Tithing: What does the Bible Teach (Often used to 'fleece the flock')

Cheerfully

Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7).

What the Bible is saying here is: Give what you are genuinely happy to give.

It is not saying: Give more than you can afford, and then pretend to be happy about it.

The closest thing to a formula for giving in the New Testament is found in the words, “…as he has purposed in his heart…”

God wants you to give what you want to give, what you are comfortable in giving. If you cannot give it cheerfully, don’t give it at all. God doesn’t want it, and He won’t accept it.

…from every man whose heart moves him…

“Tell the sons of Israel to raise a contribution for Me; from every man whose heart moves him you shall raise My contribution (Exodus 25:2).

This offering was for the construction of the tabernacle, the most important thing in the Old Testament. God only wanted contributions from those who were genuinely happy to give them