What are tithes according to scripture?
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Church tithing is a scam. In Deut. 14:22-26 you will see that the tithe is food not money. Your preacher will say that they didn't have money back then, but read it closely, vs 25 says if its too far to travel sell your tithe for money and when you get to Gods place buy whatever food and strong drink(could this be alcoholic?) you want. Deut. 12:11-27 tells you that you can tithe at home and vs 17-18 tells that the tither always eats the tithe. The word tithe is used 40 times in the OT and only 8 in the NT but it is preached constantly. 2 Cor 16:1-3 collections were for the poor and to be on Sunday so that no money would be collected when Paul preached. Hmmm I guess that means he didnt preach on Sunday like the Pagan Romans did.Jacob was the first to tithe 10% of all that he has. Ask yourself what church did he give it to? In case anyone can't figure this out there were no churches.Tithing was a requirment of the law, why do churches only keep the parts of the law that will benefit them? If you keep the law then you must keep all the law. With that being the case why isn't your preacher slaughtering animals for sacrifce and checking their innards by hand for tumors? And if we follow the O.T. tithing we are allowed strong drink, think the preacher will mind if you come to church drunk? Just tell him you are partaking of your tithe. Always remember "You cannot serve God and Mammon".If your preacher tells people to tithe, which almost all do,then he is serving mammon(money).He is not a man of God and does not know Christ as Saviour for no man of God would ever ask for money for himself. Run from this church and never return. Find a non-tithing church.good luck with that one.(They are out there though, I lead a non-tithing church and Schneb attends one.) We are to live by faith, where is the preachers faith, he is a swindler and has no faith and is stealing yours from you. Everywhere ever mentioned tithing is food. Now offerings are something different. You are to offer money as God leads you to help others in need.
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You're correct.  The Levitical requirement for tithing no longer applies.  The rule of Law was replaced by the rule of Love by Christ's death.  It was the poor woman who gave two mites (but all she owned) who was honored over those who poured in riches out of their abundance.\n10 percent is no longer required, but also, it may no longer be enough.  Depending on your circumstance, Love may require you to offer even more to those in need.  The rule of love is not a lower standard, or a higher one.  It's just different.
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stold money from a church
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"To whom much is given much will be expected."  Remember the story of the poor woman at the Temple who gave her last two pennies?  Her contribution counted far more than the huge donations of the wealthy men.  Also, we are told, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal.  But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal.  For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be."  Finally, Jesus says "the gate is small, and the way is narrow that leads to life, and few are those that find it."  \n\nSo my take on it?  VERY hard for wealthy people to get into heaven.  My reasoning is that these people are unwilling to give away their wealth to those who need it.  When they have the means, they turn their back on the poor.  Yes, I know that frequently the wealthy give huge sums to Church or charity, but this is very little compared to what they posess.  Jesus told the wealthy man - who, remember, was a good Jew who kept the Commandments - to sell off everything he owned and give the proceeds to the poor.  People who cannot do that to the extent that they are still living in luxary are attempting to serve two masters, which is impossible.
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"...Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor" (Romans 13:6-7).
