Are Christians Still Required to Tithe? 

Correct, just don’t give to charlatans like Alan Parr and as a general rule of thumb, anyone who’s given themselves a title of pastor, preacher or priest

@@benprestridge6787 True. Very true.

Paul recognized that Jesus did not abolish tithing, he added to it, not in law, but in the freedom to give and receive. Hebrews 7:8 (NIV) "In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living." Paul writes this after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus- maybe decades after. Paul discusses the concept of tithes and priesthood in the context of Jesus' eternal priesthood in the book of Hebrews, particularly in Hebrews 7. In this verse, Paul contrasts the mortal Levitical priests, who collect tithes and eventually die, with Jesus, who is "declared to be living" and holds an eternal priesthood. This implies that Jesus, in his eternal priesthood, is in a position similar to Melchizedek's, who received tithes from Abraham. Melchizedek is presented as a type or foreshadowing of Christ's eternal priesthood. Just as Melchizedek received tithes from Abraham, Jesus, as a priest in the order of Melchizedek, is implied to be worthy of receiving tithes. Jesus' priesthood is eternal and superior to the Levitical priesthood, which suggests that he holds a continual and everlasting role in interceding for believers. While the text does not explicitly say that Jesus physically receives tithes today, it symbolically aligns the giving of tithes to the eternal priesthood of Jesus. This means that when believers give, it can be seen as an act of worship and honor to Christ, who is their eternal high priest. The emphasis is on the spiritual and eternal nature of Jesus' priesthood, suggesting that acts of giving, including tithes, are directed towards Jesus in a spiritual sense, recognizing his perpetual priesthood. Paul’s statements in Hebrews 7, especially verse 8, suggests that Jesus, as the eternal high priest in the order of Melchizedek, is symbolically in a position to receive tithes, emphasizing the spiritual significance of giving as an act of worship to Christ. While Paul does not explicitly state that Jesus "receives tithes" in the same way as the Levitical priests, he makes a significant comparison between the Levitical priesthood and the priesthood of Melchizedek, to which Jesus belongs. Paul recounts how Abraham gave a tenth (tithe) of everything to Melchizedek, who was both a king and a priest (Hebrews 7:1-2). He argues that Melchizedek's priesthood is superior to the Levitical priesthood because Levi, the ancestor of the Levitical priests, effectively paid tithes through Abraham (Hebrews 7:4-10). Having said all that, Paul points out that Jesus does receive tithes today. Just in case you missed it, Hebrews 7:8 (NIV) In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living. Pretty clear to me that the present day ministry of Jesus includes receiving tithes from believers. What does appear to be true is that tithing is not a NT law. It is not compulsory. If anything, it is superseded by a higher law of free will giving. Just as Abraham first gave a tenth in response to Gods deliverance, so believers today are free to give from their own heart an amount or frequency they deem appropriate. Notice it is a higher law, not an escape from tithing. A higher law has greater consequences. Giving and receiving is written about many times in the NT and one would have to be willfully blind to say it is not true. The main principle to follow is not whether tithing is or isn’t under the law, or is or isn’t done away with. The main principle is do we have something better? Hebrews 8:6 6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. ALL argument about tithing is concerned with being free from tithing as if it is wicked or onerous. The fact is the new covenant is a better covenant than the old. Tithing was a blessing, not a curse, under the old. We have something better, which is not freedom from tithing, but freedom to give and receive as much as one wants from the heart. In that context, if one tithes from the heart, the OT blessings are still relevant today. Tithing is the beginning of giving and blessings, not the end. we have a new and better covenant with better promises. Learn those promises and practice believing God instead of avoiding God and the blessing that goes with tithing will be seen to be true today. The Biblical Perspective in the NT on giving. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 (NIV): "Don't you know that those who serve in the temple get their food from the temple, and that those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar? In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel." 1 Corinthians 16:2 provides a structured approach to charitable giving within the early Christian community, emphasizing regular, proportional, and intentional contributions to support those in need. Paul, the apostle, gives instructions to the church in Corinth regarding the collection of funds for the saints in Jerusalem. It reads: "On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made." Paul is instructing the Corinthians to make their contributions regularly , specifically on Sunday, which is the day Christians gather to worship. This reflects the early Christian practice of meeting on the first day of the week, commemorating Jesus' resurrection. He emphasizes that every member of the community should participate in this act of giving. Each person is to give according to their financial ability. So contributions are based on what one has, ensuring fairness.

