We don't live in the old testament law, If we accept one law then as Paul said we are obliged to keep all the law. What does the new testament say about tithing? Jesus saying about tithing to Pharisees isn't really a teaching of tithing to His followers but rather a rebuke for their hypocrisy.
when i was widdowed, i had no help from my church, (i needed some emotional support, or someone to do things with my children occasionally, i was almost catatonic for 3yrs) so i gave to charities and not the church as i felt they were missing the point. ive moved since than
This is great .... I stopped tithing exactly 10% years ago and my wife and I started giving consistently and as much as we can which more times than not, we found, end up being more than 10%. We want to give because we love and appreciate everything, He has done for us. We now give with an absolutely thankful heart, period ... We did not want our recognition of what He has done for us (thankfulness) to be limited to or to be an exact number of 10% ... We almost felt like sticking to 10% exactly was like giving God a tip and it began to fill heartless or it was like paying a bill, almost mindless. We give as much as we can even when it sometimes feels uncomfortable which we believe is what the bible means to give sacrificially. We now give because He is the Lord of our Lives, and we want to give back to Him what really is His anyway. Thank you Jesus for your grace and mercy.
The greedy pastors demand their tithe and even preach that the tithe is not really even giving so after you tithe then whatever you give beyond the tithe is all you are really giving .these are the worst kind of thieves
You read my mind! Its all His. The moment you take that into your heart and recognize that if our Father gave us His only Son, how can we withhold anything from Him?
I can understand your beliefs, today's ministry wants to "give"you a receipt to those who give. They do this just so you can deduct your offering and tithe from your income tax. Personally I feel that this policy takes away from being a cheerful giver.
I encourage anyone who’s heart leads them to give less than 10% to take some time and read Jesus’ teaching, especially the Sermon on the Mount, and ask whether the letter of the law or the call to follow Jesus creates a higher bar. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be. Anyone saying the tithe is a law for Christians in the New Covenant is way off, and anyone saying what you give doesn’t matter is way off too. The New Covenant didn’t lower any standards, but it does free us from obligation for a right relationship with God.
** NOTICE ** I MADE A MATH ERROR AT 2:23, I SHOULD HAVE SAID 12% NOT 15%, BECAUSE 1/5 OF 10% IS 2% AND YOU ADD THAT TO THE ALREADY EXISTING VALUE OF 10% AND YOU GET 12%. SORRY FOR THE MISTAKE.
No problems bro There was so much truth locked up in this video that little math error wasn't even noticed and neither is it significant what matters most is is that the truth is being shared and it is biblical truth I studied this topic years ago and you are right smack on
Question Lex, what do you do with Paul later in Corinthians stating that while he is entitled to offerings he refuses to take them because he did not want it to become a stumbling block (having people think he just wanted their money)? I have my own opinions, and it has to do with missionaries versus local home-grown pastors (or elders). But I was wondering if you had any thoughts on this. Thanks for your videos and service!
@Andrew Davison, I believe you would be correct. So, say the animal has a value of $100 and that is your tithe (10%), if you wanted to keep the animal and give money, you would give $120 as it would be valued at 12% of whatever you were tithing on. If $100 is 10%, then the value of the 100% is $1,000...$1,000 x 12% is $120.
I attended and was very involved in a church that taught the 10% + tithing rule. They didn’t enforce it outright, but they had a Christian school that you couldn’t send your children to unless you tithed along with the tuition. They said if you neglected to tithe from the gross of your pay you were robbing God. We were in poverty and after paying the tithe each pay we were often left with nothing to pay for our food, so we went to family to get food and started a tab at the corner store where they gave a a $50 limit. They were tough times. We had to scrape and go without while the church leaders had plenty and took summer vacations to the beach each year, etc. I struggled with giving with a cheerful heart, but I also gave my time and skills teaching Sunday school, along with many other helping ministries. Poverty caused trauma in my life since I had children and other challenging situations in my marriage to deal with too. I left that church long ago, but the scars remain. I’m here at your channel to continue on my journey of unlearning the false teachings. I trust no one. I rely on scripture to prove what is true, but the church I was at said the same. I learned this same thing that you’re teaching about tithes many years ago and people looked at me like I was somehow greedy, selfish or ignorant. I am a giver more than ever, but it’s not cash as much as my time, prayers, and love that I give. Giving takes many forms. I am cheerful about it now.
God forbid that I'm being boastful in any way just being truthful, but even with my struggling income, I have fed the homeless, given clothes to those in need, given rides to random women, given my shoes away, bought some shoes, clothes, birthday cakes, gifts to those less fortunate, given money to others, etc. I wish the churches today operated like the early church, where all were the same financially, but the reality is many rich pastors have many poor members who are often neglected. God forgive us all, for those not giving more and those not helping their own brothers/sisters enough.
All believers are commanded to spread the gospel, not just pastors. Pastors are allowed an inheritance/ownership of land, so they aren’t like the levites. Tithes were for the levites because they had no inheritance.
Well said. Thank you for sharing this. It's interesting how many times I have heard a teacher or preacher say that, if you do not tithe, you are stealing from God. (Malachi 3:8-12) But in the next breath, they will say that we must give cheerfully and not under compulsion. It's a contradiction. If I believe that not tithing is stealing from God, then I WILL give under compulsion to keep from being cursed. We are to give as we have received and as we purpose in our hearts. There is no % under the New Covenant; we are free to give. There is blessing in being a free and cheerful giver.
Thank you for this teaching. I have wrestled with this for sometime as I have given faithfully since my first pay check 20 yrs ago. I remember getting so upset by a Pastor complaining about how many times his been on holiday to a certain country. It angered me as the people in the community are poor they can't afford a weekend away let alone a destination country like this Pastor complained about. It really opened my eyes. There is a right way to give and that's what I plan to do
Don't be offended by what I'm saying I was myself a tithing person until truth set me free. Joyce Meyer / Benny Hinn / Creflo Dollar/Kenneth Copeland/ Joel Osteen etc amassed wealth to millions n billions cos we did not read the Word ourselves but were misled by these preachers whom we call as Charlatans. Reading the Bible makes us wise n guides us in d right direction. Psalms 119 105 - word is lamp n light to us.
@@shyamalasampath4941 these people also sold hundreds of thousands of books, etc. They didn't get all their money from church members. You'd be wealthy too if you wrote a lot of bestsellers. Envy is a sin.
@@bradc6199 Infilled by the Holy Spirit whose indwelling gives us every proper direction - knowledge only can set us free - none can serve Mammon n God. Books were just a way to publicize n amass wealth but Jesus came to give us salvation - free of cost. This truth sets us free from all evils construed by these so called preachers.
@@shyamalasampath4941 Creflo Dollar with is tendency to preach about God's grace did exactly the opposite to me. His last preach about tithing was based on 2 Corinthians 9:7 and not being under the law so I wonder why you put him in that list!
I have been searching out the Truth of Truths for 7 years now and I must say I’ve seen a Lot yet you my dear brother have brought my heart peace with the truth! Thank You!!
This has freed me from guilt. I have been poor according to man’s standards. I gave to the Lord all I had been given. I used my body to work hard in the church even while being sick. Thru cancer and other illnesses I made sure to bless the lord and the members of the church. I also gave as much money and foodstamps I could. However, I always was in guilt bc this wasn’t taught properly. Although, I was reading the word of God I still needed a teacher to help me understand but I have learned that some people don’t understand as well so we stay in ignorance.
I agree , for one thing you can't tithe $ that doesn't belong to you or your robbing from your bills , it's legalism, we give as we are able . How can you be a cheerful giver when your putting yourself in the poorhouse. Just be a faithful giver & your best gift
you are to take care of your household. you are the priest of your home. if you have anything to share, give it directly to the poor, not a middle man. tithing was done with food and by ISRAEL ONLY. we have been deceived by deceivers.
How I wish I understood this concept better. My husband worked extra hours just to be able to get us thru. I sold water bottles in the streets. I gave in every way possible. We were raising our 4 kids and then my deceased sisters kids. That was a total of ten people. Only one employed as I was very I’ll most of the time with cancer and other illnesses. Each time I gave I felt it wasn’t good enough. The scripture being used to justify was the couple who died bc they didn’t give of their profits. I never really understood well that story the way it was being taught to me. I felt like god would be mad at me bc sometimes I gave less than. While I was sick I did crafts and sold those. I babysat neighbors children even tho I had 8 to care for I only charged $40 or $50 bc I was feeling afraid to ask for more. I spent more hours with this kids than their parents. My husband worked two shifts back to back so we could get a bit more. He later suffered a triple bypass. I have a broken back now and many other issues. We were constantly working in some way to be sure to take care of our kids basic needs and have money to give the church. I also cooked weekly food in the church to sell and all the proceeds went to youth ministry. Later, I was told that all the money I raised for that ministry would be used to meet other needs. Also, told that I can not designate how that money was going to be used. While I was producing it was being accepted for that purpose but when they messed up the rules changed. Well, eventually I woke up and left that church and those who learned to trust me also left bc of how I was treated for wanting to move on. The youth ministry went to zero. They still struggle with just a handful of die hards. They took advantage our family in many ways.
Just read your comment. I pray that you're better healthwise and that the Lord is providing for your family. This video has brought clarity to my doubts and guilt. I am alone in this world; therefore, I live on one income. The Lord has been good to me, has always provided. I don't tithe, but do give an offering.
I have struggled and struggled with this!!! It’s been ingrained into us that if we don’t give 10% we would forfeit the blessing of GOD and invoke a curse!
Are you that swindled that God wants your income like a mafia shakedown? Pay up or your house gets burned to the ground? Please send me your money and I'll pray for you. I promise.
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us-for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”-Galatians 3:13. The early church rejected circumcision, the sabbath and you won't find the 10% law on the NT. Read 2 Corinthians 9:7. We must support the church of Christ but not with a law upon us.
You are saved by the grace of God. Not by how much you give. God will judge you by how much you give of your heart. Give from the heart, 10%, 5%, No percent. Love God, don't struggle, God will not curse you. God loves you
Thanks for teaching from the Bible and not from tradition/popularity. First time I read in the Bible when it teaches about giving to the Levites, widows, and poor I was shocked! Never heard anyone preach about why God set it up that way originally. Makes me sad how there are beautiful million dollars church buildings and people going to bed hungry. Poor management of God's money and people not following God's commands leaves millions starving. I used to go to a church that preached unbibical tithing. We have to open our Bibles and study what the Word really says. We give a 10th not to man, but to God. It is all His and for His glory. It is a part of God's financial order to take care of people sharing the gospel and the poor who can't provide for themselves. Hope you make more videos on giving and tithing. Blessings!
right I just read this not long ago and said just this. Its great to hear someone teach actual scripture. I do feel like giving for ministry is important but where they are all churches that form clicks and a culty like feel and rely on you to pay their way now. Also it says we are to give to God and not worry what happens with the money but this is where I am torn I do not want to give to a faulty ministry
We need to get the number/percentage "10%" out of our minds. We have been brainwashed. It makes "10% christians". I want to be 100% christian. God is not about money. God is about the heart. We need to be led by the Holy Spirit, not a man!
thank you for the balanced message. Manipulation from pulpits makes people withhold and lose out on the blessings of giving cheerfully. This has been saved a s a favorite
I was going to a church a while ago that never taught the Book of Revelation. I made an appointment to talk to the pastor so I could ask him. When we got together I asked him and he told me that he was encouraged not to teach the Book of Revelation because it scared people and they wouldn’t come to church. So I said you mean fewer people fewer tithings? And he said yes. So I said you are not teaching a book in the Bible because of money? And he said I have to pay my bills the churches bills. I left that church and never went back. After that when I would see the pastor around town he would avoid me. The god of this world is money. What better place for Satan to destroy the church..........in the church. Be blessed ✝️🙏🏻❤️
Good job ! We must teach even the hard topics. Remember real Christians will never be the majority but always the minority. Even if it’s you against the whole town never back down. Christ is the only way !
The whole church system runs on this - it might not always be avoiding a subject, but rather making a sermon and a service "entertaining" so that the tithers will want to come back for the next show.
