Kola,

You should also have added these (few examples) to give a balanced view:

1 Tim. 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.

Luke 14:28 - For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

@kola
Additional scripture
Romans 10:4:
4For Christ is the end of the Law [the limit at which it ceases to be, for the Law leads up to Him Who is the fulfillment of its types, and in Him the purpose which it was designed to accomplish is fulfilled. That is, the purpose of the Law is fulfilled in Him] as the means of righteousness (right relationship to God) for everyone who trusts in and adheres to and relies on Him.

James 1:27:
27External [a]religious worship [religion as it is expressed in outward acts] that is pure and unblemished in the sight of God the Father is this: to visit and help and care for the orphans and widows[b] in their affliction and need, and to keep oneself unspotted and uncontaminated from the world.

Another way to look at the issue of tithing is to read this post in Ochuko's blog "I stole from God"

Food for thought:

HORSES ARE PREPARED FOR THE DAY OF THE BATTLE BUT THE VICTORY IS OF THE LORD.

EXCEPT THE LORD KEEPS THE CITY,THE WATCHMEN AWAKETH BUT IN VAIN.

OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE.