I think you are confusing charitble giving with tithing. Those who believe in tithing believe they are giving back to God the first fruits of everything they receive and also believe they should do so not only in reverence for Him but also out of obidience. Traditionally, this would be to their local church where they are members, though I suppose some might stretch this definition to include other Christian organizations. Those who believe as such refer to their giving (back) as tithes and offerings with the tithe as mandatory and offerings anything over and above the tithe. In any event, any such person would view a donation to any other charitible organization, such as a hospital, as outside of their tithe and of secondary importance.
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I think you are confusing charitble giving with tithing. Those who believe in tithing believe they are giving back to God the first fruits of everything they receive and also believe they should do so not only in reverence for Him but also out of obidience. Traditionally, this would be to their local church where they are members, though I suppose some might stretch this definition to include other Christian organizations. Those who believe as such refer to their giving (back) as tithes and offerings with the tithe as mandatory and offerings anything over and above the tithe. In any event, any such person would view a donation to any other charitible organization, such as a hospital, as outside of their tithe and of secondary importance.
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