In ancient Israel, the concept of tithing was primarily related to agricultural produce and certain types of livestock, as outlined in the Torah (the Hebrew Bible). Tithes were typically given on crops, fruits, and specific animals, rather than on financial income as we understand it today. The main types of tithes, as previously mentioned, were the First Tithe, Second Tithe, and Poor Tithe, which were related to agricultural produce and were used to support the Levites, religious festivals, and the poor. These tithes were a compulsory part of the Israelite religious law outlined in the Torah. The main types of tithes included: First Tithe (Ma'aser Rishon): Purpose: This tithe involved giving one-tenth (10%) of the annual agricultural produce, including grains, fruits, and livestock, to support the Levites. Recipients: The Levites, who were a tribe in Israel dedicated to serving in the Temple and assisting the priests, received this tithe. Second Tithe (Ma'aser Sheni): Purpose: The second tithe was a separate tenth (10%) of the remaining agricultural produce after the first tithe had been given. It was set aside for use in a pilgrimage feast in Jerusalem. Recipients: The second tithe was meant for the Israelite farmer and his family, and it was to be consumed by them in Jerusalem during certain religious festivals, such as Passover, Shavuot (Pentecost), and Sukkot (Tabernacles). Poor Tithe (Ma'aser Ani or Ma'aser LePoor): Purpose: Every third year, an additional tithe of one-tenth (10%) of the agricultural produce was set aside to support the poor, widows, orphans, and strangers (non-Israelites living among the Israelites). Recipients: This tithe was distributed among those in need within the community. The Tithe combines to 23.3% of your yearly harvest/life stock growth. We have to keep in mind that ancient Israel had been a Theocracy. So whenever you read Tithe, replace the word with Tax (necessary to run the state) and you are closer to understand the origins. Since the poor often did not have significant agricultural produce or surplus income, they were not expected to pay tithes in the same way as landowners or those with more resources. Instead, the tithing system in ancient Israel included provisions to ensure that the less fortunate members of the community received support through the Poor Tithe. Whoever pushes you to pay Tithe nowadays and omits the purposes of of its usage, simply misuses it and is a false preacher. Since the poor often did not have significant agricultural produce or surplus income, they were not expected to pay tithes in the same way as landowners or those with more resources. Instead, the tithing system in ancient Israel included provisions to ensure that the less fortunate members of the community received support through the Poor Tithe. Kind regards from Nigeria, were peer pressure is widely used to collect Tithe from poor people and prosperity preaching is rampant.
I have neglected my tithe, somewhat because of another teaching I had heard, (but the fault was my own) and I was asking the Lord to clear it up. I heard this and It did clear most of it up. One thing is to give also of your time to God. I’m still pondering that, but I do believe that this is correct. He will lead me. Thank you!
The book of Malachi was addressed to the nation of Israel. It was a strong rebuke for failing to fully keep the law which included tithing. It is not applicable to NT church believers. As you said tithes were largely agricultural produce, hence the storehouse. Offerings were animal sacrifices. The PRINCIPLE of giving (with a cheerful heart) as stated in 2 Cor 9 is the standard for NT believers. Giving to God is not limited to giving to a church organization. Thank you for clarifying a very hotly disputed, divisive topic.
It seems odd to me that preachers will say you MUST tithe because it is the LAW. They will point to the Old Testament and say, "This is God's law, so you had better pony up." Then, in their next sermon, they will preach that Paul tells us that if you adopt the Law, you have no part of grace. So if you circumcise your son because of the Law, you have no part of Grace. If you keep a kosher kitchen because of the Law, you have no part of Grace. But you'd BETTER keep the Law where tithing is concerned.
I believe in a messianic Jewish faith. I do not buy you the Christian holidays of Christmas Easter and Sunday worship. I am scrutinized for trying to be following the law to get into heaven but I believe that that replacement theology proposed by main stream Christianity is hurting society
@@joaquinvargas6351 Jewish synagogues have not tithed for 2093 years since 70 BC when General Titus destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem ending the provision for tithing. Today Jewish synagogues charge a fee for membership rather than tithing which is unlawful without the Temple and the Levites for whom the tithes were given.
@@brentbeatty4171 Yes, there is definitely a dangerous movement in many Christian churches. We cannot save ourselves by obeying the commandments, but we can surely condemn ourselves by breaking them. Jesus came to save us, shall we now spit in his face by disobeying him? But many churches now say, "You are God's child if you believe in Jesus, and if you fall, God will help you to get back on your feet." Yes, we are God's children, and yes, he will help us when we fall, but should we now try to fall on purpose, because God will help us back up? "Shall we remain in transgression, that grace may abound? Certainly not. For how can we, who are dead to sin, live any longer in it?" Even if we are God's children, would you let your little son play with your other kids, if he takes away their toys and beats them all the time? Wouldn't you say, "I'm sorry, but you are no longer allowed to play with them"?
The support they received was room and board when they where travelling...Not to get a salary, they worked with their own hand for that very reason they didn’t want people to feel obligated to give. No where do see them collecting money to “Support” them or a building. When they collected money it was always distributed to the poor. Jesus even told them to be content with what food and board they received.
Exactly!!!! There was one point in the Bible that people wanted to give so much, they actually told them to stop! Can you see one of the churches doing that today??? Ha! They would surely welcome it and most put it in their own pockets rather than helping the poor with it!!!
It was by asking pastors that i learnt this, what is being preached today about giving 10% of your salary is a bunch of bolagna, it pretty much was a law given to moses to help the less fortunate around them, the rich were living well, poor were dying because they had nothing, so to mitigate against that everybody gave 10th of there possessions, whether it was cattle, gold or whatever, so it vould be distributed evenly so no one would be wanting for anything. I have no clue why preachers aren't telling persons the truth, makes me wonder what else aren't they telling us.
I love this! We've placed "grants" on numerous orphans (from China and Vietnam) with special needs (mostly limb differences or missing limbs) who needed families, and it helped them get adopted. Then, we decided to adopt some older boys with special needs from China. We decided that the money it cost us to adopt these boys would come from our tithing money because we were not adopting with a motive to grow or "complete" our family, but because we wanted to change the lives of some orphans who had practically no chance of finding families of their own. Watching all the children we helped families adopt has been the most fulfilling experience ever!
That's an amazing work. Pls, look into Africa also. I can collaborate with you if you want to do such good in Africa starting from Nigeria. Alot of people are suffering due to terrorism
I appreciate what you have said about the spirit of the law. To me it's more simple than that. I believe that God gave me everything I have, and He expects me to use what He gives me for His kingdom sake. Therefore, my hand is open to give my tithe and offerings to my Church and other ministries that are worthy of my support as God gives me wisdom. The biggest obstacle to giving to me is this; how big is your God? Is He big enough to provide for your needs in spite of your giving? Yes He is! Regular tithing and giving stretches our faith and allows us to see God's provision up close.
I really appreciate the way you present your video's. Solid instruction with no judgment. I feel you open the doors for us to investigate the claims using sound biblical teaching to guide us. Thank you.
There is no Biblical model of a single pastor church, where one person stands in front of a seated group and gives encouraging and witty messages week after week. These practices arose from the Greek and Roman customs of oratory and are not rooted in scripture. Paul is speaking of traveling ministers and evangelists when he is referring to supporting the ministry financially, as one cannot easily hold a job while constantly on the road. See Corinthians for guidelines on the meeting of the believers, which was participatory, all inclusive, met in homes, and included a complete meal shared by all. Elders, plural, were those older in the faith who taught and encouraged the younger men, as the older women taught the younger. I believe the recent crises in large church congregations and mega church pastors are simply God returning the meeting of believers to the Biblical model. Judgement begins in the house of God. We are His house, not the building.
If weekly meetings with a pastor or teachers speaking aren’t biblical then why are pastors and teachers an office of the church? Why did they gather almost daily? Regular Teaching and preaching was part of the early church just like it was under the old law in the synagogues and Temple.
Wow! God was speaking all this to me. And I prayed, Lord confirm it please. Your video summed up His truth that I read in His Word. Praise the Lord and thank you!
Ypu were absolutely right in this video when you said 'I don't think we should hold to a ten percent model' There was no need to correct this later and endorse tithing. If this video is misleading people, which you seem to now believe, shouldn't it be taken down or is it providing residual income? Why is it still up if you have now disavowed this teaching?
I give to my local church to keep it running, not to make a pastor wealthy and powerful. Believing you have to give 10% of your gross income and offerings on top of it to not be cursed by God is insane and legalistic.
You can never do enough to earn grace... it's a free gift you receive through faith but at the same time you reep what you sow what you put in is what you get out.
I am a tither and I give additional offerings as well. I've personally seen the Blessings of the Lord manifest as a result of honoring a principle of the word. I will never stop.
Where are the examples of New Testament believers tithing? Where does it say in the bible to convert food to money? The tithe is to be given to he Levites. A pastor is not a Levite. You are being disobedient, and that is sin. Tithing is gambling. You say "If I give God will give to me." This is gambling and you are telling God what to do. You are adding to the word, bible - Jesus. When we add to the Bible we subtract. All is sin. Please repent and do things God's way. You are practicing a tradition of humans. Stop being scammed. Lies are sorcery. Tithing is a lie. You are under a spell with illusions, delusions, and mesmerized.
There is no New Testament church concept for tithing. Tithing was never money, only foodstuffs, and the tithe goes to levites only. There are no levites in the NT church of the Bible to give then or now, all are priest. The NT example of giving (is not tithing). It is found in 1Cor 16:1,2; 2Cor 9:6-8. There is no NT church tithing principle in the BIBLE. The NT church gave as it prospered. There is also no NT script that says the minister cannot also have a secular job. Are you a Jew, still under the OT? You are NOT a tither, you just have been lead by false teachers to think you are. Do you give 10% of all.
tithing nullifies the cross. please read & understand the bible. you and countless others are deceived. those who teach and accept tithing on the income of others are the blind leading the blind. we are to give but not tithe on income. we are to understand that blessings come as a result of His work on the cross not our work of a “modified” law
TRUTH! Thanks for sharing. The sad part about talking like this is people will say you are telling people not to give, which you are obviously not doing. Well balanced message, line upon line.
I appreciated what is being taught. One other thing that I would add is, we are stewards of what God has given us. Everything belongs to God, and we are only stewards of it. If he asks us to give 1, 5, 10, 50, 75, 100% or even our lives then that is what the King derserves.
Very good summary of tithing/giving. It would have been good to interact with Malachi 3:8-10 a little since that passage is often used to strong-arm people into tithing through fear of judgment.
No verse refers to “grace law” because there is no such thing. I suggest you say this because you do not know what either grace or law really is, as YHVH says in the Word. Most Christians ought begin with understanding how the Bible defines sin. “Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness (Torah-lessness).” 1 John 3:4 Grace (from YHVH) Faith (in Yeshua - Yah saves) Obedience - to Truth (Torah)(via the Spirit) The 2 summarize the 10 which summarize the 613. “This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Yeshua Messiah, and love one another, just as He commanded us. The one who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. We know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.” 1 John 3:23-24 “Here is the perseverance of the saints who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus.” Revelation 14:12
A believer since 1974 who is fed up with the Judaizing fools like you. Thou shall call his name Jesus. Like the apostles did? Good enough for me. Do you eat shellfish….or only worship on the true sabbath day,blahblahblah?
Imagine assuring some widow with children that salvation is free and after accepting the Christ in her house attends church on Sunday, only to find out that there is a maintenance fee of 10% on all she receives for the rest of her life! Oh, says the evangelist, forgot to mention that part! Christ paid for my salvation as well as my sanctification on the cross. A Christian does not sin if he does not tithe, but I think the tithe is a illustration of how God has shown me a way to bring glory to his name... How do I show thanks to The God of my life who is the provider of all things? I got saved at 20 years old and I wanted to express my thankfulness for his provision and I saw the tithe, not as a burden but as a opportunity to voluntarily express my gratitude for His Provision. He owns 100% so I wondered how can I say thanks and I found the answer in His love letter, The Scriptures to me Thanks so much! If salvation is truly free why do some churches demand 10%?
Oh my goodness! The word tells us to give out of our hearts. My church also preaches a tithe as I would not pay bills to give the tithe (I'm single no other sources). I studied the scriptures and prayed and fasted. I believe we can tithe or give offerings on our free wills of our hearts but if we want to give an offering so be it too. This video was spot on and it checked in my spirit.
Hie sandy I'm confused too as we are emphasized at our church to pay tithes bt I really didn't understand y we are doing it.i give free will offerings and give for church rent and church projects that one I don't have any problem with it ,bt this one of tithe it really confusing me
Thank you for making another video on tithing, I feel guiltless in God's eyes on tithing as after much prayer and research(and your video specifically) I stopped doing my 10%. I do now donate, and I donate to you because I believe in your mission, God bless Lex thank you once again for making God's word so clear and helping us all understand.
Tithe is obigation for Israel not gentiles. Deuteronomy 14:29 (NET) Then the Levites (because they have no allotment or inheritance with you), the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows of your villages may come and eat their fill so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work you do.
These churches that put Christian’s on a guilt trip about tithing are in error. I local church that I no longer attend has a retired pastors 45 year old son as the lead pastor now. I question his calling from God because his preaching is very dry. During COVID, he urged those without jobs to tithe on their Government relief. This guy is living in a $775K home. I have a problem with the greedy, lavish, and hedonistic lifestyles these sticky fingered pastors are living from the CASH COW that tithing creates. It’s all part of the evil prosperity gospel!
My wife and I have always tithed by bringing the tithes into the storehouse, the word tithe literally interpreted means tent,we support the congregation where we assembled and worship. Whatever we give above the tithe is given to support other Ministries.
It is interesting that, although Paul validates ministers making their living by the gospel, Paul himself did not. Paul, being a "higher path" kinda guy, actually makes a point of the fact that he supported himself and did not receive anything from anyone.
The Bible also says that the priest should live in humility among the people he serves. Additionally they constantly misuse Malachi 3:10 to get people to tithe when in reality Malachi is telling the high priest to put the tithe back in the storehouse that they robbed from the working Levites. God will judge these high living mega church ‘priests’.
Excellent job. You did leave out some New Testament verses on the subject. And we are in the New Testament not the old. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Luke 12:48 For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more
@@thesaintmustwalkalone708 not if the pastor has five cars yet among the church some people are real in need of food best examples is uganda u can easily tell those who are struggling with basic needs
Remember that some mega churches have preachers that make money off of book sales. Not all of the Preachers at these churches get a salary from the church. Also, many of these mega churches do amazing works all over the world. Basically, what we give is our business with God and that is all. We are not to worry about what someone else does with the money, but leave the up to God. and our job is to be involved in the church to help make the difference. Basically, don't worry about it. Its on them with God if it has been handled wrong. Stealing happens in small churches as well.
What do you think about ministers travelling around the world & church people are expected to pay all his expenses? If he stays in a luxurious hotel, eats at the most expensive restaurants - is that really where tithes & extra offerings should go? Personally, as much as it is nice to meet & hear other ministers within the same church affiliation speak - I'd rather use my 10% to buy food for a widow or someone in need. What if people got together using their 10% to buy 1/4 acre or 1/2 acre of land & build a few small houses for a few widows who like to garden? They could plant a big garden together to have food for themselves, food to give to the minister & food for those without any. Some churches frown against giving someone in their own congregation help because they believe those in the church should not be struggling & if you are, then you must not be giving enough money & that God is not blessing you because of it - does this make sense? They want you to pay 10% plus give a special offering each week. I give to those whom I see that are in need whether inside a church congregation or not. Most widows receive nothing from any church but those same churches will buy toys to give each child many toys while there is next to no food in the house. Food banks will give a person with a small child more food than they will a widow even though that child may not be eating solids yet. Just like people think all widows get a lot of money when their husband dies. That only is the case if the husband decided if he wanted her to have money. In some cases, there are husbands who want to be with another woman so he finds a way to force the wife to leave & then makes out to other women that his wife left him - regardless of who left, they are still married even after 25 years & the children are grown up. If you get divorced & the husband dies then the ex-wife gets nothing, the sons are made to foot the burial costs but the husband's new companion of whom he has not married gets everything. Why is that? If a man & woman divorce & the husband dies, that woman is still a widow. He is no longer here & so she could not go back to her husband. If the husband decides he doesn't want to look after the wife in a good way - do you honestly think he would be a good husband to the companion? A man usually leaves his wife for another a woman who pretends she wants to sexually be with him when really, she is only after his money or hopes he will gladly spend his money on her & look after her children but most seem to not be willing to look after his own children with his wife. Some women are actually smart enough to realize the reason why the wife left him in the first place ... A woman usually leaves a husband because of the mistreatment or abuse he has done to her. So give to whom you think or know needs it.
Because of a real conversation to me, BY the HOLY Spirit, I can never be convinced that a 10th is NOT the least we are required to do. I do think we are to give to the Church some of the tithe but I agree that there are people around us that God wants us to help.
I feel that Luke 10:1-24 makes it clear that it is the believer’s responsibility to support those in active ministry when they come into our midst. However, I feel like it shines a completely different light on how mission work should be conducted. It seems to me that it is saying that the local people that receive you into their home are to provide for you during your stay and that if they aren’t willing to welcome you and show hospitality then you are to move on. It is an act of faith, both on the part of the missionary and and an act of willingness to receive the gospel on the part of the local. It seems to shine a different light on the idea of begging for money to do mission trips and fully fund the whole thing through donated funds since it says not to take a purse with you. Just a thought.
Exactly. Pastors charge a fee for their services. If you do not pay a certain Amount they move on. We are to give free will offerings. I remember my Grandpa receiving items or money many times over the years. It was so wonderful to see God move in different ways whereas just paying a required amount detaches any faith for God to provide as He promised or to see God use people in different ways.
To me giving comes naturally, but very recently l realised l was taken advantage off. Immediately l withdrew. Continue with my good works OUTSIDE my local church surroundings. 1st time God showed me that l have been careless in my giving, no regrets. He helped me to put the brakes & continue with my ministry outside my local church confinement. Amen.
So imagine an entire church giving money every week. You see a person who is struggling trying to find God but does not have any money to give. naturally what will happened is that person will be frowned upon,turned into an outcast,and called a non believer for not being able to give money to that church. Which is not a good thing.
Believe me, the vast majority of churches do not struggle with too many people giving creating a toxic environment. Lol. There are a few studies out there, but on average a minority supports the rest of the church.
*Deuteronomy 14:25 talks about exchanging tithes into money* Disobeying the word of God when it clearly tells us to both Tithe and give offering (Offering is what you give freely not grudgingly because it can be significantly more that tithing, you can give a house to the church, a car, more money and whatever) Tithing is fixed and it's 10% of your increase, yes the only increase you get is what? That's right, a paycheck. The old way of gaining increase was owning cows, seeds, farming. In return you tithed from that! But today trading has changed, so if you do not pay tithes from your increase, you are clearly disobeying God 100% no questions asked. Deuteronomy 14:25 talks about exchanging tithes into money, if the (livestock and seeds for tithing are too heavy to carry while transitioning). This gives you an insight that God allows and allowed tithes to be of monetary form, which is very crucial in our modern day way of giving tithes to the Levites (Pastors as we call them today). Explain Then how are we to support Levites of today "Pastors"? With cows and seeds? Remember you are supposed to tithe a 10th of your increase, yes it applies to your paycheck as it is an increase. Confusing tithes as offering and offerings as tithes is a mistake. A tithe is a tithe an offering(giving) is an offering. We are supposed to do both but you just want to omit tithe but then pretend you're tithing as offering. Where is your tithe, bro? Read Deuteronomy, that scripture was kinda written for modern day life, or could be applied for a time like this. In that scripture they were transitioning so it was written for a transitioning period. But for us it still applies because we have transitioned from old form of trading commodity to a new form of exchanging goods, we don't use cows or seeds to tithe for the form of trade today is physical money, actually we shifted now to digital money to trade. Thus pay your tithe with the current mode of trade! I'll paraphrase Deuteronomy 14 but will post the verse in full context...."if you are not able to carry your tithes, then turn it into money", read Deuteronomy 14:22 but really starting from verse 25". Deuteronomy 14:22 Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year. 23 And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always. 24 And if the way be too long for thee, so that thou art not able to carry it; or if the place be too far from thee, which the Lord thy God shall choose to set his name there, when the Lord thy God hath blessed thee: 25 Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the Lord thy God shall choose: 26 And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the Lord thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, 27 And the Levite that is within thy gates; thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.
I don't make a lot of money and the money I get is very tight. So I give when I got money but I give of my skills and talent. That GOD has given to me.
CBN is the Christian Broadcast Network, they have UTube videos about financial freedom. The people in these videos share about when they started tithing to CBN they started experiencing financial miracles of wealth. Now they tithe to CBN from a prosperous wealthy income. I just thought these videos can help you have a better income, so I hope you watch them. 😉
You can also try reading people's miracle testimonies on Benny Hinn's ministry website and Joseph Prince's ministry website. I've read about financial miracles on those sites.
@@christslove8121 Have you met any of these people and established the truth of what they say? You know you can also check on TH-cam and find videos from those who have been fooled by Benny Hinn and Joseph Prince. When the Lord sent the 12 He said, “Do not go on a road to Gentiles, and do not enter a city of Samaritans; but rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as you go, [g]preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give." Matthew 10:5-8. Do Benny Hinn and Joseph Prince raise the dead? Do they freely give what they have freely received?
Thank you for this teaching. I've struggled with this all my life and as a boy had no example from home. A couple of weeks ago I started "tithing", but it's because I want to, our pastor occasionally talks about tithing, but doesn't guilt people either. The church rents a section of a former Christian university in my state. So, they do have people who oversee the finances as the pastor understands that he is responsible for being a good steward of what God has him responsible for. I hope that made sense.
It’s a heart issue. Always has been. And to ensure your local church can pay its bills. God has common sense too. It’s really not rocket science. But people are always looking for a get out of jail free card.
Any teaching from Scripture especially about money is very important as the Love of money has caused most of the problems in our society. The expression "Follow the Money" is true in every aspect of life. Both good and bad. Money in and of itself is just a tool. It is in how we use it. I have been a "tither" for close to 35 year. I have no regrets as God has always blessed my giving. He gave me everything I have and am happy to share with the ministry and others. 10% is a great baseline number (for me) that God has Never increased in Scripture. The taxing authorities in our country take WAY MORE than 10%. God deserves the "First-Fruits" and out best offerings. I am not at all refuting the teaching in this video. The Word of God is true. On the other hand, there are so many people that give very little to help the ministry and are only consumers at our churches. I feel sad for them, that they don't receive the blessings of giving. Honestly, if you are in a position to be able to give, you are blessed. Freely you have received, Freely Give. Money, Time, anything you value when given to God will be multiplied. Lay up treasures in Heaven.
2 Corinthians 9:7 KJV Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Finally a Biblical teaching on tithing. I would add that we are not under the Levitical law (which included tithing) but we are under grace. Give and it shall be given unto you.
I agree. I discovered the truth about tithing many years ago when I was studying to teach a Bible study class. All I will add is that St Paul chose to earn his living as a tentmaker so he wouldn't be a financial burden on the young church, so that's also an option. But the ideal is for the ministry to be supported by Christians so they can devote all their time and energy to it.
It would be cleaner to say that tithing and giving are two separate concepts. Can’t tithe if there is no Levitical priesthood to give it to. No temple either. No animal sacrifices. However, we can and as you say we should give. Also… the Levitical Priests received a tithe of the tithe. (1 %…. not ten %)
I appreciate this video. There will never be a perfect video or discussion on this subject, but I agree with this guy. Go by the Word of God first before believing “only” in what the Preacher say. Cheerful giver mean giving because you feel the desire in your spirit to do so. Tithing is a form of giving because you feel like you have to. I not only give to my church but to people in need, situations where people need to raise money and more. It’s not just limited to the church. We have to look outside the church as Christians.
comes down not to Law, but to generosity and hearing from the Lord how much to give! This will always outgive the Tithe. Legalism does not lead to generosity.
