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Tithing: A Scriptural Analysis.
By Dada-Stephen

INTRODUCTION:
There has been a lot of controversies and confusion on the subject matter of tithing, who tithes should be paid to and whether it is important to tithe or not.
I am not attempting therefore to be correct or prove anyone right or wrong, rather I will attempt to bring together what the scriptures say about tithing and possibly share a bit of personal tithing experiences.
It is imperative and of great quintessence to note above all that tithing is only a CHRISTIAN concept which ought to be understood and discussed by Christians only since it doesn’t apply to people outside of the Christian faith. Since it’s a Christian concept and the bible is our standard of analysis and comprehension not philosophy, experience or human knowledge. As it is written in II Corinthians 2:14
“But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
The Bible gives us wisdom and wisdom is profitable to direct. We are made to understand in the book of Ecclesiastes 9:14 – 18 that
“Wisdom is better than strength, wisdom is better than weapons of war.”
What is Tithe/Tithing? :
Tithe is one tenth of produce, profit or earnings, dedicated to God monthly or annually through the Church of God. In the ancient times, tithe was paid as compulsory tax. Tithing is the act of paying tithe.
Who Was The First Man To Pay Tithe, To Whom Did He Pay It?
Genesis 14 : 18 – 20 indicates that Abraham was the first man to pay tithe. He paid it to Melchizedek who was a priest of the most high God and king of Salem. He was said to have paid a tithe of ALL he got as spoils of war. Hebrews 7:2 & 4 further corroborates that.
King Hezekiah also paid tithe in 2 Chronicles 31:11-12






Why Pay Tithe?
1. To Test God’s ability To Prosper You: Malachi 3:10 says “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.”
2. To Honour God: Paying tithe is a mark of honouring God as revealed in Proverbs 3:9 which says we should honour God with our substance.
3. That The Church Will Never Run Out Of Resources : “…., that there may be meat in mine house..” Mal 3:10
4. To Pay Wages, Salary or Allowances of Priests : Ideally, priests (pastors) are usually called to work on full time basis and our tithes are expected to be the sources of their remuneration. According to the old testament, The Tribe of Levi was the only tribe among the 12 tribes of Israel that God did not give any form of inheritance because he separated them for himself in order not to be distracted and so that they can serve him as priests. Pastors today are seen as Levites/Priests. They are not expected to be involved in anything else apart from mediating between divinity and man. However, they must never lack anything since they are the representatives of God on earth.
5. For Financial Insurance : And 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. Malachi 3:11
6. For Testimony Purpose: And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts Mal 3:12
Where and To Whom Are We To Pay Our Tithes?
Nehemiah 10:37 made us understand that tithe has to be paid to the church. It was so specific that tithes must be paid to the house of God and to the priests.
Nehemiah 11:44 also reveals and clearly stated that Tithes, Offerings and First Fruits are strictly for priests. Although priests are also to pay their tithes out of the tithes paid to them into the church purse. Nehemiah 10:37-38
It is important to note that giving to widows and orphan is an act of charity that will be rewarded by God. However, giving to Pastors (especially in tithe) is spiritually and scripturally necessary for any Christian.
Leviticus 27:30 says all the tithes belongs to God ( who you cannot physically see, but have ordained and anointed people to act as is ambassadors on earth). Verse 31 even goes further to state that if you fail to pay your tithe when you ought to, you are to redeem it by paying an additional 5% (making it 15%).

What Does Jesus And The New Testament Say About Tithe And Offering?
Remember I said tithing used to be a law, Jesus didn’t come to abolish the law but to fulfill it. See what He said in Mathew 23:23:
“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.”
In Matthew 22:21 Jesus said "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's."
This means that tithing was a Law recognized by Christ Jesus, he was however admonishing the people in mention to fulfil every bit of the law and not some parts.
Matthew 6:20-21 says:
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
In Mark 12:41-44
"Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on."
Is Tithing Compulsory?
God gives us instructions and gives us the will power to choose whether we want to do it or not. He will give you advantages of following the instructions and possible disadvantages of choosing not to follow it. God never makes anything compulsory, so tithing is not compulsory. Remember that God cursed the land for the sake of Adam already, saying he shall labour hard to feed, Tithe is supposed to help us ameliorate that.

