Pastor of Covenant Singles and Married Ministries, Chris Ojigbani has made shocking revelations as he said that paying tithe is a sin.

A Nigerian pastor, Christ Ojigbani, the founder and Senior Pastor of Covenant Singles and Married Ministries has expounded in a video clip that paying or receiving tithe is a sin before God. The man of God who gave biblical backings for this said that the 'doctrine of tithe is popular and generally accepted in Christianity but is 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 tithe. 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 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 tithe, 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: 21-24).

For you to be eligible to pay tithe, you have to come from any of the tribes of Israel, apart from the tribe of Levi.

But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer as a heave offering unto the Lord, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.

Numbers 18:24
Though Gentile Christians are children of Abraham, we were not given any tribe. As long as you don't have an Israeli's international passport, you are not eligible to give tithe. The instruction was very specific.

Second, if you are eligible to give tithe, you are permitted to give the tithe only to one set of people called the Levites

And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Neither must the children of Israel henceforth come nigh the tabernacle of the congregation, lest they bear sin, and die.

But the Levites shall do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they shall bear their iniquity: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations, that among the children of Israel they have no inheritance.

But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer as an heave offering unto the Lord, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.

Numbers 18: 21-24
The Levites are simply those from the tribe of Levi. Even in the New Testament of the Bible, the scripture clearly tells us that only the Levites are permitted to receive tithe (Hebrews 7:5). If you give your tithe to non-Levite, you are going against God's instruction. And it will be counted against you as a sin. I will also like to state that there is nothing like spiritual Levites. We may have spiritual Israelites but not spiritual Levites or spiritual Benjaminite. I will also like to state here that priests did not receive tithe from the Israelites. The Israelites gave their tithe to Levites and Levites would then give 10 percent of the tithe to Priests (Numbers 18:26-28).
Third, for you to be eligible to receive tithe, you must be a Levite. It's very clear in the scripture. When a non-Levite receives tithe, the person has gone against the instruction of God. Such person has committed a sin. If you are not from the tribe of Levi, then you are not a Levite. There is nothing like a spiritual Levite. This explains why Jesus Christ, who was from the tribe of Judah, didn't receive tithe from anyone. Apart from the fact that Jesus didn't ask the Israelites to pay tithe to him, He still encouraged them to continue paying their tithe. In Matthew 22:23, He rebuked the Pharisees that they pay tithe, which is less important, and leave the more important things like justice, mercy and faithfulness. He then encouraged them to do both the less important ones and the more important ones. In other words, He encouraged them to continue paying tithe to the Levites. That was simply the law. Only Levites could receive tithe.

If Jesus Christ who was from Israel couldn't receive tithe because He didn't come from the tribe of Levi, how then can a non-Israeli pastor from Africa or America be entitled to receive tithe? This also explains why Apostle Peter, Apostle Paul and the other apostles couldn't receive tithe from anyone. Though they were men of God, they couldn't receive tithe because they were not Levites. It will also interest you that presently we have some non-Levite Jewish Rabbis who are in charge of synagogues but do not receive tithe. Though they are Rabbis and are “physical” citizens of Israel, they don't receive tithe because the law does not permit them. Any non-Levite who receives tithe sins grievously against God.

Finally, tithe cannot be paid or received in this dispensation because the purpose of giving tithe to Levites can no longer be fulfilled now. Why did God command that tithe should be given to the Levites?

And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation. Numbers18:21

Levites were given the tithe simply because they serve at the temple of congregation. But because the temple has been destroyed, the Levites can no longer serve at the temple. So, even if you are eligible to give or receive tithe, you cannot give or receive tithe now because the temple has been destroyed. Do you know that no Israelite pays or receives tithe today. Yes, they have stopped giving tithe until the temple is rebuilt. Please note that when the temple is rebuilt, Christians will still not join the Jews in paying and receiving tithe because the tithe system was not created to cater for Christians. Rather, it was created to cater for Levites. This explains why the early Christians who existed before the temple was destroyed never neither paid nor received tithe.

As Abraham's children, are we not Israelites?

A person once asked, “If we are children of Abraham and also heir to his blessings, are we not Israelites? That you are a child of Abraham does not make you Jewish. You are still a Gentile, but because you have given your life to Christ, you receive his blessings. So, you don't receive Abraham's blessings because you pay tithe but because you have given your life to Christ.

He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. (Galatians 3:14, NIV)

The scripture above still calls us Gentiles. Even though we may be spiritual Israelites, we are still Gentiles and as such are not Levites. We are not permitted to pay or receive tithe.

Understanding Abraham's Tithe to Melchizedek

Though Abraham once gave tithe to Melchizedek, the doctrine of tithe practiced in Christianity is different. While tithe is one tenth of one's increase, Abraham didn't give one tenth of his increase. Rather, he gave one tenth of the spoils he got from war. Though he was very rich, he didn't touch his increase.

Second, Abraham's tithe was a one-time gift. He didn't give it every month or every year unlike the monthly tithe practiced in Christianity. In addition, tithe in the scripture was mandatory while Abraham's tithe was voluntary. Abraham didn't pay the tithe because any law said he should pay it. He paid it of his own volition. This explains why his son Isaac didn't pay tithe. Even his grand son Jacob didn't pay tithe as well. Though Jacob vowed to give God one tenth, it wasn't tithe. It was a personal vow he made that if God would protect and bless him, he would give Him one tenth of the blessing.

And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on,

So that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the Lord be my God:

And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee. Genesis 28:20-22

Jacob's vow was also a one-time one and voluntary. It wasn't every month or every year.

Finally, Abraham didn't give the tithe to Melchizedek for us to emulate him and start giving tithe. And even if we are to emulate him, then you can only give tithe from spoils you get from war. That means for you to give tithe, you would need to go for a war, win the war and bring the spoil. Abraham's tithe cannot be used to teach people to pay tithe.

[b] Understanding 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. Malachi 3:10

Many people have asked me questions regarding Malachi 3:10. One person once asked me “If we are not supposed to pay tithe, what does Malachi 3:10 mean?” The answer is very simple. Malachi 3:10 doesn't refer to the congregation. It rather refers to priests. Yes, the scripture speaks to priests. For better understanding, I will take you to the Book of Numbers. In Chapter 18 of the Book, verses 25-29, the Bible says that when the Levites receive the tithe of the people, they should also take a tithe of the tithe and give to priests. In verse 32, the Bible say that when they present the best part, they will not be guilty and they will not defile the holy offerings. Also in Nehemiah 10:38, the Bible also says that priests and Levites should bring the tithe of tithe to the storeroom of God.

A priest descended from Aaron is to accompany the Levites when they receive the tithes, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of the tithes up to the house of our God, to the storerooms of the treasury. Nehemiah 10:38, NIV

So, it happened that the priests in those days were not taking the tithe of tithe to the storehouse of God. And God was angry and warned them in Malachi 3:10. To really know who God spoke to in Malachi 3:10, it's better to go to Chapter 2:1 where the instruction started.

And now, you priests, this warning is for you. Malachi 2:1, NIV

The warning continued from Chapter 2 until it got to Chapter 3, verse 10.

So, the scripture was a warning to priests and not a warning to the congregation. [/b]
Conclusion
It's a sin to pay or receive tithe. If you are a Christian do not pay tithe again so that you don't incur the wrath of God. If Israelites do not pay tithe now, then why should you, a non-Israelite pay tithe. Even if you are a spiritual Israelite, why should you pay tithe whereas the physical Israelites don't?

If you are a man of God, please do not receive tithe again so that you don't incur the wrath of God. If Jesus Christ, Apostle Paul, Apostle Peter, and co didn't receive tithe, why then should you receive tithe? There are many other kinds of offering you can receive. You can receive the regular offering, partnership offering, sacrificial offering, but not tithe. The tithe system is against the poor. Yes, the tithe system takes from the poor to take care of the rich. But we are supposed to take from the rich and take care of the poor. You must stop now! Why am I telling you this? It is an instruction from the Lord. Can the instruction be found in the Bible?

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. – 2Timothy4:2

The above scripture clearly says rebuke and correct wrong doctrines.

A revival has actually started. Yes, it has started. And because it's of God, no one can stop it. I encourage you to join the revival. A true revival is not gathering together to pray but identifying errors, recognizing the truth, and start practicing the truth.

He who has ears, let him hear.

God bless you Christianity.

God bless you Christians.

And God bless you!

Shalom!"

Watch video below:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KTnS3VxNUI

the one most responsive to change.

Lucifer is really winning the war against Christians but his plans have failed

Thank you pastor,I wish they hear you and change .

Hmmmmm.... Nothing to say yet...


The person below me would have something to say

If you are suffering, they will say is because you are not born again,when you are a born again and the suffering continues, they will say you are not paying tithe and that God has shut the Windows of heavens against you,when you pay tithe and poverty continues they will say the tithes you gave was not from your heart.



Where do we go from here?

Nnamdiojukwu:
If you are suffering, they will say is because you are not born again,when you are a born again and the suffering continues, they will say you are not paying tithe and that God has shut the Windows of heavens against you,when you pay tithe and poverty continues they will say the tithes you gave was not from your heart.



Where do we go from here?

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Nnamdiojukwu:
If you are suffering, they will say is because you are not born again,when you are a born again and the suffering continues, they will say you are not paying tithe and that God has shut the Windows of heavens against you,when you pay tithe and poverty continues they will say the tithes you gave was not from your heart.



Where do we go from here?

Lol

I used to listen to this pastor. He has a very unique way of passing his teaching.
Pls of you know when this pastor is having any of his single fellowship program, pm me.

A canally inspired message from another END time pastor.

The message is not only false, it's also devilish. And it came directly from the bottom of hell.

Paying Tithe is a must for every christian that desire prosperity Malachi 3: 9-12.

Biety:
A canally inspired message from another END time pastor.

The message is not only false, it's also devilish. And it came directly from the bottom of hell.

Paying Tithe is a must for every christian that desire prosperity Malachi 3: 9-12.

Start from Malachi chapter 2 down to 3:9 you will understand. Besides, I doubt if you read the post before commenting.

Those who have ears, let them hear. There are so many things to preach in the Church, but tithe should not be one of them.

This man of God has opened my understanding. I am delivered.

LogicStatement:

Start from Malachi chapter 2 down to 3:9 you will understand. Besides, I doubt if you read the post before commenting.

Thank you.

fortunejum:
This man of God has opened my understanding. I am delivered.

me too,by the way what is mynd44 waiting for?take this to the front page so that many will be saved.

Gravas:
Those who have ears, let them hear. There are so many things to preach in the Church, but tithe should not be one of them.

Tithe has become more prominent in the church this days,it overshadowed salvation.

LogicStatement:

Start from Malachi chapter 2 down to 3:9 you will understand. Besides, I doubt if you read the post before commenting.

I read the message and i'm not happy at the message and the so called pastor,his dictorine is against the gospel of jesus christ. He twists everything just to support his wrong view on tithing.

Do you even know that there are men of God who solely rely on tithes and offering to sustain their families because they could no longer work like you and i? If we now go by this sermon and people stop giving them tithes, then they will be left with no option than to cut corners.

The title is just too controversial.

Biety:


Do you even know that there are men of God who solely rely on tithes and offering to sustain their families because they could no longer work like you and i? If we now go by this sermon and people stop giving them tithes, then they will be left with no option than to cut corners.

The title is just too controversial.

The whole write up is the result of well executed bible study by the pastor.
Many christians who read this will know this man has only methodically expounded biblical facts which many pastors already know but are not ready to address mostly out of fear of what you described.

A solution would be for churches and members to go into partneships rather than traditional tithing.
The mandatory 10% would be scrapped as they could give lesser or greater than that.
This wouldnt affect the collection of "offering" either.

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Biety:
I read the message and i'm not happy at the message and the so called pastor,his dictorine is against the gospel of jesus christ. He twists everything just to support his wrong view on tithing.

Do you even know that there are men of God who solely rely on tithes and offering to sustain their families because they could no longer work like you and i? If we now go by this sermon and people stop giving them tithes, then they will be left with no option than to cut corners.

The title is just too controversial.

You are only trying to justify fraud by giving such excuse. And what do you mean by 'they could no longer work like you and I?' Are they handicap? Why can't they work like any other person but to collect from those that worked by twisting the scriptures? Let me tell you this, there is no justifiable excuse to breaking the law.

I've done great research and seen the great lies behind tithings. its not God at all. I tried to wonder why Jesus, Paul n co didn't pay tithe but the responses I always get is either blind or dumb. There's always that deformity. Many call it a spiritual principle that makes Christians rich- including lazy Christians. Thanks Pastor. God bless you .

