fairheven:


You said the instruction to pay tithe was meant for Christians but pharisees, didn't you?

Please lets not get things muddled up so we can all learn

I didnt say tithes were for only pharisees. Tithes were for all Jews according to the law of Moses. This included the Pharisees who are also Jews. So by the law, they were supposed to pay tithes. But Matthew 23:23 does not say Christians should now pay tithe and Matthew 23:23 was spoken by Jesus at a time that was in the old testament, not the new. The new testament started after the ressurection

flamingREED:
Alright.
When were the gospels written?

Second, what makes a testament?

A) what the testator said before his death which later comes into force
B) what he says after his resurrection

I pasted the passage in Hebrew that explains the testaments clearly. Everything Jesus did until His resurrection was done in the old testament and under the law. He said that Himself. Jesus sacrificed animals and did other things under the law

LEGALAide:

Give me your pastor's number!

U

snailspeed:


Please lets not get things muddled up so we can all learn

I didnt say tithes were for only pharisees. Tithes were for all Jews according to the law of Moses. This included the Pharisees who are also Jews. So by the law, they were supposed to pay tithes. But Matthew 23:23 does not say Christians should now pay tithe and Matthew 23:23 was spoken by Jesus at a time that was in the old testament, not the new. The new testament started after the ressurection

Then that also means that every other law that was meant for the Jews doesn't apply to Christians?

LEGALAide:
TO TITHE OR NOT TO TITHE: WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES.

Tithe: A tenth of the produce of the earth consecrated and set apart for special purposes.

MALACHI 3:10 (New International Version):
"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it".

Many Christians struggle with the issue of tithing.
In some churches tithing is over-emphasized at the expense of giving to the needy.
Tithing is an Old Testament concept. The tithe was a requirement of the Law in which the Israelites were to give 10 percent of the crops they grew and the livestock they raised to the tabernacle/temple
- see Leviticus 27:30; Numbers 18:26; Deuteronomy 14:24; 2 Chronicles 31:5.
In fact, the Old Testament Law required multiple tithes—one for the Levites, one for the use of the temple and the feasts, and one for the poor of the land—which would have pushed the total to around 23.3 percent.
Some understand the Old Testament tithe as a method of taxation to provide for the needs of the priests and Levites in the sacrificial system.


NOTE: Tithes were awarded to the Levites for their priestly service because they would not receive land in Canaan see: Num 18:19-21.
They, too, gave a tenth of what they received (v. 26).

Donation of a tenth portion, or tithe, was common apparently because most peoples counted in tens, based on ten fingers.

Tithing first appeared in the Bible when Abraham gave one-tenth of the spoils of war to Melchizedek, the priest-king of Salem see: Gen 14:18-20.
The writer of Hebrews presumed that tithes were paid to a higher authority and inferred that there was a greater priesthood than Aaron's see: Hebrews 7:4 Hebrews 7:9.

GENESIS 14:8-12:
The kings of Sodom and Gomorrah (Plus their allies) fought a battle against king Chedorlaomer king of Elam (plus his allies). Chedorlaomer king of Elam and his allies won the battle and took all the food supply and other goods from Sodom. They also took Lot, Abram's nephew, and his possessions and departed, for he (Lot) was living in Sodom.


GENESIS 14:9-17:
The incident was reported to Abram and he took 318 of his trained servants and defeated Chedorlaomer king of Elam. Abram brought back all the goods, and also brought back his relative, Lot, with his possessions, and also the women, and the people.


GENESIS 14:18-20:
After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer, Abram was met by Melchizedek king of Salem and a Canaanite priest of God Most High, refreshing them with bread and wine and he blessed Abram. The blessing was given to Abram, a very important fact to remember. In response, Abram gave one-tenth (10%) of all the goods of Sodom that were stolen by Chedorlaomer to Melchizedek. Abram DID NOT tithe from his own possessions, an essential fact to refute tithing practices in the new covenant.


