I've listened to that White Horse Inn discussion too. It was very good and pointed out the difference between liberty and law in our giving. Being liberated from the power of sin we have the ability to do what is right as opposed to feeling constrained by the law to do something that is opposed to our will. It could be summed up by "the motive of the giver" or as a man purposes in his heart rather than some legal requirement. I also agree with Robin's comment that using 10% as a starting point is hardly sacrificial giving. The point is not so much the amount we give as it is meeting the needs of others that we are presented with. In addition it should be a private matter. (see Matt. 6:1-4)

Over the years I learned a hard lesson about giving. If we don't give off the top of our earnings (the first fruits) we probably won't find any left at the end of the week to give.

There is an interesting article at Wikipedea that follows the history of the biblical accounts of tithing and the history of how that was carried out in many different countries around the world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tithe


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts