Question and Answer of the Week: the Old Testament Model of Tithing and Christians Today

Does the Old Testament model of tithing still apply to Christians today, since it was part of the old covenant?

I have mixed feelings on tithing. I detest legalism. I certainly don’t want to pour new wine into old wineskins, imposing superseded first covenant restrictions on Christians. However, the fact is that every New Testament example of giving goes beyond the tithe. This means that none falls short of it. The strongest arguments made against tithing today are “law versus grace.” But does being under grace mean we should stop doing all that was done under the law?

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Giveaway of the Month: Money, Possessions, and Eternity audio book

This month we’re giving away three copies of the brand-new Money, Possessions, and Eternity audio book, which is being released July 15.

Who wants to settle for fleeting treasures on earth... when God offers everlasting treasures in Heaven?

It’s time to rethink our perspectives on money and possessions. In this thoroughly researched and extensively updated classic, Randy Alcorn shows us how to view them accurately—as God’s provision for our good, the good of others, and his glory. Also includes PDF study materials.

Here’s how to enter: Leave a comment on this post by Sunday, July ...

Question and Answer of the Week: How to Live Wisely Financially

This week's question is another one I answered on the Revive Our Hearts website:


I hear all kinds of financial advice in today's times. I've heard about investing and saving and preparing for the future (for example, saving for our children's education or retirement). What would you say would be the best financial advice for someone who is just starting out with marriage and children and really doesn't know what to do with their finances?

Thanks for this question. If you do just two things, you will have the cornerstones of living wisely financially.

Announcing the Winners of the Money, Possessions and Eternity Giveaway

Congratulations to this month’s book giveaway winners. Each of the three winners will receive autographed copies of Money, Possessions and Eternity.

The randomly drawn winners are:

1) Melissa Irwin
2) Hudson Smith
3) cpullum

All winners, please e-mail me at stephanie@epm.org with your mailing address and who you would like the book signed to.

Even if you weren’t a winner, you can still find lots of free resources on money and possessions at the Eternal Perspective Ministries website, including excerpts from Money, Possessions and Eternity, such as Practical Guidelines to Control Spending.

Next month’s giveaway ...

Money, Possessions and Eternity Book Giveaway, and Info about Randy’s Theology of Money Class

This month we’re giving away Randy’s book Money, Possessions and Eternity to three randomly drawn winners.

Who wants to settle for fleeting treasures on earth... when God offers everlasting treasures in heaven? It's time to rethink our perspectives on money and possessions.

In this thoroughly researched and extensively updated classic, Randy Alcorn shows us how to view them accurately—as God's provision for our good, the good of others, and His glory.

This practical and refreshing theology of money contains topical and Scripture indexes, a study guide, and five helpful appendices.

Here’s Randy, explaining more ...