GENESIS 14:21-24:
The king of Sodom offered to give Abram all the goods of Sodom that were recovered for himself, but Abram refused, taking not one single item, to give honor to Yahweh, lest people say this pagan king of Sodom made him rich. This is a very important point, because Abram took NO INCOME and the tithe he gave to Melchizedek did not come from his goods, but those of the Sodomites and 1/10 of Lot’s recovered goods.


CONCLUSION:
If Abram’s aforementioned encounter is used by clergy men to justify the practice of tithing from one’s gross income, then they are justifying Christians paying 10% of goods and money they do not own!
Even worse, paying tithes this way means they have to find someone who has been robbed and recover the stolen goods.
For example, if jewelry was stolen in a burglary, the tithing Christian must first return the stolen goods to the rightful owner, who must not be a Christian, (in keeping true to the symbolism of Abram and Melchizedek) and then use 10% of the recovered goods as a tithe to the church.
This is an outlandishly absurd example and it ought to be ample proof for rejecting this false doctrine of church tithing.

The modern practice of church tithing is not supported by the teachings of scripture.
Church tithing began in the late nineteenth century when a Wesleyan Church in Cincinnati hosted multiple fund-raising events to erase its enormous debt.Fledgling on the brink of bankruptcy and devoid of options, a layman came up with the idea of, “storehouse tithing.”
It was an instant success and soon the news spread like wildfire throughout Christendom and the practice of storehouse tithing caught on.
At the time, it seemed the answer to the debts and financial woes of churches whose church members gave indiscriminately.

Today storehouse tithing is a deep-rooted tradition that is promoted on a regular basis by clergy men that misuse the context of Malachi 3:8-11.
Pastors insist that every church member is obliged (as a matter of righteousness) to pay 10% of his or her gross income.
In addition to the tithe that church members give, most churches teach that a, “freewill offering,” over and above the 10% tithe should be given to again to the church or any charitable cause, with the stipulation that his or her “local church” is always to receive the “tithe.”

The New Testament nowhere commands, or even recommends, that Christians submit to a legalistic tithe system. The New Testament nowhere designates a percentage of income a person should set aside, but only says gifts should be “in keeping with income” -see 1 Corinthians 16:2. Some in the Christian church have taken the 10 percent figure from the Old Testament tithe and applied it as a “recommended minimum” for Christians in their giving.

The New Testament talks about the importance and benefits of giving.
We are to give as we are able. Sometimes that means giving more than 10 percent; sometimes that may mean giving less. It all depends on the ability of the Christian and the needs of the church. Every Christian should diligently pray and seek God’s wisdom in the matter of participating in tithing and/or how much to give -see James 1:5. Above all, all tithes and offerings should be given with pure motives and an attitude of worship to God and service to the body of Christ.
“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”- see 2 Corinthians 9:7.

Nowhere does the New Testament require Christians to tithe in the sense of giving 10 percent, but it does reiterate many things associated with tithing:
those who minister are entitled to receive support - see 1 Cor 9:14;
the poor and needy should be cared for- see 1 Cor 16:1; Gal 2:10;
those who give can trust God, as the source of all that is given- see 2 Cor 9:10,
to supply their needs -see 2 Cor 9:8; Php 4:19;
and giving should be done joyously- see 2 Cor 9:7.

Paul's vocabulary and teaching suggest that giving is voluntary and that there is no set percentage. Following the example of Christ, who gave even his life ( 2 Cor 8:9), we should cheerfully give as much as we have decided ( 2 Cor 9:7) based on how much the Lord has prospered us ( 1 Cor 16:2), knowing that we reap in proportion to what we sow ( 2 Cor 9:6) and that we will ultimately give account for our deeds ( Rom 14:12).

