Tithing, Mandate for the New Testament Church?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by HRea

I believe "giving" tithes (and offerings) are part of the NT, but I don't believe "paying" tithes are. (I am a faithful tither - God being very kind and wondrous to me). The difference is not very subtle. Hebrews 7 discusses the difference very well. Abraham and Jacob gave tithes, according as God had prospered them; the Levitical priesthood received tithes that were required of those under the Law, to sustain them. The focus was completely different in each. To us, the Levitical priesthood has been replaced by the priesthood after the order of Melchisedec, that is, by Jesus Christ.

Do you GIVE tithes to honor God as He has prospered you OR do you PAY tithes that are levied against you by the priesthood?

Do you believe one looses salvation if they fail to pay the tithe?