The is a very well written article. In my opinion churches who make lots of money must pay taxes rather than government allowing the greedy church leaders to swim in wealth at the expense of the disadvantaged in society.
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The is a very well written article. In my opinion churches who make lots of money must pay taxes rather than government allowing the greedy church leaders to swim in wealth at the expense of the disadvantaged in society.
Did Jesus own a copter and body guards?
Debbie 10 years ago
This is the best Christian article I've had the pleasure of reading. God bless you for being honest - I'm sure many pastors would have your head off for it though.
Most Christian articles on ghanaweb especially are rife wit ... read full comment
This is the best Christian article I've had the pleasure of reading. God bless you for being honest - I'm sure many pastors would have your head off for it though.
Most Christian articles on ghanaweb especially are rife with superstition, judgementalism and illogical analysis. The problem with many Christians these days is they don't study scriptures for themselves. God never gave any Pastor the responsibility to teach any Christian the scriptures. He told us to depend on the Holy Spirit to teach us personally. If you're too lazy to study for yourself then you will fall for any cock-and-bull story made up to deceive you into parting with your hard-earned income by self-seeking pastors.
aboo 10 years ago
well written subject matter and I have already copoied and e-mailed to friends and family.
As you said,this should be posted under the religion section for exposure.
Also MAN OF GOD,u have a well researched piece that can f ... read full comment
well written subject matter and I have already copoied and e-mailed to friends and family.
As you said,this should be posted under the religion section for exposure.
Also MAN OF GOD,u have a well researched piece that can feature on the CNN belief blog or other major media websites.
The only part I'll advice u to tweak is where u metioned Opray,lebron etc. U could rather used any of these arab billionares instead.
Master Kweku 10 years ago
Can any of our brothers or sisters working at Daily Graphic or Times or any of the newspaper publish this well research article. In doing so 99%of Ghanaians who have no access to the internet also read this. Ghana is sufferin ... read full comment
Can any of our brothers or sisters working at Daily Graphic or Times or any of the newspaper publish this well research article. In doing so 99%of Ghanaians who have no access to the internet also read this. Ghana is suffering not from government corruption alone but also from these pastors too.
kwabena, london 10 years ago
some Christians will not accept this but it is the truth. No where in the new testament are we asked to pay tithe but we are encouraged to give freely and not under compulsion, (any thing done under law is compulsion) for God ... read full comment
some Christians will not accept this but it is the truth. No where in the new testament are we asked to pay tithe but we are encouraged to give freely and not under compulsion, (any thing done under law is compulsion) for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7. Learn to give give freely to your church and to others and God will be giv back in full measure, that is what the bible teaches. Luke 6:38. Study the bible for yourself, read Leviticus and Deuteronomy and you will understand more about the law of tithing.
Homesense 10 years ago
I would rather encourage every Christian to read his or her Bible very well and make informed decision on whether to pay or not to pay tithes. One's conscience must be clear about the choice such that he/she would have no dou ... read full comment
I would rather encourage every Christian to read his or her Bible very well and make informed decision on whether to pay or not to pay tithes. One's conscience must be clear about the choice such that he/she would have no doubts at all about the choice.
Rev Sampson 10 years ago
the writer is right. tithes is not part of the new dispensation, we cannot tithe today. Many of my pastorial brothers know this but because the offering brings little money, they have to take tithes. Tithes is what brings the ... read full comment
the writer is right. tithes is not part of the new dispensation, we cannot tithe today. Many of my pastorial brothers know this but because the offering brings little money, they have to take tithes. Tithes is what brings the bulk of the money to the church . T writer is Biblically right.
BISHOP 10 years ago
Just ask why every person in Africa wants to be either a pastor or a politician. The reason is simple, quick money and fame. Simple as that.
The sad thing is as Martin Luther said some years ago "religion is the opium of t ... read full comment
Just ask why every person in Africa wants to be either a pastor or a politician. The reason is simple, quick money and fame. Simple as that.
The sad thing is as Martin Luther said some years ago "religion is the opium of the masses. Give it to them and they act like zombies"
These pastors will tell the flock to give and wait on the Lord for blessings yet tell the same flock to give unto them so they can get rich quickly without waiting on Gods blessings. If they are supposeldy holy than the flock arent they those supposed to actually wait on the Lord for his blessings?
Jesus was born a simple man and died a simple man. He never acquired worldy things for himself as we see of Duncan Williams, Otabil, Dehag Mills, Benny Hynn, TD Jakes, and many other prosperity preaching pastors.
They have turned my fathers house into a den of thieves Jesus declares as he whips them.
We are there now but Jesus is soon coming back for another round of whippings. God Bless the writer
kk 10 years ago
'...and mammon came in to help the church and rented a PROMINENT pew...' excerps from "the church walking with the world." God has not left himself without a witness!!!
'...and mammon came in to help the church and rented a PROMINENT pew...' excerps from "the church walking with the world." God has not left himself without a witness!!!
Judith 10 years ago
Excellent article. I think you have to repost it every week. Many Christians need to know this truth, to be set free. GOD BLESS YOU, my fellow truth-lover!
Excellent article. I think you have to repost it every week. Many Christians need to know this truth, to be set free. GOD BLESS YOU, my fellow truth-lover!
Kwame 10 years ago
There are a few true men of GOD around. Let's help them anyway we can.The ministry and church is important. But those who preach these fear & lies, don't give them a dime. You'll promoting fear & lies & the devil
There are a few true men of GOD around. Let's help them anyway we can.The ministry and church is important. But those who preach these fear & lies, don't give them a dime. You'll promoting fear & lies & the devil
Cephas K. 10 years ago
Thanks for this great education.Keep it up.
Thanks for this great education.Keep it up.
deaconess Arabas Mends 10 years ago
God bless u bro for this very good educative pieve.
God bless u bro for this very good educative pieve.
BEST 10 years ago
The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of mysteries according to Mark 4v11,and it is by unveiling or gaining access to the mysteries that we command masteries in life. I hope you will be able to unravel the mystery behind this teach ... read full comment
The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of mysteries according to Mark 4v11,and it is by unveiling or gaining access to the mysteries that we command masteries in life. I hope you will be able to unravel the mystery behind this teaching. God bless you!
Oburoniwewu 10 years ago
There's something about Ghanaians that pushes all their well educated brains into their nyaas, ie, ' Pastor or Bishop Says '. As soon as they hear that, all their thinking brain vanishes into their backsides and they stop rea ... read full comment
There's something about Ghanaians that pushes all their well educated brains into their nyaas, ie, ' Pastor or Bishop Says '. As soon as they hear that, all their thinking brain vanishes into their backsides and they stop reasoning for themselves and surrender all their brains to these conmen to be manipulated at will.
They even look the other way when these pastors rob them of all their earnings and refuse to question it for fear of being labelled as devils trying to break up the church.
These Pastors even go as far as having the first pick of any ladies in the church, married or virgins, and it's all swept under the carpet for the sake of being labelled as devils trying to break up the church.
When will Ghanaians start using their brains rather than their hearts when they go to church ?
As for me ,i'll rather give my money to the needy in my society and that brings me a lot of peace and joy in my heart.
Use your brains my fellow Ghanaians. Don't leave them at home when you go to church.
There's nothing as fulfilling as helping a stranger or a neighbour who is struggling to survive.
Beware of all the sheep in wolves clothing.
*** 10 years ago
SPIRITUAL FOOD for Spiritual People.
"And HE said unto them,Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of GOD:but unto them that are without,all these things are done in parables.That seeing they may see,and NOT ... read full comment
SPIRITUAL FOOD for Spiritual People.
"And HE said unto them,Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of GOD:but unto them that are without,all these things are done in parables.That seeing they may see,and NOT perceive;and hearing they may hear,and NOT understand;lest at any time they should be converted,and their sins should be forgiven them."(Mark 4:11-12)
Beloved,NOW,ask the HOLY SPIRIT to help you start doing the unravelling of the mystery.BLESSINGS & JESUS LOVES you all.
chris 10 years ago
GREAT
GREAT
Dede 10 years ago
true and clear interpretation there. People cant go to church and worship God because they dont have money for offering when so called men of God live extravagant lives. pls keep posting this every week to wake people up, tha ... read full comment
true and clear interpretation there. People cant go to church and worship God because they dont have money for offering when so called men of God live extravagant lives. pls keep posting this every week to wake people up, thanks for the clarity
JOEDUSU@yahoo.com 10 years ago
I WOULD RATHER WE HAVE RICH PASTORS THAN RICH MEN WHO HAVE NO RESPECT FOR GOD.
GO BURN THE SEA. YOUR ARTICLE WILL RATHER BACKFIRE. BELIEVERS WILL CONTINUE TO TITHE. CRY YOUR HEART OUT.
I WOULD RATHER WE HAVE RICH PASTORS THAN RICH MEN WHO HAVE NO RESPECT FOR GOD.
GO BURN THE SEA. YOUR ARTICLE WILL RATHER BACKFIRE. BELIEVERS WILL CONTINUE TO TITHE. CRY YOUR HEART OUT.
Homesense 10 years ago
JOEDUSU@yahoo.com, I believe that you are not a Christian; if you are then you lack the ability to appreciate issues, and you need to pray to God to give you that gift.
The writer of the article has raised important issues ... read full comment
JOEDUSU@yahoo.com, I believe that you are not a Christian; if you are then you lack the ability to appreciate issues, and you need to pray to God to give you that gift.
The writer of the article has raised important issues which no Christian worth his salt will brush under the carpet, the way you did.
I am yet to read a verse in the New Testament where tithing is mentioned. No one, including the God-man, Jesus himself, nor any of his apostles nor any early Christian, is reported to have even discussed tithing, even though Jesus paid tax. St Paul, even went further to explain that even though he had the right to depend on the Church, he did not take that easy way. He rather worked (much likely as a tent-mender) to take care of his needs. He explained further that by working, he is using himself as an example for other Christians not to lazy about and depend on the persons for their needs.
Yet, ALL Christians agree that the NT is the basis of Christianity. So show me what the NT says about tithing and I'll consider my views about the act.
*** 10 years ago
The ancient devil is subtly using everything in his power to stop GOD'S People and to demotivate them in building HIS CHURCH and since GOD IS THE SOLE ARCHITECT & MASTER-BUILDER OF HIS KINGDOM,it takes the discerning to make ... read full comment
The ancient devil is subtly using everything in his power to stop GOD'S People and to demotivate them in building HIS CHURCH and since GOD IS THE SOLE ARCHITECT & MASTER-BUILDER OF HIS KINGDOM,it takes the discerning to make the right choices when it comes to the Spiritual,for GOD IS A SPIRIT.Serve HIM in SPIRIT & TRUTH to understand HIS WAYS and NOT the money.HE chooses whom to bless and to withhold.PEACE,JESUS LOVES you.
Pancho 10 years ago
Go and get some medication. You need it.
Go and get some medication. You need it.
*** 10 years ago
and CRAZY 4 HIM.It's a GREAT COMPLIMENT.THANK you VERY MUCH.JESUS LOVES you.
and CRAZY 4 HIM.It's a GREAT COMPLIMENT.THANK you VERY MUCH.JESUS LOVES you.
Deacon Sarpong Kwofie, USA 10 years ago
JESUS DOES NOT WANT ADDICTION, JESUS WANTS TRUTH AND INTELLIGENCE. JESUS WANTS THOSE WHO WOULD STUDY HIS WORD AND WISELY APPLY THEM. JESUS DOES NOT WANT PEOPLE WHO FOLLOW BLINDLY. IF YOU FOLLOW BLINDLY PASTORS LIKE OBINIM AND ... read full comment
JESUS DOES NOT WANT ADDICTION, JESUS WANTS TRUTH AND INTELLIGENCE. JESUS WANTS THOSE WHO WOULD STUDY HIS WORD AND WISELY APPLY THEM. JESUS DOES NOT WANT PEOPLE WHO FOLLOW BLINDLY. IF YOU FOLLOW BLINDLY PASTORS LIKE OBINIM AND JESUS ONE TOUCH, YOU ARE NOT FOLLOWING CHRIST. YOU ARE ADDICTED TO THE PROPHETS OF SATAN AND LIES.
nii cape coast 10 years ago
my brother, this is purely commercialisating the activities of God. You will be given receipt after payment like they are rendering services to you. Good piece of work ...
my brother, this is purely commercialisating the activities of God. You will be given receipt after payment like they are rendering services to you. Good piece of work ...
kojo Forson, USA 10 years ago
all my pastor taught me was Malachi. Now i know the truth. Thank u, thank u. God bless you, chrsitian brother.
all my pastor taught me was Malachi. Now i know the truth. Thank u, thank u. God bless you, chrsitian brother.
********** 10 years ago
Do not waste your time on this agent provocateur called JOEDUSU. He is out to provoke right thinking people.
Do not waste your time on this agent provocateur called JOEDUSU. He is out to provoke right thinking people.
Kwabena 10 years ago
hahahaha....how unfortunate that Christians these days are unwilling to listen to the truth apart from the falsehood from their "so called Men of God".
The author has written a well researched brilliant article setting fort ... read full comment
hahahaha....how unfortunate that Christians these days are unwilling to listen to the truth apart from the falsehood from their "so called Men of God".
The author has written a well researched brilliant article setting forth his position with scriptures-based evidence and instead of you counter arguing with your own God given brain and scripture, look at narrow mindedness of the statement you have just written.
It is written that "it will be easier for a camel to go the eye of the needle than for the rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God". It is also written that "for lack of knowledge, my people perish". Are rich pastors not the same as rich men or pastors are no longer considered as men?
KAY TEYE 10 years ago
YOU ARE FUCKING NAIVE AND IGNORANT. YOU HAVE BEEN BRAINWASHED.
YOU ARE FUCKING NAIVE AND IGNORANT. YOU HAVE BEEN BRAINWASHED.
*** 10 years ago
Your comments makes were you stand to be very clear.Flee to the other side before it is too late.JESUS IS WAITING.
Your comments makes were you stand to be very clear.Flee to the other side before it is too late.JESUS IS WAITING.
Saka 10 years ago
JOEDUSU, I think you are one of the callous swindlers who are just sucking the poor dry instead of helping them. If we have rich pastors, which we have had for several years on end, how have they been helping the poor, faterl ... read full comment
JOEDUSU, I think you are one of the callous swindlers who are just sucking the poor dry instead of helping them. If we have rich pastors, which we have had for several years on end, how have they been helping the poor, faterless and the widows in our society?
*** 10 years ago
Their GOOD WORKS ARE ALWAYS WRITTEN on water,that is why you don't get to see them.They build modern schools,universities,drug rehabs,orphanages,free religious books,bore holes for clean water and many more undocumented.WRITE ... read full comment
Their GOOD WORKS ARE ALWAYS WRITTEN on water,that is why you don't get to see them.They build modern schools,universities,drug rehabs,orphanages,free religious books,bore holes for clean water and many more undocumented.WRITE THESE ON BRASS for the sake of the callous critics.JESUS LOVES you
********** 10 years ago
It is not about what they are doing, although only few of them do these. The question after reading the article is; do we have to pay tithe? Some pastors will ask if you pay tithe or not before addressing your problems.
Othe ... read full comment
It is not about what they are doing, although only few of them do these. The question after reading the article is; do we have to pay tithe? Some pastors will ask if you pay tithe or not before addressing your problems.
Others would let you believe that your problems are the results your inability/refusal to pay tithes even though you donate cheerfully and willingly to support God's work week in and week out.
Some will tell you to sow seeds on top of the collections and tithes to receive God's blessing. The question is did God say that we should pay before we receive his grace and mercies? Someone should please educate me.
jackie 8 years ago
To JOEDUSU: Your comment does not do justice to the subject in question. It states no effort. If you really look at it, its a competition to see who will become richer pastor or not. As you may want, this article will not bac ... read full comment
To JOEDUSU: Your comment does not do justice to the subject in question. It states no effort. If you really look at it, its a competition to see who will become richer pastor or not. As you may want, this article will not backfire, and those who will continue to tithe, it is their choice. The rich men who have no respect for God as you say, don't need to be mentioned, its about tithing. The two entities are of a different conversation. I don't get it
Nyansa 10 years ago
Great Article, but why didn't you leave your contact?
I wonder how many pastors, priest, bishops etc will continue their vocation should tithes be cancelled. That says it all.......Even many are refusing to be posted to the ... read full comment
Great Article, but why didn't you leave your contact?
I wonder how many pastors, priest, bishops etc will continue their vocation should tithes be cancelled. That says it all.......Even many are refusing to be posted to the villages, their reason? No honey at the villages!!!!!
*** 10 years ago
PLEASE,also try and CONCENTRATE and come out with an article for the numerous PRAYERS,FASTINGS,TRIALS & TEMPTATIONS etc. etc. and the benefits attached to it for the people of GOD.The money is just a medium of exchange and GO ... read full comment
PLEASE,also try and CONCENTRATE and come out with an article for the numerous PRAYERS,FASTINGS,TRIALS & TEMPTATIONS etc. etc. and the benefits attached to it for the people of GOD.The money is just a medium of exchange and GOD can easily give it to whom HE chooses,if ONLY HIS work gets to be done.JESUS LOVES you.
Brother Amartey 10 years ago
My contact is brotheramartey@gmail.com
My contact is brotheramartey@gmail.com
Timothy Nsiah, Toronto-canada 10 years ago
This is a very important article but it cannot reach many Ghanaians because many dont have internet access. Pls sumit this to the newspapers and radio stations in Ghana. Thanks for serving the Lord in truth and faith. God ble ... read full comment
This is a very important article but it cannot reach many Ghanaians because many dont have internet access. Pls sumit this to the newspapers and radio stations in Ghana. Thanks for serving the Lord in truth and faith. God bless you.
Brother Amartey 10 years ago
We will surely do that, to bombard the airwaves and newspapers with the truth. It's just a matter of time !
We will surely do that, to bombard the airwaves and newspapers with the truth. It's just a matter of time !
Charles Ntow 10 years ago
Great article. Well researched and true to the word.
Great article. Well researched and true to the word.
*** 10 years ago
It is ONLY GOD WHO CAN TAKE anything out of nothing to make it something.HE did it with David,a shepherd boy and transformed Him to become the King and Ruler over all HIS people.King David's son Solomon succeeded his father a ... read full comment
It is ONLY GOD WHO CAN TAKE anything out of nothing to make it something.HE did it with David,a shepherd boy and transformed Him to become the King and Ruler over all HIS people.King David's son Solomon succeeded his father and GOD so blessed him that,he drank from golden goblets.From Saul a murderer into a Great Apostle and many more.The Archbishop is SIMPLY A BLESSED Man.Take it or leave it.Just TAKE IT.BLESSINGS & JESUS LOVES you.
Futurama 10 years ago
This article is well written. It is true the so called churches are robbing us blind through tithing. But dear writer some Ghanaians are so brain-washed that they will never see the light. Let the fools continue enriching the ... read full comment
This article is well written. It is true the so called churches are robbing us blind through tithing. But dear writer some Ghanaians are so brain-washed that they will never see the light. Let the fools continue enriching the pastors. I will enjoy the fruits of my labour with my family and the genuinely needy in society. Amen.
NANDOS 10 years ago
Thank you very much. Edmund have been struggling with tithing just felt in my spirit something was not right about the they way Pastors preached about it.
Thank you very much. Edmund have been struggling with tithing just felt in my spirit something was not right about the they way Pastors preached about it.
mike 10 years ago
I am sorry for mr.Edmund Amartey.
I am sorry for mr.Edmund Amartey.
Deacon Sarpong Kwofie, USA 10 years ago
I am sorry for mr.Edmund Amartey.
YOU HAVE NO POINT? SO FAR NOBODY SUPPORTING TITHES HAS SAID ANYTHING BIBLICAL. THEY HAVE NOT CONTRIBUTED ANYTHING TO THE DISCUSSION. IT JUST GOES TO SHOW TITHING HAS NO SUPPORT IN THE BIBL ... read full comment
I am sorry for mr.Edmund Amartey.
YOU HAVE NO POINT? SO FAR NOBODY SUPPORTING TITHES HAS SAID ANYTHING BIBLICAL. THEY HAVE NOT CONTRIBUTED ANYTHING TO THE DISCUSSION. IT JUST GOES TO SHOW TITHING HAS NO SUPPORT IN THE BIBLE. PASTORS LIKE OTABIL AND DUNCAN-WILLIAMS ARE JUST USING IT TO SWINDLE PEOPLE. THEY HAVE BECOME RICH AS A RESULT.
lawrence mawuli deku 10 years ago
may God forgive you Edmund Amartey.this is what the bible says in last days many shall come with their own knowledge and they shall deceive many. amartey may God 4give u.
may God forgive you Edmund Amartey.this is what the bible says in last days many shall come with their own knowledge and they shall deceive many. amartey may God 4give u.
Oburoniwewu 10 years ago
You should be the on seeking for forgiveness for encouraging these so called Pastors to rape and molest the young women in the Church as well as pushing the poor into more debt in return for break throughs which never happen.
You should be the on seeking for forgiveness for encouraging these so called Pastors to rape and molest the young women in the Church as well as pushing the poor into more debt in return for break throughs which never happen.
TRUE MAN OF GOD 10 years ago
Mawuli, you sound like an intelligent person. The Bible says we have to be as wise as serpents. Dont let any pastor tell you things that are not Biblical. You have to read for yourself any teaching. Prayerfully read the Bible ... read full comment
Mawuli, you sound like an intelligent person. The Bible says we have to be as wise as serpents. Dont let any pastor tell you things that are not Biblical. You have to read for yourself any teaching. Prayerfully read the Bible verses on tithes yourself.
Check out if the apostles received tithes. Why didnt Paul and John and Peter take tithes from their followers? Why didn't Jesus take tithes to support his ministry?
Why are pastors taken tithes from poor peoplewhen the Bilbe explicitly says that the poor are to be given tithes?
Ponder and pray over this. But above that read all the Bible verses about tithes. Remember that your relationship with God is not with your pastor. It is between you and God. God bless you.