The New Testament directs that taxes be paid to the state- see Rom 13:6-7, which replaced Israel's theocracy.
In the days of Abraham and his contemporaries, there was no tax system. Society was largely theocratic. Tithes therefore, were next to modern day taxes. Jesus is seen in Matthew 17:24-27 asking Peter to pay their taxes.
Matthew 17:24:
When Jesus and the others arrived in Capernaum, the collectors for the temple tax came to Peter and asked, “Does your teacher pay the temple tax?”

25 “Yes, he does,” Peter answered.
After they had returned home, Jesus went up to Peter and asked him, “Simon, what do you think? Do the kings of this earth collect taxes and fees from their own people or from foreigners?”

26 Peter answered, “From foreigners.”
Jesus replied, “Then their own people don’t have to pay.
27 But we don’t want to cause trouble. So go cast a line into the lake and pull out the first fish you hook. Open its mouth, and you will find a coin. Use it to, pay your taxes and mine.”
Nowhere did we find Jesus speaking about tithe. This is because the essence of tithing, which is anchored in the law, is giving from one's abundance. Jesus came to fulfill the law. He therefore gave, not from His abundance, but His all - His life.
Christians today are called to look beyond ordinary tithing, submitting their lifes to God!
That is the perfect tithe.

WHY DON'T WE READ ABOUT THE TITHE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT?

Jesus actually called his followers to a standard of giving that went far beyond the tithe. He called us to give up everything and follow Him. The early Christians were able to do this. However, as the Church expanded throughout the world, its followers needed to be reminded that generous giving is a hallmark of the Judeo-Christian tradition. The Church Council of Macon in 585 A.D. ordered payment of tithes. In the 8th century, Charlemagne made tithing to the Church a civil law. The Council of Trent (1545-1563) also reiterated the call to tithe.

“Tell the rich in the present age not to be proud and not to rely on so uncertain a thing as wealth but rather on God, who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share, thus accumulating as treasure a good foundation for the future, so as to win the life that is true life.” -1 Timothy 6:17-19
A New Testament teaching on giving which may be helpful to you is found in 1 Corinthians 16:2:
“On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income.” This passage brings out four points: we should give individually, regularly, methodically, and proportionately.
The matter of your giving is between you and God, and He always takes into account our circumstances. He knows when they are beyond our power to direct and control. The important thing is that we see giving (not just to the church, nay a pastor) as a privilege and not a burden. It should not be out of a sense of duty, rather out of love for the Lord and a desire to see His kingdom advanced.

- O.S. EMEJULU Esq.

There are a couple of misconceptions i'll like to correct in ur write-up. First and foremost Abraham gave as he was led in the spirit to give. Spirit giving is the most unique form of giving. U can be led to give all of ur income or a part of it.
Abraham was led in d Spirit to give 10% to Melchizedek d great high priest, Jacob swore 10% to God if he was led safely to his uncle Laban and back. This was the original reason for 10% until Moses commanded them to tithe 10%.

Another misconception was the 10% d Isrealites submitted as commanded by Moses. In Deut 14:22-29 & Deut 26:12-13 the Lord explicitly stated what we were to do with d tithes. Our tithes were meant to be eaten by us and our family and loved ones at a place set apart by God. In the 3rd year, we were to bring the tithes to the storehouse and it will be distributed evenly to the levites, aliens, widows, fatherless, destitutes generally.

In the new testament Jesus knew that some people formed a government upon themselves and demanded for tithes, firstfruits, offerings, etc. All of these Jesus came to abolish by offering himself as the only sacrifice ever accepted by God for the remission of sins and the neutralizing of curses as contained in Lev 26:14-39.

Finally, to buttress spirit-led giving I take you to 2Corinthians 9:6-8, St Paul admonishes us to give from our heart, not grudgingly, not being compelled to but rather as you are led by the Spirit to give.

snailspeed:


I pasted the passage in Hebrew that explains the testaments clearly. Everything Jesus did until His resurection was doen in the old testament and under the law. he said that himself. JEsus sacrificed animals and did other things under the law

Please, try and join us in our Monday bible study session in DLBC..

