Your tithes were already paid.

[good samaritan]

Tithes has been a practice by probably many other religious groups outside of Christianity. I personally believe that the practice of tithing did originate by the design of God and does demonstrate trust and worship. Many may have manipulated it for personal gain, but I do believe that it has been a very old practice that predates the law.

The scripture in Hebrews has nothing to do with mandating tithing on the Church. Instead it teaches that the priesthood of Melchizedek was greater than that of Levi. Even Levi paid tithes to Melchizedek through Abraham. Melchizedek is a type of Christ. Hence, Jesus is the great high priest far above the Levitical priesthood. The point of the passages where not to promote tithing, but instead to promote Jesus.

I am supportive of tithing, but we must be honest and open minded that it is never mandated post to Jesus death, burial, and resurrection. Making tithing mandatory is like Sabbath observance. It is not a bad thing, but we must know that it has no bearing on our salvation.

[Originalist]

Originally Posted by good samaritan

Tithes has been a practice by probably many other religious groups outside of Christianity. I personally believe that the practice of tithing did originate by the design of God and does demonstrate trust and worship. Many may have manipulated it for personal gain, but I do believe that it has been a very old practice that predates the law.

The scripture in Hebrews has nothing to do with mandating tithing on the Church. Instead it teaches that the priesthood of Melchizedek was greater than that of Levi. Even Levi paid tithes to Melchizedek through Abraham. Melchizedek is a type of Christ. Hence, Jesus is the great high priest far above the Levitical priesthood. The point of the passages where not to promote tithing, but instead to promote Jesus.

I am supportive of tithing, but we must be honest and open minded that it is never mandated post to Jesus death, burial, and resurrection. Making tithing mandatory is like Sabbath observance. It is not a bad thing, but we must know that it has no bearing on our salvation.

I can accept that. Amen.

And if someone has gotten into the habit of giving 10% of their gross income to the work of God, I would NEVER encourage them to stop. Why would I? If someone wants to give 10% but can't, I encourage them to start with 1% and gradually work up. They need not feel condemned if they struggle.

[deacon blues]

Originally Posted by good samaritan

Tithes has been a practice by probably many other religious groups outside of Christianity. I personally believe that the practice of tithing did originate by the design of God and does demonstrate trust and worship. Many may have manipulated it for personal gain, but I do believe that it has been a very old practice that predates the law.

The scripture in Hebrews has nothing to do with mandating tithing on the Church. Instead it teaches that the priesthood of Melchizedek was greater than that of Levi. Even Levi paid tithes to Melchizedek through Abraham. Melchizedek is a type of Christ. Hence, Jesus is the great high priest far above the Levitical priesthood. The point of the passages where not to promote tithing, but instead to promote Jesus.

I am supportive of tithing, but we must be honest and open minded that it is never mandated post to Jesus death, burial, and resurrection. Making tithing mandatory is like Sabbath observance. It is not a bad thing, but we must know that it has no bearing on our salvation.

I don't believe it has anything to do with salvation. I do believe it has everything to do with whether we have the blessings of God on our lives or
not.