LogicStatement:

You are only trying to justify fraud by giving such excuse. And what do you mean by 'they could no longer work like you and I?' Are they handicap? Why can't they work like any other person but to collect from those that worked by twisting the scriptures? Let me tell you this, there is no justifiable excuse to breaking the law.

pastors collecting tithes can only seem frudsters to you if you lack the indwelling of Holy spirit.
God told the ancient israelites that tithes w'd be the inheritance of the levites forever.

And jesus also said he has not come to cancel the law but to perfect it,this justifies the pastors/God's workers collecting tithes today because they are to us in this generation what the ancient levites were to the ancients israelites.

You also want them to start working like everyone else and simulteneously keep watch over the church? This also show that you are a baby chrisian.
Go read your bible and ask for holyspirit interpretation before dabling into spiritual matter /debate.
Did moses, elijah, joshua, enoch, daniel etc do any work to sustain themselves? No is the answer.

What about the new testament, Didn't jesus ask peter and his brothers to drop their nets, stop fishing and follow him?

The pastor and all of you supporting him are speaking out of ignorance but you think you know it all.

I just pray holy spirit forgive the blind pastor and his blind supporters for twisting the word of God.
When even pastors are dishing out false and misleading doctrines as this one to their congregations and some christians applauding them, then you know the end time is come indeed.

eelipumpin:
I've done great research and seen the great lies behind tithings. its not God at all. I tried to wonder why Jesus, Paul n co didn't pay tithe but the responses I always get is either blind or dumb. There's always that deformity. Many call it a spiritual principle that makes Christians rich- including lazy Christians. Thanks Pastor. God bless you .

1 corrinthians 9 :11 says

IF WE HAVE SOWN SPIRITUAL THINGS AMONG YOU, IS IT TOO MUCH IF WE REAP MATERIAL THINGS FROM YOU?

Ponder on this message and relate it to your opinion and the pastor's misleading message.
May God open the eyes of your heart and others who are supporting this false message that was inspired by demonic spirit from the bottom of hell who are ready to still and feast on the blessings of christians. Sad;(

stevecantrell:


The whole write up is the result of well executed bible study by the pastor.
Many christians who read this will know this man has only methodically expounded biblical facts which many pastors already know but are not ready to address mostly out of fear of what you described.

A solution would be for churches and members to go into partneships rather than traditional tithing.
The mandatory 10% would be scrapped as they could give lesser or greater than that.
This wouldnt affect the collection of "offering" either.

There is nothing like pastors and the churches going into partnership.

What God requires from every christian working is 10%, anything other than this can not be called tithes.
God asks for it and if you desire prosperity in your handiwork you must pay. Malachi 3: 9 -13

Biety:
There is nothing like pastors and the churches going into partnership.

What God requires from every christian working is 10%, anything other than this can not be called tithes.
God asks for it and if you desire prosperity in your handiwork you must pay. Malachi 3: 9 -13

Stop typing like you didnt read the article.
Where is your counter proof that "God requires tithe from Christians" ?
There was no such thing as "christians" when the book of Malachi was written. That is a no brainer.
Make your own bible study to counter what thw op said.
We need to stop swallowing everything said by pastor at church and be responsible for our own walk.
Make your own study to counter this write. Regurgitating what you were spoonfed just wont cut it.

Biety:
pastors collecting tithes can only seem frudsters to you if you lack the indwelling of Holy spirit.
God told the ancient israelites that tithes w'd be the inheritance of the levites forever.

And jesus also said he has not come to cancel the law but to perfect it,this justifies the pastors/God's workers collecting tithes today because they are to us in this generation what the ancient levites were to the ancients israelites.

You also want them to start working like everyone else and simulteneously keep watch over the church? This also show that you are a baby chrisian.
Go read your bible and ask for holyspirit interpretation before dabling into spiritual matter /debate.
Did moses, elijah, joshua, enoch, daniel etc do any work to sustain themselves? No is the answer.

What about the new testament, Didn't jesus ask peter and his brothers to drop their nets, stop fishing and follow him?

The pastor and all of you supporting him are speaking out of ignorance but you think you know it all.

I just pray holy spirit forgive the blind pastor and his blind supporters for twisting the word of God.
When even pastors are dishing out false and misleading doctrines as this one to their congregations and some christians applauding them, then you know the end time is come indeed.

Oh sorry o adult Christian! Is your pastor a Levite? Until you prove with evidence that your pastor is a Levite & a citizen of Israel and secondly, tell me the reason why Jesus, Peter, Mathew, Paul & all other apostles NEVER collected tithes during their times, then, I may pass you as being wise.
Also adult Christian, you were VERY wrong to list Moses, Joshua & co as priests. There is difference between prophet, priest & Levite. At this juncture, I think you need to first READ the bible with understanding through the help of the HOLY SPIRIT & NOT say what your 'pastor' tells you. May God help you brother

*Kudos to some pastors for brainwashing so many Christians for their 'good work' is so evident

Biety:
1 corrinthians 9 :11 says

IF WE HAVE SOWN SPIRITUAL THINGS AMONG YOU, IS IT TOO MUCH IF WE REAP MATERIAL THINGS FROM YOU?

Ponder on this message and relate it to your opinion and the pastor's misleading message.
May God open the eyes of your heart and others who are supporting this false message that was inspired by demonic spirit from the bottom of hell who are ready to still and feast on the blessings of christians. Sad;(

lol. When you lose focus on the more important things, you result to religion. Tithe was never paid attention to in the new testament. I'm so open to learning new truths more than you from this drama you're staging. Christ is my focus. The early disciples are my mentors. Read about the early Christians.. They never set a law on tithe. The tag "Tithe" came into the body again after a long time. You call the bible study of this honest apostle "Demonic". Are you really a christian? You can as well continue in burnt offerings and circumcisions. My dear, be careful when you think another is wrong and you are right. Take heed if you think you standeth. Read the scripture please. And if you can actually explain why this is demonic. carry on in love. I love you

Biety:
1 corrinthians 9 :11 says

IF WE HAVE SOWN SPIRITUAL THINGS AMONG YOU, IS IT TOO MUCH IF WE REAP MATERIAL THINGS FROM YOU?

Ponder on this message and relate it to your opinion and the pastor's misleading message.
May God open the eyes of your heart and others who are supporting this false message that was inspired by demonic spirit from the bottom of hell who are ready to still and feast on the blessings of christians. Sad;(

Lastly I didn't say members shouldn't bless pastors with gifts. That's not tithing. Don't quote scriptures that says something else. I have given 30 percent of my income to God's work several times. All I'm saying is " don't hide under tithe". Paul encouraged that kind of giving. He did not even make it a law

Biety:
1 corrinthians 9 :11 says

IF WE HAVE SOWN SPIRITUAL THINGS AMONG YOU, IS IT TOO MUCH IF WE REAP MATERIAL THINGS FROM YOU?

Ponder on this message and relate it to your opinion and the pastor's misleading message.
May God open the eyes of your heart and others who are supporting this false message that was inspired by demonic spirit from the bottom of hell who are ready to still and feast on the blessings of christians. Sad;(

Stop this misrepresentation of the scripture. Your understanding of the bible is appalling!
1 Cor 9: 20-21:"While working with the Jews, I live like a Jew in order to win them; and even though I myself am not subject to the Law of Moses, I live as though I were when working with those who are, in order to win them. In the same way, when working with Gentiles, I live like a Gentile, outside the Jewish Law, in order to win Gentiles. This does not mean that I don't obey God's law; I am really under Christ's law." As you can see, even Paul who was a Jew stated that he was NOT under Moses' law (which tithing belongs) but he said, he was under Christ's law. So, this is the reason why the early Christians like Peter, Paul, Mathew and the rest did not collect or pay tithe and why Jesus Himself didn't collect either. Jesus did not come to abolish the law so, tithe has not been abolished but it MUST be collected by those which the law has permitted to collect it and these people are the Levite's NOT pastors. Also, tithe should be collected from those which the law has mandated to pay, and these people are other 11 tribes of Israel.
Pastors who collect tithe can be likened to touts who collect 'tax' from danfo drivers in Lagos but never remit same to the coffers of the government. These people are called 'agberos'. 'Agberos' (pastors) collect 'tax' (tithe) from the drivers (church members) forcefully by instilling fear into them and the drivers part away with their money and these monies never get to the government. Therefore, it is a fraud and a sin for pastors to collect tithe.