblical tithing and modern church tithing.
Biblical tithing, as he explains it, was:
- An Old Covenant law for Israel
- Always agricultural (food and livestock, not paychecks)
- Structured in multiple tithes (Levitical, festival, and poor tithe) to support Levites and the needy
Modern tithing (10% of income to a church) he sees as:
- A man‑made system, not a New Testament command
- Often used for institutional upkeep rather than the poor
- Sometimes enforced with fear and guilt, which he calls deceptive
He teaches that New Testament giving should be cheerful, Spirit‑led, and focused on the poor and those in need, not a compulsory religious tax.
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