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Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by princedegreat(m): 7:24am On Mar 07, 2016 |
please I want to send my account number so you can pay in your tithe am a pastor please ooh |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 7:25am On Mar 07, 2016 |
No Tithing for Christians. At no time were first-century Christians commanded to pay tithes. The primary purpose of the tithing arrangement under the Law had been to support Israel’s temple and priesthood; consequently the obligation to pay tithes would cease when that Mosaic Law covenant came to an end as fulfilled, through Christ’s death on the torture stake. (Eph 2:15; Col 2:13, 14) It is true that Levitical priests continued serving at the temple in Jerusalem until it was destroyed in 70 C.E., but Christians from and after 33 C.E. became part of a new spiritual priesthood that was not supported by tithes.—Ro 6:14; Heb 7:12; 1Pe 2:9. As Christians, they were encouraged to give support to the Christian ministry both by their own ministerial activity and by material contributions. Instead of giving fixed, specified amounts to defray congregational expenses, they were to contribute “according to what a person has,” giving “as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2Co 8:12; 9:7) They were encouraged to follow the principle: “Let the older men who preside in a fine way be reckoned worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching. For the scripture says: ‘You must not muzzle a bull when it threshes out the grain’; also: ‘The workman is worthy of his wages.’” (1Ti 5:17, 18) However, the apostle Paul set an example in seeking to avoid bringing an undue financial burden on the congregation.—Ac 18:3; 1Th 2:9. 1 Like |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 9:23am On Mar 07, 2016 |
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Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Eronmosele(m): 10:03am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Ken4Christ:Thank you Ken for taking out time to write. I read every word in your response and I respect your position. However I disagree with you on some counts. It is quite obvious that what is encouraged from reading the new testament is that the believer is expected to give willingly as he has so proposed in his heart to give. Throughout the new testament there is absolutely no stipulation with respect to proportion that predetermines how much a believer is to give. What I see is a conflict - the new testament believer bound by strings which proceed from the law of Moses or from the old covenant. It has become the major motivation for breakouts and new church founding and member poaching prevalent in our setting which I am sure you can attest to. For a long time, I had reasoned just like you do on the need for money to spread the gospel but for lack of a scriptural basis for this statement, I have long discarded the notion. If the templates we are following for church planting are such as we saw in the new testament, then I think we might have exaggerated the relevance of money in spreading the gospel. Can you in all good conscience say that the tithe you pay is for propagating the gospel? or is it rather for the procurement of advanced air conditioning systems to cool our auditoriums where we sit in relaxation while souls are perishing with wanton abandon? is it not the money that is used to fund the extravagant lifestyle of the people who are supposed to be gospel bearers, erroneously demonstrating to the world that Christianity is as mundane as is materialism and financial gain. We are continuously being conditioned to set our affection on the things of this world contrary to the expectation of scripture. What is even more suspicious about the practice of tithing is the fact that it is a recent practice introduced as recently as in the 18th century. The early Christians did not tithe. I give and participate in church missions but I don't tithe because I am unable to see where in scripture I am in grace required to do so. I cannot be in law and grace at the same time. I give freely and willingly. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 12:20pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Eronmosele:...following |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Eronmosele(m): 1:24pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
LEGALAide:I'm sorry LEGALAide, but I like to be as blunt as blunt can be. My nature is to be easily irritated at unnecessary ambiguity. I am not obstinate, if it were possible for anyone to open the scriptures, correctly divided, and explain to me in the right context that God requires me to tithe then I would by no means do so. But let me assure you that up till this point no one has been able to without very despicable manipulations and misinterpretation of scripture. Time will fail me to go through some of these misconceptions I have come across. Believe me, they are many! Have a great day LEGALAide. 1 Like |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 1:39pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Eronmosele:Issorite.... |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by obontami: 2:06pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
LEGALAide: Are you an atheist ?? |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 2:12pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
obontami:DEFINE AN ATHEIST. PERHAPS MY POST BROKE DOWN YOUR IRRESPONSIBLE AND IRRATIONAL SUB-CHRISTIAN BELIEF! YOU'RE COMING BACK WITH AN ASININE QUESTION! BEAT IT DUDE! SOMEONE THAT HAS "toto just dey hungry me to fccck" AS HIS SIGNATURE IS ON NAIRALAND, TALKING FROM BEHIND HIS HEAD ![]() |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by obontami: 3:04pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