Kwabena, Lashibi 10 years ago
I have read Edmund's article and trying to make up my mind on his erudite points. Whiles it is everybody's right to criticize this article, I think the critics should provide bases for their criticism rather than just saying ... read full comment
I have read Edmund's article and trying to make up my mind on his erudite points. Whiles it is everybody's right to criticize this article, I think the critics should provide bases for their criticism rather than just saying "may God forgive you" and "I am sorry for Mr. Edmund Amartey".
Nana NhyiraKesie Obuam 9 years ago
Correct, Kwabena.
Correct, Kwabena.
Justice ATUGUBA 10 years ago
Duncan Wiliams was an armed robber so no wonder he is using tith as another way of robbing his church members
Duncan Wiliams was an armed robber so no wonder he is using tith as another way of robbing his church members
Apostle Alfred 10 years ago
May God have mercy on your pity soul
May God have mercy on your pity soul
Emmanuel 10 years ago
Edmund, I hope you have by chance read this scripture: Matthew 23:23
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more i ... read full comment
Edmund, I hope you have by chance read this scripture: Matthew 23:23
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.
Jesus said we should practice the more important matters and not neglect tithing... May God help us all before we realize things rather late.
Rev Sampson 10 years ago
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You sho ... read full comment
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.
YOU MISUNDERSTAN. JESUS WAS TALKING TO THE PHARISEES, WHO FOLLOWED ALL THE MOSAIC LAWS. THEY SACRIFICE ANIMALS AND PAID TITHES. WHEN CHRIST DIED HIS BLOOD BROKE THE CURSE OF THE LAW. aNIMAL SACRIFICE AND TITHES WAS NOT NECESSARY ANYMORE BECAUSE OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS.
HAVE YOU READ THE LEVITICAL LAWS? WE WERE FREED FROM THESE LAWS BY CHRIST. JESUS NEVER PAID NOR RECEIVED TITHES. HIS APOSTLES DID NOT PAY TITHES. THEY DID NOT RECEIVE TITHES TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL.
Doctor 10 years ago
Africa is a Land of less education, most people cannot read und write, due to that, all these so-called Pastors use the chance to rub the poor christians in their churches , What a shame act!Tithing is robbery.
Africa is a Land of less education, most people cannot read und write, due to that, all these so-called Pastors use the chance to rub the poor christians in their churches , What a shame act!Tithing is robbery.
JOSEPH 10 years ago
even though you are trying to make sense in your article,the question to ask is,will the churches survive without tithing?will the gosple be preach on tv and radio without tithing?If yes,how?
Regards
even though you are trying to make sense in your article,the question to ask is,will the churches survive without tithing?will the gosple be preach on tv and radio without tithing?If yes,how?
Regards
EAF 10 years ago
The early churches and Jesus survived without tithes anb were able to spread the good news beyond their borders. People donated out of their own free will because they loved God. Mandatory tithing mostly to shore up the lives ... read full comment
The early churches and Jesus survived without tithes anb were able to spread the good news beyond their borders. People donated out of their own free will because they loved God. Mandatory tithing mostly to shore up the livestyles of these present-day Pastors is absolutely unchristian. Con artists masquerading as Bishops and Pastors are the main reason Christianity is dying a slow death.
teddy 10 years ago
Why are we all soo concerned about the greedy pastors..is our God not aware of them?Will they not meet their end?What did Jesus say?The tares will grow along with the real harvest and at harvest time the chaff will be burned. ... read full comment
Why are we all soo concerned about the greedy pastors..is our God not aware of them?Will they not meet their end?What did Jesus say?The tares will grow along with the real harvest and at harvest time the chaff will be burned.Do not presume too wise.Our God knows all these things.We must all be guided by the Spirit of God.
DENNIS DODOO 10 years ago
Do not hide your identity, you are not a true Christian. Your language and tone can not come from a Christian how much more a preacher. Is it the Spirit of God directing you or you are doing this thing yourself? Accept Jesus ... read full comment
Do not hide your identity, you are not a true Christian. Your language and tone can not come from a Christian how much more a preacher. Is it the Spirit of God directing you or you are doing this thing yourself? Accept Jesus Christ as your personal saviour and you will be saved.
What's in a name 10 years ago
You need to read your bible properly - show me once instance of Jesus seeking tithes from his flock. In fact Jesus never even had a church premises. He was an itinerant preacher.
It might be worth you studying the life of S ... read full comment
You need to read your bible properly - show me once instance of Jesus seeking tithes from his flock. In fact Jesus never even had a church premises. He was an itinerant preacher.
It might be worth you studying the life of St Francis of Assis who as a rich young man tried to emulate the life of Jesus by giving away his inherited wealth to the poor and needy and thereafter leading a life of extreme poverty, humility and honesty. You can find his life on the internet.
*** 10 years ago
It is wonderful to understand historical truth,doctrinal truth and dispensational truth,but if our study fails to lead to PRACTICAL TRUTH in GOD'S WAY but man's own hidden agenda to undermine the Church,then it is in vain.The ... read full comment
It is wonderful to understand historical truth,doctrinal truth and dispensational truth,but if our study fails to lead to PRACTICAL TRUTH in GOD'S WAY but man's own hidden agenda to undermine the Church,then it is in vain.The OT is GOD'S picture gallery in which HE often shows HIS TRUTH in types and symbols.Each NT doctrine has an OT illustration.E.g The Passover lamb in Exodus 12 is a picture of CHRIST,OT Tabernacle illustrates the RESURRECTION and Anointing oil pictures the HOLY SPIRIT.Please,look for CHRIST and the OT will become a New Book to you.I love horses but prefers to travel with something else.IT'S A NEW DAY!!!!BLESSINGS,JESUS LOVES you
Deacon Sarpong Kwofie, USA 10 years ago
Do not hide your identity, you are not a true Christian. Your language and tone can not come from a Christian how much more a preacher.
CAN YOU ADRESS THE IMPORTANT ISSUES RAISED? GIVE US SOME BIBLICAL PASSAGES TO EXPRESS ... read full comment
Do not hide your identity, you are not a true Christian. Your language and tone can not come from a Christian how much more a preacher.
CAN YOU ADRESS THE IMPORTANT ISSUES RAISED? GIVE US SOME BIBLICAL PASSAGES TO EXPRESS UR POINT. WHAT IS YOU ARGUMENT? YOU HAVE NOT SAID ANYTHING TO SUPPORT YOUR POINT OF VIEW.
Is it the Spirit of God directing you or you are doing this thing yourself?
THE HOLY SPIRIT IS DIRECTING YOU, DENNIS. WHAT DID THE HOLY SPIRIT TELL YOU ABOUT TITHES? GIVE US THE BIBLE VERSES, EXPLAIN YOURSELF. TELL US WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT TOLD YOU. GOD IS TRUTH, THE HOLY SPIRIT IS TRUTH. GIVE US THE SCRIPTURAL TRUTH.
Accept Jesus Christ as your personal saviour and you will be saved
WHAT IS YOUR POINT ON TITHES? YOU HAVE NOTHING TO SAY? WE WANT YOU TO CUNTER WHAT THE WRITER WROTE. PLEASE PRAYERFULLY STUDY THE BIBLE, STUDY TITHES. READ EVERYTHING THERE IS TO READ AND KNOW THE TRUTH. FOR THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE.
natty 10 years ago
When we read 1 Timothy 4:1-4 it says that in the latter days many will depart from the faith, giving heed to doctrines of demons and deceiving spirits speaking lies and hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with hot i ... read full comment
When we read 1 Timothy 4:1-4 it says that in the latter days many will depart from the faith, giving heed to doctrines of demons and deceiving spirits speaking lies and hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with hot iron. Forbidding to marry and commanding to abstain from food which the Lord has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
When topics of this nature comes up fanatics views will be dominating in all the comments attributed to this article. But its time for us to begin to search for the truth on our own than to told the truth. The Roman Catholics which I was born into forbids marriage by priest and some churches like the SDA forbid certain food like pork and shrimps.If we take the above text into consideration what do we say to that.
Tithing was practiced in the farming communities and for that matter it was easy for them to apportion the the first fruit and the 10% that was required of them. Also Malachi made mention of store house and food so you definitely need to know that if monitory tithing was required then silver,gold,pearls etc. and treasury would have been mentioned. Certain figures can not be divided evenly so how can you be honest about that cos is either you give more or give less.
2 corinthians 9:7 says " so let each one give according to what he purposes in his heart,not grudging or of necessity for God love a cheerful giver.
Joojo 10 years ago
Edmund, you have just echoed a lot of what I have tirelessly been preaching. I don't go to Church in Ghana any more just to enrich con men and thieves who are usually school dropouts. Most can't hold their own in a religious ... read full comment
Edmund, you have just echoed a lot of what I have tirelessly been preaching. I don't go to Church in Ghana any more just to enrich con men and thieves who are usually school dropouts. Most can't hold their own in a religious debate with a thinking beings. Thanks again for the article. May I suggest you leave a contact so we can form a group to counter this menace of "men of God".
Brother Amartey 10 years ago
Thanks, Jojo. You can write to brotheramartey@gmail.com.
Thanks, Jojo. You can write to brotheramartey@gmail.com.
Till Zion 10 years ago
We talk of Isrealites, Levites and all these countries and the bible refers to these people as gods chosen tribe....my question is, ARE GHANAIANS ISREALITES? This should tell you that the bible was written for a certain group ... read full comment
We talk of Isrealites, Levites and all these countries and the bible refers to these people as gods chosen tribe....my question is, ARE GHANAIANS ISREALITES? This should tell you that the bible was written for a certain group of people.
You are at will to adopt the bible as your book of guidance, but don't be deceived into believing that the bible was written for the entire world. It is a collection of events (some of which have been doctored)that occured to a group of people.
AFRICANS WERE NOWHERE NEAR THESE EVENTS! THAT IS THEIR STORY.
AND WHAT IS OUR STORY???
It is sad that as AFRICANS, we don't write our history and rely on others/whiteman to write our history for us.
Even after slavery era, some of us are lost to the fact that slavery was actually backed by some sections of the so called bible/scriptures.
What god will encourage the suppression of another race??
AFRICANS, think about this?
WE HAVE BEEN MISLED FOR TOO LONG!!
Big Jay 10 years ago
The writer said it nicely but is partly true and partly right. What makes tithing wrong is to force people to pay tithes because it was a command under the law. Tithing was a concept of giving before it was enforced as a law. ... read full comment
The writer said it nicely but is partly true and partly right. What makes tithing wrong is to force people to pay tithes because it was a command under the law. Tithing was a concept of giving before it was enforced as a law. Now that we are under grace, tithing can be given the same way as people gave when it was not a law. Secondly, how tithes are used, make it sinful because it is for the house of God, fatherless, motherless, ophans, widows,aliens etc who in those days were the needy ones that needed support. The point to make here is that if people understand that tithing is not a law but are taught to give like offerings (which used to be compulsory or a law) under certain conditions. Eg. One must bring sin offering when one sins and no one goes before the presence of God empty handed and so on. We give offerings today but not the same as offerings given in the past under law. In conclusion, tithing is not a sin but when one coerce another to pay tithes makes it sinful. Abraham, Jacob paid tithes but it was not compulsory to give at that time before the laws came to force. The bible explains anything which is a 10th to be given in the house of God is a tithe. So Abraham and Jacob paid tithes but not under law. I will say if you are a man of God who is forcing people to pay tithes then you must put a stop to it but when the people give it cheerfully, then praise the Lord! Im a man of God too and one day we will account for our works.
Rev Sampson 10 years ago
aBRAHAM DID NOT PAY TITHES. HE GAVE 10% OF THE SPOILS OF WAR TO MELCHIZEDEK. HE DID NOT GIVE FROM HIS EARNINGS OFR HIS PROPERTY. HE GAVE THIS 10% ONLY ONCE. THIS IS NOT TITHING, TITHES HAS TO BE DONE ALL THE TIME. SO ABRAHAM ... read full comment
aBRAHAM DID NOT PAY TITHES. HE GAVE 10% OF THE SPOILS OF WAR TO MELCHIZEDEK. HE DID NOT GIVE FROM HIS EARNINGS OFR HIS PROPERTY. HE GAVE THIS 10% ONLY ONCE. THIS IS NOT TITHING, TITHES HAS TO BE DONE ALL THE TIME. SO ABRAHAM DID NOT PAY TITHES.
ISAAC GAVE GOD A CONDITION. IF YOU DO THIS FOR ME, I WOULD GIVE YOU 10% OF THIS. THIS IS CONDITIONAL TOO. ISAAC DID NOT TITHE.
TITHE WAS EATEN, TITHE WAS ALWAYS FOOD, NEVER SILVER OR GOLD OR SHEKELS.
ABRAHAM AND ISAAC DID NOT PAY TITHES.
ABRAHAM AND ISAAC SACRIFICED ANIMALS TO GOD. DO CHRISTIANS TODAY HAVE TO SACRIFICE ANIMALS TOO? NO.
TITHER 10 years ago
WHY ARE CALLING YOURSELF A REVEREND?
WHY ARE CALLING YOURSELF A REVEREND?
Nyansasem 10 years ago
Yours is probably the most sensible and educative comment here. Obviously, paying tithe could not be sin. Forcing people to do that is. But when someone GIVE it cheerfully as you have eloquently said, there is nothing wrong w ... read full comment
Yours is probably the most sensible and educative comment here. Obviously, paying tithe could not be sin. Forcing people to do that is. But when someone GIVE it cheerfully as you have eloquently said, there is nothing wrong with it.
Seriously, some of the pastors are making a mistake because, tithe is not harder than GIVING. And you know the New Testament stress on GIVING as you have said. God might not open doors to pour out his blessings to any tither, but take a look at GIVING in the New Testament, what I term as:
The LAW OF RECIPROCITY at Luke 6:37-38
37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
38 GIVE, and it will be GIVEN to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
If you take a look at this, you will see how God in his own wisdom describe how you will be "paid" back for your CHEERFUL GIVEN. Think of a container filled with sand, being pressed down to the brim, shaking it together to make more room for filling until it runs over. That is what JESUS is talking about GIVING and its BLESSING. Harder that giving, because even though it did not specify 10%, but it could be 80% and still doing it cheerfully.
This is what is termed by others as LAW of KARMA or the GOLDEN RULE.- "Do to others as you would have them do to you" in Luke 6:31
Oprah, Bill Gates, Ted Turner or L.James might not be a Christian but they are not exempted from that law... they have a heart of giving. Recently, we have found out how Bill Gates and Oprah are using their money for...Yes, they might be living in Mansions, but they give a chunk of their money to HELP the poor in AFRICA where they are not from. Meanwhile our leaders who are stealing our money are storing their money in foreign lands. Yes, instead of the pastors focusing on Tithes, I would rather want to see them focusing on GIVING and asking their members to do so cheerfully as the New Testament tells us.
On the reason of why the church is dying, I believe the writer did a lousy one on that. Nothing contradicts the Bible about church dying out or people losing their faith. The New Testament talks about last days as "Narrow is the way.. and few will enter it" meaning, the churches are not going to be filled to the brim before the Lord returns. That will contradict its own word... Africans and their churches are going to experience the same dying out..
The reason why the faith of West are dying and Africans are now picking up are in two-fold. 1) The West have heard the word of God already and 2) The advancement or development of their countries.
Like I said, everything that has been said about the Bible will come to pass...In the last days, everyone will come to hear of the God of the Bible and that is what is happening in Africa. We are many, many years behind the Gospel. Unlike Africa, America and Europe was built by Great men. Most of their laws were derived from the Bible. If their faith are dying out, it does not contradict any of God's word, because they have known or read about the Bible while Africa is now reading about the Bible. All these crusades happening in Africa were happening in America or Europe hundred years ago. You read of Smith Wigglesworth who entered a nightclub and by the time he left, everyone of them has converted and the Nightclub being changed to Church...Nothing extraordinary happening in Africa as compared to those that happened in Europe 100 to 200 yrs ago.
On the advancement of the countries, When everything can be done by man, it makes sense that people faith in the gospel dwindles. On the other, in Africa, where people live in abundance and yet find it necessary to search for water, then their FAITH will increase because they need to depend on SUPREME BEING to give them water and not WISDOM. What I am trying to say it that, POVERTY is the reason why many of our people serve the lord.
Azusa street happened because of a black Man? WHY? A slave needed God to listen to him. The Churches among African American were once the most powerful tool that freed them. Compare that to recent hip-hop culture. Is it not the reason why we see increase of black on black crime? Do you think when they needed God to hear their cries, there was something like that?
Go to many churches in AFRICA and you will find 20% of the worshipers fasting and praying that God will do them a favor to obtain a VISA to America or Europe. 50% praying that they will have A JOB. 40% of our women are in Churches to pray for husbands. All the percentage I gave you will not be found in churches in Europe and America. WHY? Because, they don't think it is God who gives a VISA, or JOB or HUSBAND, but rather the government, and if they are able to go to school they should have a successful Job and partner. Therefore, it is wrong to assume, paying tithe is what is killing the church.
READ THIS and see why GIVING or CHARITY IS STILL IMPORTANT IN OUR DAYS:
1 Corinthians 13:2
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have NOT CHARITY, I am nothing.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago
Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers.
The first boy says, "My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem. They give him $50."
The second boy says, "That's nothing. My Dad scr ... read full comment
Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers.
The first boy says, "My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem. They give him $50."
The second boy says, "That's nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song. They give him $100."
The third boy says, "I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon, and it takes eight people to collect all the money!"
Think right 10 years ago
I don;t know your religious background; but if you are a christian, then you need to be filled with the Holy spirit for him to teach you the truth. Your intellect cannot help you. Please fast nd pray for forty days and you sh ... read full comment
I don;t know your religious background; but if you are a christian, then you need to be filled with the Holy spirit for him to teach you the truth. Your intellect cannot help you. Please fast nd pray for forty days and you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. Amen.
OGYAM 10 years ago
The man said,we should give to support the church of God and that's what i have learnt about God's children doing for instance in the book of Isaiah. God loves a cheerful giver and not a manipulated and seduced and "slavery" ... read full comment
The man said,we should give to support the church of God and that's what i have learnt about God's children doing for instance in the book of Isaiah. God loves a cheerful giver and not a manipulated and seduced and "slavery" giver if i may say so.
*** 10 years ago
Please,also understand that a true child of GOD will NEVER give out of manipulation or seduction.Definitely,out of love for GOD and a GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF WHO GOD IS and what HE'S DONE in the person's life.JESUS LOVES you
Please,also understand that a true child of GOD will NEVER give out of manipulation or seduction.Definitely,out of love for GOD and a GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF WHO GOD IS and what HE'S DONE in the person's life.JESUS LOVES you
bortey 10 years ago
This is amazing
This is amazing
TITHER 10 years ago
WE WILL PAY TITHES TODAY AND TOMORROW, KEEP UR MONEY TO URSELF WRITER.
WE WILL PAY TITHES TODAY AND TOMORROW, KEEP UR MONEY TO URSELF WRITER.
*** 10 years ago
Tooooo funnny! Just love your brevity.Keep it coming.BLESSINGS
Tooooo funnny! Just love your brevity.Keep it coming.BLESSINGS
Rev Sampson 10 years ago
please share with fellow christians what is false about the article so that we all learn. Just saving you are going to pay tithes whether it is biblical or not is not in the spirit of Christ. Tell us what is wrong with the ar ... read full comment
please share with fellow christians what is false about the article so that we all learn. Just saving you are going to pay tithes whether it is biblical or not is not in the spirit of Christ. Tell us what is wrong with the article using the bible.
TITHER 10 years ago
Matthew 23:8-10:"But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: ... read full comment
Matthew 23:8-10:"But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ."
Why are u against tithing, yet you call urself a "Rev". that is double standard hypocrisy.
"He sent redemption unto His people: he hath commanded his covenant forever: holy and reverend is his name." (Psalm 111:9)
If u can tell me why u r using the title "rev" which is one of the attributes of God (YHWH) then i will give u the biblical reason y i tithe.
The writer needs to pay his tithe with divine interest rates for all these years he has refused to tithe. WE WILL PAY THE TITHE COME RAN OR SUNSHINE.
PAPA YEMOH 10 years ago
TITHER, WHY DONT YOU QUOTE SOME BIBLE VERSES THAT SUPPORT TITHES. YOU HAVE SAID NOTHING SENSIBLE. I THINK YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE FAKE PASTORS TAKING MONEY FROM THE POOR. STOP AND GIVE UR LIFE TO CHRIST. REPENT NOW.
TITHER, WHY DONT YOU QUOTE SOME BIBLE VERSES THAT SUPPORT TITHES. YOU HAVE SAID NOTHING SENSIBLE. I THINK YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE FAKE PASTORS TAKING MONEY FROM THE POOR. STOP AND GIVE UR LIFE TO CHRIST. REPENT NOW.
TITHER 10 years ago
What comes to mind when you think of a robber or thief? We might visualize a bank robber, a house burglar, or even a shop-lifter. But could you imagine one of your fellow church members, or even yourself, as a robber? It may ... read full comment
What comes to mind when you think of a robber or thief? We might visualize a bank robber, a house burglar, or even a shop-lifter. But could you imagine one of your fellow church members, or even yourself, as a robber? It may seem impossible, yet the scripture below clearly states that all those who do not pay their tithes have robbed God.
Malachi 3:8-11 “Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, In what way have we robbed You? In tithes and offerings. ?(9) You are cursed with a curse, For you have robbed Me, Even this whole nation. ?(10) Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this, Says the LORD of hosts, If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it. ?(11) And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, So that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, Nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field, Says the LORD of hosts;”
It All Comes From God
Someone may ask, “How could I have robbed God by not paying tithes? The money I earn is mine, and I haven’t stolen anything from God!”
As we know, “robbery” is the act of taking something that does not belong to you. God specifically used the term “robbery” in Malachi to show that the tithe (which means a tenth) belongs to Him. We must understand that God is the owner of this earth, and everything on it belongs to Him. “The earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein” (Psa. 24:1).
Elsewhere, the Bible says, “The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, says the LORD of hosts” (Hag. 2:8). Before we become possessive about the treasures of this world, let us first remember that He created this planet and everyone on it, and even though Satan holds a temporary dominion through sin (2 Cor. 4:4), the earth still belongs to God.
