tope777:
Pay your tithe as you're lead by holy spirit.
If your spirit direct you to pay to church, do it cheerfully.
If your spirit also direct you to pay to needy/orphan/fatherless or widows, do it cheerfully too.
Most important thing I believe is that, do not eat your 10%, let it be your financial Spiritual Insurance.

Shalom.

Not true, no where in the New Testament did Jesus or the Apostles tithe.

And no where in all Jesus teachings, even the great sermon on the mount or all the letters and Episodes written by the Apostles did they even once mention the duty of the early Christians to tithe or remember to tithe...and these are people fully led by the Holy Ghost.

I strongly believe that, if tithing was one of the duties of Christians, Jesus would have at least mentioned once, the Apostles would have written about it, especially on a subject that modern day Pastors tell us that, if we don’t do, we will be cursed.

Christians are only admonished to give freely and willing, no set percentage and should not give out of an obligation. Tithing is giving out of an obligation.

Mavrick2012:
A friend just showed this scripture to me:

"Give a tenth of your products, to the levite, strangers, fatherless and widows, so they will have what to eat while in your land".

Can i begin to give a portion of my tithe to my widowed sister?

Don't confuse yourself Mal 3 vz 10 is dedicated to tithe. Giving your sister a percentage of ur money is never tithe. Note Anything you give outside the house of God is not tithe.

Honestly there was a time I wanted to split my tithe and pay it in two churches but I confided in someone who told me if not paying it as a whole in a church, it is no longer a tithe
I honestly need a bail out here

Check my signature

ChiefAfonja:




Nigerian pastors won't read these to their members

I was in a church and pastor was preaching on tithes, when he was reading Deutronomy 14 and coming close to verse 22, he swerved to another portion with alacrity ......and in my mind, i was like, why did he swerved!

MasterJayJay:
THE TRUTH ABOUT TITHE.

Introduction: If your pastors say giving the needy, widows, orphans 10% of your income is not tithe, that you must pay it to him, then you are attending a business centre, not a church.

Malachi is the favourite book most pastors use to preach tithe. And it is very obvious, they use it because it contains a curse for those who don't pay it. Therefore, it is the 'best' verse used to brainwash Christians.

If you want to preach tithing, preach all verses related to it. Most of these men of God know the other verses but the only one they preach to their audience is Malachi. The sheep they are leading are even lazy to read their own bibles to see the truth for themselves. Note that quarter of truth is no truth, truth must be whole. Don’t add, don't remove.

Tithing is an Old Testament concept, just like circumcision and animal sacrifice. Things Christians were meant to abide to have validations from New testament after death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There is nowhere tithe was clearly instructed in the New Testament after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The New Testament focuses on giving without compulsion. 2 Corinthians 9:7 captured it very well “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver".

If you believe in tithing, then you should see other verses of the bible to know how it was applied thousands of years ago. Tithes were not for gentiles, it was for the Jews. Tithes were for the Levites, descendants of Levi. How many of your Pastors that preach Malachi to you are descendants of Levi?

There is a particular portion of the bible most pastors will never preach to you, and that can be found in Deut 14.22-29. Tithe was instructed to be given to the strangers, orphans, widows etc. How many pastors can boldly tell their members to give their tithes to widows and those in need?

Conclusion, if you want to pay tithe, that's your choice. But don't use outdated and obsolete verses like the one found in Malachi to threaten people. Are some verses outdated? Animal sacrifices were allowed in the Old Testament. After Jesus Christ paid for our sins, it made animal sacrifices to be outdated, and that includes tithes too.



For detailed explanation on tithes see this thread


https://www.nairaland.com/5783004/sentenced-asking-members-tithes-drama

Cement the above informed contribution with 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-15

omonnakoda:

Giving alms is unscriptural?

It's scriptural.
Grammatical error.

manforgu:

Are you for real?

Giving of alms is s scriptural.
I still dey learn English.

