Paying or receiving tithes is a sin –Pastor Chris.
The founder and Senior Pastor of Covenant Singles and Married Ministries, Christ Ojigbani, has revealed in a video clip that paying or receiving tithes is a sin before God. The man of God, who cited biblical backings for his claim, said that the “doctrine of tithe is popular and generally accepted in Christianity but is usually very wrong”.

In an article he shared on social media, he wrote:

“For hundreds of years, Christians incur the wrath of God by paying and receiving tithes. Though the doctrine of tithe is popular and generally accepted in Christianity, it’s a wrong doctrine. It’s actually a sin to pay tithe and it’s equally a sin to receive tithe in Christianity.

The doctrine is generally accepted because of the misinterpretation of some tithe related scriptures.

“A misinterpretation of a scripture can lead many generations astray. In like manner, the misinterpretation of tithe related scriptures has led many Christian generations astray. Before explaining the true meaning of the scriptures, it’s important I first explain what tithe means.

What is tithe? “Tithe as an English word which means one tenth or 10 percent. Tithe in the scripture means a mandatory 10 percent of one’s increase (Deuteronomy 14:22).

How often did Israelites give Tithe?

“The tithe system had a seven-year cycle. The Israelites were mandated to give tithe on the first year, second year, third year, fourth year, fifth year and sixth year. They didn’t give tithe on the seventh year because they weren’t allowed to farm on the seventh year. It was called the Sabbath year or the sabbatical year.

On that year, they would allow the land to lie fallow (Exodus 23:10-11) (Leviticus 25:1-7). So, because they used agricultural products as tithe, they never gave tithe on the Sabbath year.

The Types of Tithe

“There were basically three types of tithe practiced by Israelites. “First, was the Levitical tithe or the first tithe (Numbers18:21-24), and it was given yearly to the Levites. This first tithe is the doctrine of tithe practiced by Christians.

“The second tithe was called the tithe of feasts. In this kind of tithe, the person tithing would eat the tithe himself at a place the Lord will choose for him This tithe was done on the first year, second year, fourth year and fifth year of the seven-year cycle (Deuteronomy 14:22-27). “The third tithe was the poor man’s tithe, which was done on the third and sixth year.

In this kind of tithe, the person tithing would give the tithe to strangers, widows, fatherless and Levites to eat and be satisfied (Deuteronomy 14:28-29).

“Amongst the three kinds of tithes, Christians wrongly practice the first one, which is also called the Levitical tithe. I will quickly show you

why it’s a sin to pay or receive tithe

in this dispensation. Why It’s a Sin to Pay or Receive Tithe “When God gave the commandment of tithe, He clearly stated who would pay the tithe; who would receive the tithe; and the purpose for receiving the tithe.

He said the tithe would be paid by Israelites (except those from the tribe of Levi). He said that only the Levites were permitted to receive tithe and also said it was for their service in the tabernacle of the congregation. God actually gave them the tithe as an inheritance (Numbers18:

Una don see truth now, una dey avoid the thread.
If u still dey pay tithe, then u no be Christian!

As my Yoruba friend will say, let he who ave hear ear it now.

Tithing started before the Law. It is a principle that is not limited to the period of the law as it didn't originate with the law.

If the Levites under the Law were commanded to receive tithe as their inheritance since they only work in the house of God, what about Pastors and many workers today who are just like the Levites. They are full time workers also. How are they expected to be payed for their services if the Church doesn't not collect tithe?

If you leave brethren to just give freewill offerings, income will drop and the work of the Lord will slow down. And this is not good for the gospel. The 10% tithe payment is not too burdensome. After all, their are companies and countries that tax their workers even up to 40% tax.

If we want to follow strictly what Jesus taught about giving, we should be giving virtually all we have for the gospel. That is as good as 100%. So, if tithe payment is burdensome to you, then you cannot be a disciple of Jesus for Jesus said you should sell everything you have and give to the poor - Look 12:33.

The early church practiced it. You cannot stand in the fence. If you don't believe in tithe, then do what Jesus asked us to do - sell all that you have and give to the poor. Then we will know you are up to date on the message of giving as taught by our Lord Jesus.

tithe is the reason why we have so many churches springing up everywhere yet iniquity abounds
let's stop tithing and see that only those who have the zeal to serve God will remain in the ministry and that will be the beginning of true warship