CONCLUSION:
There is no need to concern yourself so much about whether tithing is compulsory, necessary or whether some people deserve your tithe or not. Leave God to judge whoever does what’s not to be done with the tithe you pay (Mal. 3:9).
To me, tithing is described as this:
I am Dada Stephen and I operate 5 bank accounts for instance. I get a notification on every deposit into my account even though the monies were not given to me directly and I have a way of acknowledging anyone who deposits into any of my accounts because I have the records. Whatever the bank does with my money, whenever I need it, they will provide it. The bank will at the end of business year, give me a statement of account showing details of all transactions that happened in my account through their bank.
The Bank here represents church leadership, the depositors are you and I while the account holder is God.


Tithing is a prerequisite to prosperity and financial breakthrough of which I am a living testimony. In fact I stopped paying 10% since early 2015 and I have never regretted it for once.
You do not need a moral, philosophical or logical explanation to pay tithes, you only need a conviction in your spirit. Ask the Holy Spirit about his stand on tithing and operate based on your revelation through the word of God.
Tithe is an act of faith, no wonder the Father Abraham was the first person to pay tithe and the bible made us understand that he was a man of faith (which was accounted to him for righteousness) and without faith, it is impossible to please God. My Pastor usually says: “What you do not believe in cannot work for you”. If you do not believe in tithing, it might not work for you. (II Cor 9:6, Mathew 6:21)
May God give us deep understanding.
Dst.

Zoharariel:
Even though we're always at loggerheads in the foreign affairs section, I agree with you on this one.

Atiku - a filthy ritualist & homosexual who is desperate to do the bidding of his slave masters in the UK.

The bastard even has a refinery in Venezuela worth $6Billion. Read that again - I said $6Billion.

This political prostitute will sell Nigeria to the imperialists in his desperation to cling unto power.

I am not in support of Buhari because he is a failure but any “cursed bastard” supporting & rooting for Atiku should do so - only for his/her family & household - nonsense!

Interesting....
How do you know all these? If you're invited by the DSS or EFCC to present your evidence of facts on this, will you kindly oblige?

Can we get a breakdown of the budget?

Don't miss this opportunity to also network with business people who can help you grow.

2. Popcorn Production Business
People buy snacks ever now and then, and popcorn is one of the most selling snacks, because people eat it in their home, along the road, in their shops, vehicle and even in the cinema’s. Staring popcorn business doesn’t required a shop to get started, in most cases it only required an exposed environment. Popcorn business has no gender discrimination and if you get the right tools for popcorn, the business is totally stress free, also you can be making good amount of money daily if you are in a busy location.

The requirements to start popcorn business are popcorn machine, kernel (corn), butter, groundnut oil, sugar, salt, flavor nylon, a busy road or market. You don’t need to rent a shop, you can partner with someone in his/her shop since you won’t be disturbing them or you can get an umbrella, clean up any free space in a busy area and start your business. In some cases you may be required to pay some token amount to the local government council to start your business there. It not more than 2k.

Small popcorn machine is 9k

Umbrella is 2k

bag of popcorn 5k

To prepare popcorn, take 3 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup popping corn, 3 tablespoons butter melted in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the oil, salt or sugar and popping corn. Turn the heat to medium, cover the pot with a lid left slightly ajar, and shake once or twice. The corn kernels will begin to pop within a minute or two. Once the popping slows to an almost stop, remove the pot from the heat. Transfer the popcorn to a large serving bowl and drizzle with melted butter, tossing well to combine. Add more butter or salt, if preferred.

You can carry out this as a practical at home before moving in to business, so you can get mastered to it very well.

1. Sale of bottled drink or bottled water
selling of bottle drinks and water is a lucrative business, because it every day consumption product, if you are in a very populated state or cities like Lagos then you can consider this business. You can start this business with 20,000 and less, all you need is get a space in a busy road, buy big cooler, an umbrella, ice block, a small signboard to write buy minerals and code water here. You can even include recharge card sales to it, the 20k is sure of covering both.

Hi,
If you live in Kaduna, we've brought some successful entrepreneurs together. They started from bottom up, so they can share practical experiences. It's this Saturday and you can attend.

Meanwhile those of you not based in Kaduna, we can begin to drop ideas here so you can learn as well.

Best Regards.

CampuChan:
Even his church members didn't believe the lies.

