Paul taught hilarious giving and stated what impacts that type of giving. The actual Greek word for cheerful giving is “hilaros” (Strong’s #2431). It is where we get the word hilarious. Demanding a tithe from congregants is necessity giving and it is not as a man purposes in his heart. Saying a tithe is required based on what the preacher purposes in his heart forces congregants into grudging giving. Suggesting that giving under grace starts at 10 percent shackles love and turns giving into a tax offering.
