not what you expect to hear in a message about tithing...

"don't give"

yup, you read that right. today in our pastor's series where he's been covering "back to basics," we came to "what the Bible teaches about tithing." well, because 2 corinthians 9:7 says, "each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver," mark's point was "nothing short of an attitude of gratitude for the salvation that is ours in Jesus Christ should be the motivation for our giving." AND if our motivation is ANYTHING else - guilt, habit, etc. - it is better not to give at all! chew on that one.