GOD bless

fairheven:
U

Then that also means that every other law that was meant for the Jews doesn't apply to Christians?

When you read the bible you must study it and understand its context. There are things written to the Jews, to Christians and to the whole world. That is why you shouldnt read single verses. Always read the whole passage to get its full context. Then compare with other scriptures to get a proper understanding

If you go thru the teachings of Jesus and then those of the apostles, You will notice all the relevant laws were repeated all over again. Then it was surmarised as the law of love

flamingREED:

Please, try and join us in our Monday bible study session in DLBC..

GOD bless

What is DLBC?

snailspeed:


What is DLBC?

DEEPER LIFE BIBLE COURSE/CLASS/CAMPUS/CHURCH I guess

Per every dispensation God has always prescribed a system of giving offering and each/ had has a life span . Bringing a mosaic dispensation requirement to the Christian era is .absolute 419 , whoever have ears let him / her hear . Its just to coax the ready to be deceived members .

snailspeed:


When you read the bible you must study it and understand its context. There are things written to the Jews, to Christians and to the whole world. That is why you shouldnt read single verses. Always read the whole passage to get its full context. Then compare with other scriptures to get a proper understanding

If you go thru the teachings of Jesus and then those of the apostles, You will notice all the relevant laws were repeated all over again. Then it was surmarised as the law of love

And you are telling me authoritatively that luke 11 :42 is not meant for Christians? According to the bible or according to your own understanding?
In that case you can as well take a pen list laws that are meant for Christians, Jews and Pharisees.

fairheven:


And you are telling me authoritatively that luke 11 :42 is not meant for Christians? According to the bible or according to your own understanding?
In that case you can as well take a pen list laws that are meant for Christians, Jews and Pharisees.

Like I said already, reading the passage will show you clearly who it was written to. Also, Matthew 23:23 was not a command or an instruction. Jesus didnt say this is what I want Gods people to do. Matthew 5 to 7 for example, was a clear message to us what we are expected to do as God's people

LEGALAide:

DEEPER LIFE BIBLE COURSE/CLASS/CAMPUS/CHURCH I guess

I am not so sure I will fit in there. They might chase me away with sticks.

Just kidding!

snailspeed:


I am not so sure I will fit in there. They might chase me away with sticks.

Just kidding!

snailspeed:


Like I said already, reading the passage will show you clearly who it was written to. Also, Matthew 23:23 was not a command or an instruction. Jesus didnt say this is what I want Gods people to do. Matthew 5 to 7 for example, was a clear message to us what we are expected to do as God's people

YOU'RE BLESSED!

alfsalami:
Per every dispensation God has always prescribed a system of giving offering and each/ had has a life span . Bringing a mosaic dispensation requirement to the Christian era is .absolute 419 , whoever have ears let him / her hear . Its just to coax the ready to be deceived members .

TELL THEM!

snailspeed:


Like I said already, reading the passage will show you clearly who it was written to. Also, Matthew 23:23 was not a command or an instruction. Jesus didnt say this is what I want Gods people to do. Matthew 5 to 7 for example, was a clear message to us what we are expected to do as God's people

Very "one sided"

What is in Matthew is also in luke 11:42. To show that from the mouth of two or three witness, the truth been established.

I have read the passage over and over.
What christ was saying to the pharisees, he was also saying to the disciples, he didn't have different sermons for pharisees and another for disciples.
Maybe your problem is thinking that been a pharisee is bad or that a Christian is better than a pharisee.

fairheven:


Very "one sided"

What is in Matthew is also in luke 11:42. To show that from the mouth of two or three witness, the truth been established.

I have read the passage over and over.
What christ was saying to the pharisees, he was also saying to the disciples, he didn't have different sermons for pharisees and another for disciples.
Maybe your problem is thinking that been a pharisee is bad or that a Christian is better than a pharisee.