Paul was collecting from the newer saints to provide necessities for the older saints in Jerusalem who were destitute and impoverished. Thus, no preacher today should be using Paul's words - "blessed are the cheerful giver" - to collect funds from anyone UNLESS the entirety of that which is collected is destined to support the poor and less fortunate believers. If one dime of what is collected is purposed for anything else, then the collector of such proceeds is a thief and a fraud and is going to hell unless he or she repents and repays what he or she has taken.

It's not really the Pastors that are condemning you, it's Malachi chapter 3 that condemns you! Read your Bible! It says that "you are cursed if you rob God."(Malachi 3:8-10) Withholding tithes and offering is stealing, its robbing God and His church. The tithes and offering goes toward the upkeep of the church and the spreading of the gospel. And just in case you think tithing is just an old testament thing, the Hebrew writer comes behind and reinforces it by saying that just as Aaron and his Levitical tribe received tithe of the children of Israel under the old covenant, even so, must Jesus, who is now our new testament High Priest, receive tithes of us by means of His church. Read Hebrews chapter 7:1-17. See how the Hebrew writer links the ministry of Jesus with that of Melchesidec! Just as Abraham gave a tenth of the spoil to Melchesidec, even so are we to return a tenth of our earnings to Jesus! It's Remarkable!😊

@@cresswellchipman2533 I guess you will also argue that because to Jeremiah 16:2 or some other verses we should not marry? When we read the Bible, context is very important. In Malachi 3, God is talking to the NATION of Israel as a country. Modern day Christians are not included in that promise (unless you are an Israelite). Of course Christians should give to theirs local church, to theirs brethren in Christ, to orphans, widows, homeless, poor people etc. however, it is non-biblical and dishonest to twist a few verses to make it appear a way it is not. Let people give 30%, 2% or 50% according to what God gives them and inspires them to give back. 100% of our possessions belong to God, we are only managers. If we faithtully follow him, He will let us know what part to assign to our local Church.

@@Kevin-jc1fx I notice you haven't mentioned anything about Hebrews chapter 7:1-17? Did you read it? Do you even understand the significance of Melchesidec???

@@cresswellchipman2533 I just wanted to be short and straight to the point. I understand the significance of Melchizedek. Notice that Abraham gave 1/10th of what he got after a war, not his income. Melchizedek was a prefiguration of Christ and Abraham gave to him freely, he did not receive a command to do so, not on which amount to give.

@@Kevin-jc1fx🤦‍♂️ lol ok, my brother, if you dont see the correlation between the ministry of Christ and Melchesidec's, then I cant help you. That's the Holy Spirit's job. I'm done! God bless!😊🙏

When I was searching for the actual definition of tithes I would always find scriptures saying its basically giving to the poor or those in need so that makes sense.

Thank u. Thank you. We need ministers that will tell the truth . they wont make it into beaven if they dont. God said u are cursed with a curse if u add to or take from His word. I ask myself. Do they really believe in God or just getting money? ?????

@Andrea Michelle All tithing means is to give to people in need. When you give to the needy and poor, you are directly lending to God. God is not on the altar or pulpit; he is around his creation, mankind.

My conviction is that tithe goes to the local church; if you are in the right church, they will help the poor and help other ministries. Also, beyond the tithe and in addition to the tithe is something called an offering. Offerings can go to the poor, but I think tithe goes to the local church. Local leaders will be held accountable by God for how they use the tithe money. Being responsible before God for how tithe money is spent is not a position to be taken lightly.

@@frick6946 In Leviticus 27:30 GOD declares the tithe holy....I dont think he was talking about currency with proud men portrayed on it.

time, talent and treasure.

look at this way, im assuming you work in order to be giving the "10%", think about this; who gave you the job in which to support yourself and family? God did and how do we spread his word? by giving back to the church we believe will do exactly just that. spread his word. Give back from what God has blessed you with.

@@TonyDaDons Giving counts if it's anything, but the tithe is never really ours in the first place; it is transferring back to God what belongs to Him. Giving beyond your tithes is really where you start giving to God.

it's good to be generous in other ways, but tithe is 10% of your gross income of money, according to how the Lord leads me. You can give above and beyond your !0% gross tithe ( which should go to your local Trinitarian church that is preaching/teaching the gospel), but when you give beyond your tithe, that's called offerings ( money also, in my opinion) and God wants us to give tithes and offerings , so it's good to do both.

