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Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Mrjo(m): 1:07pm On Oct 08, 2017
mdokaba1:
I guess u read the part I stated how fulfilled and blessed I felt at the spot.

A function of a good conscience, if you ask me.
u are wrong, ThIth is to be paid to levites is not alms to beggers nexttime paid to a servant of most high
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by TEYA: 1:08pm On Oct 08, 2017
AFONAMARO:
He paid his tithe in the right place 100%

Tithes are meant for 5 categories of people;

1. The Levites.
2. The widows.
3. The Ophans.
4. You(the payee)and yes I mean you.
5. Strangers.

Kindly read Deu 14:29.

Thank you
I read verses 22 to 29. Very interesting. But they will not like what it says. They will look for another verse that will say they should give the whole of it to daddy else God will not bless them.
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Student125(m): 1:09pm On Oct 08, 2017
Eze2000:
Nope, that's the beauty of worship. Unofficially, u can reach God anywhere but officially, the church. Said u know u can get married ..just u and your woman...in the bedroom and God will acknowledge it? But you will also be told in time to go and do things better in church
You are too funny, If he will reject me in the church where I can reach him officially, I can choose to reach out to him anywhere else unofficially.
The most important is for my msg to get to him.
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by bukola08(m): 1:09pm On Oct 08, 2017
YOU ARE NOT WRONG! 100%
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by jamalnation(m): 1:10pm On Oct 08, 2017
mdokaba1:
It was a very stressful week for me as it involved lots of travels and all. So its a Saturday and I was paid for a project I did for the month past.

Going by my tired nature, I knew deep down me that there was no way I could have made it to church the next day and I was hell bent on paying my tithe because of the inherent blessings therein and the last thing on my mind would be to give it to my nebor to pay it for me. (The guy broke and besides I didn't want him to start calculating my take-home (Na sharp man). And I knew deep down that if I keep the money till the next time I would be in church, I was sure I would spend it. (God have mercy on me sha)

So I decided even before getting home to package my tithe and while in the market on a shopping spree I package my tithe and dropped it in the plate of an old beggar. (A mulsim beggar precisely)

Instantly, I saw 50 shades of shocks on her face as she looked at me for a few seconds and I could read her facials more like "For this Buharia?" Lols. And before I disappeared into the crowd, I could see/read her lips mutter prayers pointing towards me. And deep down, I felt blessed and fulfilled.

But was I wrong to have given my 10percent to a beggar instead of to the alter?

Opinions please.
to me you are wrong

Read malachi 3: 10
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Wallade(m): 1:10pm On Oct 08, 2017
falmeetme5:
It is noble to give to the poor but your tithe is a tenth of your monthly or whatever earning,it is God's money and will go to the house of God where you are fed spiritually..mal;3...without sounding judgemental you did the wrong thing if you are a Christain,
"Whatsoever you do to the least of thy brother, that you do unto me"; if your spirit led you to give the tithe to the beggar, be rest assured that you have given it to God.

God is not confined to a house of God, God is everywhere and can manifest in any being.
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Ekennovative(m): 1:12pm On Oct 08, 2017
It was not tithe that you paid bro. You merely gave your money to the poor.

Malachi 3:10 specified where tithe should be paid to and what percentage to pay. Anything short of that is an act of disobedience.

You'll receive the reward attached to giving and not to tithing. Obedience is better than to sacrifice.
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Julivas(m): 1:13pm On Oct 08, 2017
mdokaba1:
It was a very stressful week for me as it involved lots of travels and all. So its a Saturday and I was paid for a project I did for the month past.

Going by my tired nature, I knew deep down me that there was no way I could have made it to church the next day and I was hell bent on paying my tithe because of the inherent blessings therein and the last thing on my mind would be to give it to my nebor to pay it for me. (The guy broke and besides I didn't want him to start calculating my take-home (Na sharp man). And I knew deep down that if I keep the money till the next time I would be in church, I was sure I would spend it. (God have mercy on me sha)

So I decided even before getting home to package my tithe and while in the market on a shopping spree I package my tithe and dropped it in the plate of an old beggar. (A mulsim beggar precisely)

Instantly, I saw 50 shades of shocks on her face as she looked at me for a few seconds and I could read her facials more like "For this Buharia?" Lols. And before I disappeared into the crowd, I could see/read her lips mutter prayers pointing towards me. And deep down, I felt blessed and fulfilled.

But was I wrong to have given my 10percent to a beggar instead of to the alter?