Furthermore, God is responsible for every means that people have to make a living (John 3:27, Jas. 1:17). Are you a farmer? You plant God’s seeds in His earth and rely upon His rain and sunshine to ripen it to harvest. Are you an auto worker? All the steel, glass, rubber, plastic, oil and gasoline are products from God’s earth. Are you a craftsman? Your talent or skill to work at a trade is given by God. He has given you your brain, eyes, ears, mouth, hands, fingers, legs, and feet that you use to earn your living. Even the silver and copper in our coins, and the wood pulp in our paper currency comes from God’s earth. It is extremely fair of God to only require a tenth to be returned to Him, since He owns 100% of this planet.
Unfortunately, many Christians misunderstand the idea of tithing. They often think of it as giving a tenth from “their own” property to God. However, in reality it is God that has done the giving to us, and claims the return of only 10% of His own property. Tithing is not taking a tenth of our own money and giving it to God, but it is returning a tenth of what was already His to begin with! The scripture says,“But who am I, and who are my people, That we should be able to offer so willingly as this? For all things come from You, And of Your own we have given You” (1 Chron. 29:14). God is so generous to us. He gives us the 90% and retains only 10% of what is rightfully His.
Stewards Of God’s Property
Someone once suggested, “Well, if the tenth already belongs to God, why doesn’t He just automatically withhold the tithe and then give us the rest, like the IRS withholds taxes from our wages? That way God won’t have to depend on us to pay our tithes.”
God has chosen for us to personally return the tithe so that we can demonstrate our stewardship of his property. Stewardship is the faithful and responsible management of something that belongs to someone else. Obviously, if God observes that we are irresponsible to return the small percentage that belongs to Him as He has directed, He knows that we can neither be trusted with any greater responsibilities or blessings in the Kingdom of God (Luke 16:10-11).
Tithing is a test of our stewardship over the property of God, a test of our honesty to return to God what is rightfully His, a test of our obedience to do what He told us to do, and a test of our love and desire to please Him with our lives. Tithing is a demonstration that we believe in God, and that we acknowledge that He is the provider of all material blessings. If you haven’t the faith to believe that the tithe belongs to the Lord, neither can you have faith in Him to meet your financial needs. After all, if you don’t believe that the tenth is His, you must not believe that the whole earth is His either. Without that confidence in His supremacy, there could be no confidence in His ability to provide our needs.
Most of us realize that robbery is a serious offense in our secular society, and those convicted of this crime can be sentenced to years in jail. But what happens to a person who is guilty of robbing God? The scriptures say that he will be “cursed with a curse” (Mal. 3:9). What kind of curse is this? From Malachi we see that God’s blessing to the tither is to open Heaven’s windows and pour out abundant blessings, and to rebuke the devourer (Satan) from destroying their increase and fruitfulness (Mal. 3:10-11). In contrast, the non-tither is cursed by having no protection to prevent the devourer from destroying their prosperity, and God cannot shower them with His abundant Heavenly blessings. God cannot bless or protect the prosperity of the person who does not tithe! This indeed is a curse.
Some claim they can’t afford to pay their tithes. But let me ask, “Can you afford to be cursed? Can you afford to not have God’s blessings and protection over your finances? Can you afford to be considered a thief or robber of God’s property? Or can you afford to be a person who does not obey the Word of God?” The fact is, you cannot afford not to pay your tithes, because this is the principle that God has chosen to bless you!
Another person once asked, “Why does God need my tithe?” In answer to this question, He doesn’t need your money or anyone else’s. Remember, God is the owner of the whole universe and all its wealth. However, He has chosen to use your tithes and offerings for the expenses of maintaining “spiritual meat” in His house (Mal. 3:10). On the first day of the week you are to bring your tithes and offerings to the “storehouse” of your Church where you are spiritually fed (1 Cor. 16:2). How important it is that we are faithful in our tithes and offerings, as this is God’s method of funding the preaching of His Word and the spreading of the Gospel (1 Cor. 9:13-14).
The Tithe Is Your Seed
God is blessed by your tithe as an expression of your love and obedience to Him, yet tithing is primarily for your own benefit so that God can bless you. There is a universal law that God has placed in both the natural and spiritual realms. This is the law of sowing and reaping. “...God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap” (Gal. 6:7). The tithe is “seed” that you plant in God that will bring the harvest of prosperity.
All farmers understand God’s law of sowing and reaping. After a harvest in Bible times, before the farmer would use any of the grain as food for his family or livestock, he would first go through the harvest grain and pick out a percentage that exhibited the best qualities of size, weight, color, and set this aside as seed for the next season’s crop planting. This early form of genetic selection helped assure that the next generation of crops would produce higher yields and greater quality.
This illustrates our tithe, why it cannot be the 10% that is left over after we pay everything else. The part that God claims and uses as seed is the first and best 10% of your increase, called the firstfruits. “Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine” (Prov. 3:9-10).
Don’t “eat your seed grain.” Do not use the Lord’s tithe for anything else! Because if you don’t sow, you can’t reap.
How We Receive From God
The tithe is God’s property that we are required to return to Him, however an “offering” is that which we give voluntarily out of our own property after the tithe has been subtracted. As we give our tithes, and give offerings above our tithe to God, He will continue to bless us and multiply our return in proportion to our investment in Him (2 Cor. 9:6).
I challenge you to become a tither and a giver to God, and “prove” His promise to bless you, just as He invites you to do in Malachi 3:10. Give to God in faith, expecting Him to bless your return (Mark 11:24), and give cheerfully, expressing joy and confidence in giving to God (2 Cor. 9:7). The same proportion that you open your faith to give to Him, He will use that same proportion as His measurement to bring blessing back to you!
“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you” (Luke 6:38).
TRUE MAN OF GOD 10 years ago
ONLY LEVITES AND THE ORPHANS AND POOR RECEIVED TITHES.
TITHES WAS NEVER GIVEN AS MONEY. INCOME WAS NEVER TITHED IN THE BIBLE. WHAT WAS TITHED WAS FARM PRODUCE AND FARM ANIMALS.
YOU MISUNDERSTAND MALACHI. WHO WAS ROBBING G ... read full comment
ONLY LEVITES AND THE ORPHANS AND POOR RECEIVED TITHES.
TITHES WAS NEVER GIVEN AS MONEY. INCOME WAS NEVER TITHED IN THE BIBLE. WHAT WAS TITHED WAS FARM PRODUCE AND FARM ANIMALS.
YOU MISUNDERSTAND MALACHI. WHO WAS ROBBING GOD IN TITHES AND ANIMAL SACRIFICE? THE PRIESTS. WHEN THE TITHES CAME, IT IS COMMON KNOWLEDGE FOR SOME PRIESTS TO KEEP THE BEST ANIMALS FOR THEMSELVES. GOD WAS TAKING TO THE PRIESTS ABOUT ANIMAL SACRIFICE AND TITHES.
WE DO NOT SACRIFICE ANIMALS TO GOD ANYMORE. WE ARE NOT UNDER THE CURSE OF THE LAW ANYMORE. THE BLOOD OF CHRIST BROKE THE CURSE OF THE LAW. CHRIST WAS THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
JESUS AND HIS APOSTLES DID NOT TAKE TITHES. THEY DID NOT PAY TITHES. FISHERMEN AND CARPENTERS DID NOT PAY TITHES.
GIVE TO THE CHURCH THROUGH FREE WILL OFFERING. ITIS FREE WILL NOT A LAW.
PASTORS JUST WANT TO TAKE FROM POOR PEOPLE SO THEY DISOBEY THE LAW OF GOD.
GIVE THE TITHES TO THE POOR, SAID THE LAW. GOD DOES NOT WANT TITHES FROM THE POOR.
Timothy Nsiah, Toronto-canada 10 years ago
Tither, i have read all ur posts hoping to get some wisdom and knowledge but you have not made any good points. i have learnt a lot from this discussion, many have said things i did not know before. All what you have said so ... read full comment
Tither, i have read all ur posts hoping to get some wisdom and knowledge but you have not made any good points. i have learnt a lot from this discussion, many have said things i did not know before. All what you have said so far does not come from the Bible and have no basis in fact.
what you are doing is repeating the manipulative language of the pastors who rob poor people. may God forgive you. if you a pastor stealing tithes from the people, stop it today.
kofi 10 years ago
you can choose not to tithe,please leave Christians alone.If you do not believe in tithing take it and leave those of us who know the benefit of tithing.
you can choose not to tithe,please leave Christians alone.If you do not believe in tithing take it and leave those of us who know the benefit of tithing.
Rev Sampson 10 years ago
you can choose not to tithe,please leave Christians alone.
AS A CHRISTIAN YOU HAVE TO LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE. IF YOU FIND A BIBLICAL TRUTH SHARE IT. IT YOU HAVE ANY BIBLICAL VERSES ON TITHES, LET US KNOW. YOU CANNOT BLINDLY ... read full comment
you can choose not to tithe,please leave Christians alone.
AS A CHRISTIAN YOU HAVE TO LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE. IF YOU FIND A BIBLICAL TRUTH SHARE IT. IT YOU HAVE ANY BIBLICAL VERSES ON TITHES, LET US KNOW. YOU CANNOT BLINDLY PAY BECAUSE A PASTOR SAID SO.
If you do not believe in tithing take it and leave those of us who know the benefit of tithing.
THSA IS NOT CHRISTIAN. YOU HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO REACH THE TRUTH TO FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST.
OBAAPA 10 years ago
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR WELL WRITTEN ARTICLE. CAN YOU PLEASE TAKE THE BOOKS IN THE BIBLE AND WRITE ABOUT THEM ONE BY ONE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR? THIS IS WHAT MOST OF US NEED TO READ FOR THE PASTORS ARE KILLING PEOPLE. EVEN ... read full comment
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR WELL WRITTEN ARTICLE. CAN YOU PLEASE TAKE THE BOOKS IN THE BIBLE AND WRITE ABOUT THEM ONE BY ONE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR? THIS IS WHAT MOST OF US NEED TO READ FOR THE PASTORS ARE KILLING PEOPLE. EVEN WHEN YOU SEND MONEY TO FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE IN NEED, THEY PAY TITHE ON IT. GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU FOR YOUR FREE TEACHING, AND LET THOSE WHO HAVE EARS LISTEN.
Brother Amartey 10 years ago
I will try to do that, my sister. Those sakawa pastors and prophets will soon go out of business ! The judgment of God is already upon them unless they repent.
I will try to do that, my sister. Those sakawa pastors and prophets will soon go out of business ! The judgment of God is already upon them unless they repent.
TITHER 10 years ago
ALL NON TITHERS ARE CURSED BY GOD, ITS SIMPLE AS THAT. THIS WRITER IS STINGY AND BROKE, YOU DONT HAVE MONEY, GOD WILL PUNISH U, HOW MANY WIDOWS HAVE U FED PERSONALLY, HOW MANY ORPHANS ARE UNDER UR CARE? ANTI-CHRIST ARTICLE, G ... read full comment
ALL NON TITHERS ARE CURSED BY GOD, ITS SIMPLE AS THAT. THIS WRITER IS STINGY AND BROKE, YOU DONT HAVE MONEY, GOD WILL PUNISH U, HOW MANY WIDOWS HAVE U FED PERSONALLY, HOW MANY ORPHANS ARE UNDER UR CARE? ANTI-CHRIST ARTICLE, GET LOST FROM GHANAWEB ASAP. U CAN ONLY DECEIVE A FEW WITH YOUR INTELLECTUAL RHETORIC, WE LOVE OUR GOD SO WE WILL GIVE, NOBODY FORCES ME TO GIVE . I DO SO BECAUSE THE BIBLE SAYS SO. IF A PASTOR REMINDS U OF WHAT THE WORD HAS ALREADY STATED, WHATS WRONG WITH THAT? UR LITTLE PENSION MONEY CANNOT TAKE CARE OF ANY PASTORS EXPENSES. TAKE UR NON TITHING DOCTRINE SOMEWHERE ELSE, U WILL ONLY GET POSITIVE RESPONSES FROM UR FELLOW STINGYSO CALLED CHRISTIANS, U MAKE ME WANNA VOMIT NOW.
Enough of your nonsense 10 years ago
Enough of your nonsense. We were trying to have an intelligent debate here but it seems your are bent on insulting and degrading people here. Get a life, if you want to pay your tithe nobody is preventing you from doing that, ... read full comment
Enough of your nonsense. We were trying to have an intelligent debate here but it seems your are bent on insulting and degrading people here. Get a life, if you want to pay your tithe nobody is preventing you from doing that, but some of us want to know basis for collecting tithes from the congregation.
TITHER 10 years ago
WE WILL PAY THE TITHE. U GUYS R JUST JEALOUS OF THE MODERN DAY PASTORS, I WILL RATHER HAVE A GOD FEARING MAN HAVING MONEY THAN A SWORN ATHEIST LIKE U HAVING MONEY. DONT TELL ME ABOUT INTELLIGIENCE COS I DONT THINK U HAVE IT. ... read full comment
WE WILL PAY THE TITHE. U GUYS R JUST JEALOUS OF THE MODERN DAY PASTORS, I WILL RATHER HAVE A GOD FEARING MAN HAVING MONEY THAN A SWORN ATHEIST LIKE U HAVING MONEY. DONT TELL ME ABOUT INTELLIGIENCE COS I DONT THINK U HAVE IT. U GET A LIFE BY PAYING YOUR TITHE. YOUR LITTLE MONEY CANNOT FEED U AND YOUR FAMILY YET ALONE ANY PASTOR, THATS WHY YOUR SO KEEN ON NOT PAYING TITHE. REPENT AND DO AS THE BIBLE SAYS, DONT COVER YOURSELF WITH "WE ARE UNDER GRACE". GRACE DOESNT MEAN U CAN DO WHATEVER U WANT, IT MEANS GOD HAS GIVEN U THE TIME TO MAKE IT RIGHT. I AM ASKING U TO GATHER ALL THE TIHES YOU HAVE EATEN ALL THESE YEARS, WITH 50% INTEREST AND GO TO A BIBLE BELIEVING CHURCH, TELL THE PASTOR ABOUT YOUR SINS AND ASK HIM TO PRAY WITH YOU FOR FORGIVENESS, YOU HAVE ROBBED GOD. YOU ARE A SPIRITUAL ARMED ROBBER (ATAA AYI). THEN LEVE YOUR TITHE ON THE ALTAR AND GO HOME OK.
Kwaku Oppong, Japan 10 years ago
TITHER, YOU ARE A PASTOR LIKE OBINIM AND JESUS ONE TOUCH. YOU HAVE NO INTELLIGENT CONTRIBUTION TO MAKE HERE.
YOU HAVE BRAINWASHED YOUR IGNORANTCONGREGATION INTO GIVING YOU THEIR HARD-EARNED MONEY SO YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR FILTHY ... read full comment
TITHER, YOU ARE A PASTOR LIKE OBINIM AND JESUS ONE TOUCH. YOU HAVE NO INTELLIGENT CONTRIBUTION TO MAKE HERE.
YOU HAVE BRAINWASHED YOUR IGNORANTCONGREGATION INTO GIVING YOU THEIR HARD-EARNED MONEY SO YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR FILTHY RICH LIFE-STYLE.
SO FARD, YOU HAVE NOT SAID ANYTHING INTELLIGENT ON THIS FORUM. GOD CANNOT BE MOCKED. REPENT AND STOP ROBBING PEOPLE OF TITHES.
********** 10 years ago
Stupid fool. I will not argue with you again, people will not know the difference
Stupid fool. I will not argue with you again, people will not know the difference
Kwame Appeatu 10 years ago
Could this be why we are the acknowledged slaves of the world, that we weren't blessed with enough brain power to realise that there was and never will be any god to deliver us from anyone. For centuries we have been enslaved ... read full comment
Could this be why we are the acknowledged slaves of the world, that we weren't blessed with enough brain power to realise that there was and never will be any god to deliver us from anyone. For centuries we have been enslaved by our fellow humans because of our inability to apply our brains. Now the trend has taken a new form where our brains are yet again failing us so in comes the new slave raiders - the churches!
Foolish Ghanaians and Africans in general when are you going to realise there is no god anywhere? Looking around the world it seems you worship more than anyone else but are the ones suffering the most! The Chinese are not Christians but see how they are flourishing; the Indians don't worship god through Christ but they are fast becoming a great force to reckon with; these rich Arab countries, who saw blacks as slaves, seem blessed and have nothing to do with Christianity!
Think, my people, THINK!
Big Jay 10 years ago
My brother,God bless you for this Article. My plea is that you e-mail this to all Churches in Ghana as a free gift offering. The bible tells us i Hosea 4:6 that 'From lack of knowledge my people perish'
Many Christians don' ... read full comment
My brother,God bless you for this Article. My plea is that you e-mail this to all Churches in Ghana as a free gift offering. The bible tells us i Hosea 4:6 that 'From lack of knowledge my people perish'
Many Christians don't have time to study the bible,and allow themselves to be deceived by rogues who call themseves Pastors. I have no doubt in my mind that if Ghanaians refuse to pay tithes in all the Churches, a lot of Pastors would find another quotation in the bible to fleece the congregation, or abandon their faith in God. JWs and Church of Christ don't pay Tithes, but they are among the richest churches in Ghana today. They encourage voluntary offerings for all their projects, and God richly bless them. All the others are cheats and vampire bats.
Weldone for the awareness to the general public.
Beauty 10 years ago
Thank you BJ,Jehovah's witnesses follow what God says,thank u and may God bless you
Thank you BJ,Jehovah's witnesses follow what God says,thank u and may God bless you
slimjay 10 years ago
nice one and you are absolutely right
nice one and you are absolutely right
Mensah 10 years ago
You have only succeeded in presenting an academic paper to readers which unfortunately betrays your motives-you have a problem with Pastors who live well and notthat you are fighting for God.
These are some important questio ... read full comment
You have only succeeded in presenting an academic paper to readers which unfortunately betrays your motives-you have a problem with Pastors who live well and notthat you are fighting for God.
These are some important questions your article do not address:
(i) Did Jesus condemn Tithing?On the contrary I think he rather encouraged its payment in Matt.23:23.
(ii) You do not make you position clear as to whether you are for paying tithes in kind or against paying in cash.
(iii) Your piece creates the impression that you have a problem with the recipient being the Pastors and not the needy in society.One thing you seem to overlook is that a lot of the Tithes collected are plo ghed back into social services like provision of hospitals and clinics,opening of schools,visiting the orphanages,award of scholarships etc.
You must also bear in mind that Tithing predates the Law and was adopted to support the Levites and the needy.The New Testament dispensation has adopted it as a means of supporting the expansion of kingdom of God,something you deliberately decided to overlook.We must also know that it only the weaknesses inherent in the old covenant that were discarded but it was not a wholesale throwing away of that era.Please Come again and us know if you can identify any good that churches who take Tithes do with such funds.
BISHOP 10 years ago
"iii) Your piece creates the impression that you have a problem with the recipient being the Pastors and not the needy in society.One thing you seem to overlook is that a lot of the Tithes collected are plo ghed back into soc ... read full comment
"iii) Your piece creates the impression that you have a problem with the recipient being the Pastors and not the needy in society.One thing you seem to overlook is that a lot of the Tithes collected are plo ghed back into social services like provision of hospitals and clinics,opening of schools,visiting the orphanages,award of scholarships etc."
How many of the Obinims, Duncan Williams, Otabils, TB Joshua's etc do the above in society for free? They run these thigs like a business.
The writer stated it claerly that Tithes was never for the pastors as required in the old testament, it was for the needy and the poor in soceity and the Jews who we claim to follow do the same today. Our Muslim brothers also do the same in the form of giving alms to the poor not their Imams and Rabbis.
What modern day pastors are doing is in complete opposite to what Jesus Christ came to teach and it has great potential of corrupting the values of the church when money becomes synonyms with pastors as we see today.
They say evil thrives when good people stand aside and do nothing. Dont just quote one side of the Bible and use it to support thievery...There are so many Mosaic Laws in the Old Testament that most Christians do not follow today.
Read your Bible well and follow God.
Thank You
TRUE M,AN OF GOD 10 years ago
you have a problem with Pastors who live well and not that you are fighting for God.
THE WRITER HAS A PROBLEM WITH PASTORS TERRORIZING CHRSITIANS TO TAKE THEIR TITHES TO LIVE LAVISHLY. IT IS A GENUINE CONCERN OF MANY.
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you have a problem with Pastors who live well and not that you are fighting for God.
THE WRITER HAS A PROBLEM WITH PASTORS TERRORIZING CHRSITIANS TO TAKE THEIR TITHES TO LIVE LAVISHLY. IT IS A GENUINE CONCERN OF MANY.
(i) Did Jesus condemn Tithing?On the contrary I think he rather encouraged its payment in Matt.23:23.
JESUS DID NOT TAKE TITHES, NEITHER DID HE PAY TITHES. HIS APOSTLES DID NOT TAKE TITHES. THE EARLY CHRISTIANS DID NOT TAKE OR PAY TITHES. THE PARISEES PAID TITHES, SACRIFICED ANIMALS AND OBEYED THE MOSIAC LAWS. JESUS DID NOT CONDEMN THEIR ANIMAL SACRIFICE, BUT IT DOES NOT MEAN WE HAVE TO SACRIFICE ANIMALS TODAY.
(ii) You do not make you position clear as to whether you are for paying tithes in kind or against paying in cash.
THERE WAS NO PAYING TITHES IN CASH IN THE BIBLE. IT WAS ALWAYS PAID WITH FOOD AND FARM ANIMALS. THE WRITER IS AGAINST CHRISTIANS PAYING TITHES. ANYHOW, TITHE WAS NEVER TAKEN IN ILVER OR MONEY IN MOSAIC TIMES. THE TITHE WAS ALWAYS EATEN IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD.
(iii) Your piece creates the impression that you have a problem with the recipient being the Pastors and not the needy in society.
AT THE END OF THE ARTICLE, THE WRITER STATED THAT CHRISTIANS TODAY DONT HAVE TO PAY TITHES. HE ALSO STATE THAT IN THE PAST ONLY THE POOR AND LEVITES RECEIVED TITHES. SO PASTORS TODAY CANNOT RECIEVD TITHES BASED ON THOSE TWO FACTS. YOU HAVE NOT PRESENTED ANYTHING AGAINST THAT.