Benbellamor:
very wrong.. Storehouse..NOT church.... Meat NOT cash .......at times most Christian are lazy to read and submit their brain for pastors to reason for them...

can you pls differentiate store house and church, meat and cash biblically? Also, one agree to Malachi 3:10 but neglect Deutronomy 14:22-27? Deutronomy gave a clearer explanation on tithing but most pastors neglect it, y?

toscolee:





This is alms giving, not tithe.
A lot of Christians don't give alms, it's unscriptural.
Pay your tithe and take care of your family.
Also help the poor and needy.

toscolee:





It's scriptural.
Grammatical error.

Sorry the context of your statement is contradictory

What were you saying
That it is scriptural for Christians to NOT give alms?

caleboxylic:


Pay your tithe to who?
Does God needs that useless money of yours?
Please,help the poor and widows around you and be blessed.

Giving, giving, giving and giving are all what humanity is and not tithing that won't add anything to your salvation.

Help the poor and the widows.
Pay your tithe too.
Your church will struggle to operate when you don't pay tithe.
Never forget helping the needy o.
The Bible says that, he that gave to the poor lended to his maker ( God).

Mavrick2012:

Alms? Is that what that verse says?

Alms giving done exactly as stipulated in the scripture is a type of tithe.

SmellingAnus:
False statement from you.... That passage is on tithing... Just because you have been indoctrinated to believe a particular lie that doesn't mean you shouldn't study and find out the truth for your self...

Not false. Giving of alms in obedience to the scriptures, and done in line with exactly what the scripture stated is another type of tithing.
Most pastors teach only one, so, a lot of Christians are not aware of the rest.

alphaRego01:
Haba bros,to widows kwa

saw it in the Bible na.
It's not my opinion na

omonnakoda:




Sorry the context of your statement is contradictory

What were you saying
That it is scriptural for Christians to NOT give alms?

It's very scriptural for Christians to give alms.
Even a non Christian who practice it will be blessed.
Bro, I don talk say na mistake na.

toscolee:





Alms giving done exactly as stipulated in the scripture is a type of tithe.

Please, where in the Bible?

Oluromantic:
Malachi 3:10 answers it all. It says all the full tight should be taken to the house of the Lord. You can give your sister money, gifts etc but ur full tithe is not negotiable

u are deceived

kwasoly:




Don't confuse yourself Mal 3 vz 10 is dedicated to tithe. Giving your sister a percentage of ur money is never tithe. Note Anything you give outside the house of God is not tithe.

Okay, thanks sir,but please, could you help me and explain this Deuteronomy 26:12?

MasterJayJay:
THE TRUTH ABOUT TITHE.

Introduction: If your pastors say giving the needy, widows, orphans 10% of your income is not tithe, that you must pay it to him, then you are attending a business centre, not a church.

Malachi is the favourite book most pastors use to preach tithe. And it is very obvious, they use it because it contains a curse for those who don't pay it. Therefore, it is the 'best' verse used to brainwash Christians.

If you want to preach tithing, preach all verses related to it. Most of these men of God know the other verses but the only one they preach to their audience is Malachi. The sheep they are leading are even lazy to read their own bibles to see the truth for themselves. Note that quarter of truth is no truth, truth must be whole. Don’t add, don't remove.

Tithing is an Old Testament concept, just like circumcision and animal sacrifice. Things Christians were meant to abide to have validations from New testament after death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There is nowhere tithe was clearly instructed in the New Testament after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The New Testament focuses on giving without compulsion. 2 Corinthians 9:7 captured it very well “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver".

If you believe in tithing, then you should see other verses of the bible to know how it was applied thousands of years ago. Tithes were not for gentiles, it was for the Jews. Tithes were for the Levites, descendants of Levi. How many of your Pastors that preach Malachi to you are descendants of Levi?

There is a particular portion of the bible most pastors will never preach to you, and that can be found in Deut 14.22-29. Tithe was instructed to be given to the strangers, orphans, widows etc. How many pastors can boldly tell their members to give their tithes to widows and those in need?

Conclusion, if you want to pay tithe, that's your choice. But don't use outdated and obsolete verses like the one found in Malachi to threaten people. Are some verses outdated? Animal sacrifices were allowed in the Old Testament. After Jesus Christ paid for our sins, it made animal sacrifices to be outdated, and that includes tithes too.



