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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
According to the Bible, Abraham paid tithes once. The first and only biblical account of Abram (or Abraham) tithing is in Genesis 14:20. There is no evidence of Abraham giving a tithe to anyone after that event. Therefore, we can conclude his tithe was a one-time event. One of our viewers wants to know: How … Read more
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
Some preachers don’t trust their congregation to give voluntarily. So they resort to manipulation, coercion, and fear tactics. This approach to collecting money (tithes and offerings) often works. For these preachers, using these tactics provides a steady flow of money into the church. Unfortunately, it can also lead to church financial abuse. One of our … Read more
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
The biblical tithe is limited to agricultural produce and livestock. Under the Old Covenant, the Lord gave detailed descriptions of the tithe in verses such as Leviticus 27: 30-32. The biblical was never money but consumable products such as corn, oil, and oxen. One of our viewers wants to know: Was tithing limited to agricultural … Read more