One thing you seem to overlook is that a lot of the Tithes collected are plo ghed back into social services like provision of hospitals and clinics,opening of schools,visiting the orphanages,award of scholarships etc.
GOD DID NOT SAY THAT IN THE BIBLE. MANY CHURCHES THAT PROVIDE THE SAME SERVICES DO NOT PAY TTHES. THIS IS NOT AN EXCUSE TO ENGAGE IN UNLAWFUL AND SINFUL ACTS. PASTORS TAKING TITHES FROM THE POOR IS ESPECIALLY PAINFUL. THIS MANIPULATION HAS TO STOP. THIS MISUSE OF MALACHI 3:10 HAS TO STOP. IT IS A BIG CON ACT.
You must also bear in mind that Tithing predates the Law and was adopted to support the Levites and the needy.
THAT IS NOT BIBLICAL. ABRAHAM GAVE THE SPOILS OF WAR TO MELCHIZADEK, NOT HIS PERSONAL PROPERTY.JACOB DID NOT TITHE HIS PROPERTY FOR ANY DURATION OF TIME. WHO ELSE TITHES HIS INCOME BEFORE THE DMOSAIC LAWS? THESE LIES AND MANIPULATIDON HAS TO STOP.
The New Testament dispensation has adopted it as a means of supporting the expansion of kingdom of God,something you deliberately decided to overlook.
THIS IS NOT BIBLICAL. WHERE IS THIS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT? WHERE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT DID THE APOSTLES TAKE TITHES? WHERE DID THEY PAY TITHES? WHERE DID JESUS TAKE OR PAY TITHES? BIBLRE HISTORY TELL US THAT THE EARLY CHRISTIANS DID NOT PAY TITHES. THIS IS A RUSE TO FLEECE THE MASSES SO SOME PASTORS CAN LINE THEIR POCKETS. THIS IS NOT BIBLICAL AT ALL. THIS IS ENSLAVING CHRISTIANS FINANCIALLY. IT IS WRONG, IT IS SINFUL.
Please Come again and us know if you can identify any good that churches who take Tithes do with such funds.
WHAT GOOD CHURCHES DO WITH TITHES HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE DISCUSSION, TITHE IS NOT BIBLICAL IN THE FIRST PLACE. WHERE IN THE BIBLICAL DID GOD ASK TITHES TO BE USED FOR PASTORS' SALARY? TITHE WAS FOOD THAT WAS EATEN. THAT IS IT ! IT WAS NOT FOR ALL WHAT YOU HAVE STATED. PASTORS ARE NOT LEVITES. PAUL WAS NOT A LEVITE SO HE COULD NOT TAKE TIITHES.
THIS IS MANIPULATION AND EXTORTION AND IT MUST STOP.
Kameni 10 years ago
It seems you are brushing away the "problematique" surrounding the payment of tithes. What would you regard as the correct view of this on a doctrinal/theological basis?
On the church's social services, the issue is if one ... read full comment
It seems you are brushing away the "problematique" surrounding the payment of tithes. What would you regard as the correct view of this on a doctrinal/theological basis?
On the church's social services, the issue is if one must pay tithes to support this i.e is it a MUST and must be a TITHE? The Catholic Church, even if you disagree with their Christian doctrine, has long been known for its social services. Yet they do not pay tithes.
As for paying tithes in kind or cash, this is not relevant to the author's main argument which is that the Christian is not required to pay tithes. It is a Mosaic law from which we are freed. This does not preclude our giving money to the church to run itself and its social services. It does not have to be 10% of every income I make. Indeed, it can even be more than that!!!
Brother Yaw Boamah 10 years ago
The New Testament dispensation has adopted it as a means of supporting the expansion of kingdom of God
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Mensah, this is your most important point so far. Where is it in the Bible? Is ... read full comment
The New Testament dispensation has adopted it as a means of supporting the expansion of kingdom of God
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Mensah, this is your most important point so far. Where is it in the Bible? Is this in the New Testament?
Please let me know.
Joey Naiken 8 years ago
In your article you mention"....are ploughed back into social services...".You forgot to mention "to fund most pastors'and their families'lavish lifestyles". Also take heed that most pastors are brilliant at brainwashing. Hav ... read full comment
In your article you mention"....are ploughed back into social services...".You forgot to mention "to fund most pastors'and their families'lavish lifestyles". Also take heed that most pastors are brilliant at brainwashing. Haven't you noticed how, during his sermon the pastor has a knack of putting his congregation on a guilt trip.
Dora Akumkperik 10 years ago
No wonder pastoring is now the order of the day. Its quick to get money and live a luxury life. Brothers and sisters be wise.
No wonder pastoring is now the order of the day. Its quick to get money and live a luxury life. Brothers and sisters be wise.
Beauty 10 years ago
Thank ufor an eye opening article.People must read the word of God and not put their faith in pastors.Amen
Thank ufor an eye opening article.People must read the word of God and not put their faith in pastors.Amen
Pensacola H Jefferson 10 years ago
I believe we are to be givers, but not necessary based on the tithing principle. In the Septuagint the Malachi scripture reads as follows: "Will a man insult God. For you insult Me. But you say, How have we insulted you? In t ... read full comment
I believe we are to be givers, but not necessary based on the tithing principle. In the Septuagint the Malachi scripture reads as follows: "Will a man insult God. For you insult Me. But you say, How have we insulted you? In that the tithes and firstfruits are with you still. And you do surely look off from Me, and you insult me. The year is completed, and you have bought all the produce into the storehouses, but thee shall be the plunder thereof in its house; return now on this behalf, says the Lord Almighty, see if I will not open to you the torrents of heaven, and pour out My blessing upon you, until you are satisfied." Malachi 3: 9-10
In the OT tithes were set apart for the children of Israel to enjoy and their household. Then they were set apart for the Priests and Levites as well as widows, orphans, and the stranger.
People should give for the work of the Kingdom, but a set amount makes it into a law or credit-debtor type of giving by "paying tithes" Telling people they will be cursed for not paying tithes is not right. It implies that we must do something in order to be blessed. We are already blessed; therefore we choose to give as we have purposed in our hearts; not as we've been mandated by man to give. thanks for this article.
Patrick Guillory 10 years ago
That money was not to spend on the preacher. That money is for investing in poor people; helping parents to educate there children. Buying single mothers transpotasion and feeding there comunity. Keeping money in churches for ... read full comment
That money was not to spend on the preacher. That money is for investing in poor people; helping parents to educate there children. Buying single mothers transpotasion and feeding there comunity. Keeping money in churches for natraul disaters. This is why we see young people getting into so much trouble. Most of there fathers are locked up. The mother has to bomb rides to and from work. Gods churches are supose to be set up with back up generaters , food , sleeping quathers. That is what you call a real soldier for God. Investing in poor people and help them to become strong . I have no idea where the big fancy cars , diamonds & gold and living this high life came from. But I can tell you so call , boot legging preachers. Everything going wrong in the comunitys, you are held acountible and for all of those poor people sins. Don't be suprise when you see everybody elses name on the role to heaven and not yours. I have to say all of you guys out there playing your little Gods game. You will burn into the lake of fire.
Patrick Guillory 10 years ago
Running around with all of your big fancy titles; I have to say, you guys make me laugh. A real shepherd watches over his sheep; the sheep get the best. The sheep sleeps inside in the warm heater. the Shepherd sleeps outside ... read full comment
Running around with all of your big fancy titles; I have to say, you guys make me laugh. A real shepherd watches over his sheep; the sheep get the best. The sheep sleeps inside in the warm heater. the Shepherd sleeps outside in the cold and rain, while his sheep sleep. That is a real shepherd. Please stop lying to people, with your big fancy titles. That is trash in Gods eyes. When you can sit outside in the cold and rain, and keep the wolves from eating your sheep. You guys have no idea what it means to be a shepherd; If the wolf comes in the night ; I will fight the wolf till I die. Man you guys are soft and your little nuts haven't dropped yet. To follow God you have to give up a luxury life and eat with the lions every morning. When a natural disaster hit, you all will run and hide like little girls. You have to really tough to follow God.
Sara Walker 10 years ago
I haven't ever been a tither. But, I have felt unwanted and uncomfortable because I wasn't tithing. God never directed me to pay tithes. I thought almost, exactly like this person that wrote and published this article. So, th ... read full comment
I haven't ever been a tither. But, I have felt unwanted and uncomfortable because I wasn't tithing. God never directed me to pay tithes. I thought almost, exactly like this person that wrote and published this article. So, thank you for confirming my thoughts.
Thanking God for
wisdom, under-
standing and guid-
ance, in the name
of Jesus.
Patricia 10 years ago
All I know is, the more I gave to rich preachers, the less food we had in the house and the more worries we had (Prov.22:16).Why don't preachers ever preach on this verse? OT priests NEVER paid tithes to anybody. ALL true Ch ... read full comment
All I know is, the more I gave to rich preachers, the less food we had in the house and the more worries we had (Prov.22:16).Why don't preachers ever preach on this verse? OT priests NEVER paid tithes to anybody. ALL true Christians are priests (I Pet.2:5,9). When you pay tithes you deny your own priesthood. Somebody has to COLLECT those tithes, allegedly on god's behalf. Jesus said we're all to relate to one another as brethren, not in some hierarchy where some rule over others like lords (Matt.23:8). Only LEVITES UNDER THE LAW OF MOSES ever had the right to take tithes, and only until the destruction of the Temple in 70 A.D. God NEVER gave anybody permission to modernize His ancient laws by turning the tithing of agricultural products into money (Lev.27:30-34). Nor did He give anybody permission to suspend all the ordinances which comprise the ancient tithing law. The worshipper DID eat his own tithe, and even used some of it to buy liquor at feasts when the distance to his place of worship was so long he had to convert his crop into money to buy replacement food for the feast (Deut.14:26). Every seven years no sowing or reaping could be done so no tithe could be paid (Lev.25:1-7). What preacher gives his flock permission to live off the land every seven years instead of working and paying tithes? When you go back to any part of the law you have to keep it ALL and you fall under its curse (Gal.3:10,13).
joh 9 years ago
think u brainless. read again n understand the bible.
think u brainless. read again n understand the bible.
Nana NhyiraKesie Obuam 9 years ago
Deuteronomy 26:12, clearly states that when all the tithe is collected “then you shall give it to the Levite, to the stranger to the orphan, and to the widow, that they may eat in your towns and be satisfied.” Deuteronomy ... read full comment
Deuteronomy 26:12, clearly states that when all the tithe is collected “then you shall give it to the Levite, to the stranger to the orphan, and to the widow, that they may eat in your towns and be satisfied.” Deuteronomy 14:28-29 New International Version (NIV) "bring all the tithes of that year’s produce and store it in your towns, so that the Levites (who have no allotment or inheritance of their own) and the foreigners, the fatherless and the widows who live in your towns may come and eat and be satisfied, and so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands."
Edmund, you have a correct point with these scriptures above. However, you were not clear on whether tithes must be paid in these times like you were clear on offerings. I think yes they must be paid, but what they are used for is what church members must wake up to. We must demand accountability and make sure that tithes are given to the poor, fatherless, widows and the Levites.
You also did not show who the Levites are in these New Testament times. The Levites are church workers, like the musicians, cleaners, sunday school teachers, etc. The Levites in the old Testament times were also workers in the Temple of the Lord.
It is also interesting to note that the Bible clearly shows what is to be the remuneration of the clergy: FIRST FRUITS and SPECIFIC PARTS OF OFFERINGS (which in these times is understood to be SPECIFIED SALARY from church offerings).
Consider these verses:
Ezekiel 44:30 - And the first of all the firstfruits of all [things], and every oblation of all, of every [sort] of your oblations, shall be the priest's: ye shall also give unto the priest the first of your dough, that he may cause the blessing to rest in thine house."
Deuteronomy 18:3-5New King James Version (NKJV)
3 “And this shall be the priest’s due from the people, from those who offer a sacrifice, whether it is bull or sheep: they shall give to the priest the shoulder, the cheeks, and the stomach. 4 The firstfruits of your grain and your new wine and your oil, and the first of the fleece of your sheep, you shall give him. 5 For the Lord your God has chosen him out of all your tribes to stand to minister in the name of the Lord, him and his sons forever."
Michael 9 years ago
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Joey Naiken 8 years ago
You will hardly see a poor pastor. Most pastors live in fancy houses, wear designer clothes, drive late model fancy cars and go for holidays to exotic destinations. Tithing, even if you are as poor as a church mouse is a rule ... read full comment
You will hardly see a poor pastor. Most pastors live in fancy houses, wear designer clothes, drive late model fancy cars and go for holidays to exotic destinations. Tithing, even if you are as poor as a church mouse is a rule ( pay your tithes and then the pastor or someone from the congregation will bring you a food parcel). This is so wrong. Most churches preach that when you tithe then only will you be blessed. "What a lot of hogwash".This is tantamount to theft.Come on brothers and sisters conform "Thou shalt not steal" ( straight from the bible).God will never demand a payment for his blessing.
Robert Munyui Kamunyu 8 years ago
Tithing was under and is under the law with a curse for Christians seeking salvation under the law, Galatians 3:3-13, Malachi 3:1-18. When pastors and priests lie by quoting Malachi 3:1-18,under the law IN OLD COVENANT, how ... read full comment
Tithing was under and is under the law with a curse for Christians seeking salvation under the law, Galatians 3:3-13, Malachi 3:1-18. When pastors and priests lie by quoting Malachi 3:1-18,under the law IN OLD COVENANT, how many Christians line up to be served with food when tithes and offering under the law are given? Is the storehouse pastors' and priests' house or the Church being the body of Christ? Saved Christians by grace IN NEW COVENANT who are lead and taught by the Holy Spirit are not under law or in curse in the law. Those who simply imply Christians are under curse for not tithing put into question about unfinished work of redemption (SALVATION) by Christ Jesus on cross of Calvary which is bought and maintained continuously in tithes paid to them. Yet Christ is not ashamed to call us brethren whom He has sanctified. Hebrew 2:9-13.We have been redeemed from the curse of the law, Christ being made a curse for us : for it is written, cursed is everyone that hangs on a tree. Galatians 3:8-13. Christians saved by grace are ministers of the new testament born of love with exceeding glory which surpassed the glory that was in law with Moses. We have been redeemed from the curse of the law to adoptions of sons in Royal Priesthood. Pastors ,Priest and Bishops who are servants of God cannot subject sons of God in Royal Priesthood to tithe taxes which absolutely illegal for we are not under the curse of the law, Galatians 5:1, Galatians4:4-5,2 Corinthians 3:1-18. Sins sacrifices ,offerings under the law, curses, and generation curses under law in the old covenant remained up to death of Jesus Christ on Calvary when He fulfilled the requirements of the law. Salvation under the law one attains it at last breath on earth having done all that pertains to the law which is hard for one to accomplish. Even the tithe which was given by Abraham was under the law of sin and death from the fallen state of Adam and Eve at the garden of Aden. Those who lie would like to deceive Christians that tithe was before the law but before which law. When Christ our High Priest was born He was given gifts and not tithes Mathew 2:11-12. Salvation under spiritual law of love by grace is freely given and attained with free miracles from God our Father, Ephesians 2:4 -9, Ephesians 2:13 -20. Under Leviticus priesthood which belonged to the tribe of Levi, tithes were given to Levites priests for use by the whole tribe of Levi as their inheritance and tithe of tithe to the high Priest for they shared no land apart from the walled towns they were allocated to stay in for their continuous sacrifice to God, Numbers 18:20 -29. Widows, strangers ,fatherless and orphans benefited from tithes and offerings given to Levites, Deuteronomy 14:22-29. In Christianity widows were asked to be catered by close brethren to ease burden to the Church. There were also tithes of different kinds in Israel. There was also a tithe where a family had to eat all before the Lord, Deutreronomy12:6-7. In Christ Jesus we are saved by grace to adoptions of sons in Royal Priesthood of Christ (for Christians)and not by works of law ,Galatians 3:8-13,Acts13: 38-39, Galatians 4: 4-5, Galatians2:16-21, Galatians 5:18. Sons have direct access to the Father and free common inheritance not bought or worked for from the Father. For servants ( Pastors and Priests) are servants of God worthy all respects and due help. Much preaching is done in grace and love to Christians at early stages who are later sleekly entangled and enslaved in fear under bondage of the law emphatically taught by many in seeking dwindling fortune of falsehood in tithes.
IN NEW TESTAMENT two priesthood are compared Hebrew7: 7-28, Hebrew8:6 -13, Hebrew 9:6-9, Hebrew 10:8-23. Leviticus priesthood under the law with tithes, death, discontinuity and its acceptance under glory of law without the great commission was done away in Christ and the Holy Priesthood of Christ without tithes, death and discontinuity with exceeding glory under which Christians are in salvation being a Holy nation and Loyal Priests to preach to the world GOD being their Father in New Covenant Ministry. In that He said, a new covenant He has made the first old. Now that which decays and waxed old is ready to vanish away Hebrew8:-13. God related with Adam and Eve in the garden of Aden under command of not eating from tree of knowledge and evil , Abraham related to God in faith when he was called out of Ur. The Israel related to God under law given to Moses under old the Covenant and we saved Christians relate to God under Spiritual law of love by grace in Jesus Christ in New Covenant where we get our salvation. Tithing weakens the Royal Priesthood of Christians in Christ where Christians are supposed to give themselves as living sacrifice in the mission vision fields. The Christians Royal Priesthood in Christ Jesus is internally weekend from within ,fought and economically drained mostly for indoors ministries under revival of Leviticus priesthood by pastors. The Royal Priesthood is internally spiritually emaciated and trodden upon.2 Corinthians2:1-13, 2Peter 2:5-9. Priesthood involves sacrifices and Jesus Christ did not choose Priesthood among the five fold ministry since saved Christians are in the Royal Priesthood and we have been asked to give ourselves as living sacrifice. The priesthood was changed from the old covenant( Leviticus Priesthood) to the new covenant (Loyal Priesthood of labor in Christ without tithes allocations which is not appreciated) and the law governing it was changed. Christ requested His disciples to give the crowd food to eat , Matthew 14:15-16. Jesus Christ told Peter look after his lambs and later to look after His sheep ( service) in clear shift from Leviticus priesthood which does not apply to Christians, John 21:15-17. JESUS CHRIST our High Priest is the mediator of the better New Covenant established upon better promises. Hebrew8:6-8. Under Leviticus priesthood an animal for sacrifice was alive between the alter of sacrifice and the Levite priest holding the sacrificial knife. Sheep remained alive for a period of time only when they were delivered many animals for sacrifice and the altar could not hold them all for sacrifice .We are dead to sin and alive in Christ who live in us being a living sacrifice to God. Christians saved by grace in love of Christ Jesus in Royal Priesthood within the New Covenant cannot be dragged back to curses enslavement in the law in Leviticus Priesthood in Old Covenant. The Royal Priesthood of labor of service in Christ Jesus is loathed by many clergy who opt for Leviticus Priesthood of waiting at the sanctuary for provision given for altar sacrifices. It is only through concealed falsehood that the clergy merge the Leviticus Priesthood under law in old Covenant, with the Royal Priesthood by grace in Christ love liberated in New Covenant. The Royal Priesthood of Jesus Christ bears no self-restrictions or inhibitions in fear of men in preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ since it has no people driven demand support pegged on expectations anchored under the law. Christians should give liberally in love as God has blessed us ,2 Corinthians9 :6-7, Galatians 5:1. Galatians6:6-10. Tithes crusaders teach tithes falsehood in sheep skins and make sport of the New Covenant.
