mdokaba1:
It was a very stressful week for me as it involved lots of travels and all. So its a Saturday and I was paid for a project I did for the month past.

Going by my tired nature, I knew deep down me that there was no way I could have made it to church the next day and I was hell bent on paying my tithe because of the inherent blessings therein and the last thing on my mind would be to give it to my nebor to pay it for me. (The guy broke and besides I didn't want him to start calculating my take-home (Na sharp man). And I knew deep down that if I keep the money till the next time I would be in church, I was sure I would spend it. (God have mercy on me sha)

So I decided even before getting home to package my tithe and while in the market on a shopping spree I package my tithe and dropped it in the plate of an old beggar. (A mulsim beggar precisely)

Instantly, I saw 50 shades of shocks on her face as she looked at me for a few seconds and I could read her facials more like "For this Buharia?" Lols. And before I disappeared into the crowd, I could see/read her lips mutter prayers pointing towards me. And deep down, I felt blessed and fulfilled.

But was I wrong to have given my 10percent to a beggar instead of to the alter?

Opinions please.

Attention!!!!!
U seem to have forgotten something dat tithe is for the development of God's work/house . Dat is how God's house is filled up after your house gets it's reward from Him.
NB: u can't give ur tithe as a gift to better someone ( if it were ok God would have said dat b4) n u can't give gift as a tithe. Don't mix these up.
Am out.

Nobodys:
omg... Did i just read that?? Wait pls dear can u explain dat place for me cause it says use ur tithe for whatever thy soul desireth... Or are my wrong Pls explain

and you shall eat it in the presence of God but you should not forsake the levite......sure dear you read well. read verse 29 properly and get more understanding

GodsMopol:


Well, are you born again else it's not acceptable

ask Cain and Abel

Obedience is better than sacrifice

God is not interested in you making a fool of the word alter, please learn to respect spiritual things
bye

haha, egbami, so sinner should not pay tithe. Nothing we no go hear from people.

gr8tone:
why the F and the I words na?

Lol That guy and other false gospel monsters irritate me.

Bibi294:

22 Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year. 23 Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and olive oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the presence of the Lord your God at the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name, so that you may learn to revere the Lord your God always. 24 But if that place is too distant and you have been blessed by the Lord your God and cannot carry your tithe (because the place where the Lord will choose to put his Name is so far away), 25 then exchange your tithe for silver, and take the silver with you and go to the place the Lord your God will choose. 26 Use the silver to buy whatever you like: cattle, sheep, wine or other fermented drink, or anything you wish. Then you and your household shall eat there in the presence of the Lord your God and rejoice. 27 And do not neglect the Levites living in your towns, for they have no allotment or inheritance of their own....
Read with keen interest... Its for a reason

Read verse 23 and 29 carefully, then mention me again....except you don't understand english sorry no offense intended

Oga what you just did is charity and it's different from paying tithe. The bible said "bring ye your tithe into the store house that they might be meat in mine HOUSE salty the Lord of host".

True by giving to the poor you have lend to God and there's a blessing for that from God himself but don't trick yourself to think you can misquote God and what he had stated explicitly

HajimeSaito:
You have done the most noble thing a Christian can do. Don't listen to any son of Belial who tells you otherwise.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.

Proverbs 28:27

Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.

Be careful how you analyse the bible Sir. The wisdom of God transcends that of man. Giving to the poor is lending to God... When you lend you borrow and God will surely pay back; but tithing is the express commandment of God for his Children and the place of tithe is stated in the bible. Be careful how you quote scriptures Sir

You are the good Samaritan Jesus talked about. May others be like you so that true Christianity will come to life in our days. God bless you more.

yes

adjoviomole:




You have done the right thing at the wrong time.... Your tithe is your tithe, it is different from offering... If you have set a sum of money aside as tithe then you owe that to God and nothing should stop you from paying it. If you gave a beggar the tithe you already purpose in your heart to give then you are robbing God for not giving it. It's not bad to give to beggars but not your tithe.

so are you saying giving it to God means giving it to d pastors...?

Malachi: 3. 10. Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

There is a place called " THE STORE HOUSE". The beggar is not the store house for your information pls.
God bless you for assisting but subsequently, your Tithe belongs to "THE STOREHOUSE" Be cause its frm d store hse that protection and increase comes.

The question there is that according to the write up, the op had other money with him but chose to use his tithe. Why did he not use the other money with him rather than opting to use the tithe?

Roon9:
Oga what you just did is charity and it's different from paying tithe. The bible said "bring ye your tithe into the store house that they might be meat in mine HOUSE salty the Lord of host".

True by giving to the poor you have lend to God and there's a blessing for that from God himself but don't trick yourself to think you can misquote God and what he had stated explicitly

and what about what d bible says in deut 14 vs 28 and 29... We all know mal 3 buh not deut 14.... Op i can assure u dat u did d right thing and my proof of that is deut 14..

Tweetums:
100% wrong

I find out that it is femaleS who fill the church that don't understand jack about that christ teaches.

