Ohanaka295:


In the Law, which God gave to Moses, certain statutes required a tithe from every person that belonged to the tribes of Israel (Jacob). They were to set aside a tenth of their crops, herds, and fruit, and then bring their tithe to the Levites; this is how God made provision for the Levites, the lone tribe that comprised the priesthood. The reason God made provision for the Levites is that they were not allotted a land inheritance as their counterpart Israelite brethren were given. So to compensate them (the Levites) for fulfilling their priestly duty, God made provision in the Law in this manner. However, you MUST understand and factor into your consideration is that the Levites, who were the priests, were also commanded by God (in the Law) to pay their own 10% as a tithe.

There was also measurable difference between the quality of the tithe that God required the Levites to give versus the quality of the tithe that God required the average Israelite to pay. The average Israelite was allowed by God in the statutes of the Law, to give any one of ten apples harvested, or any one of ten bushels of wheat, or any one of ten cattle, sheep, or goats raised, etc. The tithe required of the Levites by God in the statutes of the law required a much better quality 10%. In fact, the tithe required of the Levites judged according to the top 10%. This meant Levites had to tithe the very best of the best 10% of whatever they had received from the people of Israel. If you read Hebrews 7:4, you’ll find Abraham gave Melchizedek the “choicest goods” as tithe.

Talking of tithe. Are you a discendant of the tribes of Israel? You are a Nigerian.

OtemSapien:

You only mentioned one out of the twenty occasions you gave and received. What about the other times you gave and same day nobody gave you back? What about the days you didn't give in the church and you received from people?
I have received more financially since I stopped paying tithes. How can you explain that?

mayorola:
I dey feel u bro

OtemSapien:

You only mentioned one out of the twenty occasions you gave and received. What about the other times you gave and same day nobody gave you back? What about the days you didn't give in the church and you received from people?
I have received more financially since I stopped paying tithes. How can you explain that?

Iamzik:


You are going to church tithe in hand and you encountered a wounded man desperately in need of medical care. You managed to take him to hospital (want to assume you are compassionate) but you need to deposit money for blood immediately. Your tithe is the only spare money you have left.

Let's even assume this is a distance relation of family.
Will you take out of your tithe cash to save that life or proceed to give the tithe in church??

What do you think God will be pleased with: obeying law of tithing religiously or helping save a man?

OtemSapien:

You only mentioned one out of the twenty occasions you gave and received. What about the other times you gave and same day nobody gave you back? What about the days you didn't give in the church and you received from people?
I have received more financially since I stopped paying tithes. How can you explain that?

Pidgin2:


You seem to agree with me as well as the Bible on the instruction given by God to the Israelites on.tithing.

During the time of Josiah, the Levites, temple singers and gate keepers left the temple to seek their daily bread as the Israelites had stopped paying their tithes as required by God. The book of the law was found during this era and read after which Josiah wept, repented and ordered the Israelites to resume tithe payment at once thus they all resumed their previous duties as they now had abundance

I'm mentioning the above situation to emphasize the need for paying tithe to the church, the most important being that there will be enough food and other material necessities to ensure that men and women of God do not abandon their call due to lack of provision. This law remains permanent even though no one forces us to do this in the new testament but don't forget that Jesus was also a beneficiary of free will offerings given by the women who accompanied Him. Every ministry requires funding to be effective

Yes, i am an Israelite by virtue of the fact that I am an adopted daughter of Abraham.

jice:

Participating in Tithes and offerings orders of the church is not trading activities with God.

You are at your own prerogative to do or not to do. Note very well that God will not accept your giving what belongs to Him to the needy because you want to care. Jesus said give unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God

dalass:
That should be the result of the ones you have sown . Also possible that you are receiving the blessings of other forms of sowing.. Tithing is for God to rebuke devourers

tyup:


not at all bro the pastor prophesied any amount you give God will return it in 10 times