Look up on UTube for CBN's videos about Tithing. The videos are about people finding great blessings when they started Tithing to CBN's 700 Club. Great financial blessings, family healing blessings, relationship healing blessings and physical healing testimonies are told by people all over the world in these UTube videos. CBN helps the poor and hurting all over the world so it makes sense why God is calling people to Tithe to CBN. I know what it's like when my prayers alone were not working to heal my life. I believe CBN was my answer, God was telling me to Tithe to CBN. Please do check the videos out , they have been such a huge blessing to me. 😉

may the windows of Heaven open for you and blessings be poured out upon you!

So do i. I often get criticised for being too generous, but I love making someones day.

You can’t show gratitude to a commandment.

It’s awesome that believers wants to tithe because of there faith and love for the Lord but it’s also good to understand what the bible teaches on the subject as many churches now days believes we don’t have to keep the old laws and commandments but the same people will tell you that the bible says we should be tithing still when there’s no evidence in the bible to support that for the New Testament believers ..again God loves a cheerful giver so if you feel like giving %10 of your income that’s fine but I don’t believe it’s a commandment for the New Testament church to follow..study the purpose of tithing in the Old Testament and your find that it was for the Levite’s and it was about %10 of your livestock or Fruits and vegetables and seeds etc..anyways blessings

@@body4christ67 Tithing was demonstrated before the law when Abraham gave tithes to Melchizedek. See Hebrews 7:6 and the Old Testament account. Jesus is after the order of Melchizedek ( see Hebrews). Jesus is our High Priest now.

UNDER GRACE, great comment, not only because I agree but it is Biblically accurate. It seems that many Christians don't understand or reject Grace.

Amen

Ya right he should tackle it it differently

Prove Him now and will he not open the doors of heaven?

When did tithes become money? Any biblical passages that explains when that transition happened? When they gave tithes in OT times it was never money, although they had coinage also. More importantly, Don't allow this topic to cause you to split or divide from other believers. Keep it a peaceful debate. Us believers will be debating this until we are gone in glory😄

Everybody in the bible is rich spiritually and financially but GOD wants us to stay poor ? Go higher brother. The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10:22

@@kingdomquest2521 Did Christ say, bring your money, fancy cars, mansion and big screen TV and follow me?

@malakiyahamari8448 Amen! Even in the video 2:10 the answer’s at 2:45 The person is joyful giving 1X% but gives 2X% grudgingly. The problem’s not in the giver’s heart but in the guilt trip perpetrated by the pastor. If the pastor joyfully received 1X, instead of grumbling, there’d be no guilt trip to try to get 2X.

@@jeprodigalson792 No but God promised to make Solomon rich .......why does God want people rich .....because they will give to the poor.....when Jesus was born: three wise men gave him gold.....it doesn't say how much Gold was given for a reason.....go higher!

@@kingdomquest2521 spiritually rich

Yeah, my church is guilty of that…

It seems to be a deliberate manipulation of scripture; Malachi chapter 3 verses 8 and 9 especially - telling the church they're robbing God and are therefore cursed by Him, then verse 10 - that if you tithe you'll be blessed financially, using this verse as a softener. I don't doubt that some people are blessed, but it's not because of tithing. I experienced 'financial increase' when I qualified as a nurse, and got a job. But if I hadn't studied, passed exams, applied for a job, and done that job, I wouldn't have got a bean! Tithing had nothing to do with it. It's time these people stopped exploiting their church members and threatening them. All they want is to have a guaranteed income via tithes, so they can forecast things financially, and even then they can spend that money unwisely, such as on fancy lights, to look hip, trendy and cool. I'm just not willing to pay for things like that, especially when there are other real needs in the lives of some, such as people seeking asylum, homeless, and the Ukrainians trying to make a new life here in the UK. I've stopped tithing for now. I'm just not willing to aid this kind of thing.

@@susandumbill8805 God bless you ❤️❤️❤️

DON'T WORRY ABOUT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK, GOD SEE'S YOUR HEART AN YOUR LABOR OF LOVE , THATS ALL THAT COUNTS , PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS TRY TO FIND FAULT , BE BLESSED,

I've felt that too. But when I started to seriously study the word of God, I learned to secretly give. I don't put my names on the envelope for offerings

Our church doesn't even do the passing of the basket or bucket; so I tithe and give offering online. They do have offering boxes, outside the sanctuary where people can put envelopes in. The box has a slot in it where you drop envelopes in.

You could always give more when they pass the bucket;

My current church sometimes passes the bucket 3 times in one service. One for tithe, one for Mission Sunday and one for a charity they support overseas. I give my tithe online but I keep coins for my kids to put in the bucket. However, for the mission Sunday and overseas support, I usually don't keep any dollar bill in my wallet. When I was new, I used to empty my wallet for the first bucket, leaving only the big dollar bills inside. . However, I was left with nothing to give but the big dollar bills when the second and third buckets came. It's not that I'm not a cheerful giver but, to give with all our heart, it requires preparing our minds, hearts and budgets for whatever amount we want to give. My unbeliever husband thinks that the church asks a lot and it's all about money. I find it hard to explain charity to him because he feels that there's too many collections in one service. So lesson learned, I don't put all my eggs in one basket anymore. I do however, feel that other collections apart from tithes and offerings should be done discreetly. Example, putting an envelope for mission or overseas suppport on the chairs so that when the bucket for tithe comes, they can put their envelopes in too.

Meaning lend a helping hand to your brothers and sisters help when needed but don’t be taken for a fool. Look at what church you are going to? Is your pastor driving expensive cars do he live in a giant house? Do he dresses with expensive clothes? Ask yourself how much do your church give back? Won’t they also weep what they sow? Do your church help feed the poor? Do you exactly know what they really do with all the money they make from you? Did Jesus needed money when he was preaching of being humble and honest, did Jesus rode in a expensive car or took the best horse to we’re he needed to be? I’m just saying be really careful with all these wolf in sheep clothing. Believe me 90 percent of the churches are not following the true meaning of our bible, the other 10 percent are not far behind. Remember you as a individual are the church read your bible and practice an walk a righteous walk love your enemies and walk in humanity as did Jesus. We have more crooks in churches than we have in the streets.

@V A also pastors who tell people who are deep in credit card debt, to go deeper into debt so that pastor can buy another jet. That one just shocks me so much that I really can't understand how people can think that's a good person. That's a certified monster. Kenneth Copeland even looks evil to go along with his straight up greedy selfishness.

@Pioneering in Prophecy ?

DSEN what’s the difference?

Tithes is for God it's not yours so you have to give it,,,,, and offering is that what he stated at thae video give what your heart desires any amount dont limit,,,,, but for tithes give it to the Lord because it's not yours it's for him,, if you do not give it that's what he meant in malachi you ROB him

bob 101 who was the LORD speaking to in Malachi 3:8?

yes, who was the LORD speaking to in Malachi 3:8/ Bob tv?

@@youtubewatcher9458 Leviticus priest? that God didn't give anything but 10% off the rest if the 11 tribes of Israel? so he told the rest of the 11th tribes of Israel to give 10% to the Leviticus priest correct?

Yes! You have a good pastor! people seek so much to find answers from people when they need to turn to God. If someone wants to set a certain percentage of 10 percent, but they are giving cheerfully and not begrudgingly, then that's great! Some people know that they can give more but they are being selfish and holding on to it, only that person knows who they are. That's why relationship with God is so important! We will stop trying to seek all the answers from people. I used to go to a church that did "wave offerings" and I participated at first and I was trying to break my back to give a big offering because I thought that God would give me a big blessing, but then I just felt wrong giving to it because it became about trying to receive a blessing and I felt like there were times where I have tithed and I don't have enough money to give for anything else. I felt so wrong, like God was disappointed when in reality, that pastor just wanted the money for himself. He even said in front of the church that he needs the money because his wife birthday is coming up. I left that church this year during the pandemic because they were STILL trying to do wave offerings even though people were losing their jobs.

@@rokeishiarodgers7205 WOW! 😥😥😢

Right, but we definitely need to also give money because the church has expenses that need to be paid for. It's not right to be fed the word and a comfortable place to worship, and be stingy with our finances. God owns it and and from him are ALL things, and to him are ALL things. I don't believe in a compulsory 10%, but it's a good starting point if one is able. If another is able to give 20%, he should give 20%, and so on and so forth.

Eric Mills Its 10% of their earnings and everything they did. Then it was crops that was huge, now its money.

Jesus Freak would you please tell me why food before and now money, what brought the change?

Matt Kelly Because to farmers in those times food was more important to them than money. But God asks us to tithe a percentage of everything. Or whatever means a lot to you. That's also why we fast. You shouldn't just tithe money. Tithe your time tithe your food and your money.

Matt Kelly jesus Freak how about referring people as Christians. Also you answer your own question if you pay attention to the clip and read the scriptures but apparently jesus haters don't read

how about this "Hebrews 8 [13]When God speaks of a “new” covenant, it means he has made the first one obsolete. It is now out of date and will soon disappear. does tithing not of the Old convenant?

