The best way to understand tithing is by understanding covenants. There are 3 parts to complete the worship of G-d by covenant.
Part 1. The law and promise. This is the commitmemet part
Part 2. The trial. This is the part where one is tested - for example where tithing is paid even if difficult.
Part 3. The fulfilment and blessing. This is when the Holy Ghost testifies and seals the covenant.
I have tried to explain before that the only true way to worship G-d is through covenants. Tithing is a covent and an opportunity to worship G-d. Worship must include all 3 parts of the covenant. As with all covenants it is the work and desire of Satan and his followers to tempt man not to worship by covenant. An example is when Satan tempted Cain to offer sacrifice (part 2) without the law and promise with G-d. Even though Cain performed sacrifice it was not accepted of G-d.
The Traveler
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