LEGALAide: Bruh you don't have to be rude I just ask a simple question not that I insult you Just wanna know if u an atheist after all we have people that worship the devil here on nairaland and they aint ashame of what they serve, COMMON On a serious note I don't expect this kind of. reply from you, I actually expect you to be civilized cos I saw some intelligence in ur post I'm actually disappointed. for a brother to judge me by signature?? That really funny Before I go do you know u can get banned for the insults the post up there HAVE LOVELY DAY MISTER ![]() |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by success10(m): 3:31pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
ChoCandyDiamond:GOD BLESS U... MATHEW 6 V 19-21 1 Like |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 3:48pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by success10(m): 3:57pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Dee235: PLS READ DEUTERONOMY 14 V 22-29 |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 5:37pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
success10:AND DOES THAT VERSE SAY ANYTHING DIFFERENT? |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by kennycanny: 6:19pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Manueleee: Try pay 15k in faith this month . And let us know when you salary increase to 150k 1 Like |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 6:32pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
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Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by openmine(m): 6:50pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Dee235: Jesus never disputed the existence or relevance of tithe just d same way he didn't dispute animal sacrifices or other laws that were in existence..And that was because jesus was still leaving under the law.... Christ came to fulfill or accomplish the purpose of the mosaic law in order for us to be free from the curse and dictates of the law... Thats why Christ said in Matthew 5:17-18, Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. dats y Romans 10:4 states that; For Christ is the end of the law to everyone who believes. Galatians 3:21-26 states dat.... Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. Tithe and other laws of moses like animal sacrifices are no longer practiced in the new covenant where christ is the high priest! 2 Likes |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 7:06pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
openmine:YOU'RE HIGHLY BLESSED. 1 Like |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 9:07pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
kennycanny:Why will you know? Is bw me and my God. And for d mata of fact, i collect more dan 15k evry month. |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 9:44pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
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Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by success10(m): 9:47pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
LEGALAide:NOPE.. ACTUALLY I DIDN'T QUOTED U BUH ALL THE SAME, WE ARE INLINE WITH THE SAME VIEW ON TITHING... I WANTED TO SHOW HIM WHERE D BIBLE SAYS DAT....... TITHING IS NOT NECESSARILY MEANS CHURCH MONEY. |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by kennycanny: 9:58pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Manueleee: I like you to share it to encourage others. After all , you told us when you were receiving 12k u used faith to pay 1500 tithe and your salary was increase to 15k. 1 Like |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 10:39pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
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Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 12:04am On Mar 08, 2016 |
kennycanny:So, are u not ok with that? |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by openmine(m): 8:07am On Mar 08, 2016 |
elantraceey: Sorry dear..i would like to disagree with you on ur assumption....Abraham never paid tithes....neither was any law instructing him to tithe before the law was given.... Tithe is a tenth of ur farm produce and herd which is holy to the lord according to the law of moses! ...leviticus 27:30 Wat Abraham gave(not paid) was not a tenth of his farm produce or herd.... Abraham was under no instruction or principle or law required to tithe... Abraham gave king Melchizedek a tenth of the war spoils which he got from the rescue of his cousin lot when king Melchizedek offered him food and wine in exchange....this was simply a kind gesture on the part of abraham and the king...there was never a principle or law involved in the exchange...if there is please point out the chapter and verse in the bible... Hebrew 7:1-10 only served to buttress the point that Abraham was never instructed or commanded to to tithe....it even reinforced the fact that tithe was never predated or made a principle...in fact the entire hebrew 7 only showed how tithes and other laws of moses were annulled and no longer relevant to a believer...and that was becos it was obsolete and never made a christian perfect...hence a change of the covenant which also necessitated a change of the law(the law of christ which is love) Hebrews 7:4-28 Paying tithe is Gods own instruction, he even wanted Adam and Eve to pay tithe of just one tree and they still ate it , there are some spiritual principles you shouldn't just break for your own good, you can't have an intimate relationship with the holy spirit and he will tell you not to pay tithe , never.With all due respect,am shocked by such conclusion and assumptions .....this teaching is totally erroneous and clearly a misrepresentation of wat transpired in the garden of eden... What was written was written and it would be wrong and cruel to add to what isnt there... There was no place where adam and eve paid 'tithes' in the garden of eden...Jesus wept! ![]() ![]() But in all things all that matters is your motive , pay with the wrong heart/ motive and you'll just be wasting time.There is no wrong or right motive when it comes to paying tithe... Most of the believers who tithe do so out of a greedy and selfish motive simply because of the rewards.... As a believer...you are blessed not because u tithe but because u believe in Jesus christ.... learn the gift of giving...(2 Corinthians 8:1-15) Give as you have decided in ur heart,not grudgingly or under compulsion for God loves a cheerful (2 Corinthians 9:7) |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by EmmyDe25(m): 9:49am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Tallesty1:"I don't serve a broke God". I love that line |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by openmine(m): 1:13pm On Mar 08, 2016 |