Deuteronomy 14:25 talks about exchanging tithes into money Disobeying the word of God when it clearly tells us to both Tithe and give offering (Offering is what you give freely not grudgingly because it can be significantly more that tithing, you can give a house to the church, a car, more money and whatever) Tithing is fixed and it's 10% of your increase, yes the only increase you get is what? That's right, a paycheck. The old way of gaining increase was owning cows, seeds, farming. In return you tithed from that! But today trading has changed, so if you do not pay tithes from your increase, you are clearly disobeying God 100% no questions asked. Deuteronomy 14:25 talks about exchanging tithes into money, if the (livestock and seeds for tithing are too heavy to carry while transitioning). This gives you an insight that God allows and allowed tithes to be of monetary form, which is very crucial in our modern day way of giving tithes to the Levites (Pastors as we call them today). Explain Then how are we to support Levites of today "Pastors"? With cows and seeds? Remember you are supposed to tithe a 10th of your increase, yes it applies to your paycheck as it is an increase. Confusing tithes as offering and offerings as tithes is a mistake. A tithe is a tithe an offering(giving) is an offering. We are supposed to do both but you just want to omit tithe but then pretend you're tithing as offering. Where is your tithe, bro? Read Deuteronomy, that scripture was kinda written for modern day life, or could be applied for a time like this. In that scripture they were transitioning so it was written for a transitioning period. But for us it still applies because we have transitioned from old form of trading commodity to a new form of exchanging goods, we don't use cows or seeds to tithe for the form of trade today is physical money, actually we shifted now to digital money to trade. Thus pay your tithe with the current mode of trade! I'll paraphrase Deuteronomy 14 but will post the verse in full context...."if you are not able to carry your tithes, then turn it into money", read Deuteronomy 14:22 but really starting from verse 25". Deuteronomy 14:22 Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year. 23 And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always. 24 And if the way be too long for thee, so that thou art not able to carry it; or if the place be too far from thee, which the Lord thy God shall choose to set his name there, when the Lord thy God hath blessed thee: 25 Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the Lord thy God shall choose: 26 And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the Lord thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, 27 And the Levite that is within thy gates; thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.
Beautiful preachings the word of God this abiut tithing has been dragged in churc for long time and pastor's are Millionaires of it God bless you pastor's fir saying the truth about titling
Excellent teaching. I've struggled with how much to give, especially when I grew up without a example. So I finally started tithing and when I can, I will give more.
I too am a tither in my church and have been since 2009. God commands it so that i dont rely on man for my needs and money. I give my tenth to God so that im reminded where my blessings come from
Thanks for this teaching! I'm trying to find my way what is scripturally correct and pleasing to God regarding "giving". In tougher times, i.e. during unemployment I give from what I get minus fixed cost, billes and taxes so as to not make any depth. As God sees our heart He knows how/when/why we give.
When my wife and I were young with 3 small children money was tight so I would volunteer to do maintenance at our small church building to save the congregation money. Now as an Elder in the Church I am very conscience of utilizing the hard earned free will offerings of the Christians who attend in a responsible way to spread the Gospel not waste it on frivolous stuff.
I was the treasury at my church for the juvenile last year and at the end of the year we gave our report of our spendings and though I don't believe tithing should be done, money given to the church is well needed. People have to understand that money given to the church not only goes to the pastor but to pay for the bills of the church like gas, water, electricity, insurances, mortgage, outings, help churches or people in need & also to the pastor... I know many churches don't give their yearly report but I know my church and know they are not using the money elsewhere like so many. I watched your tithing video years ago and I'm glad I found you because I have learned so much of the lies. Thank you!
Gas, water, electricity, insurances, mortgages.... Tithing was never even meant to go to such things. House churches literal remove all of those frivolous expenses... How is it "giving" to pay the electric bill for a building that keeps you comfortable? The Church might give a little to the poor, widows, and orphans, but by far, the money stays with the people. The church is robbing God according to their own standard of preaching tithing. The vail has been torn, the Body is now the temple. The Most High does now dwell in buildings made with man's hands.
Well then church leaders must tell members the truth instead of manipulating them to tithe and using scripture out of context. If money is needed for running costs, they must let it be known and refrain from cursing & guilt tripping believers, elevating tithes above the work of Christ on the cross.
I’ve had unscrupulous churches manipulate me into giving even when I barely had anything to live on. I was a single mom making barely minimum wages and some of these churches were using guilt tactics to get people to “tithe” and “give.” I opened my Bible and learned the truth. No more deception or guilt. Now I give when God blesses me.
I would ask you to consider doing it the other way around. Give a little from your want - like the widow who gave 2 small coins in the temple - and then see how God blesses you. Then, as he blesses you, you may have a little more to give. Always act first; give God something to bless. Remember how God stopped the flow of the Jordan in Joshua chapter 3? God didn't act until the priests actually put their feet in the water. It would have taken faith to do that as the Jordan was in full flow at that time, even overflowing its banks (see verse 15). Like the priests, take the first step, get your feet wet, and then see how God will bless you. 😁
I know a pastor that quoted Matthew, chapter 22, verse 21 , “ So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s” as his way of saying tithing is required. I read the verse, and it doesn’t appear to have anything to do with tithing. Am I correct, and the pastor misused the Bible? He loves to quote Malachi 3:10 a lot.
It has nothing to do with tithing. It is talking about paying money to the government/taxes and giving God what's his and that US and is our worship and full obedience to Him. We were created in the image of God and created to worship God. Money was created in the image of man with man's face on it.
It's very comforting to hear someone actually teach what the Bible actually says! If I may add one thing: When speaking of "the poor, widows, and orphans" remember that the Scriptures are talking those who are in God's economy- i.e. "widows who are widows indeed" (1Tim 5:3-5) and "...especially[Greek=primarily] to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal 6:9-10). Remember, our 'brothers' are 'those who do the will of God" [Matt. 12:46-50 Mark 3:35]. It wouldn't make sense to give to those whose 'poverty' is a result of their rebelliousness towards God's morality, and habitual sin- such as those who have children of fornication; the covetous who are indebted because they refuse to live within their means; alcoholics, etc. (Until and if they were repentant). We hear so much about "the poor" today, but there really are very few actual poor in these welfare states, where "the poor" live better than royalty did a mere 150 years ago, having A/C; heat at the flip of a switch; transportation, and so much freely provided food that most of the 'poor' one sees today are obese! Remember the biblical axiom not to cast one's pearls before swine, or give what is holy to the dogs (And before anyone says anything, I was raised by a divorced welfare mother, and grew-up around 'the poor' and so have seen first hand why it is most of them are poor).
Thanks for teaching on this subject. My pastor just started his tithing series. He will likely include the cheerful giver part, but I’m sure he won’t mention the first part of the verse. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9:7
There are many people who tithe faithfully and are still in the financial struggle, for years. Tithe has also become a prideful and self-righteous act where people proudly walk down to give before everyone and they feel they are loved by God more than the one who cannot give tithe. They are being obedient and the other is disobedient and cursed. It is exactly the same arrogance the Pharisee had when he prayed "God I thank you that I am not like other men". It also propogates the expectancy that if you tithe you're gonna get back a big reward because "you tithed". Many have been faithful in this and continue to struggle. Not only that but when there is a dire need, the church cannot or will not help them. This is heartbreaking and a travesty! Not everyone in the OT tithed. Not everyone could, or was commanded to. If you lived outside the city gates you did not tithe. If you were one of a certain trade like a fisherman you did not tithe. You could GIVE. Only those in agricultural trade like farming, food, animals tithed. People forget about the Widow Jesus spoke about when she gave the "mite" it wasn't tithe.. she simply gave sacrificially.. Jesus said it was all she had to give. She gave it not out of demand, pressure or compulsion. She couldnt even afford to tithe. But she GAVE and was happpy to give! Would she be cursed with a curse for being poor and a widow??.. NO! Not all. Because the tithe of that day and the gleening of the fields were for people like her.. Yet out of sacrifice and thanksgiving she GAVE! She honored God with what she had and could give.
My wife and i have been married almost forty years, during that time we raised four children. At times like most we had our share of hard times. Its at these times we have being truly blessed. On more than one occasion our outgoings exceeded our incomings, and to someone who doesn't have a testimony of tithing paying tithing seemed like madness. But if you give with gratitude in your heart, acknowledge the Lords hand in all, live by the Spirit the windows of heaven will be opened for you.
I found it so freeing when I learned about the festival tithe many years ago; that it is ok to set aside a significant portion for God -honoring celebrations and travel. Thank you for reminding me today that not all productivity was tithed . For example the time a man spent building his home would be valuable but not tithed on.
A much-appreciated presentation. I wrote my dissertation/thesis on tithing and giving and I came to a similar conclusion. The principle/spirit of the law is to give to the vulnerable and those in ministry. Just something to think about: if one's church has charity programs, perhaps giving one's entire givings fund to that church fulfills the principle.
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We don't live in the old testament law, If we accept one law then as Paul said we are obliged to keep all the law.
What does the new testament say about tithing? Jesus saying about tithing to Pharisees isn't really a teaching of tithing to His followers but rather a rebuke for their hypocrisy.
when i was widdowed, i had no help from my church, (i needed some emotional support, or someone to do things with my children occasionally, i was almost catatonic for 3yrs) so i gave to charities and not the church as i felt they were missing the point. ive moved since than
Sorry you went through that. What they did to you was cold-hearted and anti-Christian.
@@ScottAlanBecker38Like so many churches
This is great .... I stopped tithing exactly 10% years ago and my wife and I started giving consistently and as much as we can which more times than not, we found, end up being more than 10%. We want to give because we love and appreciate everything, He has done for us. We now give with an absolutely thankful heart, period ... We did not want our recognition of what He has done for us (thankfulness) to be limited to or to be an exact number of 10% ... We almost felt like sticking to 10% exactly was like giving God a tip and it began to fill heartless or it was like paying a bill, almost mindless. We give as much as we can even when it sometimes feels uncomfortable which we believe is what the bible means to give sacrificially. We now give because He is the Lord of our Lives, and we want to give back to Him what really is His anyway. Thank you Jesus for your grace and mercy.
The greedy pastors demand their tithe and even preach that the tithe is not really even giving so after you tithe then whatever you give beyond the tithe is all you are really giving .these are the worst kind of thieves
You read my mind! Its all His. The moment you take that into your heart and recognize that if our Father gave us His only Son, how can we withhold anything from Him?
Very well said! My wife and I have done and experienced the same thing.
I can understand your beliefs, today's ministry wants to "give"you a receipt to those who give. They do this just so you can deduct your offering and tithe from your income tax. Personally I feel that this policy takes away from being a cheerful giver.
I encourage anyone who’s heart leads them to give less than 10% to take some time and read Jesus’ teaching, especially the Sermon on the Mount, and ask whether the letter of the law or the call to follow Jesus creates a higher bar. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be. Anyone saying the tithe is a law for Christians in the New Covenant is way off, and anyone saying what you give doesn’t matter is way off too. The New Covenant didn’t lower any standards, but it does free us from obligation for a right relationship with God.
** NOTICE ** I MADE A MATH ERROR AT 2:23, I SHOULD HAVE SAID 12% NOT 15%, BECAUSE 1/5 OF 10% IS 2% AND YOU ADD THAT TO THE ALREADY EXISTING VALUE OF 10% AND YOU GET 12%. SORRY FOR THE MISTAKE.
No problems bro
There was so much truth locked up in this video that little math error wasn't even noticed and neither is it significant what matters most is is that the truth is being shared and it is biblical truth I studied this topic years ago and you are right smack on
Shouldn't it be redeemed for 120% of the value of the animal that was tithed?
Question Lex, what do you do with Paul later in Corinthians stating that while he is entitled to offerings he refuses to take them because he did not want it to become a stumbling block (having people think he just wanted their money)? I have my own opinions, and it has to do with missionaries versus local home-grown pastors (or elders). But I was wondering if you had any thoughts on this. Thanks for your videos and service!
@@andraeyahu good question
@Andrew Davison, I believe you would be correct. So, say the animal has a value of $100 and that is your tithe (10%), if you wanted to keep the animal and give money, you would give $120 as it would be valued at 12% of whatever you were tithing on. If $100 is 10%, then the value of the 100% is $1,000...$1,000 x 12% is $120.
