I agree with you that tithing is not for the church today. According to the biblical text it never was 20% or more. According to the biblical text there was only 1 tithe of 10% used for a different purpose every 3rd year (Deut 14:22-29). As a result the levites received an average of 3.3% only, not 10%. But this was enough for them to live comforably, because there were not so many levites anyway.
Correct. It's also interesting how today's version of tithing from earned wages to a religious institution has no biblical precedent. Only consumable items were accepted as a biblical, systematic (required) tithe deliverable although it's evident money was widely traded and wages were earned during those times.
@@roypage The point is Jesus was addressing the Pharisees in Matthew 23:23, not all of Israel, and not anyone today. Mosaic Law was in place during that time and that point in time. Notice the reference to "mint, dill, and cumin", not money. Jesus acknowledged the ceremonial ordinance of tithing while placing moral matters on a more important level. That's hardly an indictment that everyone has to pay money to a religious institution for the rest of their life.
The answer is definite no - Tithing is part of the Law & we Christians are NOT UNDER THE LAW but under Grace & one CANNOT MIX THE TWO! Jesus Himself (Jesus in the flesh & BEFORE the Cross) made it clear to His Disciples that He was sent BUT to the Lost sheep of the House of Israel (Matthew 10:5-6, Matthew 15:24) & in Matthew 15:26 gentiles were likened unto dogs who ate the crumbs from the floor! Jesus had not yet been Crucified, the Gospel of Grace had not yet been given to Saul (Paul) & Christianity did not yet exist! Further the Apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 give as it purposes in your heart to give as God loves a cheerful giver! God does contradict His Word. One needs to STOP mixing Law & Grace as under Law you must obey the Law & sacrifice once a year for the forgiveness of sins whereas under Grace Christ did it all on the Cross His last Words being it is finished! Read also Galatians 1:8-9! All scripture are from the King James Version of the Bible
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I agree with you that tithing is not for the church today. According to the biblical text it never was 20% or more. According to the biblical text there was only 1 tithe of 10% used for a different purpose every 3rd year (Deut 14:22-29). As a result the levites received an average of 3.3% only, not 10%. But this was enough for them to live comforably, because there were not so many levites anyway.
Correct. It's also interesting how today's version of tithing from earned wages to a religious institution has no biblical precedent. Only consumable items were accepted as a biblical, systematic (required) tithe deliverable although it's evident money was widely traded and wages were earned during those times.
You deny the words of Jesus if you do not tithe, Matthew 5v18, 23v23, and his words will judge you in the last day, John 12v48.
Matthew 23:23 cannot be universally applied either historically or currently and had nothing to do with money.
@@markb7067 you think the words of Jesus cannot be universally applied, but they will judge you in the last day, John 12v48. Be blessed.
@@roypage The point is Jesus was addressing the Pharisees in Matthew 23:23, not all of Israel, and not anyone today. Mosaic Law was in place during that time and that point in time. Notice the reference to "mint, dill, and cumin", not money. Jesus acknowledged the ceremonial ordinance of tithing while placing moral matters on a more important level. That's hardly an indictment that everyone has to pay money to a religious institution for the rest of their life.
The answer is definite no - Tithing is part of the Law & we Christians are NOT UNDER THE LAW but under Grace & one CANNOT MIX THE TWO! Jesus Himself (Jesus in the flesh & BEFORE the Cross) made it clear to His Disciples that He was sent BUT to the Lost sheep of the House of Israel (Matthew 10:5-6, Matthew 15:24) & in Matthew 15:26 gentiles were likened unto dogs who ate the crumbs from the floor! Jesus had not yet been Crucified, the Gospel of Grace had not yet been given to Saul (Paul) & Christianity did not yet exist! Further the Apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 give as it purposes in your heart to give as God loves a cheerful giver! God does contradict His Word. One needs to STOP mixing Law & Grace as under Law you must obey the Law & sacrifice once a year for the forgiveness of sins whereas under Grace Christ did it all on the Cross His last Words being it is finished! Read also Galatians 1:8-9! All scripture are from the King James Version of the Bible