The Old Covenant Tithe
Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be "food" in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Preachers always leave out the very next scripture. Verse 11. I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the "fruits" of your 'soil', and your "vine" in the 'field' shall not fail to 'bear', says the LORD of hosts. When we add verse 11. we see that God will bless our work, our labor and it will produce a harvest. Are you a Levite? Do you have a Synagogue? A Temple? Do you not know that "you" are a Temple for the Holy Spirit? Do I tithe to myself since I am a Temple for the Holy Spirit? The Tithe ended when the Law was Fulfilled. The Pharisees/Orthodox Jews, crucified Jesus because they reject Him as their Messiah. The torture and crucifixion happened During the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Mark 14:12 Jesus became sin, even a curse because He was nailed to a tree. Galatians 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the 'curse' of the Law, having become a curse for us--for it has been written: "Cursed is everyone hanging on a tree". Berean Literal Bible I hope that your church actually helps the poor with food and necessities. People can donate/give an offering but, the tithe has ended. In Acts 4:32-35 everyone gave to the "apostles" and it was divided among everyone so there would be no lack among any of them. I am "not" saying to sell your property and give to an apostle. I am not an apostle, even though God has answered my prayers and I have seen miracles and situations change because of those prayers. Of course, my prayers are not always answered because they must line up with God's will. Anyone who calls themself an apostle must demonstrate signs, wonders and miracles on a daily basis. 2 Corinthians 12:12 The true marks of an apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance. Berean Standard Bible There are many who claim to be apostles and receive the tithe, gifts and offerings. Are the proceeds being distributed among the members of the congregation? I see rich pastors with brand new suits and cars... and their congregation is poor. They will be held accountable for their actions, as we all will be, at the Judgement. Revelation 22:12 “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has "done". May God's will be done in the name of His Son Jesus our Lord and Christ, Amen.
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