Let me break things down for you.

After reading det 14:22-29 then remember Jesus said that whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that, you do unto me.

And remember that Jesus. Is God

So if I give to the beggar my tithe, I give to God.
END OF DISCUSSION

Yureyes:

In Deuteronomy 22: 24-25,
God instructs how to exchange our tithes. He gave the Isrealites permission to exchange their tithe for "Silver" ( which represents money). if you want to pay your tithe in materials, as long as it is worth one tenth of your income. it's a tithe.
Deu 22: 24-25
But if that place is too distant and you have been blessed by the LORD your God and cannot carry your tithe (because the place where the LORD will choose to put
his Name is so far away), then exchange your tithe for
silver, and take the silver with you and go to the place the LORD
your God will choose.
If you are a coconut seller and you want to bring one tenth of your income which maybe 2 coconuts, get the money value and bring it to the house of God.

I think you made an "honest" mistake let me help you
det 14,24-27
" and if the way is too long for you, so that you are not able to bring the tithe,when the lord your God blesses you,because the place is too far from you, which the lord your God chooses, to set his name there,then you shall turn it into money, and bind up the money in your hand, and go to the place which the lord your God chooses, and spend the money for whatever you desire, oxen, or sheep, or wine or strong drink, whatever your appetite craves; and you shall eat there before the lord your God and rejoice, you and your household. and you shall not forsake the levite who is within your towns, for he has no portions or inheritance with you "
then from 28-29

" at the end of every 3 years you shall bring forth all the tithe of your produce in the same year and lay it up within your towns; and the levite, because he has no portions or inheritance with you, and the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, who are within your towns, shall come and eat and be filled; that the lord your God may bless you in all the works of your hands that you do. "
from the revised standard version Bible

Nobodys:
and what about what d bible says in deut 14 vs 28 and 29... We all know mal 3 buh not deut 14.... Op i can assure u dat u did d right thing and my proof of that is deut 14..

Go back and re read the passage again albeit slowly use different verses you will get it ma'am.

Nobodys:
so are you saying giving it to God means giving it to d pastors...?

Your church has got boxes for tithes. Just put it in. And if you feel your pastors are cheating and deceiving you or even robbing you , kindly change your church and ask the spirit of God to lead you to where the truth is being preached.

mdokaba1:
It was a very stressful week for me as it involved lots of travels and all. So its a Saturday and I was paid for a project I did for the month past.

Going by my tired nature, I knew deep down me that there was no way I could have made it to church the next day and I was hell bent on paying my tithe because of the inherent blessings therein and the last thing on my mind would be to give it to my nebor to pay it for me. (The guy broke and besides I didn't want him to start calculating my take-home (Na sharp man). And I knew deep down that if I keep the money till the next time I would be in church, I was sure I would spend it. (God have mercy on me sha)

So I decided even before getting home to package my tithe and while in the market on a shopping spree I package my tithe and dropped it in the plate of an old beggar. (A mulsim beggar precisely)

Instantly, I saw 50 shades of shocks on her face as she looked at me for a few seconds and I could read her facials more like "For this Buharia?" Lols. And before I disappeared into the crowd, I could see/read her lips mutter prayers pointing towards me. And deep down, I felt blessed and fulfilled.

But was I wrong to have given my 10percent to a beggar instead of to the alter?

Opinions please.

U only gave arms u have not paid ur tithe

castro316:


Read verse 23 and 29 carefully, then mention me again....except you don't understand english sorry no offense intended

Well... Since that's your understanding... No probs...
Do you mean because verses 23 talks about eating tihtes and 29 about not forsaking the levite(less privilege), them what the OP did is justified?

Well, to you I may not understand English but to me, it's mandatory to pay tithes to the Lord's house... Or is the church far from him as stated in the Bible passage? I will repeat it... What op did was almsgiving.... It was not God that ordered him to pay his tithe to the begger...
I won't quote you anymore... So pls stop quoting me

These whole thing dey vex me,
if you say OP didn't pay tithe but just gift then so be it, so prove why he is wrong or if he decide not to pay tithe again, will that make him goto hell?
Cuz I wonder the kind of God that need my money to spread his gospel and also prefer his ministry to spread while his creation live in penury.

profmiganigal:
You are totally wrong.....dont dilute the word of God.....

The tithe is meant for the church......pastors and the rest....

If u decide to help a beggar no problem

But ur tithe is meant for the church and be blessed by his servants

You are wrong....and hell is real my brother.

Ask God for forgiveness

Deuteronomy 14:22. "You shall truly tithe all the increase of your grain that the field produces year by year.
23. And you shall eat before the LORD your God, in the place where He chooses to make His name abide, the tithe of your grain and your new wine and your oil, of the firstborn of your herds and your flocks, that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always.
24. But if the journey is too long for you, so that you are not able to carry the tithe, or if the place where the LORD your God chooses to put His name is too far from you, when the LORD your God has blessed you,
25. then you shall exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses.
26. And you shall spend that money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen or sheep, for wine or similar drink, for whatever your heart desires; you shall eat there before the LORD your God, and you shall rejoice, you and your household.
27. You shall not forsake the Levite who is within your gates, for he has no part nor inheritance with you.
28. "At the end of every third year you shall bring out the tithe of your produce of that year and store it up within your gates.
29. And the Levite, because he has no portion nor inheritance with you, and the stranger and the fatherless and the widow who are within your gates, may come and eat and be satisfied, that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hand which you do.