None of the examples you cited had to do with giving too much to the church. You're also taking Christians to be naive. If someone has 1500 dollars and and gives it away to a poor man in the streets without first paying his rent and other bills, that's just not understanding the word of God. Jesus has already said to give unto Ceasar what's Ceasar's. If you're not paying your bills because you think giving to the poor means you're doing God's work, you don't know the word of God.

@@Nathan-mf2yz your heart sounds like it's in the right place. Just try to give knowing you can't out give God. I'm in the same boat. God bless.

@Show Genius I've never heard a pastor say to give your whole paycheck away. Most just stick with what the Bible teaches and it says 10% of your gross income to your local church where you are being fed spiritually and offerings ( which are different than the tithe) to your local church also or to other Trinitarian ministries as you are led.

@Show Genius well, you need to ask God to lead you to a new church where you can respect the pastor and you can give your 10% of your gross tithe there and give offerings above and beyond your tithe too.

@Show Genius i never said that you don't respect your pastor if you don't give your full paycheck. I never told anyone to give their whole paycheck. it's 10% of your gross income, which is called a tithe and I said you should respect your pastor . I don't even know if you have a pastor. why did you say this? I said to respect him and give the church ( the ministry), your 10% or your tithe. Don't say I said things that I did not. I never said to give your whole paycheck and I didnt say you didn't respect your pastor. You should tithe and respect him.

Hi Michael, how right you are! You've really echoed my thoughts and feelings. I think it's disgusting that your church wanted 30% tithes! The Church has largely become far too money focussed, and it's true - they're blood-sucking parasites who fleece the flock. I've stopped giving any money for the time being. When a church I was with invested in some fancy lights just to look hip, trendy and cool I had suspicions and left the church. They must have plenty of money if they can splash out on impressive aesthetics like that.

it's better to give some person food or something to drink. that has more purpose than giving money to church, where 90 percent of the churc people stuff their own pockets. i cant speak for god, but this is what my heart tells me.

Matthew 17:24-27 - Jesus does not address the Temple Tax, instead he ABROGATES TITHING. The "Tithe" is the word for the "Tenth" paid to KINGS. Tithing in the OT was because God was Israel's King. Jesus then says to Peter "THE SONS ARE EXEMPT" and then says, "Nevertheless so that WE, the Sons, might not cause offense..." Jesus teaches the Doctrine of Adoption, the Doctrine of SONSHIP and destroys the very foundational Paradigm upon which tithing exists. Pastors don't teach Sonship from Jesus because they need to keep you ORPHANED in order to manipulate SONS into feeling obligated as Servants.

@@mr3817so manipulation is what your saying

You're right. You should be giving more than 10% according to this guy.

I don't know who told you that pastors are "exempt" from paying taxes, but that is absolutely NOT TRUE. My husband paid more taxes than Amazon!

Pastors are not exempt from paying income tax on their earnings.

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It should not. We should give to many people and in many situations. The Bible speaks a lot of generosity apart from church. This particular video was focused on giving to religious institutions though. Thanks Verna!

Verna Manning Amen.

THE BEAT by Allen Parr the church building itself is not scriptural. Poor people struggling should take care of their issues.

Verna Manning YOU are actually wrong about that. There are many fatherless widows and four right inside the very church that you say that cater to itself.

I agree with you brother, are the amounts given shared equally between the widows, orphans etc? What system do they use in the said church to get the offerings shared!

He sure does brother ! Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee ? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee ? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:34‭-‬40 KJV

Not if you are in a congregation that is built on the NT biblical model of what it should be. In a congregation set up like God's word says it should be then the eldership of the congregation should be godly men who will use that money to further God's word in the community and to feed and take care of the fatherless and widows/widowers also like God has told us in His word. If leaders of your "church" are driving Bentleys then you should move to a bible based church. That is a red flag that the church is not the Lord's church . . . it is the preacher's church. The only church bought by Jesus' blood is His church.

You can't give what you haven't got. And it doesn't make sense to give the tithe but not afford to eat properly, then become ill, or not be able to pay rent, bills etc. And giving can't be just about money; what about visiting the lonely and isolated? Inviting folks to your home, even just for pizza? Giving to charities? There are so many ways you can give, and I've found that some of these bring an unexpected joy and peace. The Church has become too money-minded. It's a group of believers, not a business.

Churches are a lighthouse to their respective communities and need to be funded. Although the gospel is free - it still takes money to spread the gospel as missionaries also need to be supported. We give back to Christ by supporting His church.

prolong4291 where in the Bible does it says Christ was our tithes and that the believer is not to tithe?

my pastor tells us to tithe to protect us from sickness and the window of heaven will open, poor down blessings and we rob God if we dont and become a curse. im not. against giving but I feel threatened if one day I can't tithe. They saying as long as I tithe Im protected. Do I depend on the tithe or God?