I attended and was very involved in a church that taught the 10% + tithing rule. They didn’t enforce it outright, but they had a Christian school that you couldn’t send your children to unless you tithed along with the tuition. They said if you neglected to tithe from the gross of your pay you were robbing God. We were in poverty and after paying the tithe each pay we were often left with nothing to pay for our food, so we went to family to get food and started a tab at the corner store where they gave a a $50 limit. They were tough times. We had to scrape and go without while the church leaders had plenty and took summer vacations to the beach each year, etc. I struggled with giving with a cheerful heart, but I also gave my time and skills teaching Sunday school, along with many other helping ministries. Poverty caused trauma in my life since I had children and other challenging situations in my marriage to deal with too. I left that church long ago, but the scars remain. I’m here at your channel to continue on my journey of unlearning the false teachings. I trust no one. I rely on scripture to prove what is true, but the church I was at said the same. I learned this same thing that you’re teaching about tithes many years ago and people looked at me like I was somehow greedy, selfish or ignorant. I am a giver more than ever, but it’s not cash as much as my time, prayers, and love that I give. Giving takes many forms. I am cheerful about it now.
Blessings to you and your Family....
@@stevenburton7922 thanks, and Yah bless you too
The law was for the Jew only, remember when they wanted to put the proselytizing Jews under the law and circumcise them and Paul corrected them
@@haroldkrebs5573 yes, and to put a burden on people like tithing does is a sure way to cause some to stumble.
God forbid that I'm being boastful in any way just being truthful, but even with my struggling income, I have fed the homeless, given clothes to those in need, given rides to random women, given my shoes away, bought some shoes, clothes, birthday cakes, gifts to those less fortunate, given money to others, etc. I wish the churches today operated like the early church, where all were the same financially, but the reality is many rich pastors have many poor members who are often neglected. God forgive us all, for those not giving more and those not helping their own brothers/sisters enough.
All believers are commanded to spread the gospel, not just pastors.
Pastors are allowed an inheritance/ownership of land, so they aren’t like the levites.
Tithes were for the levites because they had no inheritance.
Well said. Thank you for sharing this. It's interesting how many times I have heard a teacher or preacher say that, if you do not tithe, you are stealing from God. (Malachi 3:8-12) But in the next breath, they will say that we must give cheerfully and not under compulsion. It's a contradiction. If I believe that not tithing is stealing from God, then I WILL give under compulsion to keep from being cursed.
We are to give as we have received and as we purpose in our hearts. There is no % under the New Covenant; we are free to give. There is blessing in being a free and cheerful giver.
Thank you for this teaching. I have wrestled with this for sometime as I have given faithfully since my first pay check 20 yrs ago. I remember getting so upset by a Pastor complaining about how many times his been on holiday to a certain country. It angered me as the people in the community are poor they can't afford a weekend away let alone a destination country like this Pastor complained about. It really opened my eyes. There is a right way to give and that's what I plan to do
Don't be offended by what I'm saying I was myself a tithing person until truth set me free. Joyce Meyer / Benny Hinn / Creflo Dollar/Kenneth Copeland/ Joel Osteen etc amassed wealth to millions n billions cos we did not read the Word ourselves but were misled by these preachers whom we call as Charlatans. Reading the Bible makes us wise n guides us in d right direction. Psalms 119 105 - word is lamp n light to us.
@@shyamalasampath4941 these people also sold hundreds of thousands of books, etc. They didn't get all their money from church members. You'd be wealthy too if you wrote a lot of bestsellers. Envy is a sin.
@@bradc6199 Infilled by the Holy Spirit whose indwelling gives us every proper direction - knowledge only can set us free - none can serve Mammon n God. Books were just a way to publicize n amass wealth but Jesus came to give us salvation - free of cost. This truth sets us free from all evils construed by these so called preachers.
@@bradc6199 book sales don’t make that much money. The bulk of their income comes from donations.
@@shyamalasampath4941 Creflo Dollar with is tendency to preach about God's grace did exactly the opposite to me. His last preach about tithing was based on 2 Corinthians 9:7 and not being under the law so I wonder why you put him in that list!
I have been searching out the Truth of Truths for 7 years now and I must say I’ve seen a Lot yet you my dear brother have brought my heart peace with the truth! Thank You!!
This has freed me from guilt. I have been poor according to man’s standards. I gave to the Lord all I had been given. I used my body to work hard in the church even while being sick. Thru cancer and other illnesses I made sure to bless the lord and the members of the church. I also gave as much money and foodstamps I could. However, I always was in guilt bc this wasn’t taught properly. Although, I was reading the word of God I still needed a teacher to help me understand but I have learned that some people don’t understand as well so we stay in ignorance.
I agree , for one thing you can't tithe $ that doesn't belong to you or your robbing from your bills , it's legalism, we give as we are able . How can you be a cheerful giver when your putting yourself in the poorhouse. Just be a faithful giver & your best gift
you are to take care of your household. you are the priest of your home. if you have anything to share, give it directly to the poor, not a middle man. tithing was done with food and by ISRAEL ONLY. we have been deceived by deceivers.
How I wish I understood this concept better. My husband worked extra hours just to be able to get us thru. I sold water bottles in the streets. I gave in every way possible. We were raising our 4 kids and then my deceased sisters kids. That was a total of ten people. Only one employed as I was very I’ll most of the time with cancer and other illnesses. Each time I gave I felt it wasn’t good enough. The scripture being used to justify was the couple who died bc they didn’t give of their profits. I never really understood well that story the way it was being taught to me. I felt like god would be mad at me bc sometimes I gave less than. While I was sick I did crafts and sold those. I babysat neighbors children even tho I had 8 to care for I only charged $40 or $50 bc I was feeling afraid to ask for more. I spent more hours with this kids than their parents. My husband worked two shifts back to back so we could get a bit more. He later suffered a triple bypass. I have a broken back now and many other issues. We were constantly working in some way to be sure to take care of our kids basic needs and have money to give the church. I also cooked weekly food in the church to sell and all the proceeds went to youth ministry. Later, I was told that all the money I raised for that ministry would be used to meet other needs. Also, told that I can not designate how that money was going to be used. While I was producing it was being accepted for that purpose but when they messed up the rules changed. Well, eventually I woke up and left that church and those who learned to trust me also left bc of how I was treated for wanting to move on. The youth ministry went to zero. They still struggle with just a handful of die hards. They took advantage our family in many ways.
Just read your comment. I pray that you're better healthwise and that the Lord is providing for your family.
This video has brought clarity to my doubts and guilt. I am alone in this world; therefore, I live on one income. The Lord has been good to me, has always provided. I don't tithe, but do give an offering.
@lapassurs5383 May Jesus heal you and your family, give you sound health and supernatural Breakthroughs in Jesus Name.
Most of the Church remains largely ignorant. Notice how many times Paul exhorted us to NOT BE IGNORANT....
Giving should always come from the heart rather than doctrine.
We should support those who preach the gospel. Most ministries and churches are preaching anything but the gospel.
I have struggled and struggled with this!!! It’s been ingrained into us that if we don’t give 10% we would forfeit the blessing of GOD and invoke a curse!
Are you that swindled that God wants your income like a mafia shakedown? Pay up or your house gets burned to the ground? Please send me your money and I'll pray for you. I promise.
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us-for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”-Galatians 3:13. The early church rejected circumcision, the sabbath and you won't find the 10% law on the NT. Read 2 Corinthians 9:7. We must support the church of Christ but not with a law upon us.
You are saved by the grace of God. Not by how much you give.
God will judge you by how much you give of your heart.
Give from the heart, 10%, 5%, No percent.
Love God, don't struggle, God will not curse you.
God loves you
@@DennisHanson007 Thank you…thank you for the encouragement!
@@Art3615 Thank you so very much! I appreciate it so much.
Thanks for teaching from the Bible and not from tradition/popularity. First time I read in the Bible when it teaches about giving to the Levites, widows, and poor I was shocked! Never heard anyone preach about why God set it up that way originally. Makes me sad how there are beautiful million dollars church buildings and people going to bed hungry. Poor management of God's money and people not following God's commands leaves millions starving. I used to go to a church that preached unbibical tithing. We have to open our Bibles and study what the Word really says. We give a 10th not to man, but to God. It is all His and for His glory. It is a part of God's financial order to take care of people sharing the gospel and the poor who can't provide for themselves. Hope you make more videos on giving and tithing. Blessings!
Rachel Tiller perfectly said 💜🙌🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
right I just read this not long ago and said just this. Its great to hear someone teach actual scripture. I do feel like giving for ministry is important but where they are all churches that form clicks and a culty like feel and rely on you to pay their way now. Also it says we are to give to God and not worry what happens with the money but this is where I am torn I do not want to give to a faulty ministry
I agree with u.. God bless 🙏
We need to get the number/percentage "10%" out of our minds. We have been brainwashed. It makes "10% christians". I want to be 100% christian. God is not about money. God is about the heart. We need to be led by the Holy Spirit, not a man!
I love you because God loves you and your Correct
thank you for the balanced message. Manipulation from pulpits makes people withhold and lose out on the blessings of giving cheerfully. This has been saved a s a favorite
FIRST Pastor I've ever known to talk no nonsense TRUTH about tithing. Your ministry is a breath of fresh air Sir.
I was going to a church a while ago that never taught the Book of Revelation. I made an appointment to talk to the pastor so I could ask him. When we got together I asked him and he told me that he was encouraged not to teach the Book of Revelation because it scared people and they wouldn’t come to church. So I said you mean fewer people fewer tithings? And he said yes. So I said you are not teaching a book in the Bible because of money? And he said I have to pay my bills the churches bills. I left that church and never went back. After that when I would see the pastor around town he would avoid me. The god of this world is money. What better place for Satan to destroy the church..........in the church. Be blessed ✝️🙏🏻❤️
This comment sums its ALL up
Exactly
Good job ! We must teach even the hard topics. Remember real Christians will never be the majority but always the minority. Even if it’s you against the whole town never back down. Christ is the only way !
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The whole church system runs on this - it might not always be avoiding a subject, but rather making a sermon and a service "entertaining" so that the tithers will want to come back for the next show.
In ancient Israel, the concept of tithing was primarily related to agricultural produce and certain types of livestock, as outlined in the Torah (the Hebrew Bible). Tithes were typically given on crops, fruits, and specific animals, rather than on financial income as we understand it today. The main types of tithes, as previously mentioned, were the First Tithe, Second Tithe, and Poor Tithe, which were related to agricultural produce and were used to support the Levites, religious festivals, and the poor.
These tithes were a compulsory part of the Israelite religious law outlined in the Torah. The main types of tithes included:
First Tithe (Ma'aser Rishon):
Purpose: This tithe involved giving one-tenth (10%) of the annual agricultural produce, including grains, fruits, and livestock, to support the Levites.
Recipients: The Levites, who were a tribe in Israel dedicated to serving in the Temple and assisting the priests, received this tithe.
Second Tithe (Ma'aser Sheni):
Purpose: The second tithe was a separate tenth (10%) of the remaining agricultural produce after the first tithe had been given. It was set aside for use in a pilgrimage feast in Jerusalem.
Recipients: The second tithe was meant for the Israelite farmer and his family, and it was to be consumed by them in Jerusalem during certain religious festivals, such as Passover, Shavuot (Pentecost), and Sukkot (Tabernacles).
Poor Tithe (Ma'aser Ani or Ma'aser LePoor):
Purpose: Every third year, an additional tithe of one-tenth (10%) of the agricultural produce was set aside to support the poor, widows, orphans, and strangers (non-Israelites living among the Israelites).
Recipients: This tithe was distributed among those in need within the community.
The Tithe combines to 23.3% of your yearly harvest/life stock growth.
We have to keep in mind that ancient Israel had been a Theocracy. So whenever you read Tithe, replace the word with Tax (necessary to run the state) and you are closer to understand the origins.
Since the poor often did not have significant agricultural produce or surplus income, they were not expected to pay tithes in the same way as landowners or those with more resources. Instead, the tithing system in ancient Israel included provisions to ensure that the less fortunate members of the community received support through the Poor Tithe.
Whoever pushes you to pay Tithe nowadays and omits the purposes of of its usage, simply misuses it and is a false preacher.
