Don’t Believe This Myth About Partnering With God
A Nigerian media personality and entrepreneur says she pays tithes because it’s her way of partnering with God. This got me thinking about partnering with God and whether tithing is part of that partnership. Of course, my answer is no, and here’s why I say that. Listen to the Podcast The Tithe Abolished at Calvary […]
This May Be the Worst Advice for Married Couples Who Tithe
Can tithing make you a better spouse? Someone believes so. I stumbled across a quote claiming tithing prevents married couples from cheating on one another. Even though it’s a thought-provoking statement, it lacks a biblical foundation. A Tithing Quote Worth Thinking About First, let me share the exact quote with you. From there, we can […]
5 Signs of a False Doctrine
There are plenty of false doctrines in Christianity. One false doctrine is Christians must tithe 10% of their income to the church. This falsehood has been repeated so often that millions of believers accept it as truth. So, how do you recognize a false doctrine? There are many signs, but a few include proof-texting, charismatic […]
Is the Prosperity Gospel Heresy?
There are aspects of the Prosperity Gospel that can be considered heresy. On the other hand, it has teachings that line up with biblical scripture. Most doctrines are neither all bad nor all good. The key for any believer is to do what 1 Thessalonians 5:21 says: “But test them all; hold on to what […]
What Is Proof Texting?
It’s important to read Bible verses in the proper context. When you do so, you get the actual meaning of a text. A pastor said, “When you take the text out of context, it leaves you with con.” As you know, a con is something false. The most common “con” in the body of Christ […]
What Did Levites Do With the Tithe?
The biblical tithe served multiple purposes. Its primary purpose was to compensate the tribe of Levi for their service in the Tabernacle/Temple. Since the tithe consisted of agricultural produce, the Levites ate and drank what was given to them by the other 11 tribes. As simple and straightforward as this is, The Lord had guidelines […]