Chukazu:He is right....Jesus was still under the law of Moses but there was a change in the law wen he was exalted by God as the high priest after his death and resurrection.... Galatians 4:4-5 When the time came to completion, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons......for christ is the death of the law to them who believed Romans 10:4 We are no longer in d old dispensation with the mosaic law and its Jewish customs....we have been born into a new dispensation where we worship God through faith in his finished work on the cross and not to seek justification for our righteousness and wealth tru the payment of tithes... 1 Like |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by jmann2(m): 6:06pm On Mar 08, 2016 |
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Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by openmine(m): 7:59pm On Mar 08, 2016 |
fairheven: ![]() ![]() Bro let me help u.... consider dese scriptures....Hebrews 7:11-19 Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron? For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. For the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. Ephesians 2:11-16 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. Also consider Galatians 3: Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. Now that these scriptures have established that believers are no longer subject or under the control of the mosaic law,let consider your question...since the law has been annulled and done away with including tithes,does that open a path for us to commit sin....? Absolutely not... The intent of God was for believers to be imitator or better still be like jesus christ in terms of his attributes and charisma....in other words,believers sud emulate the virtues of christ which was given to us tru the gift of salvation the very day we accepted christ as our lord and personal saviour..... So how do we know the virtues of jesus christ? Galatians 5:22-26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Romans 13:8-10 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. We as believers must take up the very nature of Jesus Christ.....NOT to observe the laws of Moses.....that are obsolete and imperfect... but if you seek to observe just one part of the law of Moses which is the payment of tithe,then simply do the rest of the laws of moses instead of observing Just one of them......Galatians 5:3 I will stop here...if you have any questions...i will gladly reply...God bless You! |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by Nobody: 11:00pm On Mar 08, 2016 |
openmine: ...following. |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by oaroloye(m): 3:46pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
You know very well that Tithing is mentioned in The New Testament- by the only necessary Teacher- YAHSHUA himself. . MATTHEW 23:23. 23. "Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the Law, Judgment, Mercy, and Faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone." WHY DIDN'T YOU MENTION THAT REFERENCE? The entire point of paying Tithes is that one WANTS to support THAT Church. The entire point of NOT paying Tithes is that YOU DON'T WANT TO SUPPORT the Church. There is an important principle behind Tithing, which involves advanced Spiritual Knowledge. During the 19th Century, it was determined by eminent Psychologists, BORIS SIDIS and WILLIAM JAMES that the average person uses no more than 10% of their mind. They proved by experiment that this ratio of CONSCIOUS Mind versus SUBCONSCIOUS Mind can be drastically improved. The infamous ILLUMINATI can be blamed for the cover-up of this information. This would imply that the ANCIENTS once knew about this, and the TITHE was developed as a reminder, that the Worshipper was only giving 10% of their Consciousness to God- which HE was accepting. . GENESIS 18:17-33. 17 And The LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; 18. "Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the Earth shall be blessed in him? 19. "For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep The Way of The LORD, to do justice and judgment; that The LORD may bring upon Abraham that which He hath spoken of him." 20. And The LORD said, "Because the Cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their Sin is very grievous; 21. "I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto Me; and if not, I will know." 22. And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD. 23. And Abraham drew near, and said, "Wilt thou also destroy the Righteous with the Wicked?" 24. "Peradventure there be fifty Righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty Righteous that are therein? 25. "That be far from Thee to do after this manner, to slay the Righteous with the Wicked: and that the Righteous should be as the Wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not The Judge of all the Earth do Right?" 26. And The LORD said, "If I find in Sodom fifty Righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes." 27. And Abraham answered and said, "Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto The LORD, which am but dust and ashes: 28. "Peradventure there shall lack five of the fifty Righteous: wilt thou destroy all the city for lack of five?" And he said, "If I find there forty and five, I will not destroy it." 29. And he spake unto him yet again, and said, "Peradventure there shall be forty found there." And He said, "I will not do it for forty's sake." 30. And he said unto him, "Oh let not the LORD be angry, and I will speak: 'Peradventure there shall thirty be found there.' " And He said, "1"I will not do it, if I find thirty there. 