That's old testament stuff brother. Depend on God. 2 Corinthians 9:7- Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Matthew 10:8- freely ye have received, freely give. Tithing were for the Israelites. Try to find new testament scriptures about tithing being required. I bet you don't find not even one verse lol.. Tithing is mentioned 2 or 3 times in the new testament but it's only mentioned tho, it never says it's required. Check out Matthew 23:23, people take it out of context all the time. Jesus was talking to a Pharisee about it and he was saying that he should tithe, but that was before Jesus was crucified and before the new covenant, so they were still under the law. On top of that, when they tithed in the old testament, they tithed grain and food and stuff like that, it was never money. But I think tithing is just something that we "should" do, not something that's "required of us to do bc that's not scriptual in the NT at all. All Old testament laws that we are supposed to follow today are the ones that are repeated in the NT, which are the moral laws. Tithes is something we "should" do tho bc it takes care of the lights, electricity, water bills, and it helps with mission trips, church events and stuff like that. But remember, God loves a cheerful giver. He doesn't want you to give out of compulsion, which means (giving because you feel like you have too or feeling forced or pressured to give) God bless

Tithing 10% can also be a way of showing God that you trust him with you finances and stuff. Tithe bc you love Jesus, not bc you feel like you have too bc you don't.. My pastor says it's "required" but I think it's the only thing my pastor and I will ever disagree on about everything in the bible. Everything else we agree on lol.

The 10% tithe of your gross income to the local church is what is obedient; giving offerings beyond the tithe is obedience.

Thank God someone understands and RIGHTLY divides the Word. Thank you. It's good to see His Word finally used

@@frick6946 Wrong, so, so wrong. Please use His Word and not what some man has fraudulently told you

The creative fam! Joy Iwundu I agree! Tithing and giving are two completely different things. Messages to the public should be thoroughly thought through to stop misleading people.

@@lucygaro6488 , I agree. Now there is online tithe that most churches do now and I and lot of others give above to poor ministries that I have traveled to so I had seen what they do and since I have been giving as well as others i can say that for myself I am blessed back with what have given as I had no home before as I paid rent but not anymore and I have seen from others who give from the heart and they don't struggle financially as have more to give and if they have been through storms in their lives they came through just fine with their faith, obedience and trust in God's word

Why people only focus sharing blessings and forget sharing sufferings ???

This really is a universal truth.

I’ve given past what I make; now, I am in heavy debt. Would that classify as broke then?

That confused me too.

Jesus receives our tithes it says in Hebrews 7. Praise God, it is what God will lead you to do when you ask Him how much to give. Tithe is 10% of your gross income. Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your increase. Your paycheck is your increase.

Yes he never answered the question 😊

You might be overthinking it a bit! God deals with us according to our hearts, so for one person God knows they can give more but they may be reluctant..for another person they may be saying God I can only give this much but it's coming from a good heart! You have to look at your own personal financial situations. Not every Christian is going to be able to give the exact same thing all the time!

@@rokeishiarodgers7205 yes, they can; they can give 10% from their increase ( their income). Proverbs 3:9,10 Honor the Lord with thy substance and the first fruits of all thin increase. It is the first 10% of your increase, not what's leftover. Give back to God what belongs to Him in the first place. Give back to Him His tithe ( 10% of gross income) to the local Trinitarian church that I is preaching/teaching the true gospel. Then after tithing, give offerings besides as God leads.

Bryan A giving what? Not just money. Why is everything about money 😥

tinaf600 true you give God your mind ,body (soul), and life. Whuch means money, energy, and more. Not just to the building but to the ministry also

Everything pacifically your time

Your story isn't uncommon, but it's unfortunate how many churches distort scripture, whether intended or not, to serve their own interests. It's interesting how a biblical tithe from earned wages doesn't even exist, yet that's precisely what is commonly presented in order to convince others to submit cash to a religious institution. It's also common how churches use this same "principle" as a means of justification to underpay those who serve it. The claim is that God will bless you and provide for you if you pay your tithes to this church and/or curse you if you don't. This claim is brought about from a man-made platitude, not from scripture. Your situation happened to my parents many years ago. Thank goodness my father chose to pursue another profession after realizing there simply wasn't a path there to adequately provide for his family. Instead, he faithfully served as a volunteer at the church while earning money otherwise. I'm not saying this is what you need to do. I'm simply saying your story resonates among many. I wish you well, and my opinion is that God shouldn't be viewed as a mob boss or a slot machine. Take care of yourself and your family's needs, then give as you can and as you feel you're directed without guilt, out of joy.

