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TITHING AS REGARDS Malachi.3: 8-10

First to understand the Bible & to interpret & apply it for today's Christians we must know the DIFFERENCES Btw OLD & NEW TESTAMENT

We must know dat d Bible is divided into 3 dispensations The Patriarchal, The Mosiac & The Christian Dispensations. We must also know what's written for the Jews, Gentiles & the Church.

1. The Patriarchal age is the age of the fathers frm Abraham to Moses.
2. The Mosaic age is from Moses to Christ
3. The Christian age is from Christ's death on the cross to the His second coming

God dealt with the people in a very peculiar ways e.g. in the Patriarchal age there was no 10 commandments, in Mosaic age God gave them 10 Commandments & ceremonial laws to be obeyed. The Christian age brought in Grace & Truth
The law was our school master to bring us into CHRIST but now faith has come through Christ we are no longer under the school master. (Gal. 3:22-24). 

We're not justified by law (Gal.5:4). Christ is the end of the law. (Rom.10:1-4).
If we're to practice the Old Testament doctrine together with the New Testament there will be lots of confusion as we will be required according to Leviticus 20 to stone to death fornicators, adulterers, witches, wizards, stoning to death a rebellious son Deuteronomy (21:18-21), practice several burnt offerings & sin offerings of different kinds, stone to death those who work Saturday (Sabbath day). (Numbers 15:32-36). 

If a girl loses her virginity she must be stoned to death to death also (Deut 22:13-21)
Women during their monthly period will be forbidden to come to church & so many more old testament practices. But we know that Christ have nailed all these practices & laws to the cross ( Col. 2:14-16, Rom.10:4)

WHAT IS TITHE? Tithes is a practice of paying "one- tenth" of one's income or possession according to the Old Testament

ORIGIN OF TITHES. The first time the word tithe ever appeared in the Bible is in the Book of Genesis where Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek the priest of Salem. Note that Abraham paid tithes as a reciprocal gestures in appreciation/ response to Melchizedek giving food & wine to Abraham's servants on his way back from war. (Gen.14:8, 18-20). Abraham did not pay tithes to Melchizedek from his personal possessions but from spoils of war that he brought back when he went to rescue Lot his brother. (Gen. 14: 21-2 There was no law compelling Abraham to pay tithes to Melchizedek, he did it freely Abraham DID NOT PAY TITHES AS A CONTINUOUS MONTHLY OR YEARLY RITUAL, but it was a one-time event.

TITHES BECOMES LAW IN ISRAEL.
Tithes became a law in the land of Israel when the children of Israel got to the Promised Land of Cannan. God divided the land to eleven out of the twelve tribes of Israel. But to the tribe of of Levi God didn't give any portion of land, rather God gave them the tithes of which rightly belong to God, because of the services he gave them to perform in the Temple of Tabernacle (Lev. 27:30, Numb. 18:20-24) e.g the tribe of Judah where Christ came from are tithe payers, because they collected their own share of the land of Cannan & God Commanded them to pay to their brother Levi- Aaron & his descendants (Jos.15:1-5, Neh.13:12). 

WHOM DID GOD COMMAND TO PAY TITHES & TO WHOM?
God told all the Nations of Israel to pay Tithes from the land he gave Num. 18:20-21). (Mal. 1:1-2, 3:7-12). We must understand that the laws of the Old Covenant & the laws of TITHES in particular wasn't given to any other tribe in the world but to Israel as a Nation (Deut. 5:1-3)

The Israelites were Commanded to pay tithe to the tribe of Levi only No other tribe in the whole world including Jesus Christ & Judah his tribe has any scriptural right to collect tithes ( Heb. 7:5, 13), rather Judah the tribe Jesus came from were tithes payers & not tithes collectors (Neh. 13:12) 

FROM WHAT PROCEEDS DID GOD COMMANDS THAT TITHES BE PAID?.

Many Pastors who are tithes collectors says tithes must be paid from salaries & business profits but the Bible clearly states where tithes proceeds are to be paid.
Tithes were commanded to be paid from FARM PRODUCE of the Israelites be it ANIMALS or CROPS ( Deut. 14:22 Lev. 27:30-31). In which case God has already provided them farm lands (Jos.15:1-3). So there's no excuse for any
Israelite saying "I can't pay Tithes" or "I don't hv a land to farm".
WAS TITHE TO BE PAID WITH MONEY OR FARM PRODUCE ONLY?. God Commanded that money shouldn't be used for tithes payment but FARM PRODUCE ONLY. This is stated clearly & expressly. (Deut. 14:22-26). 

