Tithing is quite controversial in some Christian circles, some believers reference the lack of tithing in the new testament as a reason not to tithe. I think the purpose of tithing remains in the church today. Tithes are still needed so there is enough provision in God’s house to feed, shelter, clothe anyone who needs it. So, let’s not debate whether to give or not, but strive to give even more than 10% to organizations that do more for the community and for God’s people. The new testament has a lot of verses about the blessings we get when we give, –e.g. Luke 6:38, Luke 21-1:4
As for exchanging tithes and seeds etc for blessings, we all have access to all the blessings if we love God
and keep His commandments and love our neighbors as ourselves— God blesses us when we are kind…but not in a business transaction kind of way, more like a parent who rewards a loving child.
So let’s give as much as possible to responsible churches and pray that more churches do more for the community with the tithes and be transparent —so this debate can be put to rest.