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Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by miketayo(m): 6:00pm On May 10, 2016 |
Antiparticle: Christians dont follow d laws of the old testament.. dats for the jews. Jesus explained those laws in the old testament clearer.. moreover Jesus gave us just 2 commandments which is love of God and love ur neighbors as urself.. which contradicts dat passage literally . 1 Like |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by Antiparticle(m): 6:01pm On May 10, 2016 |
Stop using the tool of fear and eternal torment to truncate his/her skepticism. There is no hell, there is no heaven. Live your life and follow the golden rule of doing unto others as you would be done to you. Deities are human constructs. Religion is a human invention. Christianity and Islam are the religions of the enslavers. captainrock: |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by micxwell(m): 6:02pm On May 10, 2016 |
Proulyzoogerian: This one is utter foolishness.... |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by afroxyz: 6:05pm On May 10, 2016 |
pimplucious:Absolutely. What a question. |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by richiepauls: 6:12pm On May 10, 2016 |
UncleDeeee: One of the sensible posts on this trend as far as I'm concerned 1 Like |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by afroxyz: 6:16pm On May 10, 2016 |
When the pharisees asked Jesus why he performed miracles on the sabbath day what did he tell them? Jesus in return asked if any of them would mot retrieve his sheep that fell into the well on a sabbath. Use your head bro. Pay your brother's school fees. God and your brother, who need the money pass? My lord, what a question! Seeing the replies on this thread is even more shocking 2 Likes |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by Antiparticle(m): 6:28pm On May 10, 2016 |
If Christians do not follow the Old Testament, then why do the Christian doctrines of salvation, the "original sin", the "God the Father" concept, the creation story, etc all hinge on the Old Testament? Also, why is the Old Testament (OT) in the Bible then? Why did Jesus say that he came not to abolish the law but to fulfil the law (as in OT law)? Without belief in the fairy tales of the Old Testament, Christianity would not have a complete doctrine. So yes, Christians believe in the Old Testament. Christians believe that Yahweh is Jesus and Jesus is Yahweh through the human-invented concept of the Trinity. Therefore Jesus (through his Yahweh stunt double) commanded slavery, genocide, infanticide, and all that in the Old Testament. The Christian concept of the Trinity means that Jesus is the same tyrannical entity in the Old Testament. Those who advocate tithing follow the Old Testament, yet are quick to reject it when people point out its unsavory contents. Why would a good God be such a callous and inhumane racial supremacist as in the OT? In any case, even the New Testament is not free of discrimination and prejudice. The Apostle Paul was sexist against women, and was pro-slavery; he commanded the runaway slave Onesimus to return back to his master Philemon. If Paul was a good man, it makes no sense that he would be more sympathetic to the slave master than the slave. Also, Jesus did not invent the idea of "love your neighbor as yourself"; Confucious in China several centuries before Jesus came up with the golden rule of do unto others as would be done unto you. You don't need to be Christian to be a good person. Humans have had traits of both good and bad before religion and since the dawn of human origins. miketayo: |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by easytech1(m): 6:31pm On May 10, 2016 |
Otth: STUPIDITY is when you don't have a bicycle and you give your last penny to your pastor to buy a jet. MUMU is when you can't pay your children's school fees and yet have money to contribute to your church to build expensive schools which your children will never attend Odensin is when your brother needs money for school fees but you decide to use the same money to pay tithe. IGNORANCE is when you believe it when your pastor tells you not to live a worldly life yet he enjoys all the best things in the world; the fine houses, cars, jets, babes, etc while you are waiting till you get to heaven to enjoy your own. IDIOCY is when you refuse to take your very sick child to the hospital because your pastor said you should not do so yet that same pastor secretly runs to USA for medical attention any time he has a headache.hope u have a nice weekend 1 Like |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by Nobody: 6:47pm On May 10, 2016 |
podosci: Sorry for you mr laughing gas. You lack understanding. |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by Tpsworld: 6:54pm On May 10, 2016 |
You don't pay tithe! You return tithe and mind you, you are not doing God any favour for returning your tithe. Return your tithe and see how God will bless you to pay your brother school fee |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by ss1930(m): 7:01pm On May 10, 2016 |