Opinions please.
You have done well, but you can do better. All tithes must be brought into the house of the Lord and not just any place or person. As a blessed son of God, you can still package something for the beggers and the needy.
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by BluntBoy(m): 1:14pm On Oct 08, 2017
supersystemsnig:
Lets visit the root of why tithes are given. Visit Abraham, he gave his the because he met someone greater and in return, his tithe opened the door for virtue to flow, you only give tithe to someone you see up, so the benefits flows into your life consequentially. You have it in the reverse... If you want deep personal analysis, hit me up, i'll explain...too tired to type....
What did Abraham tithe and how many times did he do it?
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by victorazyvictor(m): 1:16pm On Oct 08, 2017
HeyCorleone:
Rubbish. So if someone doesn't tithe, God doesn't open the "windows"?! Why do y'all paint God black?
you paints him. Malachi 3:10
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Etogist: 1:17pm On Oct 08, 2017
GodsMopol:
Well, are you born again else it's not acceptable

ask Cain and Abel

Obedience is better than sacrifice

God is not interested in you making a fool of the word alter, please learn to respect spiritual things

bye
So which is better and acceptable to God, given to the Church or given to a beggar? I tell you, any church or a pastor that collects tithe is a criminal.
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by BluntBoy(m): 1:17pm On Oct 08, 2017
Julivas:
You have done well, but you can do better. All tithes must be brought into the house of the Lord and not just any place or person. As a blessed son of God, you can still package something for the beggers and the needy.
What is the the house of the Lord?

And why you are answering this, put in mind that the Bible mentioned "store house".
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by kaziblake(f): 1:17pm On Oct 08, 2017
bedspread:
It's Wonderful to give to the poor... INFACT the Bible specifically talks about dt.

But Your Tithe is not a gift. Neither is it your money. Your Tithe is GOD's SHARE of your Money. And He Directs where it should be taken to. See Malachi 3:10
Sir I think you are wrong with this statement but I don't blame you cos you have been brainwashed.
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by bukola08(m): 1:17pm On Oct 08, 2017
lightinchrist4:
Very wrong, your tithe is to God.. Alms is to the poor. Maybe you using the word tithe makes ne qualify it as wrong. Its not bad to give 10% of your income to the poor its still alms BUT your TITHE 10% of your income to God is sure.
As for those looking at you wrongly thats their business, when giving alms to the poor be it millions of naira its all for your benefit cause youre doing it in the sight of God not man.
GOD DOES NOT SPEND MONEY!
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Wallade(m): 1:18pm On Oct 08, 2017
Ekennovative:
It was not tithe that you paid bro. You merely gave your money to the poor.

Malachi 3:10 specified where tithe should be paid to and what percentage to pay. Anything short of that is an act of disobedience.

You'll receive the reward attached to giving and not to tithing. Obedience is better than to sacrifice.
Please read:
Malachi 3:10New International Version (NIV)

10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.

Stop confining God to a house or place like they do in old testament, God is everywhere, in everything and everyone. The church is in the hearts of men and women now, not necessarily a place.

If so, he can give the tithe to anyone that he is led to give it to. God appreciates his gesture and God doesn't need your judgement or appreciation.
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Nobody: 1:19pm On Oct 08, 2017
BluntBoy:
What did Abraham tithe and how many times did he do it?
Tithing is convenantal, that Lord, I'm keeping my end of the bargain, it's a testament of God's goodness, it shows we stick to His plans and authority. It tells God i trust you, and i'm following the lead. It is done at each junction almost like a sacrifice to unlock the next thing, so yes Abraham tithed multiple times, and i don't wish to debate against anyone's beliefs my brother. Be to everyone according to their beliefs
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Wondersoc: 1:19pm On Oct 08, 2017
Only poor fellas give their tithes to the poor beggars. If the tithes was in hundreds of thousands or in millions would you be talking here that you gave it to a begger.
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Eze2000(m): 1:21pm On Oct 08, 2017
Student125:
You are too funny, If he will reject me in the church where I can reach him officially, I can choose to reach out to him anywhere else unofficially.
The most important is for my msg to get to him.
Under certain certain circumstance it will not.

I once walked out from two different powerful churches you know. Synagogue is one. I tell you it is hard for God to reject a person but if he does you can never reach him again even if you cry blood.

Once, I saw God reject a woman crying for a male child. Get this ....she was rich, very rich but the prophecy she got the said a firm no and that she free to anywhere and try.

I will never forget that day and it was over 20 years ago when I was a kid.
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by AFONAMARO: 1:21pm On Oct 08, 2017
TEYA:
I read verses 22 to 29. Very interesting. But they will not like what it says. They will look for another verse that will say they should give the whole of it to daddy else God will not bless them.
Trust me, no other verse asked them to give cash or their tithe to a pastor or man of God.