Candyrain:


It is a nice act but remember that obedience is better than sacrifice. Did the bible state that your TITHE be given to the poor?

The TITHES should be given to the needy most

hostine316:

Senseless post

useless pig

Bibi294:

Well... Since that's your understanding... No probs...
Do you mean because verses 23 talks about eating tihtes and 29 about not forsaking the levite(less privilege), them what the OP did is justified?

Well, to you I may not understand English but to me, it's mandatory to pay tithes to the Lord's house... Or is the church far from him as stated in the Bible passage? I will repeat it... What op did was almsgiving.... It was not God that ordered him to pay his tithe to the begger...
I won't quote you anymore... So pls stop quoting me

Noooo...I ove you so much to et you go without understanding o. ....... read verse 29 well the quote me after understanding. we are doing online bible studies here.

what you exercise was an act of generosity of giving alms to the less privileged.
You were right at the first place by deducting your tithes. but you paid it in a wrong way. Tithe should be paid to your church
Mal 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

YOU ARE NOT ONLY WRONG,YOU ARE STUPID,SELF_CONCEITED,DISOBEDIENT,PROUD,AND ARROGANT.GIVE IT TO THE PASTOR THAT TEACHES YOU THE WORD.DONT GET SUNK BY ALL THESE FAITHLESS AND WORLDLY INSURRECTIONS AGAINST THE CONCEPT OF TITHE GOING ON IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA.YOU HAVE SURELY BEEN MISLED.IF YOUR PASTOR BUYS PRIVATE JET WITH IT,LET HIM,LEAVE HIM TO GOD TO JUDGE.DO WHAT THE WORD SAYS ,CHRISTIANS DONT HAVE ANY OTHER MANUAL FROM THE BIBLE.

Student125:
These whole thing dey vex me,
if you say OP didn't pay tithe but just gift then so be it, so prove why he is wrong or if he decide not to pay tithe again, will that make him goto hell?
Cuz I wonder the kind of God that need my money to spread his gospel and also prefer his ministry to spread while his creation live in penury.

It is mandatory to pay your tithe. As Laid down by God and backed up by Jesus. It is the tithe the church uses in their missionary works. If you feel your pastors are cheating and deceiving you or even robbing you, you can find another church. Individuals should not be forced out compelled to pay tithe. It is between you and God, if you like pay and if you like don't pay.

castro316:


Noooo...I ove you so much to et you go without understanding o. ....... read verse 29 well the quote me after understanding. we are doing online bible studies here.

Baba goan sit down in one place jare. The op still owes his tithe simple.

HajimeSaito:
You have done the most noble thing a Christian can do. Don't listen to any son of Belial who tells you otherwise.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.

Proverbs 28:27

Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.

Bro do you really know the difference between giving and tithing?

lipsz:


Receive understanding!

abeg leave me joor

adjoviomole:




Baba goan sit down in one place jare. The op still owes his tithe simple.

Oga I don't know why you find it hard to read your bible. Open it. And get understanding and. Jesus christ said that whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers that you do unto me. Is Jesus not God again? And secondly, read this

Deuteronomy 14:22. "You shall truly tithe all the increase of your grain that the field produces year by year.
23. And you shall eat before the LORD your God, in the place where He chooses to make His name abide, the tithe of your grain and your new wine and your oil, of the firstborn of your herds and your flocks, that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always.
24. But if the journey is too long for you, so that you are not able to carry the tithe, or if the place where the LORD your God chooses to put His name is too far from you, when the LORD your God has blessed you,
25. then you shall exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses.
26. And you shall spend that money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen or sheep, for wine or similar drink, for whatever your heart desires; you shall eat there before the LORD your God, and you shall rejoice, you and your household.
27. You shall not forsake the Levite who is within your gates, for he has no part nor inheritance with you.
28. "At the end of every third year you shall bring out the tithe of your produce of that year and store it up within your gates.
29. And the Levite, because he has no portion nor inheritance with you, and the stranger and the fatherless and the widow who are within your gates, may come and eat and be satisfied, that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hand which you do.

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I just read Deuteronomy 14: 24-29 and I just found out that tithe means FOOD, FOOD for eating.
it is not meant for propagation of the gospel.
it is food that is gathered for feeding your family and the less privileged in the society.

now what I'm imagining is that when the Israelites paid tithes it was like an outreach.
maybe like a party that all the poor people and the helpless people attended so that they will have FOOD to eat and be merry.
so tithe is primarily meant for the poor.
I rest my case