31. And he said, "Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto The LORD: 'Peradventure there shall be twenty found there.' " And He said, "I will not destroy it for twenty's sake." 32. And he said, "Oh let not The LORD be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: 'Peradventure ten shall be found there.' " And He said, "I will not destroy it for ten's sake." 33. And The LORD went His Way, as soon as He had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place. THE IDEA THAT TEN PERSONS ARE NECESSARY to intercede with God is an important concept in JEWISH RELIGION that most Christians have never heard of in their life. I learned about it purely by accident. My boss was playing JOHN MacARTHUR Junior Sermons in the office, and I was JOLTED by his mention that this concept has a name- it is called a MINYAN. IN THE SYNAGOGUE, THE TORAH SCROLL CANNOT BE OPENED unless there are TEN MEN present. When TEN men are present, a SPECIAL MANIFESTATION OF GOD, called THE SHEKINAH is believed to be present. This sheds light on the reason why YAHSHUA had TWELVE Disciples, and how his Miracles were so powerful, compared to other Prophets. He had more than ten Disciples around him at all times- the Anointing of God was always with them, as a GROUP. . PSALM 137:1-9. BY the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, "SING US ONE OF THE SONGS OF ZION." 4. How shall we sing the LORD's Song in a strange land? 5. If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning. 6. If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. 7. Remember, O LORD, the Children of Edom in the Day of Jerusalem; who said, "Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof." 8. O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us. 9. Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. WHEN JEWS CAME TO A NEW CITY, the FIRST thing they look for is the SYNAGOGUE. If there is no Synagogue in the whole city, they went to the river bank outside the city, and wept and mourned, until they were TEN IN NUMBER- THEN they could happily go build their Synagogue. . PSALM 127:1. Except The LORD build the House, they labour in vain that build It: except The LORD keep the City, the Watchman waketh but in vain. THEREFORE, THERE SHOULD BE TEN MEN behind any CHURCH construction. You should be able to see the reason why so many ONE-MAN-MISSIONS ultimately failed- the Minister missed his road, lost his Faith, fell into Sin, and so on. (The "GREAT" REVEREND BILLY GRAHAM- who pronounced PENTECOSTALISM to be "OF-THE-DEVIL" now humbled by PARKINSON'S DISEASE, denies The Gospel, and says that OTHER Religions can also lead to Heaven, and that he could no longer "PLAY GOD," and judge that they cannot. Clearly he has forgotten the WEDDING FEAST Teaching of Yahshua- Matt. 22:2-14. If he had had ONE MINYAN to start his Ministry with him, he would not be talking nonsense, today!) I felt bitterly disappointed that I should have been a Born Again Christian for more than 20 years- and I never heard this Teaching before! I mentioned the MINYAN Teaching to my boss some years later- he didn't know what I was talking about. He is a "FULL GOSPEL" Pastor, and I heard it off HIS mp3- but it meant NOTHING to HIM, so he BY-THE-WAYSIDED it. THIS one Doctrine can CHANGE EVERYTHING in Christianity! . JOHN 13:34-35. 34. "A New Commandment I give unto you, 'THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER; AS I HAVE LOVED YOU,' That ye also love one another. 35. "By THIS shall all men know that ye are my Disciples, 'IF YE HAVE LOVE ONE TO ANOTHER.' " HOW BETTER TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR LOVE for Brethren who lead Churches and serve others, than by GIVING YOUR MONEY? You clearly hate these people so much, that you not only won't give them 10% of "your" money- you don't want anyone else giving 10% of their money to these churches, either. . MATTHEW 25:14-30. 14. "For the Kingdom of Heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15. "And unto one he gave five Talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16. "Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17. "And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18. "But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. 19. "After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 20. "And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, 'Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.' 21. "His lord said unto him, 'Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.' 22. "He also that had received two talents came and said, 'Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.' 23. "His lord said unto him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.' 24. "Then he which had received the one Talent came and said, 'Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: 25. 'And I was afraid, and went and hid thy Talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.' 26. "His lord answered and said unto him, 'Thou Wicked and Slothful Servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27. 'Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the Exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.' 28. 'Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten Talents. 29. 'For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30. 'And cast ye the Unprofitable Servant into Outer Darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' " ANY GIVEN PARABLE of Yahshua contains SPIRITUAL LAW PRINCIPLES which can apply to many situations, and not just the one we might be interested in. (You will hear people say nonsense like: "THAT INTERPRETATION IS A LIE! THAT TEACHING REFERS TO AN INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED IN 70AD...!" Their minds are closed to the idea that the same Principles could equally, or even better, apply to something else, too. That is why many Christians never grow since the first five years of their "Conversions." ![]() ANYTHING that GOD gave us ONE of, WE SHOULD be able to MULTIPLY IT BY TEN. But if everything we do in Civilized Life can be evaluated as a merely 10% USE OF OUR Minds, what would A 20% use of our Mind do? Or 30%? 