Since the poor often did not have significant agricultural produce or surplus income, they were not expected to pay tithes in the same way as landowners or those with more resources. Instead, the tithing system in ancient Israel included provisions to ensure that the less fortunate members of the community received support through the Poor Tithe.
Kind regards from Nigeria, were peer pressure is widely used to collect Tithe from poor people and prosperity preaching is rampant.
I have neglected my tithe, somewhat because of another teaching I had heard, (but the fault was my own) and I was asking the Lord to clear it up. I heard this and It did clear most of it up. One thing is to give also of your time to God. I’m still pondering that, but I do believe that this is correct. He will lead me. Thank you!
The book of Malachi was addressed to the nation of Israel. It was a strong rebuke for failing to fully keep the law which included tithing. It is not applicable to NT church believers. As you said tithes were largely agricultural produce, hence the storehouse. Offerings were animal sacrifices. The PRINCIPLE of giving (with a cheerful heart) as stated in 2 Cor 9 is the standard for NT believers. Giving to God is not limited to giving to a church organization. Thank you for clarifying a very hotly disputed, divisive topic.
This is pure and biblically accurate!❤ God bless you. Indeed the truth has set me free!
I appreciate that you revised this topic... you're a humble person
It seems odd to me that preachers will say you MUST tithe because it is the LAW. They will point to the Old Testament and say, "This is God's law, so you had better pony up." Then, in their next sermon, they will preach that Paul tells us that if you adopt the Law, you have no part of grace. So if you circumcise your son because of the Law, you have no part of Grace. If you keep a kosher kitchen because of the Law, you have no part of Grace. But you'd BETTER keep the Law where tithing is concerned.
This is exactly what my synagogue teaches Thank You Lex 🙏🏻 Baruch Ha’Shem for teaching truth
I believe in a messianic Jewish faith. I do not buy you the Christian holidays of Christmas Easter and Sunday worship. I am scrutinized for trying to be following the law to get into heaven but I believe that that replacement theology proposed by main stream Christianity is hurting society
Jewish synagogues are not supposed to take the tith, under Jewish law, the tith was for the levitical priestess at the one Temple.
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Jewish synagogues have not tithed for 2093 years since 70 BC when General Titus destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem ending the provision for tithing.
Today Jewish synagogues charge a fee for membership rather than tithing which is unlawful without the Temple and the Levites for whom the tithes were given.
@@brentbeatty4171 Yes, there is definitely a dangerous movement in many Christian churches. We cannot save ourselves by obeying the commandments, but we can surely condemn ourselves by breaking them. Jesus came to save us, shall we now spit in his face by disobeying him? But many churches now say, "You are God's child if you believe in Jesus, and if you fall, God will help you to get back on your feet."
Yes, we are God's children, and yes, he will help us when we fall, but should we now try to fall on purpose, because God will help us back up? "Shall we remain in transgression, that grace may abound? Certainly not. For how can we, who are dead to sin, live any longer in it?"
Even if we are God's children, would you let your little son play with your other kids, if he takes away their toys and beats them all the time? Wouldn't you say, "I'm sorry, but you are no longer allowed to play with them"?
@@joaquinvargas6351 if they love their congregation they'll accept it. Tithing is a wealth builder for the giver
The support they received was room and board when they where travelling...Not to get a salary, they worked with their own hand for that very reason they didn’t want people to feel obligated to give.
No where do see them collecting money to “Support” them or a building. When they collected money it was always distributed to the poor.
Jesus even told them to be content with what food and board they received.
Exactly!!!! There was one point in the Bible that people wanted to give so much, they actually told them to stop! Can you see one of the churches doing that today??? Ha! They would surely welcome it and most put it in their own pockets rather than helping the poor with it!!!
It was by asking pastors that i learnt this, what is being preached today about giving 10% of your salary is a bunch of bolagna, it pretty much was a law given to moses to help the less fortunate around them, the rich were living well, poor were dying because they had nothing, so to mitigate against that everybody gave 10th of there possessions, whether it was cattle, gold or whatever, so it vould be distributed evenly so no one would be wanting for anything. I have no clue why preachers aren't telling persons the truth, makes me wonder what else aren't they telling us.
I love this! We've placed "grants" on numerous orphans (from China and Vietnam) with special needs (mostly limb differences or missing limbs) who needed families, and it helped them get adopted. Then, we decided to adopt some older boys with special needs from China. We decided that the money it cost us to adopt these boys would come from our tithing money because we were not adopting with a motive to grow or "complete" our family, but because we wanted to change the lives of some orphans who had practically no chance of finding families of their own. Watching all the children we helped families adopt has been the most fulfilling experience ever!
That's an amazing work. Pls, look into Africa also. I can collaborate with you if you want to do such good in Africa starting from Nigeria. Alot of people are suffering due to terrorism
I appreciate what you have said about the spirit of the law. To me it's more simple than that. I believe that God gave me everything I have, and He expects me to use what He gives me for His kingdom sake. Therefore, my hand is open to give my tithe and offerings to my Church and other ministries that are worthy of my support as God gives me wisdom. The biggest obstacle to giving to me is this; how big is your God? Is He big enough to provide for your needs in spite of your giving? Yes He is! Regular tithing and giving stretches our faith and allows us to see God's provision up close.
Most tithers are braggarts too
That's true brother
I really appreciate the way you present your video's. Solid instruction with no judgment. I feel you open the doors for us to investigate the claims using sound biblical teaching to guide us. Thank you.
I thank GOD for having come across this video which enabled me to understand the concept of tithe/tithing!
There is no Biblical model of a single pastor church, where one person stands in front of a seated group and gives encouraging and witty messages week after week. These practices arose from the Greek and Roman customs of oratory and are not rooted in scripture. Paul is speaking of traveling ministers and evangelists when he is referring to supporting the ministry financially, as one cannot easily hold a job while constantly on the road. See Corinthians for guidelines on the meeting of the believers, which was participatory, all inclusive, met in homes, and included a complete meal shared by all. Elders, plural, were those older in the faith who taught and encouraged the younger men, as the older women taught the younger. I believe the recent crises in large church congregations and mega church pastors are simply God returning the meeting of believers to the Biblical model. Judgement begins in the house of God. We are His house, not the building.
Paul needs his Class A license 😂
If weekly meetings with a pastor or teachers speaking aren’t biblical then why are pastors and teachers an office of the church? Why did they gather almost daily? Regular Teaching and preaching was part of the early church just like it was under the old law in the synagogues and Temple.
So true I agree
@@StorieswithSquirrels don't do em like that. The truth hurts
@Encanto Fotografia there is only one church and one pastor. One church with many members with only one head who is christ
Wow! God was speaking all this to me. And I prayed, Lord confirm it please. Your video summed up His truth that I read in His Word. Praise the Lord and thank you!
Same here but I was having a hard time wrapping my head around it. But now I know the truth
I know wat you mean sister
Queen of Strength ❤
We are not under the “LAW we are under “GRACE”. The Holy Spirit will lead you.
Paul's writings is going to get you into trouble.
@@mikieemiike3979this is where they go against God's teachings. But they will find out on judgment day
Ypu were absolutely right in this video when you said 'I don't think we should hold to a ten percent model'
There was no need to correct this later and endorse tithing.
If this video is misleading people, which you seem to now believe, shouldn't it be taken down or is it providing residual income?
Why is it still up if you have now disavowed this teaching?
I give to my local church to keep it running, not to make a pastor wealthy and powerful. Believing you have to give 10% of your gross income and offerings on top of it to not be cursed by God is insane and legalistic.
You can never do enough to earn grace... it's a free gift you receive through faith but at the same time you reep what you sow what you put in is what you get out.
I am a tither and I give additional offerings as well. I've personally seen the Blessings of the Lord manifest as a result of honoring a principle of the word. I will never stop.
Where are the examples of New Testament believers tithing? Where does it say in the bible to convert food to money? The tithe is to be given to he Levites. A pastor is not a Levite. You are being disobedient, and that is sin. Tithing is gambling. You say "If I give God will give to me." This is gambling and you are telling God what to do. You are adding to the word, bible - Jesus. When we add to the Bible we subtract. All is sin. Please repent and do things God's way. You are practicing a tradition of humans. Stop being scammed.
Lies are sorcery.
Tithing is a lie. You are under a spell with illusions, delusions, and mesmerized.
There is no New Testament church concept for tithing. Tithing was never money, only foodstuffs, and the tithe goes to levites only.
There are no levites in the NT church of the Bible to give then or now, all are priest.
The NT example of giving (is not tithing). It is found in 1Cor 16:1,2; 2Cor 9:6-8.
There is no NT church tithing principle in the BIBLE. The NT church gave as it prospered.
There is also no NT script that says the minister cannot also have a secular job.
Are you a Jew, still under the OT? You are NOT a tither, you just have been lead by false teachers to think you are. Do you give 10% of all.
tithing nullifies the cross. please read & understand the bible. you and countless others are deceived. those who teach and accept tithing on the income of others are the blind leading the blind. we are to give but not tithe on income. we are to understand that blessings come as a result of His work on the cross not our work of a “modified” law
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@@exuberant8385 God won't punish him for giving. He might you for Judging. 2 Timothy 2:19 assures us God knows His people.
TRUTH! Thanks for sharing. The sad part about talking like this is people will say you are telling people not to give, which you are obviously not doing. Well balanced message, line upon line.
I appreciated what is being taught. One other thing that I would add is, we are stewards of what God has given us. Everything belongs to God, and we are only stewards of it. If he asks us to give 1, 5, 10, 50, 75, 100% or even our lives then that is what the King derserves.
I agree completely with this teaching, it is the best teaching on giving I have come across.
I realized this a while ago and it’s so hard to explain to others it even fully grasp it on my own! I definitely loved this break down
Very good summary of tithing/giving. It would have been good to interact with Malachi 3:8-10 a little since that passage is often used to strong-arm people into tithing through fear of judgment.
And it speaks of the blessing associated with tithing, which is real.
under the grace law, it's called an offering, not a tithe.. And no amount is too little Or too much, it's what is on your heart.
No verse refers to “grace law” because there is no such thing. I suggest you say this because you do not know what either grace or law really is, as YHVH says in the Word.
Most Christians ought begin with understanding how the Bible defines sin. “Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness (Torah-lessness).” 1 John 3:4
Grace (from YHVH)
Faith (in Yeshua - Yah saves)
Obedience - to Truth (Torah)(via the Spirit)
The 2 summarize the 10 which summarize the 613.
“This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Yeshua Messiah, and love one another, just as He commanded us. The one who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. We know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.” 1 John 3:23-24
“Here is the perseverance of the saints who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus.” Revelation 14:12
Facts
Everyone’s a good speaker. And everybody is a liar when it comes to money.
Lex, I value your teaching and am happy to support your ministry.
Important truth. Thanks. The question should be not what I give, but rather what do I really need to keep
I praise Yahuah through the blood of Yahshuah for directing me to this ministry and has placed me on the true line of tithing
Drop the Yahshua nonsense please 😢
You shall call his name JESUS and we should too....
@@brianjones7660 who are you and what gives you authority of me ?
A believer since 1974 who is fed up with the Judaizing fools like you.
Thou shall call his name Jesus. Like the apostles did?
Good enough for me. Do you eat shellfish….or only worship on the true sabbath day,blahblahblah?
Imagine assuring some widow with children that salvation is free and after accepting the Christ in her house attends church on Sunday, only to find out that there is a maintenance fee of 10% on all she receives for the rest of her life! Oh, says the evangelist, forgot to mention that part! Christ paid for my salvation as well as my sanctification on the cross. A Christian does not sin if he does not tithe, but I think the tithe is a illustration of how God has shown me a way to bring glory to his name... How do I show thanks to The God of my life who is the provider of all things? I got saved at 20 years old and I wanted to express my thankfulness for his provision and I saw the tithe, not as a burden but as a opportunity to voluntarily express my gratitude for His Provision. He owns 100% so I wondered how can I say thanks and I found the answer in His love letter, The Scriptures to me Thanks so much! If salvation is truly free why do some churches demand 10%?
Oh my goodness! The word tells us to give out of our hearts. My church also preaches a tithe as I would not pay bills to give the tithe (I'm single no other sources). I studied the scriptures and prayed and fasted. I believe we can tithe or give offerings on our free wills of our hearts but if we want to give an offering so be it too. This video was spot on and it checked in my spirit.