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CERTAIN religious organizations, as, for example, the Adventists, Mormons, etc., insist on taxing their members one-tenth (or tithe) of their annual income for support of their respective church systems. It is said that such demands are in accord with the tithing laws given to ancient Israel.\n\nSearch as you may you will not find Jesus recommending or commending tithing for his followers. When Jesus sent out his apostles and disciples to do missionary work from house to house and city to city, even unto the ends of the world, he made no provisions for their support through tithing. (Matt. 10:1-42; 28:19, 20; Luke 9:1-10; 10:1-17; Acts 1:8) \nJesus came to fulfill and put an end to the Law covenant and all of its ordinances by having it nailed to his torture stake, and at the same time his poured-out blood set in operation a new covenant with superior arrangements. (Col. 2:14-16) Under such new system Christians are under new commandments that are summed up in total or complete love. They must therefore consecrate, not a tenth part, but everything they possess to God’s service and for the aid and comfort of good-will strangers among them.—Matt. 22:36-40.\n\nTITHING UNKNOWN IN EARLY CHURCH:  After Jesus ascended on high do we find the apostles recommending tithing among Christians? Not at all! Paul, who was given the care of all the congregations (2 Cor. 11:28), declared that the provisions and ordinances of the Mosaic law were only a “shadow of the heavenly things”, of “good things to come”, and hence were not the very substance of spiritual things. “Let no man judge you” in connection with the invalidated Law. Christians are concerned about the substance, not the shadow.—Heb. 8:5; 10:1; Col. 2:12-17, NW.\n\nChristians maintain no Levitical priesthood. No “clergy class” exists among them, for whom tithes are collected. “All you are brothers.” (Matt. 23:8-11, NW) Those given oversight of Christian congregations, therefore, are unpaid slaves, not hirelings, not lovers of money or greedy for selfish gain. (John 10:13; 13:15, 16; Heb. 13:5; 1 Pet. 2:16; 5:1-4, NW) This is why Paul, the overseer, instead of collecting tithes for his support, worked with his own hands making tents. (Acts 18:3; 1 Cor. 4:12; 1 Thess. 2:9) Christians in those ancient times, in proving love for God and fellow Christians, made voluntary contributions for the needy, yes, but no oppressive tithing system was established.—Acts 11:29, 30; Rom. 15:26; 1 Cor. 16:1, 2; 2 Cor. 9:1-7; Gal. 2:10.\nUnknown in the early church, tithing was not introduced until wolves had entered in and spoiled the simple purity of the Christian flock. (Matt. 7:15; Acts 20:29, 30; Rom. 16:17, 18; 2 Pet. 2:1, 3) Apostasy in turn spawned an oppressive and expensive hierarchy of bishops, archbishops, metropolitans, popes, etc., who placed heavy financial burdens on the necks of the people. Revenue for this drone class had to be obtained somehow, and so in the year 567 the Council of Tours made tithing obligatory. In 585 the second Council of Macon made its payment mandatory under pain of excommunication. The pope-crowned Charlemagne enforced tithing throughout the “Holy Roman Empire”, and in such countries as France the Roman Catholic Church continued collecting tithes until the Revolution in 1790.\n\nAs Christians, they were encouraged to give support to the Christian ministry both by their own ministerial activity and by material contributions. Instead of giving fixed, specified amounts to defray congregational expenses, they were to contribute “according to what a person has,” giving “as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2Co 8:12; 9:7) They were encouraged to follow the principle: “Let the older men who preside in a fine way be reckoned worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching. For the scripture says: ‘You must not muzzle a bull w
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Maybe God is going out of his way to stop you from tithing. Church tithing is a scam. In Deut. 14:22-26 you will see that the tithe is food not money. Your preacher will say that they didn't have money back then, but read it closely, vs 25 says if its too far to travel sell your tithe for money and when you get to Gods place buy whatever food and strong drink(could this be alcoholic?) you want. Deut. 12:11-27 tells you that you can tithe at home and vs 17-18 tells that the tither always eats the tithe. The word tithe is used 40 times in the OT and only 8 in the NT but it is preached constantly. 2 Cor 16:1-3 collections were for the poor and to be on Sunday so that no money would be collected when Paul preached. Hmmm I guess that means he didnt preach on Sunday like the Pagan Romans did. Jacob was the first to tithe 10% of all that he has. Ask yourself what church did he give it to? In case anyone can't figure this out there were no churches.Tithing was a requirment of the law, why do churches only keep the parts of the law that will benefit them? If you keep the law then you must keep all the law. With that being the case why isn't your preacher slaughtering animals for sacrifce and checking their innards by hand for tumors? And if we follow the O.T. tithing we are allowed strong drink, think the preacher will mind if you come to church drunk? Just tell him you are partaking of your tithe. Always remember "You cannot serve God and Mammon".If your preacher tells people to tithe, which almost all do,then he is serving mammon(money).He is not a man of God and does not know Christ as Saviour for no man of God would ever ask for money for himself. Run from this church and never return. Find a non-tithing church.good luck with that one.(They are out there though, I lead a non-tithing church and Schneb attends one.) We are to live by faith, where is the preachers faith, he is a swindler and has no faith and is stealing yours from you. Everywhere ever mentioned tithing is food. Now offerings are something different. You are to offer money as God leads you to help others in need. \n\nCheck out the below websites for truthful Biblical answers on tithing.