God knows that money was a good medium of exchange but commanded that if all you have to
to bring your tithes(FARM PRODUCE) from a far distance to where God has put his name then you Have to sell the farm product for money but when you get to d place you have to turn the money into farm produce again & eat before the Lord (Deut.14:22-26)
HOW MANY TYPES OF TITHES ARE THERE?
God actually gave commandments to Israel to pay specific tithe for specific purposes

1. Annual or yearly tithe to be given to take care of the Levites- Aaron & other priests officiating in the Tabernacle (Num. 18:20-24)
2. Tithes every 3 years to be given for the general populace of Levites, widows, orphans, strangers & the poor (Deut. 14:22-29).
3. The priests were also commanded by God to pay tithe of tithes to God, that is the priests are to pay tithes to God from the tithes the Israelites have paid to them. (Num. 18:26-29). Note the tithes which the priests will give to God must be offered as "HEAVE OFFERING" not money offering.

DOES THE BIBLE COMMANDS TODAY'S CHRISTIANS TO PAY TITHES?.

We can clearly see from the Bible that Judaism is different from Christianity. The New Covenant is superior & better than the Old Covenant with DOES THE BIBLE COMMANDS TODAY'S CHRISTIANS TO PAY TITHES?.

We can clearly see from the Bible that Judaism is different from Christianity. The New Covenant is superior & better than the Old Covenant with better promises. Heb. 8: 6-7, 2 Cor. 3:6-16). 

Bible says if the Old Covenant was perfect enough there wouldn't have been need for the New Covenant.(Heb. 8: 7-13). The Old Testament & all it stands for were mere SHADOW of things to come but the New Testament is the real image. Heb.(10:1). 

Tithes & all Old Testament Practices & Doctrines have been abolished (Heb. 8:13)
(Heb.10:9) (2 Cor. 3:6-16) (Col. 2 : 14-17).

(Heb. 8: 7-13). The Old Testament & all it stands for were mere SHADOW of things to come but the New Testament is the real image. Heb.(10:1). 
Tithes & all Old Testament Practices & Doctrines have been abolished (Heb. 8:13)
(Heb.10:9) (2 Cor. 3:6-16) (Col. 2 : 14-17).
Christians are not commanded to pay tithes today but to give a free will offerings as they are blessed. No levying of any kind. Give what you have.

BUT JESUS SAID HE DID NOT COME TO DESTROY THE LAW & THE PROPHETS.

This statement must be well understood not taken in isolation & out of context. Luke clarifies this issue better. (Lk.24: 45-49). In effect Jesus was not saying that he came to destroy nor re-establish the law but to "FULFILL" all that were written about him in the law of Moses, in the Prophets & in the Psalm. And Jesus Indeed has fulfilled all the prophecies concerning him, including his birth, death, burial, resurrection & ascension as prophesied. 

Again in Matt. 23:23 Jesus rebuked the Scribes & Pharisees & he said woe unto them & called them hypocrites for over-emphasizing the payment of tithes at the expense of the weighter matters of the law: mercy, judgement & righteousness. 

Jesus was NOT in this instance recommending tithe payment for his disciples & the New Testament Christians He was rightly addressing the Jews who were given the law he wouldn't have said woe & called his disciples hypocrites. At that time Christ will or Testament wasn't yet in full force. Christ will & Testament became fully in force & enforceable after his death on the cross because there can be no testament except the testator dies. Wills can only be enforceable after he who wrote the wills dies. (Heb. 9:15-23). 

So at Christ's death on the cross the law of tithe & other Old Testament practices ceased to be effective. In effect CHRIST became the only standard of faith for Christians today & no longer the Old Testament. (2 Cor. 3:6-14).

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Plead:
Common sense is not common...

and you don't have it.

Plead:
Common sense is not common...

and you don't have it.

Plead:
So always helping your woman out cuz it doesn’t affect your job schedule makes you an houseboy?
You don’t know how stupid and myopic you sound saying this.

Go find money marry and take your drugs. That a woman is harboring you doesn't mean you know a thing about marriage. Go find another matter to settle.

Plead:
Where in my post did I insinuate that marriage is all about chores and cooking?
Are you okay at all?
My post was in tandem with op. The op complained about doing chores+cooking and that is what I addressed.

It’s obvious you have comprehension issues. Sort out your cognitive abilities first before replying me.

then quote his topic and leave mine alone. what's your problem with me?you are just ranting all over my mentions like a lost puppy talking about chores and cooking and keeping a woman you aren't married to at home. What do I need to do with your upbringing and houseboy lifestyle?

Na for this drive in concert wey oga carry side chick for car still jam him wife with another of im car where her own side bobo dey torchlight am. My people, na DSS we dey since o, matter never even start to dey settle.

