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People Speaking the Truth About Tithes Must Know These Two Things

10/27/202407/13/2016 by R. Renee

One of our viewers wants to know: How to communicate the truth about tithing in scripture? What’s the best way to talk to people about this hoax? I have a couple of tips on how to share the truth about tithing. Listen to the Podcast 1. Don’t Argue or Debate Don’t argue or debate with … Read more

Modern-Day Pharisees Are the Tithers

10/27/202407/13/2016 by R. Renee

In some cases, tithers are like modern-day Pharisees. Any Christian who believes the following is like a modern-day Pharisee: 1) They think tithing pleases God, 2) They think tithing makes them a better Christian, or 3) They think paying tithes makes amends for their shortcomings. Biblical Pharisees had these types of attitudes about the Law. … Read more

Is Tithing Biblical?

10/27/202407/08/2016 by R. Renee

The modern-day version of tithing isn’t biblical. In other words, scripture doesn’t support paying 10% of your income to a church. The biblical tithe is 10 percent of crops and livestock. The tithe was an Old Covenant command the LORD gave to ancient Israel only. Under the New Covenant, God never commands Christians to tithe. … Read more

Paying Tithes is Not Important to God

10/27/202407/04/2016 by R. Renee

Christians paying tithes isn’t important to God. God didn’t establish a 10% monetary tithe. The biblical tithe is 10 percent of crops and livestock. This tithe was required under the Old Testament, and the tithe command only applied to ancient Israel. Under the New Testament, God never commanded Christians to tithe. Therefore, paying 10 percent … Read more

Black Church, Inc. – The Real Cost of Doing God’s Work

10/27/202406/24/2014 by R. Renee

There’s A NEW documentary that explores the Prosperity Gospel and its negative impact on the Black church. Last year, I was contacted to appear in this documentary. Unfortunately, I couldn’t participate, but it was an honor to be considered for this project. The Prosperity Gospel Theology Has a Dark Side Based on the trailer, it … Read more

Is the Law of God Unfair?

10/19/202404/01/2014 by R. Renee

Is paying tithes necessary? Was God’s tithe law unfair? He only required a tithe from farmers and herdsmen, not wage earners (Leviticus 27:30-33). Those who worked as craftsmen, merchants, and other trades weren’t subject to the tithe. God only wanted tithes from harvested crops and livestock from His land. IN THE FREE Tithe Study Guide, … Read more