Tithe is a straightforward instruction carved out to assist the Levites(who neither work, trade or engage in any form of money making venture). Not a pastor, man of God, G.O, apostle, minister etc who engages in money making ventures and have inheritances.

Have you ever heard the word MONKS? They are the only people fit enough to be likened to the levites, as they live and die in the monastery, same as the levites who live and die in the temple
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Lsofdk(m): 1:22pm On Oct 08, 2017
bedspread:
PROPAGATING GOD'S WORD NEEDS MONEY
[color=teal]How much did Jesus and his Apostles use?[/color]
shallysgirl:
This isn't meant to be discriminatory, but are you a muslim?
You feel blessed by the prayers of a muslim Abeg to which' god'?
Based on Deuteronomy 14:22-29,i believe you can also tithe by giving to men of God who have been a blessing to you, your church because you also get blessed there, widows, orphans, needy .you must give to those who need it cos some are addicts.etc. I believe it should be split along these lines based on your discretion.
These muslim beggars, do you know what they do with the alms they receive cause I learnt they perform certain rituals on such money.
In all ask God for directions so you don't sow on barren land or lose your blessings.
[color=teal]Does it matter who he gives it to. Your reasoning as a Christian baffles me[/color]
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by 400billionman: 1:22pm On Oct 08, 2017
lightinchrist4:
Very wrong, your tithe is to God.. Alms is to the poor. Maybe you using the word tithe makes ne qualify it as wrong. Its not bad to give 10% of your income to the poor its still alms BUT your TITHE 10% of your income to God is sure.
As for those looking at you wrongly thats their business, when giving alms to the poor be it millions of naira its all for your benefit cause youre doing it in the sight of God not man.
You said TITHE should be given to God.

So through whom ?

Or have you seen God before ?
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by makydebbie(f): 1:24pm On Oct 08, 2017
Lsofdk:
[color=teal]How much did Jesus and his Apostles use?[/color]
[color=teal]Does it matter who he gives it to. Your reasoning as a Christian baffles me[/color]
She's a fool aswear. grin
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by AFONAMARO: 1:24pm On Oct 08, 2017
jamalnation:
to me you are wrong

Read malachi 3: 10
He is over right. Read Deu 14:29
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by kaziblake(f): 1:25pm On Oct 08, 2017
gentle007:
Deuteronomy 14:22. "You shall truly tithe all the increase of your grain that the field produces year by year.
23. And you shall eat before the LORD your God, in the place where He chooses to make His name abide, the tithe of your grain and your new wine and your oil, of the firstborn of your herds and your flocks, that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always.
24. But if the journey is too long for you, so that you are not able to carry the tithe, or if the place where the LORD your God chooses to put His name is too far from you, when the LORD your God has blessed you,
25. then you shall exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses.
26. And you shall spend that money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen or sheep, for wine or similar drink, for whatever your heart desires; you shall eat there before the LORD your God, and you shall rejoice, you and your household.
27. You shall not forsake the Levite who is within your gates, for he has no part nor inheritance with you.
28. "At the end of every third year you shall bring out the tithe of your produce of that year and store it up within your gates.
29. And the Levite, because he has no portion nor inheritance with you, and the stranger and the fatherless and the widow who are within your gates, may come and eat and be satisfied, that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hand which you do.
An eye opener
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by onimcee1(m): 1:26pm On Oct 08, 2017
mdokaba1:
It was a very stressful week for me as it involved lots of travels and all. So its a Saturday and I was paid for a project I did for the month past.

Going by my tired nature, I knew deep down me that there was no way I could have made it to church the next day and I was hell bent on paying my tithe because of the inherent blessings therein and the last thing on my mind would be to give it to my nebor to pay it for me. (The guy broke and besides I didn't want him to start calculating my take-home (Na sharp man). And I knew deep down that if I keep the money till the next time I would be in church, I was sure I would spend it. (God have mercy on me sha)

So I decided even before getting home to package my tithe and while in the market on a shopping spree I package my tithe and dropped it in the plate of an old beggar. (A mulsim beggar precisely)

Instantly, I saw 50 shades of shocks on her face as she looked at me for a few seconds and I could read her facials more like "For this Buharia?" Lols. And before I disappeared into the crowd, I could see/read her lips mutter prayers pointing towards me. And deep down, I felt blessed and fulfilled.

But was I wrong to have given my 10percent to a beggar instead of to the alter?