Adeboye didn't talk about owning fleets of aircraft, instead he lied about Daddyfreeze.
Daddyfreeze never said churches should use tithe money to buy alcohol.
His anger is towards billionaire Pastors. The ones who enjoy opulent lifestyles but tell their congregants their reward is in heaven.

Jesus Christ was not wearing gold shoes even though we knew he could. Jesus lived a simple life unlike our millionaire pastors.

Easier for a poor and repentant thief to enter into heaven than these multi millionaire pastors, their heaven is already here on earth.

They will tell you to donate half your salary promising you that God would repay you tenfold.

And I asked them: How much tithe did Dangote, Mark Zuckerberg Bill Gate pay to become so wealthy?
God would bless you if you obey him not if you pay tithes. Money means nothing to God.

Only idiots say what they hear or imagine about people authoritatively.
Adeboye doesn't have fleets of jet, even Freeze knows that. The jet he uses is for the church and we use it for charter when he doesn't have to travel. More like an official plane because we can afford it!
Most things you see in that man's name are gifts given by people who's seen him as a high priest. Yes some people might make merchandise of the original vision God has given to him, just like how people use Facebook for porn and dubious things (do you blame zuckerberg for it though ?)
He's not an illiterate, he's humble, he's wise and the high priest of this country.

Leave God to judge these guys himself and mind your silly business.

If you live in Kaduna, then this is for you.

For Kaduna residents only....

piagetskinner:
it is the same vehicle Obama used that was passed down to trump....



I don't think thats the case with Nigeria ..

President Obama used Chevrolet while President Trump uses Cardillac.

Queenlovely:
A well coordinated Terrorist attack can cripple america. No security is fool proof.

The best way to cripple america is to hijack its education sector. He who controls the text book controls the people.

Thanks for the analysis. You'll be kept under surveillance from now on, since you know a lot about security loopholes.

FestusPet:
Nice one. Who built your app? Pls send their contact details if they did a good job. Thanks

Thanks.
I built it myself, you can check for "CEOS HUB" on Google Playstore and Blackberry Appworld. I just finished another project. A taxi app that will beat UBER.

+2348093094017 (WhatsApp only)

Make that move and break every limitation that comes to your mind.

I must publicly display my admiration and respect for His Excellency, Mr. Vice President of Nigeria for his creativity, innovation and dynamism; a thing that I believe we have in common. Apart from the way he handles and manages the affairs of government when Mr. President is away, he's also passionate about youths and it reflects around him. All his appointments in his cabinet are young people. He values the youth and surrounds himself with young minds and intelligent brains.
Of course it shows in his actions and relations.
All this apart, I had an encounter with him closely. In 2016, we were looking for Patrons for our Global Business Network CEOS HUB (www.ceoshub.com) and he was top on our list. We just needed public figures that can give moral support to youths who are courageous enough to take the initiative of starting a business venture instead of complaining about the government. We decided to take a bold step as I always encourage people in the ceoshub network. I wrote to the Vice President, "WE WILL LIKE TO PAY YOU A VISIT" I told him about the idea how it started from WhatsApp and what we've achieved in 2 years. I followed with Prayers�. Alas! He got the letter, read it and instructed his SSA on Youth #Employment and #Job Creation Mr. Afolabi Imoukhuede to call me and setup a meeting with us.
To cut short the story, I met with the SSA along with Ifeanyi Chidi (CEOsHub Abuja) and Ayo Ilesanmi (now CEOS HUB US) and we unleashed the untamable power of brainwork! The first thing the man said was "HIS EXCELLENCY SALUTES YOUR COURAGE TO WRITE HIM" ��� (deep inside, I was like: the worst that could happen is he would ignore and life goes on. I keep trying and never giving up). The CEOS HUB BUSINESS SUMMIT of 2016 was great as we got lots of dignitaries to grace the event. The Vice President couldn't attend in Lagos and to show respect for what we do, he sent his S.A to represent the Presidency. When it comes to youth empowerment I love Mr. Osinbajo and anyone who cares to listen and morally support the future #leaders of Nigeria and Africa.
Dada-Stephen

As youth,
Let's wrestle to make positives out of the too many negatives available today. We might have to pay for it but a bit out of the effort will eventually pay off.

His Excellency the Vice President whose article will follow never gave me a dime but saluted my courage and honored our conference by sending an SA.
That was moral support.