miketayo: Psalm 75:7 says... New International Version It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another. New Living Translation It is God alone who judges; he decides who will rise and who will fall. English Standard Version but it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another. New American Standard Bible But God is the Judge; He puts down one and exalts another. King James Bible But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. Holman Christian Standard Bible for God is the Judge: He brings down one and exalts another. International Standard Version since God is the judge. This one he will debase or that one he will exalt. HIS sword is two edged sword, one side for blessing, the other for destruction. Hope this helps |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by afroxyz: 7:04pm On May 10, 2016 |
From the comments here I can conclude that people pay their tithes for one reason, and a selfish one at that. TO RECEIVE BLESSINGS. In other words, people would refuse to help those who are in need because they want to receive blessings from God. Is that not selfishness? 2 Likes |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by akankemi1(f): 7:17pm On May 10, 2016 |
very stupid question |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by micxwell(m): 7:19pm On May 10, 2016 |
AyeeIdris: We do nt give because we want to get, we give because it is our responsibility to give towards the spread of the gospel. |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by amparas(m): 7:19pm On May 10, 2016 |
Hehehe, Seriously |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by IRserveMyComent(f): 7:19pm On May 10, 2016 |
LucifersTongue:More pity to yourself and your entire household. |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by cosade(m): 7:20pm On May 10, 2016 |
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today? http://www.gotquestions.org/Malachi-tithing.html Answer: Malachi 3:9-10 is often used to teach the need for Christians to tithe to local churches today. That passage reads, “You are cursed with a curse, for you are robbing me, the whole nation of you. Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.” Does this teaching apply to Christians today? First, the context of this passage concerns the Israelites not bringing their offerings to the temple. Because of their disobedience, God had judged them with a small harvest. The Lord challenged them to bring the “full tithe” of grain sacrifices (Leviticus 6:14-23) and see that He would bless them with an abundance of future crops. The “storehouse,” mentioned in verse 10, is a place to store grain in the temple. Second, this passage teaches that the Jews were to give a tithe as part of the temple worship, but it does not teach that Christians are to give to churches. Malachi was written more than 400 years before the start of the first church in Jerusalem. Applying its command of temple giving to the local church takes these verses out of their original context. Are New Testament Christians commanded to tithe or not? To be clear, a tithe is literally a “tenth,” or 10 percent. Abraham gave a tenth of all he had to the priest of Salem in Genesis 14:20. Later, the Mosaic Law included commands to give a tenth for tabernacle worship. Tithing is mentioned 18 times in the Law, as the people were to share their produce and livestock to support the Levites, the caretakers of the tabernacle. This same system of tithing would later be applied to the temple (2 Chronicles 31:5). Jesus rebuked the religious leaders of His day, saying, “But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others” (Luke 11:42). These Pharisees obeyed the Law of Moses in that they tithed scrupulously, yet did not truly love God. They were challenged to do both. The Law was fulfilled in Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:17). When the church began to grow beyond the Jewish people and reach Gentiles, leaders struggled with whether or not to command these new believers to follow the Mosaic Law. In the end, only a few instructions were given for the sake of peace, but tithing was not among them (Acts 15:19-21). The principle in the New Testament is to give voluntarily to support the needs of others (Acts 2:45; Romans 15:25-27), support Christian workers (1 Corinthians 9:11-12; 1 Timothy 5:18), and expand Christian outreach (Philippians 4:15-16). No specific amount is ever commanded, and no percentage is suggested. While a tithe or tenth of one’s finances may be a good standard to use for Christian giving, it is clear the early church did not focus on a specific amount but rather on meeting needs. This sometimes included giving much more than a tenth, as some believers sold homes or land to meet the needs that existed in the church (Acts 4:34-37). Recommended Resources: Nahum-Malachi, Holman Old Testament Commentary by Stephen Miller and Logos Bible Software. |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by naijaboiy: 7:24pm On May 10, 2016 |
