We went through a very difficult financial situation in which we didn't even have widow's mites to spare.
The Tithe should be paid FIRST (it's a first-fruit offering) NOT last of what is left over!

Check out what this guy says ~
http://www.amazingfacts.org/FreeStuff/BibleStudies/StudyGuides/tabid/105/ctl/ViewMedia/mid/453/IID/2-25/LNG/en/SC/R/Default.aspx?7=In-God-we-Trust?