Levites Pastors and Priests are comfortable and friendly to brethren who live like dead sacrifice with almost free access to tithes. Levites priests were to labor to sacrifice and not tendering the flocks or do any farming ,Numbers 18:20-32 Joshua7:7.They lived in walled towns .Pastors and Priests who revive the Leviticus priesthood removed by Christ for Christians and meticulously merge it to the Loyal Priesthood of Christ do so for personal gains in mass concealed cheating in tithes allocations. The old covenant had personal atonement for sins through animals sacrifices but the new covenant has atonement for sins in Christ's blood. Leviticus priesthood under law remained hostile to the Ministry of Jesus Christ and His disciples who suffered in their hands even after Christ’s death Mathew 27:12-17. Levite priests beat and wanted to kill all disciples of Christ whom they told not to preach in His name. Acts 5:17-42. Let well educated brethren teach the Word of God the same way as learned Doctor Luke and Br. Paul did for spiritual growth of the body of Christ. Let well educated Christians stand for justice like Dr . Gamaliel who was a doctor of law who in his response rescued the apostles from eminent death in the hands of Levite priests Acts;5:17-42. What pastors are not telling the Church (the bride/sons/ ambassadors /advocate and ministers of the new covenant in the Word/children) is the reason Christ had in choosing the twelve disciples ( under new covenant in Grace ) and opted not to use the Levite Priests (in old covenant under law) that were well established and placed had they to be chosen preach to the world. LET PASTORS , BISHOPS AND PRIESTS HONESTLY PURGE THEIR HEARTS AND SPEAK THE TRUTH ON TITHES. CHRIST IS THE END OF THE LAW IN THE OLD COVENANT. The intrigue of doctrinal falsehood on tithes smartly engineered and flamboyantly taught by them worldwide cannot be justified or be cleansed by their religious social status. Christians should not be for entertainments but for truth preached and taught which is not in contest in numerical strength for acceptance. It quite clear from the Bible that there is no perfection and justification under works of the law. Galatians 2:16- 21, Galatians 3:8-13,Galatians 4;4-5,Galatians 5:1,18. FOR CHRISTIANS GOD HAS NO PLEASURE FOR SACRIFICES AND OFFERINGS AND BURNT OFFERINGS AND OFFERINGS FOR SINS AND FOR WHICH IS OFFERRED UNDER THE LAW. HEBREW 10: 8-9 . THIS SCRIPTURE THEY WOULD WISH IT NEVER EXISTED. Can those who advocate for tithes honestly deny openly that there were sacrifices and offerings under law not acceptable to God for Christians? Tithes advocates call Christians passionately to tithe an illustration of spiritual disconnect to bridge. WHY WOULD THE CLERGY NOT TELL CHRISTIANS TO SACRIFICE FOR THEIR SINS BUT TITHE? Selective preaching and teaching on tithes falsehood cover up still remains. Tithes falsehood taught has remained guarded and guided in shrewd cover up of honored fortune justification hidden in tithes falsehood teaching proliferation. Christians must know the truth to be free and move from being trapped in great justified doctrinal falsehood taught ,Ephesians4:11-14. In law men in old covenant remained the instructors and enforcers of the law. In new covenant the Holy Spirit remains our wonderful teacher and counselor in grace. For sure those who are in bondage of the law have men appreciation at hand but those lead by the Holy Spirit in Liberty within the yoke of Christ in grace have the acceptance of God. Christians should not be held spiritually hostage by unifying falsehoods taught in concealed falsehood out of labor. This would be spiritual blindness and slavery for many Christians hard for some to overcome. Apostles did not teach and preach the Gospel Of Jesus Christ through deceptive greediness but by sound doctrines, 2Peter:1-3. Christians taught for doctrines the commandments of men replace Jesus Christ for men who become their gods. They admire them for their earthly great achievements and they testify much of their stardom. Mathew 15: 5-9. There is the church of men where men teach for doctrines commandments of men and Church of Jesus Christ which cannot be swallowed by institutionalized organized falsehood and greed concealed in martyrdom of false knowledge which is not in the True Word of God. Even those workers of iniquity with miracles shall not cheat and defeat the church of Christ since He holds the Church in His holy hands in due time. Matthew15:8-9. The gates of hell shall not prevail over the Church of Jesus Christ. Mathew16:18. The Church of Christ cannot live by glorious commandments instituted by men standards. Christians must break free and be clean from men commandments enslavement. Christians' true love and care will then freely flourish. Christians should not feel comfortable for being appreciated for accepting and supporting goals of concealed falsehood taught through feigned words in covetousness to make merchandise of us,2 Peter2:1-3. Falsehood clarified and justified in concealed covetousness is hard for many Christians to overcome. Many Christians plunged globally into tithe doctrinal falsehood and held spiritually captive by clergy that are Levites require spiritual rescue and deliverance. The Church must wrestle herself free from shrewd elite spiritual con-men who keep the Church of Jesus Christ under bondage of the law. Tithe given by Abraham in faith in God and tithes given by Israel under the law given to Moses are not in the Royal Priesthood in new Covenant of Jesus Christ put under carpet by tithes crusaders. Tithe given by Abraham to Melchisedec had no third party human usage tied to it. Tithes given under the laws had personal usage, third party human usage and were used by the Levite Priests and the levite tribe. Windows ,orphans and strangers benefited from the tithes offerings and offerings received by the levites priests. To quote the tithe given out of war by Abraham the father of faith to justify tithes given by the Royal priests (Saved Christians by Grace ) is more mischievously misleading even when tied to helping the spread of the Gospel Jesus Christ a self- righteousness imposed requirement under men law for doctrine. Jesus Christ did not allocate tithes to spreading of the Gospel in the hands of Levites Priests and Pastors who are taking Christians Spiritually for a ride. Success built on falsehood should not dampen Christians quest for truth and justice in holiness without deceit. For many to hear the truth that tithe is not a Christian doctrine in the ROYAL PRIESTHOOD OF JESUS CHRIST, it is like venom to them. The only option left for them is to rush to the final line of defense and use well educated endorsed elite Christians to give honored tithes falsehood taught well loaded professional cover up backing.
They are amazed and bitter for we stand for Christ without seeking their favor or consultation on tithes issues without joining the sweeping wave in teaching tithes falsehood benefits acclaimed. The way some have reacted vilely to those who are opposed to tithes as a doctrinal falsehoods for Christians shows well from the comfort of their hearts that they are deeply battered by the truth and have realized they are known on cheating on tithes fortunes acclaimed . It befit us well to be called Christians of low estate with little minds for not supporting tithes teachings for us to fit perfectly in the will of Jesus Christ. We are satisfied with what God has provided us without gains of falsehood. We do not clamor for glamorous wealth of falsehood. They have stood as heroes in championing tithing as a way getting blessings for Christians from God which we have totally disagreed with them which they took as affront to their spiritual dignity. They have degraded the Royal Priesthood of Christ and nullified grace and love of Christ to themselves. We are aware there are spiritual babies on milk and feeble who are tossed to and fro by every kind doctrines who have not come to the full knowledge of truth. It will be unjust to us if do not take spiritual care of them and love them in Christ's love, Hebrew5: 13-14. Those asking for revelation on tithes are asking for undeserved free room of manipulation to lie. Their theoretical assumption on tithes as the only easy way of meeting Church needs requirements through tithes justify tithes falsehood taught to Christians saved by grace. Blessing and curses dealt with in tithes in old covenant are clear to those who seek truth in clear knowledge of wisdom. The same is theoretically assumed and taught on Abel offering being accepted because he offered animal sacrifice and burnt fats as sweat savor to God. Cain offering was not accepted just because were seeds and fruits. Abel chose the best and considered the even age of his sacrifice offered to God. No special sacrificial preparation on Cain offering was dedicated to God. Cain did not pay deserved attention on what he offered to sacrifice to God. God told him if he did well his offering would be accepted. God did not tell Cain to replace his offering with animal sacrifice. He was to do well to his offering for his acceptance and offering. Genesis 4:1--7. Cain offering had no respect for God and God had no regards for it. CEREALS AND FRUITS WERE NOT REMOVED FROM BEING OFFERED IN THE OLD COVENANT.
THEY LIE IN WAIT TO DECEIVE MANY UNSUSPECTING BELIEVERS NOT KNOWING WHAT THEIR ARE TAUGHT MANY TIMES HAD BEEN DISCUSSED IN COUNCILS OF MEN FOR UNIFORMITY AND NOT WITH THE HOLLY SPIRIT. IF TITHES WERE TO BE APPLICABLE AND JUSTIFIABLE IN THE NEW COVENANT ,ALL TITHES SHOULD BE SHARED EQUALLY AMONG ALL BRETHREN SINCE WE ARE THE ROYAL PRIESTS MINISTERING THE NEW COVENANT. The tithe burden is not for Christians . Let Bishops ,Pastors, Priests and Church Elders handle the Church of Christ within Christians doctrines established by Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Apostles in the mission field vision. CHRISTIANS MUST FACE AND ADDRESS THE MASS SWEEPING AND SOOTHING FALSEHOOD TAUGHT BY SOME WELL EDUCATED ELITE CHRISTIANS ABOUT TITHES BENEFITS AND BLESSINGS IN A SOBER SPIRITUAL REALITY FACE OUT. Tithes teaching is unexpected real falsehood investment from those held dearly in trust by many Christians who regard them us spiritual leaders. The situation becomes more murky and tricky when church elders are accomplished in the classic falsehood which puts the church into mental slavery. Irrelevant testimonies are given of blessed Christians even who gave beyond 70% and remained richly blessed to encourage giving beyond 10% for more blessings. Having given 70% and being left with 30% translates to millions of dollars left for their personal use. The same 70% if applied by Christians of minimal income will leave them in the cold without basics needs requirements being meet. They have encouraged Christians even to give beyond the law requirement to appear more spiritual. This is bound to impoverish Christians who will appear to have enmity with God in their old age. When the Government taxation is at 30% and the pastors at 10% without being end of requirement to give, almost 50% income is gone from the Christians who are offered weekly prayers for prosperity and blessings. How committed will these Christians be us Royal Priests to the great commission at grass root levels? Tithing is more emphasized to salaries without shame.
It is quite easy to justify tithes falsehood based on easily acquired wealth which meet the church needs which operates under Leviticus Priesthood. The Royal Priesthood in grace is quite different from Leviticus Priesthood under the law. Leviticus Priesthood in the old covenant belonged to the Levite tribe among the eleven tribes in Israel but the Royal Priesthood in the new covenant under oppression and suppression belongs to all brethren in the world in Christ Jesus ( the Church / the body of Christ) who are ministers of the new covenant commissioned to preach to the world. The Royal Priesthood is well placed to reach the world more effectively at close quarters in Christ love and glory expected. It is quite unfortunate that Christians unknowingly are victims of systematic unmarked high professional intellectual falsehood commercialization cover up in tithes teaching by learned Christians brethren which is a disservice to the (church) body of Christ. But Christians have been warned not to be fools since for some preaching and teaching falsehood is a smart act energetically engaged and Christians are openly conned .Ephesians 5:15-16. Tithing under law impoverishes the Royal Priesthood of Christ physically and spiritually which make the Great commission less effective. When all saved Christians are in Royal Priesthood, to whom do you tithe to in the in new covenant? The Royal Priesthood needs to take its place in Christian missions empowered in New Covenant for Christians to work in glory of Christ love intended for the body of Christ. It quite clear from the Bible that there is no perfection and justification under works of the law. Galatians 2:16- 21, Galatians 3:8-13,Galatians 4;4-5, Galatians 5:1,18. Hebrew 10;8-9. Jesus Christ and his twelve disciples did not ask for tithes but only comments were made on tithes under the law. As early church had needs equally relevant to their time and did not ask for tithes, we too have needs relevant to our time which require sacrificial offerings to solve problems but no through tithes offerings under the law with a curse. Saved Christians ( The Body of Christ /Church/ Royal Priests) are ministers of the new covenant which is not sorely the burden of the clergy as some would like us to believe in their theoretical tithes justification support for the clergy and meeting Church needs requirements.
A fountain cannot produce sweet and bitter water the same time. James 3:8-18. A new piece of cloth does not patch an old cloth nor do men put new wine in old bottles. Matthew 9:16-17. And with the priesthood changed there was need of changing the law governing it. Our royal priesthood in Christ Jesus is not after law of carnal commandment but after power of endless life Hebrews 7:7-26 .We Christian are saved by GRACE IN CHRIST LOVE(Spiritual Law) for we cannot be subjected to carnal law of sin and death crucified and done away by Christ on cross of Calvary. We are subjected to spiritual law of life in New Covenant in Christ Jesus and ought to have the spiritual understanding of the Word of God in liberty without corrupting the Word of God. Roman 8:1-2, Colossi ans 1:9-10. As God has blessed us in common inheritance of the saints, we should give sacrificially as we have purposed in our hearts in liberty and in love, Galatians 5:1, 2Corinthians 9;6-7, Galatians 6:6-7, Hebrew6:6-12,Hebrew13:11-16. Christ taught spiritual giving to God and to our parents, Luke 6:8 ,Matthew15:5-9. Paul also taught the same .2Corinthians 9:6-14, Philippians 2:4-5. Aaron was given unto Moses, the Levites tribe was given unto Aaron and his sons,(Numbers3:9, Numbers18:20-21) the eleven tribes of Israel were given unto Levite tribe to serve them but we Christians are purchased through the blood of Christ we are no man servants but servants of Christ 1Corinthians 7:21-2 ,God is our Father and our readily help in times of needs and not men. We are warned not to call any man our father in the spirit. Mathew23:9. Some have made men their fathers and call them fathers turning them their gods on earth. Numbers 3:9-15. No servant can hinder children access to the Father and His blessed inheritance. Are pastors, priest and Bishops in the Royal Priesthood of Christ or are in the Leviticus priesthood? Who coordinate pastors only to work for Christ for a living. Apostles of Christ worked with their own hands for a living and for preaching the Gospel of Christ. All saved Christians are servants of Christ in the Royal Priesthood of Christ. Do we make the spiritual understanding between the Leviticus Priesthood under the law and the Royal Priesthood in grace in the New Covenant or do we mix the two distinctive priesthoods cunningly for selfish gain to eliminate the so called clergy poverty and mess up with the doctrine of salvation in Grace? Christ gave some apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and some teachers for the perfecting of saint in the work of the ministry for edifying the( church) body of Christ so us not to be deceived Ephesians4:11-19. Who set aside and allocated poverty and tithes to the pastors in preaching the Gospel of Christ since those who preach the Gospel (Christians/Royal priests) shall live by the Gospel or who bear the burden of mercy for the clergy to teach and preach falsehood on tithes for them not to be poor? When did they become pastors in poverty for the church to eliminate their poverty? Christians should share their wealth with the clergy willingly in Christ love but not in law. We are saved by Grace in Christ's love and our sharing should be in love. We saved Christians are not justified by the law. Galatians 2:21. We saved Christians are servants of Christ Jesus in the Royal Priesthood of the Saints. Why do many talk about key poverty of pastors on tithes among the five fold ministry? Where is their care and concerns for the other four ministries for they vouched for tithes not for the benefit of the body of Christ? This has brought a flood gate of preaching entrepreneurship boom diligently anchored by many on salvation under yardstick of tithes. Some have spoken from the pulpit of brethren who don’t allow them eat tithes from their labor. Do they preach and teach for souls to be saved or for economic gains in tithes eating? Are they in LEVITICUS PRIESTHOOD or in THE ROYAL PRIESTHOOD OF JESUS CHRIST? A GENUINE ANSWER IS REQUIRED FOR NON DOUBLE STANDARD DOCTRINAL FAITH. For Christians it should be precepts upon precepts without contradictions.
Should the pastors ministry overshadow other ministries? All ministries should work as one body in the body of Christ. Foot soldiers who support falsehood on tithes preaching and teaching are calling Christians who do not support tithing to ask for forgiveness in face saving cover up. They have stood as heroes of faith in tithes teachings falsehood. Christians bear no apology to no one for preaching and teaching the truth . Only those who preach and teach falsehoods are hurt by the truth. Christians should not be coaxed by great promises and deadly threats hedged in none doctrinal falsehoods promises taught in guarded personal ego gains. With God, the means justify the end in Jesus Christ. Christians should not be hoodwinked by GROANING DELIVERY OF FALSEHOOD AND THE GLORY associated with the fruits of falsehood benefits . As we speak on the falsehood on the doctrine of tithing for Christians, we have not closed our eyes to the needs of the Church nor have buried our heads in the sand devoid of understanding of our emotions to face the truth. We stand for truth aware of forces against the truth within the Church and outside the Church. We have been asked to ask for forgiveness for not supporting tithing without being told from whom to apply for forgiveness. We do not pursue and preserve justified falsehoods which meet easily the needs of the Church for with God, the means justify the end in Christ. We are told we point an accusing finger to the clergy on issues concerning tithes falsehoods. We are part of the body of Christ and no part of the body accuses other parts. All body parts coordinate in functions and take care of one another when giving our body parts that are not comely more honor .We only pin point doctrinal falsehood taught by clergy thus taking care of the body of Christ spiritually in love. We do not waver in our minds and hearts in our stand on tithes issues. If one is stuck in sticky clay of falsehood, us a Christian one has to owner up and warm up to the truth and shape up to be free in did. We are fully aware of glorious unstable spiritual empires built on quick sand by men through falsehood under threat from the truth. If the empires fall apart there is no loss for Christians to worry about for apology. We are warned of danger of teaching and preaching the truth by exposing ourselves to well organized affluent churches of men. We stand for Christ in life and death. Well organized fruitful falsehoods from those in authority do not translate to truth and righteousness.
Those under the law are under curse and the law kills 2 Corinthians 3:6. Those lead by the Spirit are not under law and curses Galatians5: 6, Galatians 3:8-13. Christians are redeemed from the curse of the law to adoption of sons . Roman 8:1-17,Galatians4:4- 5. We saved Christians are not under law but under grace Roman6:13-14.Are they telling Christians curses under law are blessings for them or they have powers to remove curses when Christians tithe to them? Christians must remain spiritually alert and be not be spiritually blind, They have directed Christians to deceptive ways of curses for their own benefits and not blessings. The bounty of terror of deceptive covetousness is professionally tactically presented as blessing based on salvation under yard stick of tithes. Many pastors have illegally allocated all tithes to themselves. Tithes were for specifics needs under old covenant for specific people help. Apostles of CHRIST did not use concealed deceptive covetousness to preach the Gospel .1Thessalonians2:3-6.We should renounce hidden things of dishonesty and not walk craftily handling the Word of God deceitfully 2Corithians 4:1-2.
The body of CHRIST has been subjected to doctrinal mess by Levite priests and Levite pastors. TITHE IS A PURE CLASSIC SLEEK DOCTRINAL FALSEHOOD FOR CHRISTIANS CULTIVATED IN UNMATCHED PERSONAL CONCEALED ZEAL BY PASTORS IN LEADERSHIP FOR PERSONAL INTERESTS AND GAINS WHO UNDERSTAND UNIVERSALLY ON TITHES AND SALVATION AND FAIL TO APPRECIATE THE TIME OF LAW AND THE TIME OF GRACE DISPENSATION. In willful deception by calling themselves the Levites of today who persecuted Christians and plunder Christians pockets today they are able to demand to be given tithes. Levites priests and elders never gave a helping hand to Christians. Christ did not leave His Church under Leviticus Priesthood and no Levite priest was chosen as His Apostle . Leviticus Priesthood is forced on the throats of Christians by pastors for perfectly concealed selfish interests and gains. Do they want to tell us that Christ and Apostles of Christ forgot to ask for tithes during the early formative stage of Christian Ministry. When we take the Word of God out of its content and contest ,we have contempt for the Word of God. He (GOD)who brought tithing under the Old Covenant took it away in His(CHRIST) own Divine rights( after the order of Melchisedec) in the new Covenant Hebrew7: 7-26, Hebrew8:6-13 Hebrew9:1-27 Hebrew10:1-23. Leviticus Priesthood is impressive to many since it involves waiting at the sanctuary for provision and serving only at the altar of sacrifice. The order of Melchisedec was in Melchisedec Himself and existed before any tithe was offered. It is erroneously taught that tithes taught in the Old Covenant and comments made on tithes in the New Covenant in reference to Old Covenant sum up to uphold to tithe for Christians in order of Melchisedec which some teaching made suggest the order of Melchisedec in modeled on tithes. Now where is indicated in the Holly Bible that Abraham redeemed his first born sons Ishmael and Isaac when they were born since he operated in faith in God and not under the law. The law is not of faith. We are saved by grace.
We can preach the Word of God quoting scriptures like the devil when he tested Jesus or quote the scriptures like CHRIST when He answered satan in time of need. Matthew 4:1-11 . Jesus Christ taught men can teach commandments of men for doctrines. Mathew15:5-9. This addressed falsehood which can come from those in authority in the Church ( bishops, pastors, priest and elders) leadership. We can have a zeal of faith and commitment to establish our own righteousness not according to righteousness of God in the knowledge of his Word. Roman 10:1-4. Pastors and priests calling themselves Levites today have capitalized on low level Christian doctrinal knowledge teachings among Christians. Tithing contradict the doctrine of salvation by GRACE and deprive the Christians in Loyal Priesthood in Christ Jesus the individual empowerment to do the Great Commission. When we are loyal Priests to whom do we tithe to? Is it not even if it were in Natural world for servants to tithe to Loyal Priests? Pastors Priest and Bishops are also in the Loyal Priesthood of Jesus Christ all of us being sons and servants composing the body of Christ unless they exclude themselves. The underlying mystery is to deliver the Church of Christ in concealed form to Leviticus Priesthood for Priests ,Pastor and Bishops to enable them demand tithes. Mathew15:5-9. We can preach the Word of God making the Church a house of merchandise to make merchandise of Christians and those who do so whose God is their belly which made Adam and Eve to fail in their relationship with God .It is a lucrative profitable business based on arithmetic of numbers cunningly preserved with tactical appreciations to the body of Christ and spreading of the Gospel. Are elect Christians deceived out of their wits? Romans 16:17 -19 ,2 Peter 2:1-3, John 2:16, Philppians3:17-19. We can preach Christ out of envy, strife or of good will. Philippians 1:15-17,2Corinthians4:1-2. It is the body of Christ the Church which is sent to preach to the world also as individuals brethren bearing the burden to preach to the world as Apostles of Christ did. The responsibility has not been on shoulders of priests and pastors only. Brethren are the loyal priests and ambassadors of Christ and has committed unto us the Church the word of reconciliation, 2 Corinthians :19-20. THERE WERE NO FENCE SITTINGS AND ARE NO FENCE SITTINGS IN THE NEW COVENANT MINISTRY MEDIATED BY OUR APOSTLE AND THE HIGH PRIEST OF OUR FAITH LORD JESUS CHRIST. Apostles labored with their hand to provide for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Christians' offerings they received were not tithes. No one is specially chosen to be at receiving end of tithes so as to preach the Gospel of Christ. We saved Christians are the Loyal Priests AND Ambassadors of Christ.2 Peter 2:1-9, 2 Corinthians5:14-20. The preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is not entirely sorely in the hands of clergy. It is in the hands of the (Church) believers.
Tithing is a hard topic to teach without spiritual understanding since we have many high profile elite preachers teaching on the same with books written of great hoped promises and condemnation on the same for those who do not tithe, Ephesians 5:6-7, 1Thessalonians 2:3-4. Some well educated elite Christians are involved in deceptive teaching on tithes which is warmly appreciated from the pulpit. They are the magnetizing force with alluring great hoped blessed promises of wealth based on tithes. When will it dawn on them that they teach doctrine of men on tithing for Christians saved by grace. On moving from one church to the church or by taking a flight from one continent to another continent on falsehood mission, lies taught on tithes by them cannot be justified by the sacrificial cost incurred to do so. Only when they uphold the truth and uplift Christ as they decrease and Christians stop earthly social status cult adoration in respect of human beings will truth prevails’. Pharisees and the Scribes were most well educated and Jesus said woe unto them seven times for being stumbling blocks in faith. Mathew 23:9-39. We only need to rightly divide the Word of God and know whether we are Christians seeking salvation under the law or we are Christians saved by grace in Christ through the Spiritual law of love, Corinthians 1:12-16,2 Timothy 2:15 . We redeemed sons of God who are made Kings and priests unto God have a common inheritance in Christ Jesus, Galatians 4:4-5, Colssians1:9-14 ,1Corinthians 2:12-16. Revelation 1;4-6 .Let well educated brethren teach the Word of God the same way as learned Doctor Luke and Br. Paul did for spiritual growth of the body of Christ. Let well educated Christians stand for justice like Dr . Gamaliel who was a doctor of law who in his response rescued the apostles from eminent death in the hands of Levite priests, Acts;5:17-42. We are called spiritual sons of God after salvation not before in fallen state and who are enabled to do the righteousness that was in the law but we are not under the law. The same priests and pastors wreck the spiritual scriptures when they teach fallen Angles are called sons of God who married daughters of men giving offspring of giants , Genesis 6:1-8. God says he has never called any angles his son, Hebrew 1:4-5.When were fallen angles redeemed and sanctified to be called sons? The ownership of increased daughters is unto men before being referred to as sons of God and the lust to polygamous marriage was with men. Are beautiful daughters born today for men? Shall we have another episode of fallen angles marrying daughters of men before the close of age? Many have taught the Word of God outside Biblical doctrines so many are deceived in their teaching and preaching which condemn God as unjust since no judgment is passed to angles they refer to as sons of God. When men dropped further from grace when they practiced polygamous marriage and their life span was reduced to one hundred and twenty years , no judgment is passed to purposed angles they teach us sons of God. The sons of God were men who had done reconciliation to God the same way Abel had done and was accepted by God. The judgment is specifically to mankind and giants born in sin of polygamous marriage do not qualify the sons of God to be angles. Angles are ministering spirits with no reproductive empowerment, Matthew 22:29-32, Hebrew 1:14-14.
