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207. Tithing and the Generous Heart
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- Wise Counsel
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- Mar 12, 2026
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- 452
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Summary
In this episode of Wise Counsel, Robert Smith explores what Scripture truly teaches about tithing and generosity, reading from 2 Corinthians 9:6–11 (ESV). Many Christians have been taught to give out of obligation or fear, but the Bible presents a radically different vision: cheerful, Spirit-led generosity that reflects the heart of God. Drawing on insights from biblical scholars like N.T. Wright ( Paul and the Faithfulness of God ) and Gordon Fee ( Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians ), this episode uncovers how giving under the New Covenant is no longer about a percentage — it’s about participation in God’s grace. We’ll also consider how cultural assumptions can distort generosity and what it means to give as Christ gave Himself for us.