Soo.... My boyfriend and I are going to a church money class on Sunday nights. Our teachers are trying to teach us how to use our money in a Godly organized way. They are trying to teach us how to organize our money so that we have more of it. They say that the first thing you need to do is tithe (give to the church). They say that giving to the church is giving to God. We believe that giving to the least of these (Matthew 25:31) is giving to God. Although, they believe that we should tithe first. But giving to the "least of these" is technically offerings. I don't know who in their right mind would give to the church tithe before giving to a hungry person but could anyone please help us out with more points to bring up? (with scripture preferred)
1Ti 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath
denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Are you a member of that church? If yes, then that is "your own", "your house".
You are to take care of your family first. Priorities are as follow:
1. Immediate family
2. Extended family
3. Neighbor