OGA, WHAT HE'S SAYING IS THAT BY THAT PASSAGE, JESUS NEVER MADE A POSITIVE STATEMENT ENDORSING THE ACT.
HE ONLY ACKNOWLEDGED THAT SUCH AN ACT IS IN EXISTENCE.
WHAT OTHER EXPLANATION DO YOU DESIRE?

Thithing is not compulsory for the Christian, but rewarding if one chooses to cheerfully on account of love for Christ.

No matter what anti tithers says, it will be difficult to stop those already committed to the practice of tithing because of the blessings they are experiencing. Nobody and no church force anyone to tithe. It is done voluntarily. And if those who pay tithe are seeing visible manifestations of God’s blessing upon their lives, why would they stop? Asking them to stop is like closing the door of blessings they are already receiving. It is no one business because; it is not your money. If those who pay tithes are not complaining, what is your business about it?

Tithing has accruable blessings. It is wrong to conclude that Abraham never gave tithe of his own possession. What about the vow his grandson made; Genesis 28:22 “And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.” This verse proves that Jacob paid tithe from the blessing he received. Who taught him? He must have learnt the practice from his grandfather, Abraham.

The principle of tithing is commonsense. No one should discourage it. We should even give more as New Testament saints that has the grace of God working in our lives. The reason our Lord Jesus did not emphasize tithing in the New Testament is because; it does not measure up with his revelation of giving he taught. Tithe is 10% by definition but Jesus wants you to even give much more than that. In other words, our Lord Jesus could not have discouraged tithing; rather he demands a much bigger sacrifice from the New Testament saints. So, if the Old Testament saints could give 10% of their increase whether in goods or monetary value, the New Testament saints should give much more. We should be giving 20%, 50% and even 90% of your income according to the measure of grace upon your life. I have given up to 50% of my income on few occasions. I do not limit myself to 10%. You can never outgive God.

Let me buttress my points that the New Testament revelation on giving demands more sacrifice from us. Jesus said in Luke 12:33, “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth”. This is a much greater demand than tithing. Jesus says, we should sell what we have and give to the poor. That is like giving almost 100% of what you have which I know is hardly even practiced today. So, if we cannot meet up with the demand of Jesus, let’s stick with the 10% for now until we receive grace to do better.

Ken4Christ:
No matter what anti tithers says, it will be difficult to stop those already committed to the practice of tithing because of the blessings they are experiencing. Nobody and no church force anyone to tithe. It is done voluntarily. And if those who pay tithe are seeing visible manifestations of God’s blessing upon their lives, why would they stop? Asking them to stop is like closing the door of blessings they are already receiving. It is no one business because; it is not your money. If those who pay tithes are not complaining, what is your business about it?

Tithing has accruable blessings. It is wrong to conclude that Abraham never gave tithe of his own possession. What about the vow his grandson made; Genesis 28:22 “And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.” This verse proves that Jacob paid tithe from the blessing he received. Who taught him? He must have learnt the practice from his grandfather, Abraham.

The principle of tithing is commonsense. No one should discourage it. We should even give more as New Testament saints that has the grace of God working in our lives. The reason our Lord Jesus did not emphasize tithing in the New Testament is because; it does not measure up with his revelation of giving he taught. Tithe is 10% by definition but Jesus wants you to even give much more than that. In other words, our Lord Jesus could not have discouraged tithing; rather he demands a much bigger sacrifice from the New Testament saints. So, if the Old Testament saints could give 10% of their increase whether in goods or monetary value, the New Testament saints should give much more. We should be giving 20%, 50% and even 90% of your income according to the measure of grace upon your life. I have given up to 50% of my income on few occasions. I do not limit myself to 10%. You can never outgive God.

Let me buttress my points that the New Testament revelation on giving demands more sacrifice from us. Jesus said in Luke 12:33, “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth”. This is a much greater demand than tithing. Jesus says, we should sell what we have and give to the poor. That is like giving almost 100% of what you have which I know is hardly even practiced today. So, if we cannot meet up with the demand of Jesus, let’s stick with the 10% for now until we receive grace to do better.