Opinions please.
This is what catholics call corporal work of mercy.
Emphasis are on it than payment of tithe
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Nobody: 1:28pm On Oct 08, 2017
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.
Tithe is for God, so that there'll be meat in his house ( the church). There is nothing wrong in giving, if you willingly give to the poor, God will exceedingly reward you.
One-tenth of your income which is your tithe is to be paid in the house of God, you can give to the poor from the other 9/10 and the blessings that go with that will be your portion.
It's good you gave to the needy but you paid your tithe the wrong way.
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by IMASTEX: 1:30pm On Oct 08, 2017
bedspread:
IF YOU HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING AND BELIEVE IN YOUR CREATOR... YOU WILL NOT SEE YOUR TITHE AS MONEY GIVEN YO YOUR PASTOR..... a Pastor that Eats people's Tithe is seating on a Gun Powder. Unless you are in a yahoo yahoo church. Your Tithe is used to Expand , Promote and propagate The GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST
At bolded, Including acquisition of jets to that effect?!
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Sapiosexuality(m): 1:31pm On Oct 08, 2017
Kudos, bro. This article explains what is really happening to us. We are losing it. http://www.mortalpoet.com/brothers-beggars-street-tithe-church/
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by kaziblake(f): 1:31pm On Oct 08, 2017
Ekennovative:
It was not tithe that you paid bro. You merely gave your money to the poor.

Malachi 3:10 specified where tithe should be paid to and what percentage to pay. Anything short of that is an act of disobedience.

You'll receive the reward attached to giving and not to tithing. Obedience is better than to sacrifice.
So he is wrong to help the poor and needy? That common act alone made the heaven jump in joy..My brother read deut 14:22-29.
I will rather pay my tithe to beggers than enrich an already rich pastor that builds expensive schools and owns private jet
Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by SouthWestBlood(m): 1:34pm On Oct 08, 2017
bedspread:
It's Wonderful to give to the poor... INFACT the Bible specifically talks about dt.

But Your Tithe is not a gift. Neither is it your money. Your Tithe is GOD's SHARE of your Money. And He Directs where it should be taken to. See Malachi 3:10
See the highlighted Bible verses below.

Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Sotland: 1:35pm On Oct 08, 2017
TO THE POSTER!!

I have carefully read all comments on this tread and it is amazing that many people still do not understand the principle of tithing as a christian. You gave your tithe to a begger and you think its right? My brother you are totally wrong and I advise you not read but study your bible very well. If only many christian will be sincere about their tithe; the blessing that comes from tithing will never elude them.


Now Let's be factual:

Tithe was first mentioned in the bible in the book of Genesis. Who was the first man that gave tithe? Abraham who did he gave his tithe to? Melchizedek .. Who is Melchizedek ? Melchizedek king of Peace ..

Reference:

Genesis 14:20 – In this bible verse, Melchizedek comes out to meet Abraham, as Abraham gives him a tithe of the spoils of his victory
.
Genesis 28:20-22 – After the vision of God’s renewed covenant, Jacob initiates a covenant with God vowing to give him a tithe of what he receives from the promised land.

Bible never mentioned that Abraham give his tithe to a beggar.

There is a designated place that God order Us to go give our tithe to; where is the place?....

Malachi 3:10
(Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.) Where is the storehouse of God? .. the Church ...

And even the children of Israel did what’s right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chronicles 31:5-12 – The children of Israel do what’s right under the reign of Hezekiah, and bring the tithes to the designated places.

Nehemiah 10:37-38 – Israel obeys God and brings the tithes to the storehouse.


Giving/sowing and Tithing

There is a difference between giving and tithing. When you give a beggar or poor money, you are simply sowing a seed. It is not called tithe or tithing. Tithe is taking to the church. You give your title to the church. So brother you sow a seed into a beggar's life, you did not pay tithe.

Jesus said in Matthew 23:23
23 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Jesus has shown us that tithe and giving/sowing should be done together. You cannot do one and leave the other. No, if so, you're an hypocrites like the pharisees. However, Jesus Christ said himself" Matthew 5:17 “ Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.

Poster, Don't be deceived. GOD NEVER CHANGES;HE IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER. AND HIS STANDARD REMAINS THE SAME take your tithe to the storehouse(CHURCH) and also learn the act of sowing seed into the poor and needy life.. I hope this helps.

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Re: I Just Gave My Tithe To A Beggar. Was I Wrong? by Deprofessional(m): 1:35pm On Oct 08, 2017
asuustrike2009:
You did well by assisting the beggar in need but you didn't pay your tithe. May God richly bless you abundantly but try and pay your tithe because it wasn't it. What you did was a seed and it will speak for you greatly. Don't be deceived by the tactics of the devil operating in form of light. As many have being loose to deceive the elect on various social forum.
Please explain Hebrew 7 vs 5 and Hebrew 7 vs 12 to me in clear terms.
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