Where you giving to the right church.? First pray to God to show you the right church to give your tithe

well you can thank the false apostle Paul for their religion business.

dee dubb God being inside us all means we GIVE to one another. Scripture speaks on the poor and needy being Gods people and how we should help them

dann hienn paul never made it a business. When the people sold all they had and have to the church building it was to frow something and physically strengthen the body of Christ by supplying them with a place of worship and means to take care of one another together. Tithing and the structure of tithing has been around before paul even was born. Please watch what you say about the man of God

dee dubb Tithing is for all believers. Tithing is an acknowledgement of the sovereignty of God over our lives. A tithe is ten percent of one's income. God requires us to return tithes even today. This is supported by scripture. Read Mathew 23:23

dee dubb you're right!!!

Da Man 52 If you believe that, where in the Bible does it say not to give the tithes?

your belief system is so messed up!

@Dan vs MS Churches have to pay the utilities, too, otherwise there won't be a church to help the less fortunate.

@@cc8071 Church was made up by King James's bible writers. Research it ! It is about God's word and the congregation !

@@sanjoserock1 Why do you say that ?

TITHING IS NOT A CHOICE FOR THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH, IT'S A FALSE TEACHING , THEIRS NO SCRIPTURE ON THE CHURCH TITHING , THE NEW TESTAMENT COVERNT WAS ESTABLISHED ON THE BLOOD ON THE GRACE AN MERCY OF GOD THROUGH FAITH

Well said!

When the word is speaking of "reluctant" or "cheerful" givers its speaking to your heart posture, your attitude toward giving. The Sacrificial offering is an amount that hurts because its going to cost you. Maybe I go out to eat less, treat myself less, I have to be tighter with money, its something that I'm going to feel the effects of more than my usual offering. Compare it to the sacrifice of fasting, its not that you're reluctant to fast but you know this isn't going to feel good, even though you KNOW it's for your good.

Factzz. Straight to the point. Christ never demand for a tithe

I disagree. Putting God first in your finances is the same as putting Him first in any area.

@@frick6946 So whenever you get free food, you give a tenth of it to God?

Yes, we still have a High Priest and His name is Jesus. The office of High Priest has never disappeared. Jesus has raised up works that are from God and we are to support Christ’s Trinitarian born-again ,spirit-filled ministries. When you tithe and give offerings, ,you tithe and give offerings to God to be used by godly men and women God has placed over His ministries.

@@JDrocks4ever I don't usually get free food and the church can't use food, it needs money to run God's ministries. Trinitarian churches.

YES! Bring your tithe to your local church where YOU are a member or you are being spiritually fed!!!!

The tithe should go to your local church where you are being ministered to; it is up to the leadership on what to do with your tithe. They will answer to God. Offerings ( which are different than tithes) can then go to other Trinitarian ministries or also to your own church also. Then lastly, you can give to homeless and the poor. But in this country, the poor also has other avenues open to them for food like soup kitchens, Union rescue meals, Salvation Army meals ( at least in our area the Salvation Army and Union Rescue have meals), monthly food handouts at various sites, food banks, and food stamps. Plus, you want to be wary about giving money, for what if they use it for alcohol, cigarettes or drugs? Even if you don't give them enough to buy a bottle of alcohol, they could be saving up donations from various people to eventually buy that bottle of alcohol, or the cigarettes or the drugs.

Rix Pix keep doing what your doing..you are doing the right thing..

@@BlessThePOOR_Everyday I think so too. Thanks!

Ya so the pastor can live in mansion. Where 1500 dollar suits. Drive 100k car. Wear gold and jewelry.

Amen!

In the bible, the less fortunate received tithes (every 3 years). You are under no biblical obligation to pay or give your money anywhere. It was man's idea to monetize the tithe after the bible was written. The bible doesn't give anyone the option of tithing from earned, monetary wages. We are free to give, not bound to pay. Blessings.

Good word Albert! God bless and keep teaching His truth!

Albert Amara If YOU told your people to do this, you have told your people to do contrary to what the Bible says. Now... where in the Bible does it says not to give the tithes?

You would be more blessed if you told them to tithe 10% of their gross tithe to the body of Christ and give offerings above and beyond the tithe.

@@jonathanray3564 We are not required to tithe anymore, we are to give out of our hearts. Give to the poor and needy, not some crazy cult that teaches lies. If any cult gathers on Sunday to worship their pagan cross or Easter or xmas these are not of God but of the devil. 😉 It would be much better to go help or give to a local food bank.