This was an Instagram post. Wasn't meant to be long.

The key point however is embedded in it.

Sincere Youth Empowerment and Development

Liberalism

Moral Support for upcoming Nigerians with no strings attached.

Lastly, I'm deliberately pushing the Nigerian Youth not to live on hear says but to learn to take adventurous steps.

That $5000 has helped pushed my dream and taken my app globally. It's not about the money but about getting help when it meant a lot.

Most friends and fans have been wanting to know why a person like me will be a big fan of someone like #Atiku , and have jumped into questionable conclusions that makes you wonder how human reasoning functions in recent times.
I'm a different person who thinks differently from every other person and I enjoy being different. As we all know I established and legally registered www.ceoshub.com as a Global Enterprise Network during the Goodluck Jonathan administration as a move to help curb #unemployment & #underemployment in #Nigeria and #Africa . I am passionate about YOUTH ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT and I showcase my passion everywhere. This is my #dream and what I wanted to live for. I had raised an army in 30 countries within 2 years! Now I needed to expand the network because WhatsApp where I started from couldn't contain us and was making non Nigerians not trusting it when they see a +234 managed group, they scream "Fraud Alert! Nigerian People! Run From Them!" .
We needed to build an app of our own that will help even a novice become an #entrepreneur in weeks without going to #havardbusinessschool and for FREE. We needed a little above $5000 to achieve that in 2016. I didn't have that money but was determined! I approached the Presidency with my ideas, and few Nigerians I could approach. I'M QUITE CERTAIN MOST OF THEM DIDN'T trust the authenticity and sustainability of the idea EXCEPT ONE MAN: ATIKU!
He honored our invitation, I took some entrepreneurs to him to see what they do. We had only 2 contacts with him in 2016 (we've not met this year and probably might not meet). He loved the idea, he encouraged us, told us about his entrepreneurial pursuits and challenges he once faced. He saw the #ceoshub app and decided to sponsor the development and host. Today it's on Google Playstore and Amazon ranking almost 5 Stars. HE TOOK THE RISK OTHERS WOULDN'T CONSIDER TAKING. He never knew me, he never bothered to.
I don't know any other side of him, BUT THE SIDE I KNOW, I will keep singing.
I still will work with as many #Nigerians that care to support my Dream. I'm Dada-Stephen and I believe in the #African YOUTH.

Hello Guys,
I want us to open this discussion thread for owners of Cooperative Societies. Apart from dues and savings, are there grants, loans and funds accessible to Cooperative Societies in Nigeria?
Let's share vital, genuine and practicable information so this thread can be resourceful now and in the future.
Thanks

Nigeria is a great country with great potentials. The youths population shows the strength and hope for a better future.

God is good, everything he does is good, he never makes mistake. If Nigeria was indeed meant to be a mistake, God would have broken it himself, which makes anyone or people who seek to break Nigeria enemies of God, therefore Nigeria is bigger than any Nigerian or the entire Nigerians combined.

In the light of this, Mr. Dada Stephen Oluwaseun the president and founder of a global enterprise network of entrepreneurs and startups: CEOs hub, officially declared his intention to actively participate in Nigerian politics.
Dada popularly referred to as DST had earlier stated in the past that he will Prefer to distance himself from any politically related matters, but the love he has developed in building potential entrepreneurs and support In nation building has made him reverse his earlier stated decision.

According to Mr Dada Stephen in a press release he said

"A new era is approaching in the history of Nigeria, not for the worst but for the best. However, Except a Man Effects a Change, He should not Expect a Change. On this premise I hereby officially and publicly declare my interest in the active politics of Nigeria. Not to contest as a youth (because of the not too young to run bill), but to learn from the masters and be equipped enough to solve Nigeria's problems at any capacity in future.

Eggs only hatch from within: meaning you can't solve a problem from the outside. I'm not sure which party to join for now and I'm still making consultations with my team, but my voice will become louder on matters that concern the Nigerian nation.

The Global Enterprise Network which I manage: CEOS HUB will for now be managed by Ms Adeola Adeyemo. She will act as Nigerian Team Leader and coordinate the network in our 27 member nations. I'm very much around and willing to learn and volunteer at any capacity as it is a common saying that to Learn to Lead is to first Learn to Follow.