Our relationship to God our Father is in love in our loyal priesthood to the world. Roman 8:14-17. Only those who are not sincere mix teaching under carnal law and spiritual teaching enlightenment under spiritual law. When we study the old covenant it should help us get rooted deeply in the new covenant. The devil uses the nobles, evil and false witness to do his will according to circumstances, Acts 13;50-51 Acts 6: 9-14. Christians must remain wise and not be cheated by devils workers transforming themselves as angles of light which corrupt the Word of God, 2Corinthians2:17, 2Corinthians11: 13-15. Levites Pastor, Priests and some Christians misquote Jesus Christ on judgment. Judge not that you may be not judged . Matthew7:1-5. They say God prohibit judgment which is not true since it is based on taking the scripture out of content and contest on understanding Jesus statement. It has given them a highway of teaching lies without being questioned. They have separated themselves from the body of Christ to ideal entity who cannot be censured. Shall you close your eyes to evils committed that they may not judge you. Do you buy yourself freedom from being judged for not condemning evil or commenting on anything positive or negative. The preaching of the Word of God is based on judgment on sins and righteousness . God requires from us righteous judgment in wisdom and in love which condemn sins which leads man to repentant of sins and redemption. The Word of God in its content and contest states judgment on sins and righteousness. All living beings and organic life are in constant judgment for existent. If we can stop all processes of judgments life will come to a standstill and ultimate death with final judgment of decay. Life and all creation were established in good judgment by God and close of age shall end in judgment to eternal life or eternal death which is eternal life of suffering and separation from God. Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-25. Even our bodies judge us out of energy and we hunger for food and thirst for water. All witty discoveries are results of acknowledgment of positive judgments on well active coordinated principals. Christians are encouraged to solve cases in judgment among themselves. 1Corinthians 6:1-7,The Bible encourages us that our love may abound yet more in knowledge and in all Judgment and we judge ourselves dead in Christ, 2 Corinthians5:14 ,Philippians 1:9-12. Life is in active constant judgments and the creation mourns for final judgment which it shall be subjected by God. We relate in evaluation to all things in judgment. What we known and do not know is based on judgment. What we believe right or wrong is based on judgment. Irrespective of any judgment delivered on us we should delivers the Heavenly Kingdom judgment to sins. We saved Christians are counted and judged worthy to suffer tribulations together with Christ when we live Christian life in love ,Revelation Chapter1,2 and3. We thus judge ourselves dead to sin in Christ Jesus. We cannot stop delivering Heavenly Judgments to buy ourselves freedom of being judged. Without any sense of judgment for humanity ,it is the greatest highway of justifying everything even that is evil. Learning and understanding is in judgement.
There are may be those who preach tithing to saved Christians for lack of spiritual understanding. We should girdle up the loins of our minds as the knowledgeable wise sharers of the Word of God . 1Peter :13-15.Roman 10:1-4. We shall be off the hook of being soothed ,cornered, and been cheated on doctrinal issue in Christianity. God bless us in abundant grace of spiritual revelation and spiritual understanding of His Holy Word, Colssians1:9-14, Ephesians 5:6 -7,1Thessalonians 2:3-6, 2Timothy2:15, 2Timothy 2:24-26 . Amen
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By Br. Robert Munyui Kamunyu
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Tithing was under and is under the law with a curse for Christians seeking salvation under the law, Galatians 3:3-13, Malachi 3:1-18. When pastors and priests lie by quoting tithes in Malachi 3:1-18,under the law IN OLD COV ... read full comment
Tithing was under and is under the law with a curse for Christians seeking salvation under the law, Galatians 3:3-13, Malachi 3:1-18. When pastors and priests lie by quoting tithes in Malachi 3:1-18,under the law IN OLD COVENANT which was a prime contribution for the Levite tribe and Leviticus Priesthood, how many Christians line up to be served with food when tithes and offering under the law are given? Is the storehouse pastors' and priests' house or the Church being the body of Christ? Saved Christians by grace IN NEW COVENANT who are lead and taught by the Holy Spirit are not under law or in generation curse in the law. Tithes in Malachi 3:1-18 were primarily for the tribe of Levi which was not allocated land for sharing among themselves , Numbers 18:20-28 . Those who simply imply Christians are under curse for not tithing put into question about unfinished work of redemption (SALVATION) by Christ Jesus on cross of Calvary which is bought and maintained continuously in tithes paid to them. Yet Christ is not ashamed to call us brethren whom He has sanctified. Hebrew 2:9-13.We have been redeemed from the curse of the law, Jesus Christ being made a curse for us : for it is written, cursed is everyone that hangs on a tree. Galatians 3:8-13. Christians saved by grace are ministers of the new testament born of love with exceeding glory which surpassed the glory that was in law with Moses. We have been redeemed from the curse of the law to adoptions of sons in Royal Priesthood. Pastors ,Priest and Bishops who are servants of God cannot subject sons of God in Royal Priesthood to tithe taxes which absolutely illegal for we are not under the curse of the law, Galatians 5:1, Galatians4:4-5,2 Corinthians 3:1-18. Sins sacrifices ,offerings under the law, curses, and generation curses under law in the old covenant remained up to death of Jesus Christ on Calvary when He fulfilled the requirements of the law. Salvation under the law one attains it at last breath on earth having done all that pertains to the law which is hard for one to accomplish. Even the tithe which was given by Abraham was under the law of sin and death from the fallen state of Adam and Eve at the garden of Aden. Those who lie would like to deceive Christians that tithe was before the law but before which law. When Christ our High Priest was born He was given gifts and not tithes Mathew 2:11-12. Salvation under spiritual law of love by grace is freely given and attained with free miracles from God our Father, Ephesians 2:4 -9, Ephesians 2:13 -20. Under Leviticus priesthood which belonged to the tribe of Levi, tithes were given to Levites priests for use by the whole tribe of Levi and tithe of tithe to the high Priest for they shared no land apart from the walled towns they were allocated to stay in for their continuous sacrifice to God, Numbers 18:20 -29. Widows, strangers ,fatherless and orphans benefited from tithes and offerings given to Levites, Deuteronomy 14:22-29. In Christianity widows were asked to be catered by close brethren to ease burden to the Church. There were also tithes of different kinds in Israel. There was also a tithe where a family had to eat all before the Lord, Deutreronomy12:6-7. In Christ Jesus we are saved by grace to adoptions of sons in Royal Priesthood of Christ (for Christians saved by grace )and not by works of law ,Galatians 3:8-13,Acts13: 38-39, Galatians 4: 4-5, Galatians2:16-21, Galatians 5:18. Sons have direct access to the Father and free common inheritance not bought or worked for from the Father. For servants ( Pastors and Priests) are servants of God worthy all respects and due help. Much preaching is done in grace and love to Christians at early stages who are later sleeking entangled and enslaved in fear under the bondage of law in tithes emphatically taught by many in seeking dwindling fortune entrenched in tithes falsehood. The Church of Christ is founded in love by grace and a worker is worthy his labor. The Apostles and disciples of Jesus Christ understood from onset of Christ's Ministry that they were not under Leviticus Priesthood and had no share in Leviticus Priesthood allotments. Thus questions were raised of their take and benefits in the Royal Priesthood of Jesus Christ Ministry in the New Covenant, Mathew 19:23-30 . Leviticus Priesthood which was upheld under the law without partiality had allotments which existed before well-known and were already defined in obliged tithing. God had also to deal with wayward priesthood and a rebellious nation under the law. Malachi 2:1-17, Malachi 3:1-18. Christian were never left under leadership of Leviticus Priesthood. Christians are humbly called upon to support tithes sweetened falsehood purposed to enhance good glorious intentions communicated a smart way which form practically some mega success which should not divert Christians from free spiritual giving. The essence of Christians righteousness in salvation by grace in the Loyal Priesthood of Jesus Christ is more falsely tied to tithes by the clergy and the bar raised often higher as they become masters of confusion in tithes falsehood teaching. Even Judas Iscariot is not recorded asking for tithes. We firmly stand by the truth our mouths being boldly louder and we faint not as we manifest the truth to man’s conscience to God without honoring personality clout in uncovering tithes falsehood taught, 2Corinthians 4:1-2. They keep asking what is wrong with us to be at pains on tithes falsehood? There is nothing wrong with us and we have wronged no one except those who stumble on the truth who want to appease in falsehood.
IN NEW TESTAMENT two priesthood are compared and the need to replace the old covenant expounded. Hebrew7: 7-28, Hebrew8:6 -13, Hebrew 9:6-9, Hebrew 10:8-23. Leviticus priesthood under the law with tithes, death, discontinuity and its acceptance under glory of law without the great commission was done away in Christ and the Holy Priesthood of Christ without tithes, death and discontinuity with exceeding glory under which Christians are in salvation being a Holy nation and Loyal Priests to preach to the world GOD being their Father in New Covenant Ministry. In that He said, a new covenant He has made the first old. Now that which decays and waxed old is ready to vanish away Hebrew8:-13. God related with Adam and Eve in the garden of Aden under command of not eating from tree of knowledge and evil , Abraham related to God in faith when he was called out of Ur. The Israel related to God under law given to Moses under old the Covenant and we saved Christians relate to God under Spiritual law of love by grace in Jesus Christ in New Covenant where we get our salvation. Tithing weakens the Royal Priesthood of Christians in Christ where Christians are supposed to give themselves as living sacrifice in the mission vision fields. The Christians Royal Priesthood in Christ Jesus is internally weekend from within ,fought and economically drained mostly for indoors ministries under revival of Leviticus priesthood by pastors. The Royal Priesthood is internally spiritually emaciated and trodden upon.2 Corinthians2:1-13, 2Peter 2:5-9. Priesthood involves sacrifices and Jesus Christ did not choose Priesthood among the five fold ministry since saved Christians are in the Royal Priesthood and we have been asked to give ourselves as living sacrifice. The priesthood was changed from the old covenant( Leviticus Priesthood) to the new covenant (Loyal Priesthood of labor in Christ without tithes allocations which is not appreciated) and the law governing it was changed. Christ requested His disciples to give the crowd food to eat , Matthew 14:15-16. Jesus Christ told Peter look after his lambs and later to look after His sheep ( service) in clear shift from Leviticus priesthood which does not apply to Christians, John 21:15-17. JESUS CHRIST our High Priest is the mediator of the better New Covenant established upon better promises. Hebrew8:6-8. Under Leviticus priesthood an animal for sacrifice was alive between the altar of sacrifice and the Levite priest holding the sacrificial knife. Sheep remained alive for a period of time only when they were delivered many animals for sacrifice and the altar could not hold them all for sacrifice .We are dead to sin and alive in Christ who live in us being a living sacrifice to God. Christians saved by grace in love of Christ Jesus in Royal Priesthood within the New Covenant cannot be dragged back to curses enslavement in the law in Leviticus Priesthood in Old Covenant. The Royal Priesthood of labor of service in Christ Jesus is loathed by many clergy who opt for Leviticus Priesthood of waiting at the sanctuary for provision given for altar sacrifices. It is only through concealed falsehood that the clergy merge the Leviticus Priesthood under law in old Covenant ( which remained hostile to Christians), with the Royal Priesthood by grace in Christ love liberated in New Covenant. The Royal Priesthood of Jesus Christ bears no self-restrictions or inhibitions in fear of men in preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ since it has no people driven demand support pegged on expectations anchored under the law. Christians should give liberally in love as God has blessed us ,2 Corinthians9 :6-7, Galatians 5:1. Galatians6:6-10. Tithes crusader teach well packaged tithes falsehood from the pulpit managed humbly in sheep skins. Christians are increasingly facing common mounted front in tithes falsehood which is demanded by elites clergies as a Christian doctrine in Churches. It is easy for many unsuspecting Christian to take it as the Gospel truth. The remnant few faithful Christians must firmly teach Christian doctrine on giving bearing in mind they stand on highways of interests of elites clergies on tithes falsehood taught with awkward elites church elders support . The humble craving of comfortable falsehood artistically and passionately taught on tithes by the clergy should not make Christians lose focus in Christian giving in love. Bishops, pastors, priests, church elders and those read the OLD TESTAMENT (Covenant ) BLINDED BY THE VAIL that is in law that was done away in Jesus Christ keep Christians in fear under bondage of law which is abolished and miss the righteousness in liberty sanctified in Jesus Christ. 2Corithians3: 6-18 . Successful prosperity based on falsehood cannot be accepted as blessing in holiness. Truth is easily dismissed but never nullified on tithes falsehood taught by the clergy. Christians must remain Pentecostal and evangelical in the Royal Priesthood of Jesus Christ without entangling themselves in Leviticus Priesthood bound in bondage of the law. If saved Christians who are Loyal Priests are subjected back to law, then they should equally share tithes with clergy. Christ came to not to destroy the law and the prophets but to fulfill so as the enmity that was against us in the law was abolished on the cross. Falsehood is taught that Christ came to strength the law. A way by Grace in Jesus Christ’s love for mankind was established for our salvation after Christ fulfilled the prophecy and the law. Before HIS DEATH THE LAW WAS UPHELD TO THE LETTER .Mathew5:17-19, Ephesians 2:4—20. He paved the narrow highway of righteousness in salvation by grace, Isaiah35:1-10. Tithes falsehood nullifies grace and love bestowed on them by Jesus Christ. Those who want to seek salvation under law with curses of the law should continue in glory of the law and fulfill the whole law without entangling salvation by grace in Christ’s love with law in any lewd manner since the glory in law in old testament at fault (where God found faults with them) was to be done away and was abolished, 2Corinthians 3:1-18 Galatians2:16-21, Galatians3:1-13 ,Galatians4:4-5, Hebrew8:6-13. The Church of Jesus Christ is established by grace in Christ’s love in the glory of the new testament that excels. Christians must move forward spiritually away from all forms of spiritual slavery exploitation.
Levites Pastors and Priests are comfortable and friendly to brethren who live like dead sacrifice with almost free access to tithes. Levites priests were to labor to sacrifice and not tendering the flocks or do any farming ,Numbers 18:20-32 Joshua7:7.They lived in walled towns .Pastors and Priests who revive the Leviticus priesthood removed by Christ for Christians and meticulously merge it to the Loyal Priesthood of Christ do so for personal gains in mass concealed cheating in tithes allocations. The old covenant had amassed personal sought atonement for sins through animals sacrifices but the new covenant has atonement for sins in Christ's blood. Leviticus priesthood under law remained hostile to the Ministry of Jesus Christ and His disciples who suffered in their hands even after Christ’s death, Mathew 27:12-17. Levite priests beat and wanted to kill all disciples of Christ whom they told not to preach in His name. Acts 5:17-42. Today Levite clergy tell Christian that their salvation by grace is not complete without paying them tithes which is a lie. Let well educated brethren teach the Word of God the same way as learned Doctor Luke and Br. Paul did for spiritual growth of the body of Christ. Let well educated Christians stand for justice like Dr. Gamaliel who was a doctor of law who in his response rescued the apostles from eminent death in the hands of Levite priests Acts;5:17-42. What pastors are not telling the Church (the bride/sons/ ambassadors /advocate, royal priests, and ministers of the new covenant in the Word/children and servants made friends by His Holy calling) is the reason Jesus Christ had in choosing the twelve disciples ( under new covenant in Grace ) and opted not to use the Levite Priests (in old covenant under law) that were well established and placed had they to be chosen preach to the world. LET PASTORS , BISHOPS AND PRIESTS HONESTLY PURGE THEIR HEARTS AND SPEAK THE TRUTH ON TITHES. CHRIST IS THE END OF THE LAW IN THE OLD COVENANT. The intrigue of doctrinal falsehood on tithes smartly engineered and flamboyantly taught by them worldwide cannot be justified or be cleansed by their religious social status. Christians should not be for entertainments but for truth in Holiness preached and taught which is not in contest in numerical strength for acceptance. It quite clear from the Bible that there is no perfection and justification under works of the law. Galatians 2:16- 21, Galatians 3:8-13,Galatians 4;4-5,Galatians 5:1,18. FOR CHRISTIANS GOD HAS NO PLEASURE FOR SACRIFICES AND OFFERINGS AND BURNT OFFERINGS AND OFFERINGS FOR SINS AND FOR WHICH IS OFFERED UNDER THE LAW. HEBREW 10: 8-9 . THIS SCRIPTURE THEY WOULD WISH IT NEVER EXISTED. Can those who advocate for tithes honestly deny openly that there were sacrifices and offerings under law not acceptable to God for Christians? Tithes advocates call Christians passionately to tithe an illustration of spiritual disconnect to bridge. WHY WOULD THE CLERGY NOT TELL CHRISTIANS TO SACRIFICE FOR THEIR SINS BUT TITHE? Selective preaching and teaching on tithes falsehood cover up still remains. Tithes falsehood taught has remained guarded and guided in shrewd cover up of honored fortune justification hidden in tithes falsehood teaching proliferation. Christians must know the truth to be free and move from being trapped in great justified doctrinal falsehood taught ,Ephesians4:11-14. In law men in old covenant remained the instructors and enforcers of the law. In new covenant the Holy Spirit remains our wonderful teacher and counselor in grace. For sure those who are in bondage of the law have men appreciation at hand but those lead by the Holy Spirit in Liberty within the yoke of Christ in grace have the acceptance of God. Christians should not be held spiritually hostage by unifying falsehoods taught in concealed falsehood out of labor. This would be spiritual blindness and slavery for many Christians hard for some to overcome. Apostles did not teach and preach the Gospel Of Jesus Christ through deceptive greediness but by sound doctrines, 2Peter:1-3. Christians taught for doctrines the commandments of men replace Jesus Christ for men who become their gods (idol worship based on men). They admire them for their earthly great achievements and they testify much of their stardom. Mathew 15: 5-9. There is the church of men where men teach for doctrines commandments of men and Church of Jesus Christ which cannot be swallowed by institutionalized organized falsehood and greed concealed in martyrdom of false knowledge which is not in the True Word of God. Even those workers of iniquity with miracles shall not cheat and defeat the church of Christ since He holds the Church in His holy hands in due time. Matthew15:8-9. The gates of hell shall not prevail over the Church of Jesus Christ. Mathew16:18. The Church of Christ cannot live by glorious commandments instituted by men standards. Christians must break free and be clean from men commandments enslavement. Christians' true love and care will then freely flourish. Christians should not feel comfortable for being appreciated for accepting and supporting goals of concealed falsehood taught through feigned words in covetousness to make merchandise of us,2 Peter2:1-3. Falsehood clarified and justified in concealed covetousness is hard for many Christians to overcome. Many Christians plunged globally into tithe doctrinal falsehood and held spiritually captive by clergy that are Levites require spiritual rescue and deliverance. The Church must wrestle herself free from shrewd elite spiritual con-men who keep the Church of Jesus Christ under bondage of the law. Tithe given by Abraham in faith in God and tithes given by Israel under the law given to Moses are not in the Royal Priesthood in new Covenant of Jesus Christ put under carpet by tithes crusaders. Tithe given by Abraham to Melchisedec had no third party human usage tied to it. Tithes given under the laws had personal usage, third party human usage and were used by the Levites Priests and the Levites tribe. Windows ,orphans and strangers benefited from the tithes offerings and offerings received by the Levite priests. To quote the tithe given out of war by Abraham the father of faith to justify tithes given by the Royal priests (Saved Christians by Grace ) is more mischievously misleading even when tied to helping the spread of the Gospel Jesus Christ a self- righteousness imposed requirement under men law for doctrine. Jesus Christ did not allocate tithes to spreading of the Gospel in the hands of Levites Priests and Pastors who are taking Christians Spiritually for a ride. Success built on falsehood should not dampen Christians quest for truth and justice in holiness without deceit. For many to hear the truth that tithe is not a Christian doctrine in the ROYAL PRIESTHOOD OF JESUS CHRIST, it is like venom to them. The only option left for them is to rush to the final line of defense and hid under falsehood by using well endorsed and educated elite Christians to teach humbly tithes falsehood escalation with well loaded professional cover up backing. Let the clergy deny openly falsehood on tithes taught and not use third parties blinded by the vail in reading the old testament that was removed by Jesus Christ for a cover up 2Corinthians 3:1-18. Truth is easily dismissed but never nullified. Christians should not embrace scheduled resourceful falsehood taught in honor. Christian Churches must remain Sanctuaries of true love in grace instituted by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God calls us to the holy mountain of reasoning in liberty of faith in Christ Jesus, Isaiah 1:18-20, Galatians5:1, 18. The implication of self-imprisonment by Christians in men’s law for doctrines is spiritually devastating. The glory achieved is the glory of men. Faith without work is dead but work in the Holy Faith in Christ Jesus is not bound by the law, Galatians2:16-21, James 2:17-26.
