Luke 16

14The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. 15He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts. What is highly valued among men is detestable in God’s sight.

Wait, how can Pharisees love money if they are tithing 10% faithfully? Most people even back then probably didn’t tithe as much as them. I think the key is to realize that God doesn’t demand a percentage but he demands our hearts. He wants us to love giving to the church and his Kingdom work. The Law says, “Give 10 percent and you’re a faithful and cheerful giver!”. But, those who live by the Spirit realize maybe God is calling us to give a more meaningful amount because we can afford to give more. God doesn’t commend us because we give 10% percent of our income to the church, he commends us when we show with our actions that God > buying tech/clothes/cars.

Practical tip. Giving to missions should never replace your tithe. Missions is an offering while tithing is something that God commands us to do.