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Don't read this thread unless you really want to know what the Bible teaches about tithing. 'Tithing' is an attempt to obey just one of the 600+ laws God gave to the Old Testament Israelites. Although many teach 'tithing' as if tithing itself is a timeless principle - it is not. The timeless principle was the REASON the Lord required tithing. There were two reasons for tithing: 1) to support the full time Levitical priesthood by providing food (not money) and 2) to support the poor, the fatherless, and the widows (also with food). The Levitical priesthood has been done away with and no, pastors are not the new Levites. The principle that we still should be following is to take care of the poor, fatherless, and the widows. The support for disciples spoken of in the New Testament was never permanent full time support but rather on occasion.
'Giving' and 'tithing' are not the same.
I can prove everything I am saying by Bible scripture. The average Christian has never been taught nor exposed to what the Bible really teaches about tithing and a lot of other issues.
Tithing and firstfruits are not the same concept.
None of the 'tithing' that occurs now has any connection to the definition of tithing contained in the Bible. (other than to mention 10%) In a nutshell, the were four tithes.
1)The Levitical tithe required those who raised crops (not everyone and not all professions - just those who raised crops) to give 10% of that to the Levites. This tithe only occurred 6 years out of the 7 year cycle. It also required those that raised 10 or more animals to give each tenth animal that passed under the rod to the Levites. If a person raised less than 10 animals, they were NOT required to tithe. It also means that the person with 10 animals and the person with 19 animals both gave the same amount - 1 animal. The person with 10 animals gave an exact 10% while the person with 19 gave approximately 5% and both were legal. It is important to note here that God required the gift at the end of the line of 10 - not the first.
2) From what was given to them, the Levites in turn had to give the very best to the priests.
3) The festival tithe required that those who raised crops or animals to set aside 10% for the annual festivals. It was for the people to have a party and consume the food joyfully and alcoholic beverages (strong drink) if they wanted.
4) The Poor tithe occurred only in the 3rd and 6th years of the seven year cycle. This was set aside FOR the poor.
All tithes were always food and NEVER money.
Abram's tithe is clearly is NOT the precedent setting example that we have been told. For starters, Abram did not give his own money and he kept NONE of the money and valuables for himself.
We should be generous but the poor widow is NOT our example. She was being plundered by church leaders. (Video Lesson - The Truth About the Widow's Gift available for FREE viewing at www.inyourbible.com)
There is no single formula for Christians to be able to judge for themselves whether they are generous or not. Each person needs to hear from God for themselves.
A written presentation with Frequently Asked Questions and links to over two dozen books and over 36 other web sites is available at www.nomoretithing.org.
If you have a high speed internet connection you can visit www.inyourbible.com to view FREE 10 part series "The Truth About Tithing".
George
'Giving' and 'tithing' are not the same.
I can prove everything I am saying by Bible scripture. The average Christian has never been taught nor exposed to what the Bible really teaches about tithing and a lot of other issues.
Tithing and firstfruits are not the same concept.
None of the 'tithing' that occurs now has any connection to the definition of tithing contained in the Bible. (other than to mention 10%) In a nutshell, the were four tithes.
1)The Levitical tithe required those who raised crops (not everyone and not all professions - just those who raised crops) to give 10% of that to the Levites. This tithe only occurred 6 years out of the 7 year cycle. It also required those that raised 10 or more animals to give each tenth animal that passed under the rod to the Levites. If a person raised less than 10 animals, they were NOT required to tithe. It also means that the person with 10 animals and the person with 19 animals both gave the same amount - 1 animal. The person with 10 animals gave an exact 10% while the person with 19 gave approximately 5% and both were legal. It is important to note here that God required the gift at the end of the line of 10 - not the first.
2) From what was given to them, the Levites in turn had to give the very best to the priests.
3) The festival tithe required that those who raised crops or animals to set aside 10% for the annual festivals. It was for the people to have a party and consume the food joyfully and alcoholic beverages (strong drink) if they wanted.
4) The Poor tithe occurred only in the 3rd and 6th years of the seven year cycle. This was set aside FOR the poor.
All tithes were always food and NEVER money.
Abram's tithe is clearly is NOT the precedent setting example that we have been told. For starters, Abram did not give his own money and he kept NONE of the money and valuables for himself.
We should be generous but the poor widow is NOT our example. She was being plundered by church leaders. (Video Lesson - The Truth About the Widow's Gift available for FREE viewing at www.inyourbible.com)
There is no single formula for Christians to be able to judge for themselves whether they are generous or not. Each person needs to hear from God for themselves.
A written presentation with Frequently Asked Questions and links to over two dozen books and over 36 other web sites is available at www.nomoretithing.org.
If you have a high speed internet connection you can visit www.inyourbible.com to view FREE 10 part series "The Truth About Tithing".
George
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No, not with you. With your 'sudden' appearance here, yes. With the promotion of your website, yes. With your intent to 'dis-credit' those of us who tithe, yes. 
