The Church Donation

Marie was now an instant millionaire after many years of earning a meager minimum wage. She had already pledged that 10% of her earnings would go to the church. Strong believers, Marie and her mother truly believed that winning the big lotto was God’s doing.

Largely, tithing appears to be a matter of debate among modern Christians. The New Testament, and in particular Paul’s teaching in the book of Romans, suggests that one should give to the Lord what they want to give. In the book of Acts, the apostle further teaches that you cannot pay to qualify for the Kingdom of God.