Hello,
I just always wondered what God thought ABOUT all of that money that we 'wasted' on tithing, while thinking that we were being obedient and blessings Him? (I know what men did WITH that money...built religious careers, decorated church buildings, bought, mansions on earth, the whole nine yards...) ( HE knew that we were being deceived and that our hearts meant well, and I'm sure that HE had grace on us and perhaps HE '...counted it as righteousness toward us'?? (B/c I know that I have been blessed above and beyond what I deserve as well as beyond what mere money can buy. I have the heart of God living in this physical body and I am considered one of the Holy Nation of HIS, one of theThe Royal Priesthood of HIS, and one of the Saints of Gods'; I hope that I am considered worthy enough to be called ONE OF HIS ELECT too! No one can buy Gods' good favor! (Afterall, it was HE that had first invented 'money'. I'm just glad that HE sees our heart and not how thick our wallets are... like the gods of this world do!!!