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I'd like to know more about the actual scriptural requirements surrounding tithing. Is it required of today's Christians? Was it only intended for those who lived under Mosaic Law? What's the interpretation between giving to "god" and giving to the "church"? Is it the same thing?

My in-laws are attending a church that *strongly* suggests that they give 10% of their gross income to the church (plus they are pressured to give an "offering" which is anything above the 10% tithe). They are happily complying as they feel that god is blessing their lives as a result.

The problem I see with this is that they are in no financial position to do this. My wife is concerned because her parents have had troubles before (bankruptcy) and they are headed that way again at an alarming rate (the interest only mortgage thread is very applicable needless to say).

Thanks,

Mike