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Plead:
Unlike you,chores +cooking are things I do everytime.
I stopped eating my mom’s food after secondary school and whenever I went home during Uni days I do the cooking for everyone and even mom agrees I’m a batter cook.

After graduation,I had countless babes but I never allowed any of them to cook for me not because I thought they weren’t good enough or trying to form woke but because there’s this feeling I have when I cook my own food. I’m passionate about cooking..

So,what makes you think I can’t do everything within a short period of 9months? You’re a joke.

You’re correct. I’m not married but I have a fiancé that’s living with me. And even without pregnancy I do virtually all the cooking because it’s fun to me.
The only area I’m lacking currently is house cleaning.
So,should she get pregnant I’d run to nairaland to open a thread about how to cope with a pregnant woman? Untop things wey I Dey do since?

why are you so ignorant and proud of it?? You don't know a damn thing about getting married and pregnancy. You think it's just chores and cooking?? go and get married first before talking to fathers and husbands. who is this person

Plead:
You and your ilks are terrible.

Your wife will be pregnant for only 9months... why can’t you take care of chores+cooking without complaining

Imagine if the pregnancy usually last for 2years you would’ve ran away from home.

I am sure you're not married so you have no idea what you are saying. When you get to that stage you will understand so just sit this one out. Even a fellow woman except trained nurses wouldn't find it easy taking care of a pregnant woman.

I have a six months pregnant wife at home and I have been at your position. mine was even worse cause at a point she turned me to a maid. The tone in her voice when she sends me on errands was the same you use on a gateman. Fear women. If I react negatively, she automatically calls me insensitive of her condition. What I went through during this lockdown is a story for another day. she doesn't sleep early so I had to massage her arm till whenever she sleeps, I dare not try to sleep before her. But throughout all these, I knew it was her hormones. When she entered 2nd trimester and became stronger, I had to start disappearing with style. I didn't confront her with it but when she doesn't see me she was forced to do some things and when I return , I act like she should have waited. At a point she realized she could actually help out and she got to appreciate me for everything I did. Still when little issues come up, she would straight up remind me that I am the most insensitive man on earth. Lol. Just tolerate her and show her all the love and support you can but be smart about it. Women are inbuilt dictators when given power. Yet you should know she is carrying your bundle of joy so brace up for whatever comes. Goodluck.

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hpymoment:
If i was able to watch homeland and fell in love

I think i can with breaking bad too.
I'm a lover of slow burner series, all these quick and die young too dey tire me (i left blindspot cos of it).

Then you would be blown by BOB.

kindly drop some series for me. Thanks

hpymoment:
I have not watched breaking bad.
The positive and negative reviews and opinions about it on this thread don weak me

Watch it. But you have to exercise a whole lot of patience through the first 2 seasons.

phessyphemzzy:
Why does THE LAST KINGDOM boring like this even with 8+ rating on idm and 90+ on rotten tomatoes

I've watched season 1 episode 1-3

Shouldn't v download up to season 2

Wow
And I wanted to start watching it o

Megatone50:
I love your comments, cuz reasons like these will make someone stay glued to a series even if they don't fancy it.. I stopped breaking bad at season 3.. having watched season 1 and 2 twice..smh. I just have to find the zeal to complete the series. a friend of mine has literally beg me to watch it, and better call Saul.. that both series are great..he even added blacklist to it.. these are series I plan to watch someday.


thinking between upload and into the night which I should start now..hmmmm

same thing happened to me. My friend kept checking up on me just to encourage me to keep watching the series. Decided to start watching it at night so it would help me sleep but when it hooked me mehn, I was seeing Mr. White in my dreams. You won't regret it.

Anyone on Last Kingdom?

For those on Breaking Bad, you have to exercise a whole lot of patient through the first 2 seasons. You would later find yourself going back to those seasons when you advance to season 4. That's one of the best TV shows ever made.

please rate the series below

marco polo

animal kingdom

queen of the south

condor

jack Ryan

Thanks!

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MacCantStopMe:
Google is there if you want to find reviews and films to watch.
You are not paying anyone here, so please dont make demands


I always find it funny that the people who contribute the least always call for changes.

The topic of this thread is "what movie are you watching now?". Maybe if busybodies like you would exercise some control and stick to the topic then some of us would actually contribute and make this thread useful to it's purpose. But no, you must show us you can speak English. Rant on.

For what would have been a nice movie suggestion and reviews thread, most of you have used unnecessary discussions exhibition of self acclaimed intelligence to derail the purpose. Some of us are just here to read reviews and get movie suggestions ffs. please, let's breathe.

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