Hie sandy I'm confused too as we are emphasized at our church to pay tithes bt I really didn't understand y we are doing it.i give free will offerings and give for church rent and church projects that one I don't have any problem with it ,bt this one of tithe it really confusing me
thank you for this video and and other videos. Be safe - "Kentucky'.
Thank you for making another video on tithing, I feel guiltless in God's eyes on tithing as after much prayer and research(and your video specifically) I stopped doing my 10%. I do now donate, and I donate to you because I believe in your mission, God bless Lex thank you once again for making God's word so clear and helping us all understand.
Tithe is obigation for Israel not gentiles.
Deuteronomy 14:29 (NET) Then the Levites (because they have no allotment or inheritance with you), the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows of your villages may come and eat their fill so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work you do.
@@kejadianwahyu9530 did you even watch the video? Or just chime in without knowing what literally just got said and covered?
Well said Ryan,indeed we have many in our communities that can make use of our donations,instead of enriching only a few!! Excellent video,
@@kejadianwahyu9530 No read Hebrews 7. This for the Church not just for Israel.
These churches that put Christian’s on a guilt trip about tithing are in error. I local church that I no longer attend has a retired pastors 45 year old son as the lead pastor now. I question his calling from God because his preaching is very dry. During COVID, he urged those without jobs to tithe on their Government relief. This guy is living in a $775K home. I have a problem with the greedy, lavish, and hedonistic lifestyles these sticky fingered pastors are living from the CASH COW that tithing creates. It’s all part of the evil prosperity gospel!
My wife and I have always tithed by bringing the tithes into the storehouse, the word tithe literally interpreted means tent,we support the congregation where we assembled and worship. Whatever we give above the tithe is given to support other Ministries.
Tithe means tent or tenth?
Hello Lex, this is wonderful explanation, I started giving tithes almost from when 25 years. No one has given this kind of explanation. Thanks
It is interesting that, although Paul validates ministers making their living by the gospel, Paul himself did not. Paul, being a "higher path" kinda guy, actually makes a point of the fact that he supported himself and did not receive anything from anyone.
You’ve got a new subscriber. It’s such a relief to find sound biblical teaching.
This is the perfect answer to questions on Tithing and giving.
Wonderful teaching brother! May Yahweh bless you and your house! Shalom brother 😇✌️✌️
How are things with the family?
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Well hello brother! We are all getting better, doing well thank you!! Yourself???
@@jamesjensen6881 Doing great. Just preparing for Shavuot.
The Bible also says that the priest should live in humility among the people he serves. Additionally they constantly misuse Malachi 3:10 to get people to tithe when in reality Malachi is telling the high priest to put the tithe back in the storehouse that they robbed from the working Levites. God will judge these high living mega church ‘priests’.
Best biblical explanation of Title and Giving. 👍🏻
Excellent job. You did leave out some New Testament verses on the subject. And we are in the New Testament not the old.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Luke 12:48
For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more
He was illustrating the tithe which stems from the Old Testament.
The New Testament is Giving.
@@CarollemMen-cl8nzYes, and he did a wonderful job. I just thought I would add what the New Testament says
I’m concerned about megachurches and all the money they get for pastors and their adult children to live luxuriously.
Brothers and Sisters overseas in poor countries think the sameabout our more modest churches as well.
@@thesaintmustwalkalone708 not if the pastor has five cars yet among the church some people are real in need of food best examples is uganda u can easily tell those who are struggling with basic needs
@@jacobmasabat9657 it's very sad, but God will divide the sheep from the goats.
Remember that some mega churches have preachers that make money off of book sales. Not all of the Preachers at these churches get a salary from the church. Also, many of these mega churches do amazing works all over the world. Basically, what we give is our business with God and that is all. We are not to worry about what someone else does with the money, but leave the up to God. and our job is to be involved in the church to help make the difference. Basically, don't worry about it. Its on them with God if it has been handled wrong. Stealing happens in small churches as well.
What do you think about ministers travelling around the world & church people are expected to pay all his expenses? If he stays in a luxurious hotel, eats at the most expensive restaurants - is that really where tithes & extra offerings should go? Personally, as much as it is nice to meet & hear other ministers within the same church affiliation speak - I'd rather use my 10% to buy food for a widow or someone in need. What if people got together using their 10% to buy 1/4 acre or 1/2 acre of land & build a few small houses for a few widows who like to garden? They could plant a big garden together to have food for themselves, food to give to the minister & food for those without any. Some churches frown against giving someone in their own congregation help because they believe those in the church should not be struggling & if you are, then you must not be giving enough money & that God is not blessing you because of it - does this make sense? They want you to pay 10% plus give a special offering each week. I give to those whom I see that are in need whether inside a church congregation or not. Most widows receive nothing from any church but those same churches will buy toys to give each child many toys while there is next to no food in the house. Food banks will give a person with a small child more food than they will a widow even though that child may not be eating solids yet. Just like people think all widows get a lot of money when their husband dies. That only is the case if the husband decided if he wanted her to have money. In some cases, there are husbands who want to be with another woman so he finds a way to force the wife to leave & then makes out to other women that his wife left him - regardless of who left, they are still married even after 25 years & the children are grown up. If you get divorced & the husband dies then the ex-wife gets nothing, the sons are made to foot the burial costs but the husband's new companion of whom he has not married gets everything. Why is that? If a man & woman divorce & the husband dies, that woman is still a widow. He is no longer here & so she could not go back to her husband. If the husband decides he doesn't want to look after the wife in a good way - do you honestly think he would be a good husband to the companion? A man usually leaves his wife for another a woman who pretends she wants to sexually be with him when really, she is only after his money or hopes he will gladly spend his money on her & look after her children but most seem to not be willing to look after his own children with his wife. Some women are actually smart enough to realize the reason why the wife left him in the first place ... A woman usually leaves a husband because of the mistreatment or abuse he has done to her. So give to whom you think or know needs it.
Cheerful givin to support everyone in need.
Amen
Because of a real conversation to me, BY the HOLY Spirit, I can never be convinced that a 10th is NOT the least we are required to do. I do think we are to give to the Church some of the tithe but I agree that there are people around us that God wants us to help.
Excellent! So complete and easy to understand. Ando yes, thats what the Bible teaches us😊
I feel that Luke 10:1-24 makes it clear that it is the believer’s responsibility to support those in active ministry when they come into our midst. However, I feel like it shines a completely different light on how mission work should be conducted. It seems to me that it is saying that the local people that receive you into their home are to provide for you during your stay and that if they aren’t willing to welcome you and show hospitality then you are to move on. It is an act of faith, both on the part of the missionary and and an act of willingness to receive the gospel on the part of the local. It seems to shine a different light on the idea of begging for money to do mission trips and fully fund the whole thing through donated funds since it says not to take a purse with you. Just a thought.
Exactly. Pastors charge a fee for their services. If you do not pay a certain Amount they move on. We are to give free will offerings. I remember my Grandpa receiving items or money many times over the years. It was so wonderful to see God move in different ways whereas just paying a required amount detaches any faith for God to provide as He promised or to see God use people in different ways.
To me giving comes naturally, but very recently l realised l was taken advantage off. Immediately l withdrew. Continue with my good works OUTSIDE my local church surroundings. 1st time God showed me that l have been careless in my giving, no regrets. He helped me to put the brakes & continue with my ministry outside my local church confinement. Amen.
So imagine an entire church giving money every week. You see a person who is struggling trying to find God but does not have any money to give. naturally what will happened is that person will be frowned upon,turned into an outcast,and called a non believer for not being able to give money to that church. Which is not a good thing.
Let's hope that isn't the case with all churches.
Believe me, the vast majority of churches do not struggle with too many people giving creating a toxic environment. Lol. There are a few studies out there, but on average a minority supports the rest of the church.
*Deuteronomy 14:25 talks about exchanging tithes into money*
Disobeying the word of God when it clearly tells us to both Tithe and give offering (Offering is what you give freely not grudgingly because it can be significantly more that tithing, you can give a house to the church, a car, more money and whatever) Tithing is fixed and it's 10% of your increase, yes the only increase you get is what? That's right, a paycheck.
The old way of gaining increase was owning cows, seeds, farming. In return you tithed from that! But today trading has changed, so if you do not pay tithes from your increase, you are clearly disobeying God 100% no questions asked. Deuteronomy 14:25 talks about exchanging tithes into money, if the (livestock and seeds for tithing are too heavy to carry while transitioning). This gives you an insight that God allows and allowed tithes to be of monetary form, which is very crucial in our modern day way of giving tithes to the Levites (Pastors as we call them today). Explain Then how are we to support Levites of today "Pastors"? With cows and seeds? Remember you are supposed to tithe a 10th of your increase, yes it applies to your paycheck as it is an increase. Confusing tithes as offering and offerings as tithes is a mistake. A tithe is a tithe an offering(giving) is an offering. We are supposed to do both but you just want to omit tithe but then pretend you're tithing as offering. Where is your tithe, bro?
Read Deuteronomy, that scripture was kinda written for modern day life, or could be applied for a time like this. In that scripture they were transitioning so it was written for a transitioning period. But for us it still applies because we have transitioned from old form of trading commodity to a new form of exchanging goods, we don't use cows or seeds to tithe for the form of trade today is physical money, actually we shifted now to digital money to trade. Thus pay your tithe with the current mode of trade! I'll paraphrase Deuteronomy 14 but will post the verse in full context...."if you are not able to carry your tithes, then turn it into money", read Deuteronomy 14:22 but really starting from verse 25".
Deuteronomy 14:22
Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.
23 And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always.
24 And if the way be too long for thee, so that thou art not able to carry it; or if the place be too far from thee, which the Lord thy God shall choose to set his name there, when the Lord thy God hath blessed thee:
25 Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the Lord thy God shall choose:
26 And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the Lord thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household,
27 And the Levite that is within thy gates; thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.
I agree. This is the dominant problem in our church here, pastors working for money or shame those who don't give as they desire.
I don't make a lot of money and the money I get is very tight. So I give when I got money but I give of my skills and talent. That GOD has given to me.
thats all that he asks for. :)
He gave us differing amounts of money and of talents. However, we all have the same amount of time
CBN is the Christian Broadcast Network, they have UTube videos about financial freedom. The people in these videos share about when they started tithing to CBN they started experiencing financial miracles of wealth. Now they tithe to CBN from a prosperous wealthy income. I just thought these videos can help you have a better income, so I hope you watch them. 😉
You can also try reading people's miracle testimonies on Benny Hinn's ministry website and Joseph Prince's ministry website. I've read about financial miracles on those sites.
@@christslove8121 Have you met any of these people and established the truth of what they say? You know you can also check on TH-cam and find videos from those who have been fooled by Benny Hinn and Joseph Prince. When the Lord sent the 12 He said, “Do not go on a road to Gentiles, and do not enter a city of Samaritans; but rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as you go, [g]preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give." Matthew 10:5-8. Do Benny Hinn and Joseph Prince raise the dead? Do they freely give what they have freely received?
Thanks. Great stuff. We all need to hear this and bring the true ways back to the church.
Thank you for this teaching. I've struggled with this all my life and as a boy had no example from home.
A couple of weeks ago I started "tithing", but it's because I want to, our pastor occasionally talks about tithing, but doesn't guilt people either. The church rents a section of a former Christian university in my state. So, they do have people who oversee the finances as the pastor understands that he is responsible for being a good steward of what God has him responsible for. I hope that made sense.
It’s a heart issue. Always has been. And to ensure your local church can pay its bills. God has common sense too. It’s really not rocket science. But people are always looking for a get out of jail free card.
@@macuse2008 Amen and like you said, a tithe is for the local church. You can support other ministries after that.
This is the principle I adopted some years ago. Excellent presentation. Thank you.