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Pastors getting paid would fall under the doctrine of Balaam, which Revelation warns about.\n\nThe example we see in the groups of believers that fellowshiped together in the New Testament are that tithes were given and the money divided so that all had what they needed.  This is practical Christianity and is not practiced hardly anyway today.  \n\nThe position of "pastor" as we see in most fundamental Christian churches has NO scriptural basis.  This would fall under the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which scripture also warns about.\n\nSo, elders and overseers of the local groups of believers were the teachers, not one pastor.  There is no scriptural basis for a "paying" elder's job, much less a "paid" person we call a pastor.
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the word ' tithe ' means ' tenth '.
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Torah primarily refers to the first section of the Tanakh, which is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (also the first five books of the Christian Old Testament), but the term is sometimes also used in the general sense to also include both of Judaism's written law and oral law, encompassing the entire spectrum of authoritative Jewish religious teachings throughout history, including the Mishnah, the Talmud, the midrash, and more.
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None!  God doesn't need your money.  Want to donate something?  Donate blood, give old clothes to the salvation army, donate your time to a shelter or program like Big Brothers/Big Sisters...you will make a much more positive impact than throwing your money into a plate to cover the church's light bill.
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Only if your tithe is 10% of your net and not your gross.  God knows the intent of your heart.  Tithe on your gross and you will get the blesings that go with it.
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People should offer whatever they feel compelled (by the Holy Spirit).  Personally, I think the whole "tithe" thing is repulsive (when the Church leadership is pushing individuals for it).  \n\nTithing was an OT practice (living in a theocracy), and is not comparable at all to our times/culture.  If an individual chooses to tithe, that is great.  But it shouldn't EVER be done for reasons of compulsion (pledges are fine if it it just being used to help the Church leaders determine their budget).\n\nI was in a legalistic tithing Church, and it really destroyed me (this was many years ago when I was new to the faith).  I neglected needs of self and family in order to "reach my tithe".  As I grew in faith and knowledge I realized how foolish I had been.  "2 Cor 8:12" was a huge wake up call to my legalistic tithing:\n\n2 Corinthians 8:12 "For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have."\n\n2 Corinthians 9:7 "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
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I do! The scripture commands to do them!\nAll of the feasts(Lev.23) are in the New Testament!\n(Zech.14:1-4,16-19) Jn.7:2,14,= "Feast of Tabernacles \nJn.7:37; John 12:20 =the Last Great Day\nActs 2:1; 20:16; 1Cor.15:20; 16:8 ="Pentecost"\nActs 12:3; 20:6; 1Cor.5:6-8; Matt.27:62  ="Unleavened Bread"\nRom.5:11= "Atonement"\n1Cor.15:52; 1Thess.4:16  ="Feast of Trumpets"\nMatt.26:17; John 2:13; 6:4; 13:1; 19:14,31; Luke 23:17 = "Passover"\n\nMost(Matt.7:13) christians don't because they (Col.2:8; Phil.2:21)don't follow Christ or his teachings. They make-up scriptures to fit their needs.
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No I disagree the old testament tithe was 10% we live under the new covenant.  10% is a great start but if you are unable to give 10% give what you can.  If you are able to give more than do so.\n\nAnd no I think that a church that does that is way off.
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Luke 12:48\n\n"For everyone to whom much is given, of him shall much be required."
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2 Corinthians 5\n\n10 For we must all be manifested before the judgement seat of Christ, that every one may receive the proper things of the body, according as he hath done, whether it be good or evil.\n\n 2 Timothy 1 \n\n9 Who hath delivered us and called us by his holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the times of the world.