GRANTED, TITHING HAS BLESSINGS ATTACHED.
BUT LET NO MAN OF *** WHATEVER TELL ME THAT I'M SINNING FOR NOT TITHING.
BTW, DO YOU THINK I'M PLANNING TO STOP TITHING?
MTCHEWWW.
THE SAME WAY I'M PLANNING TO STOP PEOPLE FROM DOING ONLY-GOD-KNOWS-WHAT!
THOSE THAT HAVE EARS HAVE HEARD.
WETIN CONCERN ME AGAIN.
GO AND SLEEP ASAP!

DankemzI:
Op paying don't necessarily mean you must pay 10%

That's the thing with a law! It necessarily means you are to pay 10% which represents a tenth. Not more not less! Do the right thing. If you give 20%, its no longer tithe O! I'm quite sure you have been told you can give more than 10%, but then why not less than 10%? Its an equal offence in deviation whether plus or minus don't you think?

Eronmosele:

That's the thing with a law! It necessarily means you are to pay 10% which represents a tenth. Not more not less! Do the right thing. If you give 20%, its no longer tithe O! I'm quite sure you have been told you can give more than 10%, but then why not less than 10%? Its an equal offence in deviation whether plus or minus don't you think?

LOLZ.
MATHEMATICAL CHRISTIANS!
I REFUSE TO BE ONE.

Eronmosele:

That's the thing with a law! It necessarily means you are to pay 10% which represents a tenth. Not more not less! Do the right thing. If you give 20%, its no longer tithe O! I'm quite sure you have been told you can give more than 10%, but then why not less than 10%? Its an equal offence in deviation whether plus or minus don't you think?

Yes, it is true that when you pay more than 10%, it is no longer tithe. But that is what should be encouraged. We are not practicing the Law of Moses because we are not under the law. But how many people are really willing to give more than 10%? That is why I think most Pastors just decide to stick with the expected minimum which is 10%. Remember, God loves a cheerful giver. The bible encourages us to sow bountifully. Anything less than 10% in my opinion is not a bountiful giving. Government of many nations collect tax as high as 40% of their income to build and maintain infrastructures and I have never heard about workers protesting or anyone attacking these governments. Why should we be attacking 10% that people give to build his church that is giving life to a dying world?
No one will count you a sinner if you do not tithe but you will be seen as one if you do not give a proportionate amount of your income to God which should not be less than 10%. It is commonsense. If the saints of old were require to give 10% of their increase to sustain the workers in the church and other logistics purpose, why should the new creation in Christ do less especially when we know the importance of money to the spread of the gospel?

Ken4Christ:


Yes, it is true that when you pay more than 10%, it is no longer tithe. But that is what should be encouraged. We are not practicing the Law of Moses because we are not under the law. But how many people are really willing to give more than 10%? That is why I think most Pastors just decide to stick with the expected minimum which is 10%. Remember, God loves a cheerful giver. The bible encourages us to sow bountifully. Anything less than 10% in my opinion is not a bountiful giving. Government of many nations collect tax as high as 40% of their income to build and maintain infrastructures and I have never heard about workers protesting or anyone attacking these governments. Why should we be attacking 10% that people give to build his church that is giving life to a dying world?
No one will count you a sinner if you do not tithe but you will be seen as one if you do not give a proportionate amount of your income to God which should not be less than 10%. It is commonsense. If the saints of old were require to give 10% of their increase to sustain the workers in the church and other logistics purpose, why should the new creation in Christ do less especially when we know the importance of money to the spread of the gospel?

LEGALAide:

Jesus did not abolish the law (tithing).
He fulfilled it by, not just by giving a tenth of what he had, but by giving all he had - his life!

the simplest way to put this is,

we are Nigerians and not Israelites. The understanding that God dealt EXCLUSIVELY with the Israelites will put us in the know that MOST of the promises made to them In the bible and MOST of the laws are not applicable to us. that's why there's such a thing as Jews and Gentiles in the bible.