Doctufos: Niklatians 5:1-12


CHAPTER FIVE 1. Now Filip came to Petra from Cilicia and said, I have known another means whereby we shall make the homos enrich us. And Petra said, by what means? And Filip said, when twenty of them give unto us, we shall give back to one of them in two-fold and say that it was a blessing from our god from giving. 2. And he who has received the two-fold shall testify of it in the congregation, saying, indeed god has rewarded me with this two-fold of what I gave. And this shall motivate others to give more. 3. And so shall we do to them continually. And Petra said, it is a good thing. For it shall help us to establish the churches. 4. Now Petra sent by the hands of Filip, saying, go and give this to Merog, whose house I have described to you. For he does not know you. And you shall make yourself like an angel. 5. And Filip went to the house of Merog. And Merog, being taught by Stevin that it was good to accomodate strangers, did welcome Filip into his house. 6. And Filip drank milk which he gave him. And Filip said, you have done this good to a stranger, therefore you shall be rewarded greatly. And Filip commanded him that he should touch the floor with his knees. And he did so. 7. And Filip put his right hand on his head and blessed him, saying, close your eyes. And Merog closed his eyes firmly. And Filip spoke the language of the Seriot and said to Merog, now sleep. And so Merog fell backward and slept. 8. And Filip left a little purse beside Merog and departed. And afterwards, Merog awoke from his trance. And he said, indeed the angel of the lord has visited me. 9. And when he found the little purse, he opened it and found in it thirty talents of silver. For he did give fifteen talents of silver in that same week. 10. And he said, indeed I have been rewarded in two folds. And when Merog went into the congregation of the Krishtens, he made a noise of that which had happened to him, saying, an angel did visit me and gave me double fold of that which I have given. 11. And many who heard him testify began to sell their things and bring the money to Petra and the other disciples, thinking that they shall have double also. 12. And Petra made sure this was done occasionally to make the homos give all they had. And the church grew in number, because of the tricks which were played on them.

Prudent5217:


I can’t remember the last I paid my title, But irrepesctive of that I aren’t broke and can never be broke. I instead prefer to give my title to those in need eg motherless babies home which I do

anitapreeti:
The moment you stop paying your tithe, your salary would seem insufficient for you...

And for those of u saying its now all about giving! Maybe you stopped reading your Bibles.
Giving is a principle which would work for anyone, even pagans. "Give, it shall be given unto you......"

Peace!

VivaLaFrans:
If tithe is used to pay ministers and temple keepers, out of which purse will the orphans and homeless be taken care of?

pacretus:
I noticed that 3 in 5 persons,are against tithing or giving in church and 1 out of this 3 persons that're in favour don't give.

However, tithing and giving is one very important aspect of christianity. I pay my tithes, (not faithfully)give my first fruit, etc and i must say,God has been faithful in his own way towards me financially,health wise and otherwise.

A very good instance,was a day i entered a church and decided to empty all my financial substance to God, I mean my last kobo without the hope of what to eat the next day and miraculously the next day God provided, raw beans and some mighty onions,so that day was fixed up till now. This is just a little of my giving story.

asuustrike2009:
It has being a blessing to me. When certain situations arises I quickly remind God of my tithe and seed. I apply PUSH formula to it and things changes

blunt:
I sow into the life of anybody that I have been moved to help and I count myself blessed!!!

Deprofessional:


The time you spend in PUSHing, apply it to work and your situation will not remain the same.

somehow:
What do you know about tithing and the origin?

Ohanaka295:


that is not true bro.

Ohanaka295:

that is not true bro.

anitapreeti:


Tho I didn't state that tithes should be used to pay ministers. I will give you the pleasure of addressing the issue you raised.

You give alms to the needy (orphans and homeless) and then you take your tithe to the temple to honor God. But well, it's a choice!

victorazyvictor:


sorry o! I know say u were there when the law was made.

my friend go and read Malachi 3:10

OtemSapien:
Your safety has nothing to do with giving tithes. Tithe is a scam project.

VivaLaFrans:
But Malachi 3:10 says bring your tithes into God's storehouse so that there may be meat in His house.

Ohanaka295:


In the bible Abraham, Isaac, Adam, etc did not pay tithe, they only give offering. Tithe was a command God gave to the other tribes of Israel to support the children of Levi. The discendants of Levi were poor, God instructed other tribes of Israel to bring one tenth of their proceeds to the temple to be used for the feeding of the Levites.

The issue of the verse in Malachi talking of robbing God in tithe, was the priest of the temples not giving the children of Levi the complete proceeds of tithe.

Offering is what is important to God. Give your offering to him in good heart and he will bless you. You can give your tithe to the poor and less privilege because they are the Levites among us.

Cheers.

VivaLaFrans:
Malachi 3:10 says bring your tithes into God's storehouse so that there may be meat in His house. Who is the meat (finance) meant for

coputa:
what is then required for your safety.

SnowJay92:


I thought the levites were the priests? And tithes was paid to them because traditionally they don't inherit lands and consequently don't cultivate any crops. Please can you explain better?