The Crux of the Pro-tithe Argument

[Tithesmeister]

Originally Posted by Tithesmeister

So . . .
By using your example, would a person be blessed for keeping the sabbath, even though it is no longer required?

Also, it is not extreme to teach exactly what the Bible does on a given subject.

The crux of the matter . . .

Do you receive tithes, in any form? Or do you advocate giving it to the widows, orphans, singers, etc., like the extremely extreme Bible taught that it was for.

Bump for Brother Blume. You have shared that you give tithes. You haven’t shared whether you receive tithes. If one is relevant, the other would be too.

[Nicodemus1968]

What these men really want is for you to ask them this question.

How do you give to your church and whats the scripture base for doing so?

Several of these men/women need the word to say exactly _____, or exactly _____, other wise they will not believe. It’s a matter of internal issues.

[coksiw]

Originally Posted by consapente89

.... wow

It was Sarcasm, brother, in response to EB saying that people can't be told to give free-will because otherwise they would give .50.
I was referring to the good response of the children of Israel to the call to collect offering for the Tabernacle in Exo 35.
Paul also called for a voluntary offering to bless the church in Jerusalem and people responded. Basically responding to the false argument that you must impose 10% on people otherwise they won't give.

[mfblume]

I receive tithes and I give tithes. Where does the Bible say tithes must be given to Orphans and widows? Yes, we minister to them. But where does the Bible say tithes go to them?

Tithesmeister, you are missing the fact that giving in faith and not by law can be done with tithes or not... Any amount or percentage. It's according to one's faith. You think the only people who tithe do so by law. That's your error.

[Nicodemus1968]

Originally Posted by coksiw

It was Sarcasm, brother, in response to EB saying that people can't be told to give free-will because otherwise they would give .50.
I was referring to the good response of the children of Israel to the call to collect offering for the Tabernacle in Exo 35.
Paul also called for a voluntary offering to bless the church in Jerusalem and people responded. Basically responding to the false argument that you must impose 10% on people otherwise they won't give.

What does tithe mean?

[Tithesmeister]

Originally Posted by Nicodemus1968

What does tithe mean?

God defined the tithe. If you don’t know what God’s definition of tithe is, I suggest you get to studying. Do you teach tithing as a doctrine, yet you don’t know what it means?

[Tithesmeister]

Originally Posted by mfblume

I receive tithes and I give tithes. Where does the Bible say tithes must be given to Orphans and widows? Yes, we minister to them. But where does the Bible say tithes go to them?

Tithesmeister, you are missing the fact that giving in faith and not by law can be done with tithes or not... Any amount or percentage. It's according to one's faith. You think the only people who tithe do so by law. That's your error.

Any amount or percentage is not tithes. You are missing the fundamental understanding of God ordained tithing, including what it is, who is to receive it, what is to be done with it etc..

Just because you admit it is not according to the law, doesn’t change the definition of the word. You were quick to blow the trumpet and proclaim that you tithe, but you were slow to admit that you accept tithes.

So . . .

Another question:

Do the widows in your church receive tithes?

The choir members?

What qualifies you to receive tithes?

Because you preach?

Pastor?

I’ll be waiting on your answers.

[Nicodemus1968]

Consider the source.

Lord Bless everyone, have great church tomorrow.

[Tithesmeister]

Originally Posted by Nicodemus1968

Consider the source.

Lord Bless everyone, have great church tomorrow.

Yes. Consider the source. The source is a man who teaches that he is entitled to the tithe. Even though he can offer NO scripture that says he is so entitled. He’s pretty sure he’s supposed to get them. And he probably accepts tithes from widows.

Bro Nicodemus?

Do you accept tithes from widows?

Because that would directly contradict the word of God.

Consider the source. Always.

[Truthseeker]

It's not binding on Christian's today.