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If you don't pay tithe and you are asked why by anyone, you can say you ate it, it's very biblical, check out this verse
“Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year. And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always.”
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭14:22-23‬ ‭KJV‬‬
Very shocking right and the truth is Christian tithing is a total scam, I'm going to explain further,match out for more of my replies

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Tithing was never given to whoever as money, the only time tithe was related to money was when God asked the people of Israel that had a long journey to where they are to eat their tithe, that they should carry money to the place and buy the foodstuffs when they get there so they can eat their tithe (foodstuffs bought)

“And if the way be too long for thee, so that thou art not able to carry it; or if the place be too far from thee, which the Lord thy God shall choose to set his name there, when the Lord thy God hath blessed thee: Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the Lord thy God shall choose: And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the Lord thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household,”
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭14:24-26‬ ‭KJV‬‬

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Tithing is was a feast to celebrate God's blessing on agriculture, it was not money given for church buildings, programs or salaries.
You may ask but are the Levites and priest not meant to live from tithes, well let's see some passages on that

“And the Levite that is within thy gates; thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee. At the end of three years thou shalt bring forth all the tithe of thine increase the same year, and shalt lay it up within thy gates: And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which are within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest.”
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭14:27-29‬ ‭KJV‬‬

This passage shows that tithes of the first n second year were meant to be eaten by the tither to celebrate the agricultural feast and on the third year the tithe is set aside for the Levites and needy.

This is also in Deut 26:12-13

There's nothing called a monthly tithe, do not be deceived.

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Back then those set aside for holy duties were the tribe of Levi called the Levites, not all Levites were priests only the 1st borns, and only a levite can be a priest (priests offer the sacrifices, Levites do other services in d tabernacle) , and guess what, no other tribe gave tithes to the priest only the Levites did gave 10 percent to them from the every three year tithe received from the Israelites.

“And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the Lord, even a tenth part of the tithe. And this your heave offering shall be reckoned unto you, as though it were the corn of the threshingfloor, and as the fulness of the winepress. Thus ye also shall offer an heave offering unto the Lord of all your tithes, which ye receive of the children of Israel; and ye shall give thereof the Lord's heave offering to Aaron the priest.”
‭‭Numbers‬ ‭18:25-28‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Now who was responsible to tithe to the Lord for the priest to enjoy
A. The Levites
B. The church
C. The Israelites

May God help us

dami247465:
Post 4

Back then those set aside for holy duties were the tribe of Levi called the Levites, not all Levites were priests only the 1st borns, and only a levite can be a priest (priests offer the sacrifices, Levites do other services in d tabernacle) , and guess what, no other tribe gave tithes to the priest only the Levites did gave 10 percent to them from the every three year tithe received from the Israelites.

“And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the Lord, even a tenth part of the tithe. And this your heave offering shall be reckoned unto you, as though it were the corn of the threshingfloor, and as the fulness of the winepress. Thus ye also shall offer an heave offering unto the Lord of all your tithes, which ye receive of the children of Israel; and ye shall give thereof the Lord's heave offering to Aaron the priest.”
‭‭Numbers‬ ‭18:25-28‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Now who was responsible to tithe to the Lord for the priest to enjoy
A. The Levites
B. The church
C. The Israelites

May God help us

YOU'RE BLESSED.

Post 5

It was only the farming communities that were to give tithe to the Levites, no reference in the scriptures is tithing done by traders, labourers or business people.

“Also the firstborn of our sons, and of our cattle, as it is written in the law, and the firstlings of our herds and of our flocks, to bring to the house of our God, unto the priests that minister in the house of our God: And that we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God; and the tithes of our ground unto the Levites, that the same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage.”
‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭10:36-37‬ ‭KJV‬‬