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Originally Posted by DaveC519
The basis or underlying principle of the Levitical system was the tithe. Paul was not telling the church to give their ministers the Levitical tithe, because the Levitical tithe went to the Levitical priesthood. What he did say was "so also", meaning "even so" or "in like manner".
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What I am saying is that tithe was different from the food which the Levites got from the temple. And Paul was appealing to the food from the temple not the tithes.
Also, the tithing principle you are advocating EXCLUDES anyone besides the Pastor.
However, Paul did not say only Pastors should be supported. He said the Lord ordained that THOSE WHO PREACH THE GOSPEL should live off the gospel.
So that would include missionaries too. Therefore, a person can give their "tithe" to missionaries. But I don't see you advocating for that.
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