This is part one of our Biblical Giving Series.

Having grown up with a prosperity theology, Will Barlow begins by sharing about his background regarding tithing before tackling five myths about giving:

1. The tithe was monetary and applied to all Israelites.
2. The tithe was the first fruits of the harvest
3. The tithe was always 10%.
4. The poor Israelites tithed to God.
5. Abraham's tithing makes it applicable for all time.

Now, I realize that finances, tithing, and giving are sensitive subjects within Christianity. Even so, I think you'll benefit a great deal from what Barlow has to share in this series. Today we'll mostly focus on the Old Testament tithe and next time we'll get into what the New Testament says about this important topic.

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• Find out more about Will Barlow on his ministry website: Study Driven Faith
• Check out these other episodes and posts about giving, especially A Biblical Theology of Finance (Craig Blomberg)
• Here is the Myth Busters Series that Barlow mentioned
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