They are amazed and bitter for we stand for Christ without seeking their favor or consultation on tithes issues without joining the sweeping wave in teaching tithes falsehood benefits acclaimed. The way some have reacted vilely to those who are opposed to tithes as a doctrinal falsehoods for Christians shows well from the comfort of their hearts that they are deeply dismayed and battered by the truth and have realized they are known on cheating on tithes fortunes acclaimed. It befit us well to be called Christians of low estate with little minds rattling for we have not been soothed smoothly cool to support tithes falsehood taught in order for us to fit perfectly in the will of Jesus Christ with no regrets. We are satisfied with what God has provided us without gains of falsehood. We do not clamor for glamorous wealth of falsehood. They have stood as heroes in championing tithing as a way getting blessings for Christians from God which we have totally disagreed with them which they took as affront to their spiritual dignity. They have degraded the Royal Priesthood of Christ and nullified grace and love of Christ to themselves. We are aware there are spiritual babies on milk and feeble who are tossed to and fro by every kind doctrines who have not come to the full knowledge of truth. It will be unjust to us if do not take spiritual care of them and love them in Christ's love, Hebrew5: 13-14. Those asking for revelation on tithes are asking for undeserved free room of manipulation to lie. Their theoretical assumption on tithes as the only easy way of meeting Church needs requirements through tithes justified falsehood taught to Christians saved by grace deserve spiritual analyses. Blessing and curses dealt with in tithes in old covenant are clear to those who seek truth in clear knowledge of wisdom. The same is theoretically assumed and taught on Abel offering being accepted because he offered animal sacrifice and burnt fats as sweat savor to God. Cain offering was not accepted just because were seeds and fruits. Abel chose the best and considered the even age of his sacrifice offered to God. No special sacrificial preparation on Cain offering was dedicated to God. Cain did not pay deserved attention on what he offered to sacrifice to God. God told him if he did well his offering would be accepted. God did not tell Cain to replace his offering with animal sacrifice. He was to do well to his offering for his acceptance and offering. Genesis 4:1--7. Cain offering had no respect for God and God had no regards for it. CEREALS AND FRUITS WERE NOT REMOVED FROM BEING OFFERED IN THE OLD COVENANT.
THEY LIE IN WAIT TO DECEIVE MANY UNSUSPECTING BELIEVERS NOT KNOWING WHAT THEIR ARE TAUGHT MANY TIMES HAD BEEN DISCUSSED IN COUNCILS OF MEN FOR UNIFORMITY AND NOT WITH THE HOLLY SPIRIT. IF TITHES WERE TO BE APPLICABLE AND JUSTIFIABLE IN THE NEW COVENANT ,ALL TITHES SHOULD BE SHARED EQUALLY AMONG ALL BRETHREN SINCE WE ARE THE ROYAL PRIESTS MINISTERING THE NEW COVENANT. The tithe burden is not for Christians . Let Bishops ,Pastors, Priests and Church Elders handle the Church of Christ within Christians doctrines established by Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Apostles in the mission field vision. CHRISTIANS MUST FACE AND ADDRESS THE MASS SWEEPING AND SOOTHING FALSEHOOD TAUGHT BY SOME WELL EDUCATED ELITE CHRISTIANS ABOUT TITHES BENEFITS AND BLESSINGS IN A SOBER SPIRITUAL REALITY FACE OUT. Tithes teaching is unexpected real falsehood investment from those held dearly in trust by many Christians who regard them us spiritual leaders. The situation becomes more murky and tricky when church elders are accomplished in the classic falsehood which puts the church into mental slavery. Irrelevant testimonies are given of blessed Christians even who gave beyond 70% and remained richly blessed to encourage giving beyond 10% for more blessings. Having given 70% and being left with 30% translates to millions of dollars left for their personal use. The same 70% if applied by Christians of minimal income will leave them in the cold without basics needs requirements being meet. They have encouraged Christians even to give beyond the law requirement to appear more spiritual. This is bound to impoverish Christians who will appear to have enmity with God in their old age. When the Government taxation is at 30% and the pastors at 10% without being end of requirement to give, almost 50% income is gone from the Christians who are offered weekly prayers for prosperity and blessings. How committed will these Christians be us Royal Priests to the great commission at grass root levels? Tithing is more emphasized to salaries without shame. Some have tragically wished Christians not to be employed who do not tithe to them. It would be sheer folly for Christians to become submissive hopeful prisoners under falsehood taught by those blinded by veil in bondage under law in the old covenant, Galatians 31-13, Galatians 5:1. Christians cannot buy salvation from the hands of the clergy under yard stick of salvation justification in tithes set by the clergy.
It is quite easy to justify tithes falsehood based on easily acquired wealth which meet the church needs which operates under Leviticus Priesthood. The Royal Priesthood in grace is quite different from Leviticus Priesthood under the law. Leviticus Priesthood in the old covenant belonged to the Levite tribe among the eleven tribes in Israel but the Royal Priesthood in the new covenant under oppression and suppression belongs to all brethren in the world in Christ Jesus ( the Church / the body of Christ) who are ministers of the new covenant commissioned to preach to the world. The Royal Priesthood is well placed to reach the world more effectively at close quarters in Christ love and glory expected. It is quite unfortunate that Christians unknowingly are victims of systematic unmarked high professional intellectual falsehood commercialization cover up in tithes teaching by learned elites Christians brethren which is a disservice to the (church) body of Christ. But Christians have been warned not to be fools since for some preaching and teaching falsehood is a smart act energetically engaged and Christians are openly conned .Ephesians 5:15-16. Tithing under law impoverishes the Royal Priesthood of Christ physically and spiritually which make the Great commission less effective. When all saved Christians are in Royal Priesthood, to whom do you tithe to in the in new covenant? The Royal Priesthood needs to take its place in Christian missions empowered in New Covenant for Christians to work in glory of Christ love intended for the body of Christ. It quite clear from the Bible that there is no perfection and justification under works of the law. Galatians 2:16- 21, Galatians 3:8-13,Galatians 4;4-5, Galatians 5:1,18. Hebrew 10;8-9. Jesus Christ and his twelve disciples did not ask for tithes but only comments were made on tithes under the law. As early church had needs equally relevant to their time and did not ask for tithes, we too have needs relevant to our time which require sacrificial offerings to solve problems but no through tithes offerings under the law with a curse. Saved Christians ( The Body of Christ /Church/ Royal Priests) are able ministers of the new testament which is not sorely the burden of the clergy as some would like us to believe in their theoretical tithes justification support for the clergy and meeting Church needs requirements.
A fountain cannot produce sweet and bitter water the same time. James 3:8-18. A new piece of cloth does not patch an old cloth nor do men put new wine in old bottles. Matthew 9:16-17. And with the priesthood changed there was need of changing the law governing it. Our royal priesthood in Christ Jesus is not after law of carnal commandment but after power of endless life Hebrews 7:7-26 .We Christian are saved by GRACE IN CHRIST LOVE(Spiritual Law) for we cannot be subjected to carnal law of sin and death crucified and done away by Christ on cross of Calvary. We are subjected to spiritual law of life in New Covenant in Christ Jesus and ought to have the spiritual understanding of the Word of God in liberty without corrupting the Word of God. Roman 8:1-2, Colossi ans 1:9-10. As God has blessed us in common inheritance of the saints, we should give sacrificially as we have purposed in our hearts in liberty and in love, Galatians 5:1, 2Corinthians 9;6-7, Galatians 6:6-7, Hebrew6:6-12,Hebrew13:11-16. Christ taught spiritual giving to God and to our parents, Luke 6:8 ,Matthew15:5-9. Paul also taught the same .2Corinthians 9:6-14, Philippians 2:4-5. Aaron was given unto Moses, the Levite priests were given unto Aaron, the eleven tribes of Israel were given unto Levite tribe to serve them but we Christians are purchased through the blood of Christ we are no man servants but servants of Christ 1Corinthians 7:21-2 ,God is our Father and our readily help in times of needs and not men. We are warned not to call any man our father in the spirit. Mathew23:9. Some have made men their fathers and call them fathers turning them their gods on earth. Numbers 3:9-15. No servant can hinder children access to the Father and His blessed inheritance. Are pastors, priest and Bishops in the Royal Priesthood of Christ or are in the Leviticus priesthood? Who coordinate pastors only to work for Christ for a living. Apostles of Christ worked with their own hands for a living and for preaching the Gospel of Christ. All saved Christians are servants of Christ in the Royal Priesthood of Christ. Do we make the spiritual understanding between the Leviticus Priesthood under the law and the Royal Priesthood in grace in the New Covenant or do we mix the two distinctive priesthoods cunningly for selfish gain to eliminate the so called clergy poverty and mess up with the doctrine of salvation in Grace? Christ gave some apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and some teachers for the perfecting of saint in the work of the ministry for edifying the( church) body of Christ so us not to be deceived Ephesians4:11-19. Who set aside and allocated poverty and tithes to the pastors in preaching the Gospel of Christ since those who preach the Gospel (Christians/Royal priests) shall live by the Gospel or who bear the burden of mercy for the clergy to teach and preach falsehood on tithes for them not to be poor? When did they become pastors in poverty for the church to eliminate their poverty? Christians should share their wealth with the clergy willingly in Christ love but not in law. We are saved by Grace in Christ's love and our sharing should be in love. We saved Christians are not justified by the law. Galatians 2:21. We saved Christians are servants of Christ Jesus in the Royal Priesthood of the Saints. Why do many talk about key poverty of pastors on tithes among the five fold ministry? Where is their care and concerns for the other four ministries for they vouched for tithes not for the benefit of the body of Christ? This has brought a flood gate of preaching entrepreneurship boom diligently anchored by many on salvation under yardstick of tithes obligation. Some have spoken from the pulpit of brethren who don’t allow them eat tithes from their labor. Do they preach and teach for souls to be saved or for economic gains in tithes eating? Are they in LEVITICUS PRIESTHOOD or in THE ROYAL PRIESTHOOD OF JESUS CHRIST? A GENUINE ANSWER IS REQUIRED FOR NON DOUBLE STANDARD DOCTRINAL FAITH. For Christians it should be precepts upon precepts without contradictions.
Should the pastors ministry overshadow other ministries? All ministries should work as one body in the body of Christ. Foot soldiers who support falsehood on tithes preaching and teaching are calling Christians who do not support tithing to ask for forgiveness in face saving cover up. They have stood as heroes of faith in tithes teachings falsehood. Christians bear no apology to no one for preaching and teaching the truth . Only those who preach and teach falsehoods are hurt by the truth. Christians should not be coaxed by great promises and deadly threats hedged in none doctrinal falsehoods promises taught in guarded personal ego gains. With God, the means justify the end in Jesus Christ. Christians should not be hoodwinked by GROANING DELIVERY OF FALSEHOOD AND THE GLORY associated with the fruits of falsehood benefits . As we speak on the falsehood on the doctrine of tithing for Christians, we have not closed our eyes to the needs of the Church nor have buried our heads in the sand devoid of understanding of our emotions to face the truth. We stand for truth aware of forces against the truth within the Church and outside the Church. We have been asked to ask for forgiveness for not supporting tithing without being told from whom to apply for forgiveness. We do not pursue and preserve justified falsehoods which meet easily the needs of the Church for with God, the means justify the end in Christ. We are told we point an accusing finger to the clergy on issues concerning tithes falsehoods. We are part of the body of Christ and no part of the body accuses other parts. All body parts coordinate in functions and take care of one another when giving our body parts that are not comely more honor .We only pin point doctrinal falsehood taught by clergy thus taking care of the body of Christ spiritually in love. We do not waver in our minds and hearts in our stand on tithes issues. If one is stuck in sticky clay of falsehood, us a Christian one has to owner up and warm up to the truth and shape up to be free in did. We are fully aware of glorious unstable spiritual empires built on quick sand by men through falsehood under threat from the truth. If the empires fall apart there is no loss for Christians to worry about for apology. We are warned of danger of teaching and preaching the truth by exposing ourselves to well organized affluent churches of humble men. We stand for Christ in life and death without shame . Well organized fruitful falsehoods from those in authority do not translate to truth and righteousness, 2 Corinthians11:13-14.
Those under the law are under curse and the law kills 2 Corinthians 3:6. Those lead by the Spirit are not under law and curses Galatians5: 6, Galatians 3:8-13. Christians are redeemed from the curse of the law to adoption of sons . Roman 8:1-17,Galatians4:4- 5. We saved Christians are not under law but under grace Roman6:13-14.Are they telling Christians curses under law are blessings for them or they have powers to remove curses when Christians tithe to them? Christians must remain spiritually alert and be not be spiritually blind, They have directed Christians to deceptive ways of curses for their own benefits and not blessings. The bounty of terror of deceptive covetousness is professionally tactically presented as blessing based on salvation under yard stick of tithes. Many pastors have illegally allocated all tithes to themselves. Tithes were for specifics needs under old covenant for specific people help. Apostles of CHRIST did not use concealed deceptive covetousness to preach the Gospel .1Thessalonians2:3-6.We should renounce hidden things of dishonesty and not walk craftily handling the Word of God deceitfully 2Corithians 4:1-2. In tithes teaching the clergy makes spot of the needs for the better faultless New Covenant in obtained excellent ministry established upon better promises which has specific intended goals in Love by Grace in Jesus Christ. Hebrew 8:6-8. Christians are Spiritually born in the new Covenant by Grace in Love in Christ Jesus.
The body of CHRIST has been subjected to doctrinal mess by Levite priests and Levite pastors. TITHE IS A PURE CLASSIC SLEEK DOCTRINAL FALSEHOOD FOR CHRISTIANS CULTIVATED IN UNMATCHED PERSONAL CONCEALED ZEAL BY PASTORS IN LEADERSHIP FOR PERSONAL INTERESTS AND GAINS WHO UNDERSTAND UNIVERSALLY ON TITHES AND SALVATION AND FAIL TO APPRECIATE THE TIME OF LAW AND THE TIME OF GRACE DISPENSATION. In willful deception by calling themselves the Levites of today who persecuted Christians and plunder Christians pockets today they are able to demand to be given tithes. Levites priests and elders never gave a helping hand to Christians. Christ did not leave His Church under Leviticus Priesthood and no Levite priest was chosen as His Apostle . Leviticus Priesthood is forced on the throats of Christians by pastors for perfectly concealed selfish interests and gains. Do they want to tell us that Christ and Apostles of Christ forgot to ask for tithes during the early formative stage of Christian Ministry. When we take the Word of God out of its content and contest ,we have contempt for the Word of God. He (GOD)who brought tithing under the Old Covenant took it away in His(CHRIST) own Divine rights( after the order of Melchisedec) in the new Covenant. Perfection is in grace and not in law. Hebrew7: 7-26, Hebrew8:6-13 Hebrew9:1-27 Hebrew10:1-23. Leviticus Priesthood is impressive to many since it involves waiting at the sanctuary for provision and serving only at the altar of sacrifice. The order of Melchisedec was in Melchisedec Himself and existed before any tithe was offered. It is erroneously taught that tithes taught in the Old Covenant and comments made on tithes in the New Covenant in reference to Old Covenant sum up to uphold to tithe for Christians in order of Melchisedec which some teachings made suggest the order of Melchisedec in modeled on tithes. Now where is indicated in the Holly Bible that Abraham redeemed his first born sons Ishmael and Isaac when they were born since he operated in faith in God and not under the law. The law is not of faith. We are saved by grace from all sins of iniquities.
We can preach the Word of God quoting scriptures like the devil when he tested Jesus or quote the scriptures like CHRIST when He answered satan in time of need. Matthew 4:1-11 . Jesus Christ taught men can teach commandments of men for doctrines. Mathew15:5-9. This addressed falsehood which can come from those in authority in the Church ( bishops, pastors, priest and elders) leadership. We can have a zeal of faith and commitment to establish our own righteousness not according to righteousness of God in the knowledge of his Word. Roman 10:1-4. Pastors and priests calling themselves Levites today have capitalized on low level Christian doctrinal knowledge teachings among Christians. Tithing contradict the doctrine of salvation by GRACE and deprive the Christians in Loyal Priesthood in Christ Jesus the individual empowerment to do the Great Commission. When we are loyal Priests to whom do we tithe to? Is it not even if it were in Natural world for servants to tithe to Loyal Priests? Pastors Priest and Bishops are also in the Loyal Priesthood of Jesus Christ all of us being sons and servants composing the body of Christ unless they exclude themselves. The underlying mystery is to deliver the Church of Christ in concealed form to Leviticus Priesthood for Priests ,Pastor and Bishops to enable them demand tithes. Mathew15:5-9. We can preach the Word of God making the Church a house of merchandise to make merchandise of Christians and those who do so whose God is their belly which made Adam and Eve to fail in their relationship with God .It is a lucrative profitable business based on arithmetic of numbers cunningly preserved with tactical appreciations to the body of Christ and spreading of the Gospel. Are elect Christians deceived out of their wits? Romans 16:17 -19 ,2 Peter 2:1-3, John 2:16, Philppians3:17-19. We can preach Christ out of envy, strife or of good will. Philippians 1:15-17,2Corinthians4:1-2. It is the body of Christ the Church which is sent to preach to the world also as individuals brethren bearing the burden to preach to the world as Apostles of Christ did. The responsibility has not been on shoulders of priests and pastors only. Brethren are the loyal priests and ambassadors of Christ and has committed unto us the Church the word of reconciliation, 2 Corinthians :19-20. THERE WERE NO FENCE SITTINGS AND ARE NO FENCE SITTINGS IN THE NEW COVENANT MINISTRY MEDIATED BY OUR APOSTLE AND THE HIGH PRIEST OF OUR FAITH LORD JESUS CHRIST. Apostles labored with their hand to provide for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Christians' offerings they received were not tithes. No one is specially chosen to be at receiving end of tithes so as to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We saved Christians are the Loyal Priests AND Ambassadors of Jesus Christ.2 Peter 2:1-9, 2 Corinthians5:14-20. The preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is not entirely sorely in the hands of clergy. It is in the hands of the (Church) believers composing the body of Jesus Christ.
Tithing is a hard topic to teach without spiritual understanding since we have many high profile elite preachers teaching on the same with books written of great hoped promises and condemnation on the same for those who do not tithe, Ephesians 5:6-7, 1Thessalonians 2:3-4. Some well educated elite Christians are involved in deceptive teaching on tithes which is warmly appreciated from the pulpit. They are the magnetizing force with alluring great hoped blessed promises of wealth based on tithes. When will it dawn on them that they teach doctrine of men on tithing for Christians saved by grace. On moving from one church to the church or by taking a flight from one continent to another continent on falsehood mission, lies taught on tithes by them cannot be justified by the sacrificial cost incurred to do so. Only when they uphold the truth and uplift Christ as they decrease and Christians stop earthly social status cult adoration in respect of human beings will truth prevails’. Pharisees and the Scribes were most well educated and Jesus said woe unto them seven times for being stumbling blocks in faith. Mathew 23:9-39. We only need to rightly divide the Word of God and know whether we are Christians seeking salvation under the law or we are Christians saved by grace in Christ through the Spiritual law of love, Corinthians 1:12-16,2 Timothy 2:15 . We redeemed sons of God who are made Kings and priests unto God have a common inheritance in Christ Jesus, Galatians 4:4-5, Colssians1:9-14 ,1Corinthians 2:12-16. Revelation 1;4-6 .Let well educated brethren teach the Word of God the same way as learned Doctor Luke and Br. Paul did for spiritual growth of the body of Christ. Let well educated Christians stand for justice like Dr. Gamaliel who was a doctor of law who in his response rescued the apostles from eminent death in the hands of Levite priests, Acts;5:17-42. We are called spiritual sons of God after salvation not before in fallen state and who are enabled to do the righteousness that was in the law but we are not under the law. The same priests and pastors wreck the spiritual scriptures when they teach fallen Angles are called sons of God who married daughters of men giving offspring of giants , Genesis 6:1-8. God says he has never called any angles his son, Hebrew 1:4-5.When were fallen angles redeemed and sanctified to be called sons? The ownership of daughters is unto multiplied men who were referred to as sons of God and the lust to polygamous marriage was with men. Are beautiful daughters born today for men? Shall we have another episode of fallen angles marrying daughters of men before the close of age? Many have taught the Word of God outside Biblical doctrines so many are deceived in their teaching and preaching which condemn God as unjust since no judgment is passed to angles they refer to as sons of God. When men dropped further from grace when they practiced polygamous marriage and their life span was reduced to one hundred and twenty years , no judgment is passed to purposed angles they teach us sons of God. The sons of God were men who had done reconciliation to God the same way Abel had done and was accepted by God. The judgment is specifically to mankind and giants born in sin of polygamous marriage do not qualify the sons of God to be angles. God said His spirit shall not always strive with man and He saw the wickedness of man was great. This time there is no wickedness associated with angles, Genesis6:1--7 . Angles are ministering spirits with no reproductive empowerment, Matthew 22:29-32, Hebrew 1:14-14.
Our relationship to God our Father is in love in our loyal priesthood to the world. Roman 8:14-17. Only those who are not sincere mix teaching under carnal law and spiritual teaching enlightenment under spiritual law. When we study the old covenant it should help us get rooted deeply in the new covenant. The devil uses the nobles, evil and false witness to do his will according to circumstances, Acts 13;50-51 Acts 6: 9-14. Christians must remain wise and not be cheated by devils workers transforming themselves as angles of light which corrupt the Word of God, 2Corinthians2:17, 2Corinthians11: 13-15. Levites Pastor, Priests and some Christians misquote Jesus Christ on judgment. Judge not that you may be not judged . Matthew7:1-5. They say God prohibit judgment which is not true since it is based on taking the scripture out of content and contest on understanding Jesus statement. It has given them a highway of teaching lies without being questioned. They have separated themselves from the body of Christ to ideal entity who cannot be censured. Shall you close your eyes to evils committed that they may not judge you. Do you buy yourself freedom from being judged for not condemning evil or commenting on anything positive or negative. The preaching of the Word of God is based on judgment on sins and righteousness . God requires from us righteous judgment in wisdom and in love which condemn sins which leads man to repentant of sins and redemption. The Word of God in its content and contest states judgment on sins and righteousness. Christians are saved by grace in Christ's love and our judgment must remain under Spiritual law of love in Grace that leads to redemption and under perfect law of liberty to do righteousness in Christ love, James 1:20-25, James2:10-26. Thus to him that knows to do good in liberty and does not do it is sin to him, James 4:15 Bro James taught us to avoid judgment under carnal law that brings condemnation without redemption. Those who live under law shall face judgment without mercy for no man shall be justified by the works of the law,Galatians2:16-21 . All living beings and organic life are in constant judgment for existent. If we can stop all processes of judgments life will come to a standstill and ultimate death with final judgment of decay. Life and all creation were established in good judgment by God and close of age shall end in judgment to eternal life or eternal death which is eternal life of suffering and separation from God. Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-25. Even our bodies judge us out of energy and we hunger for food and thirst for water. All witty discoveries are results of acknowledgment of positive judgments on well active coordinated principals. Christians are encouraged to solve cases in judgment among themselves. 1Corinthians 6:1-7,The Bible encourages us that our love may abound yet more in knowledge and in all Judgment and we judge ourselves dead in Christ, 2 Corinthians5:14 ,Philippians 1:9-12. Life is in active constant judgments and the creation mourns for final judgment which it shall be subjected by God. We relate in evaluation to all things in judgment. What we known and do not know is based on judgment. What we believe right or wrong is based on judgment. Irrespective of any judgment delivered on us we should deliver the Heavenly Kingdom judgment to sins. We saved Christians are counted and judged worthy to suffer tribulations together with Christ when we live Christian life in love ,Revelation Chapter1,2 and3. We thus judge ourselves dead to sin in Christ Jesus. We cannot stop delivering Heavenly Judgments to buy ourselves freedom from being judged. Without sense of judgmental evaluation of good, evil or bad would never exist for humanity and humanity would enter into a void valueless state in life. Even when others say do not judge others , that statement bear judgment in itself. Our appreciation is in judgment.
