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In the Old Testament, the commandment to Tithe was given to the Jews. Everyone was to donate (10% of) their crops and cattle and bring them to the storehouse, so that in times of famine there would be food for all. Nowhere was tithing mentioned by Jesus in the N.T. If tithing was so important, you would think Jesus would have quoted O.T. scripture to support it. (It is written.....) Jesus didn't mention a lot of things, but neither did He contradict His father. Jesus tried to bring people back to our Heavenly Father. He didn't have a cent to His name but He gave what He had received from the Father: healings, freedom from demons, food for the masses, hope, and Salvation.
Now a days people give their tithe to the "church", who fritters it on Jets, homes, vacations for themselves. What a bunch of wolves in sheeps clothing.
In the New Testament after the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit of God came down to the earth to dwell with men- those that witnessed that miracle were happy and shared what they had willingly. At least at first. There are always some that ruin it for everyone.
Read 1 Corinthians 11:18-29 where the new "Christians" turned the Lord's Supper into a free-for-all. Would you support a bunch of gluttonous parasites, "Christian" or not????? Every Christian needs to use some discernment when it comes to giving. "Christian charity" is for one believer in Christ to another. Not every infidel that has their hand out.
Take comfort from the fact that Jesus said " I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it"
It is written that Levi was in the loins of Abraham when he gave tithes to Mslchesidec.
Then as Levi was a Jew and Abraham is the father of the faithful both Jew and gentile then we are supposed to give tithes .
But not to give them to thieves, false prophets and self appointed Apostkes . Find a Bible believing church preaching the whole council of God and not a denomination portion of it .
They are few and far between but worth the effort to find .
That church of the book of acts is of a unity that is not common but which by the grace of God will come to for we are a prodigal church . It was they understood in very truth they were "all of one bread " that they then acted as they did which flowed from that lively understanding . It was not demanded of or imposed externally .
It is not tything either .
Those hirelings and false prophets and apostles who " make merchandise of Gods people" were foreseen long ago by Paul and John who would devour the flock . Their time is at hand .
The question to ask is why so many professing Christian's are taken in by them?
TITHES & OFFERINGS ARE INTENDED TO HELP SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF GOD
Malachi 3:11 Context 8Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. 9Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. 10Bring 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. 11And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. 12And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
CHEERFUL GIVER
2 Corinthians 9:6 - 7 6But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
BIBLICAL DEFINITION OF TERMS
TITHES = NOTE: God created and owned all things. You and I are servants or stewards of God. So God doesn't need our money, BUT wants what tithes represent: our hearts, trust and faith in Him. As our Father, He is teaching us to always put God first in our lives.
OFFERINGS = represent the best fruit of our labor offered to God as a return of thanks for God's favors, love, and blessings.
Now a days people give their tithe to the "church", who fritters it on Jets, homes, vacations for themselves. What a bunch of wolves in sheeps clothing.
In the New Testament after the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit of God came down to the earth to dwell with men- those that witnessed that miracle were happy and shared what they had willingly. At least at first. There are always some that ruin it for everyone.
Read 1 Corinthians 11:18-29 where the new "Christians" turned the Lord's Supper into a free-for-all. Would you support a bunch of gluttonous parasites, "Christian" or not????? Every Christian needs to use some discernment when it comes to giving. "Christian charity" is for one believer in Christ to another. Not every infidel that has their hand out.
It is written that Levi was in the loins of Abraham when he gave tithes to Mslchesidec.
Then as Levi was a Jew and Abraham is the father of the faithful both Jew and gentile then we are supposed to give tithes .
But not to give them to thieves, false prophets and self appointed Apostkes . Find a Bible believing church preaching the whole council of God and not a denomination portion of it .
They are few and far between but worth the effort to find .
That church of the book of acts is of a unity that is not common but which by the grace of God will come to for we are a prodigal church . It was they understood in very truth they were "all of one bread " that they then acted as they did which flowed from that lively understanding . It was not demanded of or imposed externally .
It is not tything either .
Those hirelings and false prophets and apostles who " make merchandise of Gods people" were foreseen long ago by Paul and John who would devour the flock . Their time is at hand .
The question to ask is why so many professing Christian's are taken in by them?
GB
Malachi 3:11 Context 8Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. 9Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. 10Bring 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. 11And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. 12And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
CHEERFUL GIVER
2 Corinthians 9:6 - 7 6But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
BIBLICAL DEFINITION OF TERMS
TITHES = NOTE: God created and owned all things. You and I are servants or stewards of God. So God doesn't need our money, BUT wants what tithes represent: our hearts, trust and faith in Him. As our Father, He is teaching us to always put God first in our lives.
OFFERINGS = represent the best fruit of our labor offered to God as a return of thanks for God's favors, love, and blessings.
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