meeraclemee: Instead of this one to explain something calmly he's there throwing jibes and at the end he didn't make sense. Delusion of grandeur ko delusion of blender ni. Mtcheew! |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by Samanza89: 7:30pm On May 10, 2016 |
crazysaint: You don't know what you're talking about. Blindfolded set of Christians. Rubbish! |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by Nobody: 7:35pm On May 10, 2016 |
Oga Even the Bible in Prov 4:13, "Education is thy life, guard it well"
Master help guard your brothers Education please.... God is Able!! |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by jtwest(m): 7:51pm On May 10, 2016 |
Ehmmmmm! Op should I use my money to buy toothpaste or suya? 1 Like |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by efemena24(m): 8:17pm On May 10, 2016 |
Otth:you don't have to think about it for one second. You should pay your brother's fees.... 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by otiigba1(m): 8:35pm On May 10, 2016 |
Methinks you should pay your brother's school fees otherwise pastor will you ues your tithe to pay his own children's school fees . |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by bobkezel(m): 8:36pm On May 10, 2016 |
My brother pls don't pay ur bros school fees. Pay the tithe first so that your pastor will use it to pay his children's school fees first. Big fo0l. |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by funshint(m): 8:38pm On May 10, 2016 |
What's d essence of your tithe when your family is hungry....Nigerians; religiously shallow and wicked set of people. Very pathetic question...no wonder you'll see pple making huge donations in church while their families are living in penury. Many pple think they can bribe God with their tithe. Who tells you God needs your tithe before he can bless you? "Do good unto your neighbours, feed the hungry, give cloth to those that don't hv, give money to d poor...so far as u do it to them; you're doing it to me"...Jesus Christ. God sees d heart not your action. So your brother cannot pay his school fees with d possibility of his education being at risk yet you can go to d front of your pastor to pay your silly tithe?! I swear God will reject that your tithe like d sacrifice of Cain...if I were your brother I will dis-brother u 4 life. I wonder where Nigerians are getting dere demonic doctrines from?! May God help us! |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by otiigba1(m): 8:39pm On May 10, 2016 |
crazysaint:this must be a joke Right? i can bet my ass you believe his Reward is in heaven too. Right? |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by juzo98(m): 8:57pm On May 10, 2016 |
Who tithe Don epp? Oga pay the school fees |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by KingRex1(m): 9:07pm On May 10, 2016 |
meeraclemee:Its quite evident that you've been brainwashed by a pastor that lays so much emphasis on tithes nd wealth almost evry sunday bt rarely preaches love, compassion nd salvation. 1 Like |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by Frankamah11(m): 9:19pm On May 10, 2016 |
Brother, please and please, ruunnnnnn as long as your leg can carry you and pay your brothers school fees FIRST. What's these,huh?? Do u think God wants your money when He, is the source of EVERYTHING?? its the heart not that cash that God judges! There are quite some things that Christians should understand about this tithe giving abeg! I think its just like seeing a fellow brethren homeless and unclad begging at ur feet for that money and your comfortable rich pastor in an A.C-ed car and house asking for that same money. And then you wanna throw the money to ur pastors?? Hmmm "Whose ever you do to the least of this brothers,that you do unto me.when I was hungry u gave me....thirsty,u gave me......homeless,u gave me...." If u truely request my opinion which I know u did, I OPINE U PAY UR BROTHERS SCHOOL FEES. 1 Like |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by Zieristclair(m): 9:20pm On May 10, 2016 |
bloody stupid fake topic! |
Re: Should I Pay My Tithe Or Pay My Brother's School Fees? by Frankamah11(m): 9:24pm On May 10, 2016 |
rother, please and please, ruunnnnnn as long as your leg can carry you and pay your brothers school fees FIRST. What's these,huh?? Do u think God wants your money when He, is the source of EVERYTHING?? its the heart not that cash that God judges! There are quite some things that Christians should understand about this tithe giving abeg! I think its just like seeing a fellow brethren homeless and unclad begging at ur feet for that money and your comfortable rich pastor in an A.C-ed car and house asking for that same money. And then you wanna throw the money to ur pastors?? Hmmm "Whose ever you do to the least of this brothers,that you do unto me.when I was hungry u gave me....thirsty,u gave me......homeless,u gave me...." If u truely request my opinion which I know u did, I OPINE U PAY UR BROTHERS SCHOOL FEES. |
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