Tithes

[Pilgram199]

From the WPF website articles of faith:

'Tithing was not only a tenth of one’s increase, but was also the first tenth of firstfruits. Beginning with the days of Creation, belonging to, and thus being holy unto the Lord, the idea of firstfruits is established from the very beginning. It is seen again in Genesis in Abraham paying tithes to Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18-20, Hebrews 7:4-10). Following this, Jacob also tithed, (Genesis 28:22) as did Israel in tithing to the Levites, (Numbers 18:21,22) and Jesus endorsed it as something which should be routine (Matthew 23:23). Witholding any part of the tithe was to rob God (Malachi 3:8-10). Giving to the Lord is a privilege belonging to his people. The motive for giving is love and an awareness that whatever one possesses, it is in fact, a possession of the Master and that we are merely His stewards. Cheerful giving is the knowledge that God will meet each need. (II Corinthians 9:7)"

I'm not sure I understand the 1st sentence, what is the point here?
I believe in tithing, but should people be ran off or forced out of church for not paying a full 10%.

[Pilgram199]

UPCI says:

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TITHING

"We believe tithing is God's financial plan to provide for His work, and has been since the days of Abraham. Tithing came with faith under Abraham, Moses' law enjoined it, and Israel practiced it when she was right with God; Jesus indorsed it (Matt. 23:23); and Paul said to lay by in store as God has prospered you. Do not rob God of His portion, viz., tithes and offerings. (Read Mall 3)."

What's Mall 3?

[Truthseeker]

Where do they get first fruits is tithes?

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Pilgram199

UPCI says:

"
TITHING

"We believe tithing is God's financial plan to provide for His work, and has been since the days of Abraham. Tithing came with faith under Abraham, Moses' law enjoined it, and Israel practiced it when she was right with God; Jesus indorsed it (Matt. 23:23); and Paul said to lay by in store as God has prospered you. Do not rob God of His portion, viz., tithes and offerings. (Read Mall 3)."

What's Mall 3?

Mal. 3 is the Law of Moses, which they teach as ended....LOL


They teach that all the Law ended except tithing...LOL

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Where do they get first fruits is tithes?

From the Law of Moses.

They teach all of the Law of Moses has ended, except tithing...LOL

[Sean]

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:



Actually, since all Holy Ghost believers are royal priests...the tithe should go to all of us.

[Sean]

Unless your pastor is a mediatorial priest between your royal priesthood and Jesus.....LOL

[Sean]

But that wont work....

1 Timothy 2:5

5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

[Sean]

A ROYAL PRIEST is a priest of a king.....

That means ALL BELIEVERS are individual priests of Jesus, to show forth praises of Him(emulate the King Jesus)

[Rudy]

They don't have a clue. There are tithing threads on here that should have answers for you.