Comments on: Bible verses about tithes

By: reasons to tithe

reasons to tithe — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:11:33 +0000

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By: Darrel

Darrel — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:06:38 +0000

Interstingly, Abraham Melchizedek a tenth of someone else’s proerty, and THEN returned, what he knew was not his property to begin with, to its rightful owner. His purpose for the war was to free his nephew from his captives. Some say that the spoils were his to keep. Yes, the heathen operated from that ethic, but Abraham was not such a man, as his actions prove. What TRUE Christian would retrieve another’s property, and not retuen it to its rightful owner(s)? And yet, folks seem willing to assume the worst about Abraham. It’s also worth mentioning that Malachi was addressing a people who were still under the Law. Please read what the tithe actually consisted of. And yes, they had currency back then too.

Jacob’s tithe had a number of strings attached…certainly not an example for any Christian to follow. I challenge anyone to show me where the Law demanded a tenth of any man’s wages or salary. It was ONLY a tenth of the newborn from the flocks, herds, and a tenth of the harvest from orchards, fields and vineyards, not to mention that only Levites were authorized to collect the tithe not already consumed by the tither, before the Lord, at the appointed place.

Jesus’ rebuke of the religious leaders and their tithe, well, He was addressing a people who were still under the Law, which required tithing, which was tied directly to the temple and the Levitical priesthood. The instructions from the apostles to the Gentile churches said nothing about tithing. No epistle or other book from any of the apostles talks about tithing to organized religion, so we’re left with nothing but warps, twists, corruptions, intellectual and emotional manipulations of what is actually written in the word of God. Who can show me a verse where a field worker, a seamstress, cobbler, CARPENTER, or anyone else paid tithes of their earned currency, and remain honest in their assesment and use of scripture? Anyone?

By: tithe

tithe — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:09:46 +0000

Thanks for the input Sara, but of course i disagree.

The ability to prove God’s promises is not exclusive to tithing. Nor does uniqueness make the tithe universally binding. Gideon was allowed to prove God 3 times.

By: sara

sara — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:28:48 +0000

This information is misleading in Malachi 3:10 it says Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.
This is the ONLY TIME in scripture that God offers us to test Him! How awesome! It is a privilege to tithe though a struggle for us all at times…
I personally was looking for this scripture because God has brought to my attention that I have not been giving- I have been focused on my own financial weaknesses and obeying God in this way is the best way to take my eyes off of myself. God give me the strength to see your will clearly!!! -Sara T

-God however does say that he desires relationship over sacrifice so if tithing is keeping you away from God know that He does not need your money… He loves you and wants to bless you… Not just financially