For detailed explanation on tithes see this thread


https://www.nairaland.com/5783004/sentenced-asking-members-tithes-drama

God will bless you abundantly for this ....i rather give half of my money to the poor and people who need it than give 10% to any man of God especially one who says it's a must ...i don't know how God will give and command i give him back

EmmyDJourno:


Why do u sound confused

Lol, sincerely am really confused.but, nobody has been able to counter this Deuteronomy 26:12

toscolee:



It's very scriptural for Christians to give alms.
Even a non Christian who practice it will be blessed.
Bro, I don talk say na mistake na.

Be Kiafu

madridsta007:


Do what you want to do. I am sure you are matured enough- over 18.
No one asides YOURSELF will enjoy the blessings or the adverse consequences of your decision, so why should you bother people here?

Sorry sir,i sincerely don't understand the crime in trying to learn what i don't know

mykel25:


Yes if you’re convinced in your spirit

Okay,
But, please can you explain this Deuteronomy 26:12?

Mavrick2012:

Sorry sir,i sincerely don't understand the crime in trying to learn what i don't know

Requesting an answer from a sample of possibly hundreds of responses from strangers is obviously impractical. Will ypu choose based on the niceness of the names?
It is only logical to suggest that you have an idea of your answer and simply, at the very least, want it to be validated by someone.
You should go with your intention. As you already know it.

franklypaen:



God will bless you abundantly for this ....i rather give half of my money to the poor and people who need it than give 10% to any man of God especially one who says it's a must ...i don't know how God will give and command i give him back

God is trying to test you.

The challenge is to give it to the Right Man of God

That is someone like me.

You can send me your tithe for transmission to God directly

Stop deceiving ppl. In the new covenant, tithe is not necessary but if you want to, no problem. Go and read Hebrews 7

Oluromantic:
Malachi 3:10 answers it all. It says all the full tight should be taken to the house of the Lord. You can give your sister money, gifts etc but ur full tithe is not negotiable

Ekugbeh:
read it in all it entirety for ur sef. I mean read it from the beginning to get full understanding.


That portion was talking about administration of tithes not for u as a tither. But the write up was mixed up to. It was addressing the priests and at the same time the congregation too.

Not referring to the tither?
Sir,read again,it didn't say "give the tithe brought to the temple"
It says "give your tithe to the levite, strangers, widows.....".
If it was referring to those who administers the tithe,how then did that scripture also included the levite?
Or,are those who administers the tithe different from the levite?

EmmyDJourno:


Water it down mean; It is not worthless in the eyes of God

Sir, please explain with Bible verses

people still don't understand what tithing is.dont be deceived

toscolee:





This is alms giving, not tithe.
A lot of Christians don't give alms, it's unscriptural.
Pay your tithe and take care of your family.
Also help the poor and needy.

Will you keep quiet! it's obvious you have never read the Bible by yourself. You lack basic knowledge of the Bible you are referring to. Next time read comments and learn.

SharonLoveth:


Hi SLAVE,

You Don't Have To Give Yourself Much Stress, allah Already Knew And Sees You As The Most Confused Element That's Why It (allah) In Surah Yunus 10:94 Said If you are in doubt and confused, you should ask Christians questions..

Just ask what you don't understand regarding tithes and offerings

Look who is talking? You mean Allah the demon? Your Allah , yes your god is nothing but a deceiving demon. Why can't non Muslim comment In muslins thread without going g through some kinda oat taking but Muslims can jump at christian thread unabated .

aoofbeautifulme:
Honestly there was a time I wanted to split my tithe and pay it in two churches but I confided in someone who told me if not paying it as a whole in a church, it is no longer a tithe
I honestly need a bail out here

Check my signature

That person that advised you was wrong. Dont tell anybody how you want to do your tithe next time. Follow your spirit.

I meant the old law.. Was the 10 commandment not given in the time of moses? Did Jesus Chris destroy it? There are other laws too... You should have said that the 10 commandment was of old testament and no longer useful

omonnakoda:

What a confused refrain
Did he not destroy the law of Moses?
Yes or no
The law of Moses is even worse than Sharia law and inspired Sharia law