I also encourage the great youths of Nigeria to take a similar step, not hungry for power but preparing for leadership tomorrow by today because you cannot succeed in a parlance you never prepared to be.

Long Live Nigeria, happy 57th Independence and God Bless Nigeria.

Dada-Stephen Dst"

Sometimes ago before he badged his first degree, Mr Dada Stephen was an active member of the student union. During this period he was also the Chairman of Kick against Indiscipline committed of the student union government and founded a campus radio which employed lots of undergraduate broadcasters.

He's since then led at different youth leadership capacities before establishing www.ceoshub.com

I am a DSTV subscriber but I support the emergence of TSTV.
It's owned by a Nigerian Youth and will not only create more job opportunities but promote local content and give Nigerians better service and value for our money.
I've complained the DSTV mutes(censor) "GOD", "JESUS" just like they mute other unpleasant words which is an insult to me as a Christian for instance.

I understand that some "CABALS" are set to frustrate TSTV and I will like to say enough of few criminals taking advantage of the lots and determining our destinies!
I call on every Nigerian to support TSTV in anyway they can to make sure it doesn't die already like HITV.
A Nigerian business cannot take over South Africa at the detriment of their indigenous company without being attack by xenophobia. Let's support our own with love, motivation and fight any criminal who stands on its way.
GOD BLESS NIGERIA.

dasamek8:
ambitious and smart Nigerians youths should mobilise to form a political party that will enthrone creative and innovative youths into governance. I stand for revolution, I stand for positive results. Aluta continua!

Do you know any youth who can be a good president yet?

I think we youth should focus on learning the game, if we must contest for anything, let's go into legislature from grassroots to the National Assembly.
That's what I call revolution, anything else is a joke.

Max24:
So, the summary of ur write-ups is that Atiku is not corrupt, she ? I laugh in Latin. But if Atiku is not corrupt then let him swear with the Quoran and all the gods of the land on National TV.

Yes, I support your motion.
but Buhari, IBB, Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theophilus Danjuma and Olusegun Obasanjo must swear same oath first!

yomi96:
Only thieves, sychopant, lazy vagabounds,
senile idiots and unrepentant
dogs lacking decency in
regards support a atiku. You will obasanjo to contend will.

When your brain is developed enough to engage educated people in a decent discussion, you can call me out and I'll be there.
Till then, it will be unwise for any intelligent person to waste his time reading your post.
Thanks

Don't waste your time arguing or debating. People reject him but God accepts him and God's will is the final verdict.
Join us to work together to ensure that light overcomes thick darkness.
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yomi96:
why is the yoot of this country like this. Imagine the op rooting 4 atiku, he was part of the people that plundered nigeria.why recycling politicians? When will the yoots take over?. It is time to tink outside the box

We will take over on the day you simply understand that the right spelling is YOUTH and not "yoot"

If I've not studied him for years, I will not come and display numbness of skull here.
Mind you, he has more youth in his network and will pave the way for youths because he values them more than any leader we ever had.

Atiku is the next President.

Bookmark this space.

Don't waste your time arguing or debating. People reject him but God accepts him and God's will is the final verdict.
Join us to work together to ensure that light overcomes thick darkness.
Join Atiku Support Group on WhatsApp +2348093094017

Remimadrid:
I do not. But I believe that in nigeria we need a nuetral party to come up and present a strong candidate for election come 2019, maybe it his high time we pay attention to KOWA and their likes.

I felt so too until I realized Nigerian politics doesn't work that way.

However, please mention one "Strong" candidate for us to see if (s)he has the political clout and will power.

dasamek8:
let's look for a technocrat or professional minds to govern us. Nigeria had produced great experts across diff fields. I won't vote for an old man again. Just my mind

Nice idea but unrealistic.(sorry)
Technocrats cannot govern Nigeria, only politicians can.
If we the young technocrats must lead this country, we have join politics first and learn how it's done.

Until then, we will continue to queue behind existing political divides.

Remimadrid:
Every politician we have now in nigeria is corrupt, Atiku inclusive.
2015 is repeating itself, why? Buhari was presented as nigeria best hope as he is not as corrupt as jonathan, now Atiku is using the same strategies to sell himself to nigerians come 2019. Nigerians we never learn.

Dear Sir,
Do you know what it takes to be the number one citizen of Nigeria?
If yes, kindly mention one Nigeria who can do the job better and your reason.
Thanks