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Originally Posted by Apocrypha
Tithing is a consecration, something you have set aside unto God. Its not a requirement. Similar to the Nazarite Vow like Paul did in Acts or voluntary fasting or sexual celebicy which is mentioned in the epistles as consecrations.
If you keep it that context it makes those who tithe feel positive about what they do without making them a "better" christian than those who don't tithe. Its a personal decision.
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interesting. using this type of understanding comparisons(tithing/nazarite/celebicy)...how do you explain the texts that say the tithe "belongs" to God? is this "belongs" used in the sense that everything in the universe belongs to God as creator-rights?
also...i think there were some who were told they had to be Nazarites(no choice)...how does this work with tithing.
please do not read any setup/argument/debate into these questions.