@@TrentonTrent So let's see if what you are saying is true according to the Bible. If what you say is true, where in the Bible does it say not to give the tithe?

xxphillips Yes exactly! He never addressed tithing at all, but rather, with guile, switches immediately from the OT law of tithing to the NT principle of giving; and of course that is with a right attitude that wants to give a lot more than 10 % lol. Cunningly trying to blend the OT law of tithing in with the NT principle of giving is a common deception that the prosperity gospel proponents do! Just another deceiver

It was food, specifically meat.

prolong4291 ...AMEN, y’all know The Word!!!...

xxphillips That is a good observation concerning the subject of this video. However, when you say "NO" to the question being asked, you are wrong. Therefore, where is the scripture in the Bible that says that we are not to give the tithes?

@@craigjones3965 There's nothing "cunning" about this. Paul specifically addressed HOW we should give (as we've purposed in our hearts) and it obviously was in comparison to what was "given" before, which were TITHES. Jesus said the pharisees rejected "weightier matters of the law" which means tithing WAS the law. They used to tithe animals and crops, not money in the first place. I believe 10% still is a great STARTING POINT of tithing, but it is not REQUIRED of the new testament believer. The "requirement" of the 10% is the same said compulsion Paul said we aren't to give under. In no way did he make the distinction that he was referring to OFFERING and not TITHES. It doesn't make sense when placed into context considering tithes were COMPULSORY.

The Old Testament

Matthew 23:23 and the Old Testament set the precedent for what God says belonged to Him ( 10% of the increase). So, 10% of your gross income to the local church ( because the church represents the Body of Christ on earth). To transfer God His tithe , you would give 10% of your gross income to the local church. Give offerings besides. God says in Malachi not to rob Him of tithes or offerings. Don't rob God of the chance to bless you.

Hey Hayley, it is not a business. However, it does need money in order to operate and to do more ministry just like a business does.

yes it is. It is a 501c3 corporation. most of these pastors are secretly Lucifer worshiping free masons. ecclesia means those who came out or congregation, not church. they perverted the bible. The head of any 501c3 church.inc is the state, not the messiah. the messiah never said we were to have a professional class of christians who we pay. never once did the messiah go to a church and sing to a trinity either.

Amen.

Long ago, when they realized they could coerce money out of people with fear tactics. Pure evil.

Hayley Rose that why Jesus was turning over tables!

Your body is the temple of God now , not the building of your church , or the destroyed temple in Jerusalem. The glory of God , Holy Spirit , reside inside those who believe and accept Jesus as saviour.

Jesus is our High Priest now and His body are churches that represent His body the believers. And yes, your local church has a pastor or pastors who sometimes have young children and wives who need to be supported, so that those ( and their families) called into formal ministry can be supported , while they minister to people about the things of God.

Abraham paid tithe before Israel existed so your theology is wrong we must pay tithe read 1st Cor. 9.14 and Mal. 3.8-10.....the heart is evil above all things - selfish...Dr. Walter MArtin learned to pay tithe from story of Abraham in Heb. 7 with Melchizsedek

They probably took up an offering to be used for the local house churches. But, also they were used to support traveling missionaries like Paul with food, clothing and shelter. Check out Phil. 4 around verses 11-15 or so. He thanks them for their generous financial gift to him.

Kyle Manning Where in the Bible does it say not to tithe?

@@thebeatagp That's not right. Those were offerings not tithes.

It depends on where they were, they probably paid it to all of them at some point in time. Those who could not follow Jesus during his ministry most likely paid it to the temple, those who followed Jesus most likely paid it into the treasury, after Jesus ascended they either paid it into the treasury of one of the apostles or into the treasury of the local Church's treasury.

@Temple Don Why are you so certain that Paul didn't teach the gentiles to tithe? Matthew 22:15-22 Jesus is asked about paying tribute to Cesar, he answers render unto Cesar what is Cesar's and unto God what is God's, tithe belongs to God. Matthew 23:23 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought you to have done, and not to leave the other undone." Modern English Version Bible Here Jesus tells the pharisees that justice, love and faith are more important matters than tithe but that they should have made sure to have done all those things. Do not forget that tithe was used to help the poor the fatherless and the widows. If the tithe was important to Jesus it was important to his apostles. I am 100% certain that the gentiles were taught to pay tithes what I'm not certain about is who they paid it to.

There's no such thing as a biblical tithe received as money. Blessings in your giving.

The bible is supposed to be taken literally