40%? 50%? Or 100%? There was a hit movie in 2014 called LUCY, where some of these questions were answered. I was happy with this movie, because it tallied with my own research into the subject. Where the MORGAN FREEMAN character, "Professor Norman," (does he look like a "NORMAN" to YOU ![]() There has been a LOT of research done into opening up the remaining 90% of the mind by the American Federal Government in particular. [See: THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS (2009) Jeff Bridges.] In 2011, there was a great movie about a man who attained TOTAL RECALL and 100% control of his BRAIN (which has NOTHING to do with what I am talking about.) [See: LIMITLESS, starring Bradley Cooper and Robert DeNiro.] This became a TV Serial in 2015. Have you even HEARD of their existence? There are practical results in trying to expand the 10% Conscious Mind; where they have been publicized, there is an immediate cover-up. I remember, that during a disturbance in KANO several years ago, BBC Correspondent, SOLA ODUNFA (I am certain it was him,) reported street fighters being shot off their feet, then getting up again, unhurt! (Evidently, he had never seen anything this before in his life. Any locally-born Yoruba has heard of it. Those who have read too many Oyinbo Books telling them that there is no such thing, tend to believe the books, rather than their grandparents.) The Oyinbo he was reporting to ignored what he was saying- easily the biggest news since the detonation of the Atom Bomb- and changed the subject. I do not recall hearing Shola Odunfa on BBC again. (I'm sure he probably was, but I never heard him.) . THE TEN TALENTS OF POWER MATTHEW 25:1-46. 10%. TOTAL RECALL. 10-20%. EXTRASENSORY PERCEPTION. 20-30%. TELEKINESIS. 30-40%. TELEPORTATION. 40-50%. TRANSLATION. 50-100%. EVERLASTING LIFE. THE BIBLE IS BASED ON THIS DOCTRINE. The reason why we are restricted to 10% of our Conscious Mind is simply SINFULNESS/INIQUITY. If we Repented of ALL of our Sins, we WOULD attain EVERLASTING LIFE in short order. . ISAIAH 59:1-4. BEHOLD, The LORD'S Hand is not shortened, that It cannot Save; neither His Ear heavy, that It cannot hear: 2. But your Iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your Sins have hid His Face from you, that He will not hear. 3. For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue hath muttered perverseness. 4. None calleth for Justice, nor any pleadeth for Truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth Iniquity. At the 50% point, instead of going to 51%, there is a JUMP to the 100% restoration of our Awareness. In this state, we are functionally immortal. We cannot be injured by any agency. We can control the condition of our body. . MARK 10:13-31. 13. And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his Disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is The Kingdom of God." 15. "Verily I say unto you, 'Whosoever shall not receive The Kingdom of God as a Little Child, he shall not enter therein." 16. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. 17. And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, "Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit Eternal Life? 18. And Jesus said unto him, "Why callest thou me good? there is none good but One, that is, God. 19. "Thou knowest The Commandments, 'Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.' " 20. And he answered and said unto him, "Master, all these have I observed from my youth." 21. Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, "One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have Treasure in Heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me." 22. And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. 23. And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his Disciples, "How hardly shall they that have riches enter into The Kingdom of God!" 24. And the Disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, "Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into The Kingdom of God! 25. "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into The Kingdom of God." 26. And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, "Who then can be saved?" 27. And Jesus looking upon them saith, "With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible." 28. Then Peter began to say unto him, "Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee." 29. And Jesus answered and said, "Verily I say unto you, 'There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and The Gospel's, 30. 'But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in The World to Come Eternal Life.' 31. "But many that are first shall be last; and the last first." AS A PERSON ENTERS INTO EACH CLASSIFICATION, THEIR TITHE SHOULD INCREASE TO REFLECT THAT. There are people who boast of practicing "DOUBLE-TITHING," or "TRIPLE-TITHING." What they are doing is rubbish- because they do not even achieve the "FIRST TALENT OF POWER." As your AWARENESS expands, SO WILL YOUR EARNING ABILITY. You will be able to WELL-AFFORD to pay higher Tithes; with your new Abilities, you will be happy to do so. . MATTHEW 10:5-11. 5. These Twelve Jesus sent forth, and Commanded them, saying, "Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: 6. "But go rather to the Lost Sheep of the House of Israel. 7. "And as ye go, preach, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.' 8. "Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. 9. "Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10. "Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. 11. "And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence." THIS IS HOW "THE WORKMAN IS WORTHY OF HIS MEAT." If the Church is not feeding one "meat," what is he paying Tithes FOR ![]() |
Re: To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: The Whole Truth From The Bible. by lionson(m): 3:00pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
Well I believe it's all about personal conviction. I sow my Tithe and it's has provoked strange order of blessings in my life. So it's a choice, you decide. |
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