There are may be those who preach tithing to saved Christians for lack of spiritual understanding. We should girdle up the loins of our minds as the knowledgeable wise sharers of the Word of God . 1Peter :13-15.Roman 10:1-4. We shall be off the hook of being soothed ,cornered, and been cheated on doctrinal issue in Christianity. God bless us in abundant grace of spiritual revelation and spiritual understanding of His Holy Word, Colssians1:9-14, Ephesians 5:6 -7,1Thessalonians 2:3-6, 2Timothy2:15, 2Timothy 2:24-26 . Amen I am happily blessed to interact with you on spiritual teachings. Hope we shall search more scriptures for our beneficial spiritual growth . Yearning to receive your input on the topic .God bless you.
The message is freely given purely to the body of JESUS CHRIST worldwide.
By Br. Robert Munyui Kamunyu
Christian 7 years ago
Tithing every believer should do. Any article against tithing is false and cannot never be true. Don't believe evrything you read on the internet.
Tithing every believer should do. Any article against tithing is false and cannot never be true. Don't believe evrything you read on the internet.
Gail 6 years ago
I was told that I won't enter the Kingdom of Heaven if I don't tithe as it is stealing and thieves cannot enter into Heaven.
I was told that I won't enter the Kingdom of Heaven if I don't tithe as it is stealing and thieves cannot enter into Heaven.
tim 6 years ago
amen ,,, so many preachers are decieved or just lust for the numbers which brings n the dollars
amen ,,, so many preachers are decieved or just lust for the numbers which brings n the dollars
The is a very well written article. In my opinion churches who make lots of money must pay taxes rather than government allowing the greedy church leaders to swim in wealth at the expense of the disadvantaged in society.
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This is the best Christian article I've had the pleasure of reading. God bless you for being honest - I'm sure many pastors would have your head off for it though.
Most Christian articles on ghanaweb especially are rife wit ...
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well written subject matter and I have already copoied and e-mailed to friends and family.
As you said,this should be posted under the religion section for exposure.
Also MAN OF GOD,u have a well researched piece that can f ...
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Can any of our brothers or sisters working at Daily Graphic or Times or any of the newspaper publish this well research article. In doing so 99%of Ghanaians who have no access to the internet also read this. Ghana is sufferin ...
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some Christians will not accept this but it is the truth. No where in the new testament are we asked to pay tithe but we are encouraged to give freely and not under compulsion, (any thing done under law is compulsion) for God ...
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I would rather encourage every Christian to read his or her Bible very well and make informed decision on whether to pay or not to pay tithes. One's conscience must be clear about the choice such that he/she would have no dou ...
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the writer is right. tithes is not part of the new dispensation, we cannot tithe today. Many of my pastorial brothers know this but because the offering brings little money, they have to take tithes. Tithes is what brings the ...
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Just ask why every person in Africa wants to be either a pastor or a politician. The reason is simple, quick money and fame. Simple as that.
The sad thing is as Martin Luther said some years ago "religion is the opium of t ...
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'...and mammon came in to help the church and rented a PROMINENT pew...' excerps from "the church walking with the world." God has not left himself without a witness!!!
Excellent article. I think you have to repost it every week. Many Christians need to know this truth, to be set free. GOD BLESS YOU, my fellow truth-lover!
There are a few true men of GOD around. Let's help them anyway we can.The ministry and church is important. But those who preach these fear & lies, don't give them a dime. You'll promoting fear & lies & the devil
Thanks for this great education.Keep it up.
God bless u bro for this very good educative pieve.
The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of mysteries according to Mark 4v11,and it is by unveiling or gaining access to the mysteries that we command masteries in life. I hope you will be able to unravel the mystery behind this teach ...
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There's something about Ghanaians that pushes all their well educated brains into their nyaas, ie, ' Pastor or Bishop Says '. As soon as they hear that, all their thinking brain vanishes into their backsides and they stop rea ...
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SPIRITUAL FOOD for Spiritual People.
"And HE said unto them,Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of GOD:but unto them that are without,all these things are done in parables.That seeing they may see,and NOT ...
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GREAT
true and clear interpretation there. People cant go to church and worship God because they dont have money for offering when so called men of God live extravagant lives. pls keep posting this every week to wake people up, tha ...
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I WOULD RATHER WE HAVE RICH PASTORS THAN RICH MEN WHO HAVE NO RESPECT FOR GOD.
GO BURN THE SEA. YOUR ARTICLE WILL RATHER BACKFIRE. BELIEVERS WILL CONTINUE TO TITHE. CRY YOUR HEART OUT.
JOEDUSU@yahoo.com, I believe that you are not a Christian; if you are then you lack the ability to appreciate issues, and you need to pray to God to give you that gift.
The writer of the article has raised important issues ...
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The ancient devil is subtly using everything in his power to stop GOD'S People and to demotivate them in building HIS CHURCH and since GOD IS THE SOLE ARCHITECT & MASTER-BUILDER OF HIS KINGDOM,it takes the discerning to make ...
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Go and get some medication. You need it.
and CRAZY 4 HIM.It's a GREAT COMPLIMENT.THANK you VERY MUCH.JESUS LOVES you.
JESUS DOES NOT WANT ADDICTION, JESUS WANTS TRUTH AND INTELLIGENCE. JESUS WANTS THOSE WHO WOULD STUDY HIS WORD AND WISELY APPLY THEM. JESUS DOES NOT WANT PEOPLE WHO FOLLOW BLINDLY. IF YOU FOLLOW BLINDLY PASTORS LIKE OBINIM AND ...
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my brother, this is purely commercialisating the activities of God. You will be given receipt after payment like they are rendering services to you. Good piece of work ...
all my pastor taught me was Malachi. Now i know the truth. Thank u, thank u. God bless you, chrsitian brother.
Do not waste your time on this agent provocateur called JOEDUSU. He is out to provoke right thinking people.
hahahaha....how unfortunate that Christians these days are unwilling to listen to the truth apart from the falsehood from their "so called Men of God".
The author has written a well researched brilliant article setting fort ...
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YOU ARE FUCKING NAIVE AND IGNORANT. YOU HAVE BEEN BRAINWASHED.
Your comments makes were you stand to be very clear.Flee to the other side before it is too late.JESUS IS WAITING.
JOEDUSU, I think you are one of the callous swindlers who are just sucking the poor dry instead of helping them. If we have rich pastors, which we have had for several years on end, how have they been helping the poor, faterl ...
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Their GOOD WORKS ARE ALWAYS WRITTEN on water,that is why you don't get to see them.They build modern schools,universities,drug rehabs,orphanages,free religious books,bore holes for clean water and many more undocumented.WRITE ...
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It is not about what they are doing, although only few of them do these. The question after reading the article is; do we have to pay tithe? Some pastors will ask if you pay tithe or not before addressing your problems.
Othe ...
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To JOEDUSU: Your comment does not do justice to the subject in question. It states no effort. If you really look at it, its a competition to see who will become richer pastor or not. As you may want, this article will not bac ...
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Great Article, but why didn't you leave your contact?
I wonder how many pastors, priest, bishops etc will continue their vocation should tithes be cancelled. That says it all.......Even many are refusing to be posted to the ...
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PLEASE,also try and CONCENTRATE and come out with an article for the numerous PRAYERS,FASTINGS,TRIALS & TEMPTATIONS etc. etc. and the benefits attached to it for the people of GOD.The money is just a medium of exchange and GO ...
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My contact is brotheramartey@gmail.com
This is a very important article but it cannot reach many Ghanaians because many dont have internet access. Pls sumit this to the newspapers and radio stations in Ghana. Thanks for serving the Lord in truth and faith. God ble ...
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We will surely do that, to bombard the airwaves and newspapers with the truth. It's just a matter of time !
Great article. Well researched and true to the word.
It is ONLY GOD WHO CAN TAKE anything out of nothing to make it something.HE did it with David,a shepherd boy and transformed Him to become the King and Ruler over all HIS people.King David's son Solomon succeeded his father a ...
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This article is well written. It is true the so called churches are robbing us blind through tithing. But dear writer some Ghanaians are so brain-washed that they will never see the light. Let the fools continue enriching the ...
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Thank you very much. Edmund have been struggling with tithing just felt in my spirit something was not right about the they way Pastors preached about it.
I am sorry for mr.Edmund Amartey.
I am sorry for mr.Edmund Amartey.
YOU HAVE NO POINT? SO FAR NOBODY SUPPORTING TITHES HAS SAID ANYTHING BIBLICAL. THEY HAVE NOT CONTRIBUTED ANYTHING TO THE DISCUSSION. IT JUST GOES TO SHOW TITHING HAS NO SUPPORT IN THE BIBL ...
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may God forgive you Edmund Amartey.this is what the bible says in last days many shall come with their own knowledge and they shall deceive many. amartey may God 4give u.
You should be the on seeking for forgiveness for encouraging these so called Pastors to rape and molest the young women in the Church as well as pushing the poor into more debt in return for break throughs which never happen.
Mawuli, you sound like an intelligent person. The Bible says we have to be as wise as serpents. Dont let any pastor tell you things that are not Biblical. You have to read for yourself any teaching. Prayerfully read the Bible ...
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I have read Edmund's article and trying to make up my mind on his erudite points. Whiles it is everybody's right to criticize this article, I think the critics should provide bases for their criticism rather than just saying ...
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Correct, Kwabena.
Duncan Wiliams was an armed robber so no wonder he is using tith as another way of robbing his church members
May God have mercy on your pity soul
Edmund, I hope you have by chance read this scripture: Matthew 23:23
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more i ...
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“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You sho ...
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Africa is a Land of less education, most people cannot read und write, due to that, all these so-called Pastors use the chance to rub the poor christians in their churches , What a shame act!Tithing is robbery.
even though you are trying to make sense in your article,the question to ask is,will the churches survive without tithing?will the gosple be preach on tv and radio without tithing?If yes,how?
Regards
The early churches and Jesus survived without tithes anb were able to spread the good news beyond their borders. People donated out of their own free will because they loved God. Mandatory tithing mostly to shore up the lives ...
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Why are we all soo concerned about the greedy pastors..is our God not aware of them?Will they not meet their end?What did Jesus say?The tares will grow along with the real harvest and at harvest time the chaff will be burned. ...
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Do not hide your identity, you are not a true Christian. Your language and tone can not come from a Christian how much more a preacher. Is it the Spirit of God directing you or you are doing this thing yourself? Accept Jesus ...
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You need to read your bible properly - show me once instance of Jesus seeking tithes from his flock. In fact Jesus never even had a church premises. He was an itinerant preacher.
It might be worth you studying the life of S ...
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It is wonderful to understand historical truth,doctrinal truth and dispensational truth,but if our study fails to lead to PRACTICAL TRUTH in GOD'S WAY but man's own hidden agenda to undermine the Church,then it is in vain.The ...
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Do not hide your identity, you are not a true Christian. Your language and tone can not come from a Christian how much more a preacher.
CAN YOU ADRESS THE IMPORTANT ISSUES RAISED? GIVE US SOME BIBLICAL PASSAGES TO EXPRESS ...
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When we read 1 Timothy 4:1-4 it says that in the latter days many will depart from the faith, giving heed to doctrines of demons and deceiving spirits speaking lies and hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with hot i ...
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Edmund, you have just echoed a lot of what I have tirelessly been preaching. I don't go to Church in Ghana any more just to enrich con men and thieves who are usually school dropouts. Most can't hold their own in a religious ...
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Thanks, Jojo. You can write to brotheramartey@gmail.com.
We talk of Isrealites, Levites and all these countries and the bible refers to these people as gods chosen tribe....my question is, ARE GHANAIANS ISREALITES? This should tell you that the bible was written for a certain group ...
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The writer said it nicely but is partly true and partly right. What makes tithing wrong is to force people to pay tithes because it was a command under the law. Tithing was a concept of giving before it was enforced as a law. ...
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aBRAHAM DID NOT PAY TITHES. HE GAVE 10% OF THE SPOILS OF WAR TO MELCHIZEDEK. HE DID NOT GIVE FROM HIS EARNINGS OFR HIS PROPERTY. HE GAVE THIS 10% ONLY ONCE. THIS IS NOT TITHING, TITHES HAS TO BE DONE ALL THE TIME. SO ABRAHAM ...
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WHY ARE CALLING YOURSELF A REVEREND?
Yours is probably the most sensible and educative comment here. Obviously, paying tithe could not be sin. Forcing people to do that is. But when someone GIVE it cheerfully as you have eloquently said, there is nothing wrong w ...
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Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers.
The first boy says, "My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem. They give him $50."
The second boy says, "That's nothing. My Dad scr ...
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I don;t know your religious background; but if you are a christian, then you need to be filled with the Holy spirit for him to teach you the truth. Your intellect cannot help you. Please fast nd pray for forty days and you sh ...
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The man said,we should give to support the church of God and that's what i have learnt about God's children doing for instance in the book of Isaiah. God loves a cheerful giver and not a manipulated and seduced and "slavery" ...
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Please,also understand that a true child of GOD will NEVER give out of manipulation or seduction.Definitely,out of love for GOD and a GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF WHO GOD IS and what HE'S DONE in the person's life.JESUS LOVES you
This is amazing
WE WILL PAY TITHES TODAY AND TOMORROW, KEEP UR MONEY TO URSELF WRITER.
Tooooo funnny! Just love your brevity.Keep it coming.BLESSINGS
please share with fellow christians what is false about the article so that we all learn. Just saving you are going to pay tithes whether it is biblical or not is not in the spirit of Christ. Tell us what is wrong with the ar ...
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Matthew 23:8-10:"But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: ...
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TITHER, WHY DONT YOU QUOTE SOME BIBLE VERSES THAT SUPPORT TITHES. YOU HAVE SAID NOTHING SENSIBLE. I THINK YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE FAKE PASTORS TAKING MONEY FROM THE POOR. STOP AND GIVE UR LIFE TO CHRIST. REPENT NOW.
What comes to mind when you think of a robber or thief? We might visualize a bank robber, a house burglar, or even a shop-lifter. But could you imagine one of your fellow church members, or even yourself, as a robber? It may ...
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ONLY LEVITES AND THE ORPHANS AND POOR RECEIVED TITHES.
TITHES WAS NEVER GIVEN AS MONEY. INCOME WAS NEVER TITHED IN THE BIBLE. WHAT WAS TITHED WAS FARM PRODUCE AND FARM ANIMALS.
YOU MISUNDERSTAND MALACHI. WHO WAS ROBBING G ...
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Tither, i have read all ur posts hoping to get some wisdom and knowledge but you have not made any good points. i have learnt a lot from this discussion, many have said things i did not know before. All what you have said so ...
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you can choose not to tithe,please leave Christians alone.If you do not believe in tithing take it and leave those of us who know the benefit of tithing.
you can choose not to tithe,please leave Christians alone.
AS A CHRISTIAN YOU HAVE TO LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE. IF YOU FIND A BIBLICAL TRUTH SHARE IT. IT YOU HAVE ANY BIBLICAL VERSES ON TITHES, LET US KNOW. YOU CANNOT BLINDLY ...
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR WELL WRITTEN ARTICLE. CAN YOU PLEASE TAKE THE BOOKS IN THE BIBLE AND WRITE ABOUT THEM ONE BY ONE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR? THIS IS WHAT MOST OF US NEED TO READ FOR THE PASTORS ARE KILLING PEOPLE. EVEN ...
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I will try to do that, my sister. Those sakawa pastors and prophets will soon go out of business ! The judgment of God is already upon them unless they repent.
ALL NON TITHERS ARE CURSED BY GOD, ITS SIMPLE AS THAT. THIS WRITER IS STINGY AND BROKE, YOU DONT HAVE MONEY, GOD WILL PUNISH U, HOW MANY WIDOWS HAVE U FED PERSONALLY, HOW MANY ORPHANS ARE UNDER UR CARE? ANTI-CHRIST ARTICLE, G ...
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Enough of your nonsense. We were trying to have an intelligent debate here but it seems your are bent on insulting and degrading people here. Get a life, if you want to pay your tithe nobody is preventing you from doing that, ...
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WE WILL PAY THE TITHE. U GUYS R JUST JEALOUS OF THE MODERN DAY PASTORS, I WILL RATHER HAVE A GOD FEARING MAN HAVING MONEY THAN A SWORN ATHEIST LIKE U HAVING MONEY. DONT TELL ME ABOUT INTELLIGIENCE COS I DONT THINK U HAVE IT. ...
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TITHER, YOU ARE A PASTOR LIKE OBINIM AND JESUS ONE TOUCH. YOU HAVE NO INTELLIGENT CONTRIBUTION TO MAKE HERE.
YOU HAVE BRAINWASHED YOUR IGNORANTCONGREGATION INTO GIVING YOU THEIR HARD-EARNED MONEY SO YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR FILTHY ...
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Stupid fool. I will not argue with you again, people will not know the difference
Could this be why we are the acknowledged slaves of the world, that we weren't blessed with enough brain power to realise that there was and never will be any god to deliver us from anyone. For centuries we have been enslaved ...
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My brother,God bless you for this Article. My plea is that you e-mail this to all Churches in Ghana as a free gift offering. The bible tells us i Hosea 4:6 that 'From lack of knowledge my people perish'
Many Christians don' ...
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Thank you BJ,Jehovah's witnesses follow what God says,thank u and may God bless you
nice one and you are absolutely right
You have only succeeded in presenting an academic paper to readers which unfortunately betrays your motives-you have a problem with Pastors who live well and notthat you are fighting for God.
These are some important questio ...
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"iii) Your piece creates the impression that you have a problem with the recipient being the Pastors and not the needy in society.One thing you seem to overlook is that a lot of the Tithes collected are plo ghed back into soc ...
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you have a problem with Pastors who live well and not that you are fighting for God.
THE WRITER HAS A PROBLEM WITH PASTORS TERRORIZING CHRSITIANS TO TAKE THEIR TITHES TO LIVE LAVISHLY. IT IS A GENUINE CONCERN OF MANY.
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It seems you are brushing away the "problematique" surrounding the payment of tithes. What would you regard as the correct view of this on a doctrinal/theological basis?
On the church's social services, the issue is if one ...
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The New Testament dispensation has adopted it as a means of supporting the expansion of kingdom of God
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Mensah, this is your most important point so far. Where is it in the Bible? Is ...
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In your article you mention"....are ploughed back into social services...".You forgot to mention "to fund most pastors'and their families'lavish lifestyles". Also take heed that most pastors are brilliant at brainwashing. Hav ...
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No wonder pastoring is now the order of the day. Its quick to get money and live a luxury life. Brothers and sisters be wise.
Thank ufor an eye opening article.People must read the word of God and not put their faith in pastors.Amen
I believe we are to be givers, but not necessary based on the tithing principle. In the Septuagint the Malachi scripture reads as follows: "Will a man insult God. For you insult Me. But you say, How have we insulted you? In t ...
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That money was not to spend on the preacher. That money is for investing in poor people; helping parents to educate there children. Buying single mothers transpotasion and feeding there comunity. Keeping money in churches for ...
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Running around with all of your big fancy titles; I have to say, you guys make me laugh. A real shepherd watches over his sheep; the sheep get the best. The sheep sleeps inside in the warm heater. the Shepherd sleeps outside ...
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I haven't ever been a tither. But, I have felt unwanted and uncomfortable because I wasn't tithing. God never directed me to pay tithes. I thought almost, exactly like this person that wrote and published this article. So, th ...
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All I know is, the more I gave to rich preachers, the less food we had in the house and the more worries we had (Prov.22:16).Why don't preachers ever preach on this verse? OT priests NEVER paid tithes to anybody. ALL true Ch ...
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think u brainless. read again n understand the bible.
Deuteronomy 26:12, clearly states that when all the tithe is collected “then you shall give it to the Levite, to the stranger to the orphan, and to the widow, that they may eat in your towns and be satisfied.” Deuteronomy ...
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You will hardly see a poor pastor. Most pastors live in fancy houses, wear designer clothes, drive late model fancy cars and go for holidays to exotic destinations. Tithing, even if you are as poor as a church mouse is a rule ...
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Tithing was under and is under the law with a curse for Christians seeking salvation under the law, Galatians 3:3-13, Malachi 3:1-18. When pastors and priests lie by quoting Malachi 3:1-18,under the law IN OLD COVENANT, how ...
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TRUE!
Tithing was under and is under the law with a curse for Christians seeking salvation under the law, Galatians 3:3-13, Malachi 3:1-18. When pastors and priests lie by quoting tithes in Malachi 3:1-18,under the law IN OLD COV ...
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Tithing every believer should do. Any article against tithing is false and cannot never be true. Don't believe evrything you read on the internet.
I was told that I won't enter the Kingdom of Heaven if I don't tithe as it is stealing and thieves cannot enter into Heaven.
amen ,,, so many preachers are decieved or just lust for the numbers which brings n the dollars