Any teaching from Scripture especially about money is very important as the Love of money has caused most of the problems in our society. The expression "Follow the Money" is true in every aspect of life. Both good and bad. Money in and of itself is just a tool. It is in how we use it. I have been a "tither" for close to 35 year. I have no regrets as God has always blessed my giving. He gave me everything I have and am happy to share with the ministry and others. 10% is a great baseline number (for me) that God has Never increased in Scripture. The taxing authorities in our country take WAY MORE than 10%. God deserves the "First-Fruits" and out best offerings. I am not at all refuting the teaching in this video. The Word of God is true. On the other hand, there are so many people that give very little to help the ministry and are only consumers at our churches. I feel sad for them, that they don't receive the blessings of giving. Honestly, if you are in a position to be able to give, you are blessed. Freely you have received, Freely Give. Money, Time, anything you value when given to God will be multiplied. Lay up treasures in Heaven.
2 Corinthians 9:7 KJV
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
And “giving” is not merely money and shouldn’t be.
Finally a Biblical teaching on tithing. I would add that we are not under the Levitical law (which included tithing) but we are under grace. Give and it shall be given unto you.
👁🗨 FLOATERS... NO, WE AREN'T UNDER THE LAW! BUT THE WORD IS THE WORD.
@@NITA-iy1kx Please explain what you mean by that. Do you try to keep the 10 commandments to achieve righteousness?
@@pauld3298 👁🗨 FLOATERS... WHAT, ARE YOU SPEAKING ON BROTHER? WHAT?
I agree. I discovered the truth about tithing many years ago when I was studying to teach a Bible study class. All I will add is that St Paul chose to earn his living as a tentmaker so he wouldn't be a financial burden on the young church, so that's also an option. But the ideal is for the ministry to be supported by Christians so they can devote all their time and energy to it.
It would be cleaner to say that tithing and giving are two separate concepts.
Can’t tithe if there is no Levitical priesthood to give it to. No temple either. No animal sacrifices.
However, we can and as you say we should give.
Also… the Levitical Priests received a tithe of the tithe. (1 %…. not ten %)
I appreciate this video. There will never be a perfect video or discussion on this subject, but I agree with this guy. Go by the Word of God first before believing “only” in what the Preacher say. Cheerful giver mean giving because you feel the desire in your spirit to do so. Tithing is a form of giving because you feel like you have to. I not only give to my church but to people in need, situations where people need to raise money and more. It’s not just limited to the church. We have to look outside the church as Christians.
WE AS BELIEVERS SHULD GIVE TO THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE
comes down not to Law, but to generosity and hearing from the Lord how much to give! This will always outgive the Tithe. Legalism does not lead to generosity.
It's clear
Tithe was for the Levites, fatherless, widows and for the poor
And ministry support was most likely from the other offerings
Deuteronomy 14:25 talks about exchanging tithes into money
Disobeying the word of God when it clearly tells us to both Tithe and give offering (Offering is what you give freely not grudgingly because it can be significantly more that tithing, you can give a house to the church, a car, more money and whatever) Tithing is fixed and it's 10% of your increase, yes the only increase you get is what? That's right, a paycheck.
The old way of gaining increase was owning cows, seeds, farming. In return you tithed from that! But today trading has changed, so if you do not pay tithes from your increase, you are clearly disobeying God 100% no questions asked. Deuteronomy 14:25 talks about exchanging tithes into money, if the (livestock and seeds for tithing are too heavy to carry while transitioning). This gives you an insight that God allows and allowed tithes to be of monetary form, which is very crucial in our modern day way of giving tithes to the Levites (Pastors as we call them today). Explain Then how are we to support Levites of today "Pastors"? With cows and seeds? Remember you are supposed to tithe a 10th of your increase, yes it applies to your paycheck as it is an increase. Confusing tithes as offering and offerings as tithes is a mistake. A tithe is a tithe an offering(giving) is an offering. We are supposed to do both but you just want to omit tithe but then pretend you're tithing as offering. Where is your tithe, bro?
Read Deuteronomy, that scripture was kinda written for modern day life, or could be applied for a time like this. In that scripture they were transitioning so it was written for a transitioning period. But for us it still applies because we have transitioned from old form of trading commodity to a new form of exchanging goods, we don't use cows or seeds to tithe for the form of trade today is physical money, actually we shifted now to digital money to trade. Thus pay your tithe with the current mode of trade! I'll paraphrase Deuteronomy 14 but will post the verse in full context...."if you are not able to carry your tithes, then turn it into money", read Deuteronomy 14:22 but really starting from verse 25".
Deuteronomy 14:22
Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.
23 And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always.
24 And if the way be too long for thee, so that thou art not able to carry it; or if the place be too far from thee, which the Lord thy God shall choose to set his name there, when the Lord thy God hath blessed thee:
25 Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the Lord thy God shall choose:
26 And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the Lord thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household,
27 And the Levite that is within thy gates; thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.
Beautiful preachings the word of God this abiut tithing has been dragged in churc for long time and pastor's are Millionaires of it God bless you pastor's fir saying the truth about titling
Excellent teaching. I've struggled with how much to give, especially when I grew up without a example. So I finally started tithing and when I can, I will give more.
I too am a tither in my church and have been since 2009. God commands it so that i dont rely on man for my needs and money. I give my tenth to God so that im reminded where my blessings come from
Thanks for this teaching! I'm trying to find my way what is scripturally correct and pleasing to God regarding "giving". In tougher times, i.e. during unemployment I give from what I get minus fixed cost, billes and taxes so as to not make any depth. As God sees our heart He knows how/when/why we give.
When my wife and I were young with 3 small children money was tight so I would volunteer to do maintenance at our small church building to save the congregation money. Now as an Elder in the Church I am very conscience of utilizing the hard earned free will offerings of the Christians who attend in a responsible way to spread the Gospel not waste it on frivolous stuff.
I was the treasury at my church for the juvenile last year and at the end of the year we gave our report of our spendings and though I don't believe tithing should be done, money given to the church is well needed. People have to understand that money given to the church not only goes to the pastor but to pay for the bills of the church like gas, water, electricity, insurances, mortgage, outings, help churches or people in need & also to the pastor... I know many churches don't give their yearly report but I know my church and know they are not using the money elsewhere like so many. I watched your tithing video years ago and I'm glad I found you because I have learned so much of the lies. Thank you!
Gas, water, electricity, insurances, mortgages.... Tithing was never even meant to go to such things. House churches literal remove all of those frivolous expenses... How is it "giving" to pay the electric bill for a building that keeps you comfortable? The Church might give a little to the poor, widows, and orphans, but by far, the money stays with the people. The church is robbing God according to their own standard of preaching tithing.
The vail has been torn, the Body is now the temple. The Most High does now dwell in buildings made with man's hands.
Well then church leaders must tell members the truth instead of manipulating them to tithe and using scripture out of context. If money is needed for running costs, they must let it be known and refrain from cursing & guilt tripping believers, elevating tithes above the work of Christ on the cross.
Do they pay the musicians to play worship music??
What church do you attend?
@@HlubiNgwane good luck with that
I’ve had unscrupulous churches manipulate me into giving even when I barely had anything to live on. I was a single mom making barely minimum wages and some of these churches were using guilt tactics to get people to “tithe” and “give.” I opened my Bible and learned the truth. No more deception or guilt. Now I give when God blesses me.
I would ask you to consider doing it the other way around. Give a little from your want - like the widow who gave 2 small coins in the temple - and then see how God blesses you. Then, as he blesses you, you may have a little more to give. Always act first; give God something to bless.
Remember how God stopped the flow of the Jordan in Joshua chapter 3? God didn't act until the priests actually put their feet in the water. It would have taken faith to do that as the Jordan was in full flow at that time, even overflowing its banks (see verse 15). Like the priests, take the first step, get your feet wet, and then see how God will bless you. 😁
I know a pastor that quoted Matthew, chapter 22, verse 21 , “ So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s” as his way of saying tithing is required. I read the verse, and it doesn’t appear to have anything to do with tithing. Am I correct, and the pastor misused the Bible? He loves to quote Malachi 3:10 a lot.
I bet he does not quote the rest of the book of Malachi because it does not fit the agenda.
It has nothing to do with tithing. It is talking about paying money to the government/taxes and giving God what's his and that US and is our worship and full obedience to Him. We were created in the image of God and created to worship God. Money was created in the image of man with man's face on it.
It doesn't
It's very comforting to hear someone actually teach what the Bible actually says! If I may add one thing: When speaking of "the poor, widows, and orphans" remember that the Scriptures are talking those who are in God's economy- i.e. "widows who are widows indeed" (1Tim 5:3-5) and "...especially[Greek=primarily] to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal 6:9-10). Remember, our 'brothers' are 'those who do the will of God" [Matt. 12:46-50 Mark 3:35]. It wouldn't make sense to give to those whose 'poverty' is a result of their rebelliousness towards God's morality, and habitual sin- such as those who have children of fornication; the covetous who are indebted because they refuse to live within their means; alcoholics, etc. (Until and if they were repentant).
We hear so much about "the poor" today, but there really are very few actual poor in these welfare states, where "the poor" live better than royalty did a mere 150 years ago, having A/C; heat at the flip of a switch; transportation, and so much freely provided food that most of the 'poor' one sees today are obese!
Remember the biblical axiom not to cast one's pearls before swine, or give what is holy to the dogs (And before anyone says anything, I was raised by a divorced welfare mother, and grew-up around 'the poor' and so have seen first hand why it is most of them are poor).
Thanks for teaching on this subject. My pastor just started his tithing series. He will likely include the cheerful giver part, but I’m sure he won’t mention the first part of the verse.
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9:7
My pastor tell us to the 10% of the gross income and made a direct deposit to the Church once you get paid.
😅😅😅that is bad
There are many people who tithe faithfully and are still in the financial struggle, for years. Tithe has also become a prideful and self-righteous act where people proudly walk down to give before everyone and they feel they are loved by God more than the one who cannot give tithe. They are being obedient and the other is disobedient and cursed. It is exactly the same arrogance the Pharisee had when he prayed "God I thank you that I am not like other men". It also propogates the expectancy that if you tithe you're gonna get back a big reward because "you tithed". Many have been faithful in this and continue to struggle. Not only that but when there is a dire need, the church cannot or will not help them. This is heartbreaking and a travesty! Not everyone in the OT tithed. Not everyone could, or was commanded to. If you lived outside the city gates you did not tithe. If you were one of a certain trade like a fisherman you did not tithe. You could GIVE. Only those in agricultural trade like farming, food, animals tithed. People forget about the Widow Jesus spoke about when she gave the "mite" it wasn't tithe.. she simply gave sacrificially.. Jesus said it was all she had to give. She gave it not out of demand, pressure or compulsion. She couldnt even afford to tithe. But she GAVE and was happpy to give! Would she be cursed with a curse for being poor and a widow??.. NO! Not all. Because the tithe of that day and the gleening of the fields were for people like her.. Yet out of sacrifice and thanksgiving she GAVE! She honored God with what she had and could give.
My wife and i have been married almost forty years, during that time we raised four children. At times like most we had our share of hard times. Its at these times we have being truly blessed. On more than one occasion our outgoings exceeded our incomings, and to someone who doesn't have a testimony of tithing paying tithing seemed like madness. But if you give with gratitude in your heart, acknowledge the Lords hand in all, live by the Spirit the windows of heaven will be opened for you.
God is good all the time.
You give what your heart feels. Today you might only have $5 but tomorrow you might have $10 to give.
Wonderfully explained. I give both to ministry/church and to the poor and needy.
The tithes were NEVER money
@@tiwanstrong1413 I didn't say I always give in money, I just said I GIVE. Are you giving back to the poor and needy?
I give to the poor, not the sluggards…
I found it so freeing when I learned about the festival tithe many years ago; that it is ok to set aside a significant portion for God -honoring celebrations and travel. Thank you for reminding me today that not all productivity was tithed . For example the time a man spent building his home would be valuable but not tithed on.
A much-appreciated presentation. I wrote my dissertation/thesis on tithing and giving and I came to a similar conclusion. The principle/spirit of the law is to give to the vulnerable and those in ministry. Just something to think about: if one's church has charity programs, perhaps giving one's entire givings fund to that church fulfills the principle.
Is tithe 10% of the gross or net salary?
@@vumbizangi4339 That's up to you to determine.
1) without coercion and 2) cheerfulness are to only 2 guidelines for giving under the New Covenant
Great teaching Lex! Thank God I unlearned the tithing lie. May Elohim bless you brother!