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Originally Posted by HRea
I see it a different way. As the churches were born and established, the Gospel of Jesus Christ was preached, and the focus was on the knowledge of Jesus Christ. As believers grew spiritually, Paul began to deal with the "finer points" of Christian Conduct and Service. Again, as believers were able to bear the teaching.
In 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Paul establishes (with Churches in Corinth, Galatia, etc) a way of giving that was based on "as God hath prospered", which is consistence with Abraham and Jacobs way of honor God with tithing.
I disagree with the interpretation of Proverbs 3:9-10 being "under Levitical Law", the entire chapter is discussing one's relationship with God, not obedience to the Law. |
While I do believe a believer should given generously as God has prospered them, I don't believe that ties directly to the tithe. For gentile believers it would have to be spelled out rather clearly that they were expected to give 10% per the OT.
With regards to Scripture it's important to note that even the Gospels depict events that took place under the Law. Jesus even advocated that a healed lepper present the purification offering at the temple. Not to mention many other things pertaining to the Law. Christ fulfilled the Law, nailed it to the cross, and set us free to partake in His nature... a holiness that comes by faith and is far higher than any law, rule, or regulation can bring us.
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