TITHE & OFFERINGS: MODERN DAY SCAM OR LEGIT BIBLICAL PRACTICE - DR MENSA OTABIL MESSAGES

[@mayesokazembe5880]

Where can I get the second episode on this subject, a he said "to morrow"........??

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[@mayesokazembe5880]

@@theocentricstudios Thank you......

[@wilsonniyondavyi7057]

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[@cosmaswambua7758]

Christianity is historical and apostolic (laid on foundations of apostles and prophet they taught about giving but never taught tithing.

[@francistawia7137]

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[@isaacolorunfemi6494]

God will bless this great man of God who is carrying great grace doing great work of putting light to dark part of God's principle especially the issue of tithe which some misconstrued even some minister of whom much more of treatise is expected rather turned everything upside down as a result of selfish attitude. About Jesus christ and disciples not given tithe, (1) if it ìs not something not necessary christ would have taken time to teach it out of the way. (2). Priesthood continues till christ comes. The case of the matter is that, it is designed in different dimensions(3) though truly, all believers are now priests by virtue salvation through Christ but there are priests called to priesthood with full time duty hence tithe is one the means of taken care of them . (4) christ said He didn't not come to abolish the law but came to fulfill it 1-- ceremonial law 2-- civic 3- moral He came to fulfill them and as law being God's principles hence tithe still remains sacrosanct.

[@fobembe]

Pastor Mensa Otabil, l want to thank you most sincerely for dealing with this topic from a very sound principle basis. I have listened to the responses of many pastors especially from Nigeria to this issue, unfortunately l wasn't that convinced about their defence of collection of tithes and several offerings within a given service. But your own response is both from knowledge and spiritual perspectives, and l feel so guilty at the moment that l have not paid my tithe and offering for a while now. Your teaching is anointed by the Holy Spirit. Thanks a lot sir. More anointing in Jesus name.

[@tobiahodazie6544]

Pastor Mensa you're Godsent, an Instrument of ANSWER to many confusing Questions on this Endtime BATTLES. May the LORD Keep you FULFILLING

[@Pst_Onyebuchi_Azuh_Ministries]

Sir, you have just made my day through this teaching. Let they say whatever they like to say against the tithe, genuine Christians will continue to pay tithe.

[@charlesarthur9447]

That doesnt mean the NT church bible supports it

[@oyedemiphilip1084]

1:31:54 Dr. Mensa, you are a good teacher of the Bible. I love your teaching on tithes and offerings in the church.

[@kunleadeniyi5797]

Lord, help me to be a covenant giver by providing for me oh Lord to meet this obligation in Jesus prescious name I prayed.Amen.

[@edwardowususarpong7025]

God richly bless you We are very proud of you may our lord whom we serve preserve and keep you and our faithful fathers

[@OlusegunSoyinka]

Amazing Teaching. God bless you sir.

[@theocentricstudios]

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[@olamiloke]

I love this message Sir God will anoint you more Sir . Thank you for giving me more hints about principles and practices

[@davidmichael536]

Oh! How the Church needs a humble teacher of the Word like this so that no one with pride would come up online to deceive the Church and be insulting everyone. God bless you, Sir.

[@marymwangi2158]

You teach both new and old together for better understanding. Half truth is no truth

[@ogechukwuezisi7625]

I love this teaching, God bless you Sir. Please how can get the follow up?

[@donclue1]

I do not blame our brother for speaking the way he did... I believe he spoke based on the revelation he has received so far from the Lord on these subject matter unless he's protecting his source of income. Why do I give offering?... We give offerings to meet the needs of the church(members). There's a place in the bible these Tithe preachers/teachers would never show their followers. Deuteronomy 14:22-23 NKJV [22] “You shall truly tithe all the increase of your grain that the field produces year by year. [23] And you shall EAT before the Lord your God, in the place where He chooses to make His name abide, the tithe of your grain and your new wine and your oil, of the firstborn of your herds and your flocks, that you may learn to fear the Lord your God always. Deuteronomy 14:26 NKJV [26] And you shall spend that money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen or sheep, for wine or similar drink, for whatever your heart desires; you shall EAT there before the Lord your God, and you shall rejoice, you and your household. The word EAT was mentioned twice in this portion of the bible. Which means if you're eating your tithes, you're not paying tithe. The reason why God wants you to eat your tithes is in verse 23... "that you may learn to fear the Lord your God always." However I would also like to mention that Tithes are not for Christians which is why neither Jesus or his disciples paid it. The problem is many don't read the bible which is why men like this will continue to teach falsehood as a means to enrich themselves. Ask yourself why are Christians today not observing feast of passover or isn't that mentioned also in the old testament?

[@josephmuazuabdul9236]

Brother, you are making sense here. God bless

[@richarddodoo2435]

God bless you

[@adewalebabatunde629]

Do whatever that work for you. Tithe works for me. He blesses me

[@jethroruel4053]

Oga tithe is not a law thing.. and God didn't say people should eat their tithe as u claim .. but they should bring it to his house. If so why did God speak so heavy to Israel about tithing in mal 3:8-10 Listen dispensations changes ..u can't be living life now like it was those days ..money was not so much a means of transaction as it is now.. as long as u can turn your crops or services into money it can be used as offering or tithes Ur problem is not even about the tithe but about those preaching it wanting to scam their congregation and defraud them.. Whoever eats people tithe will as well eat the other kinds of giving....even if he never collects tithe in his church

[@abelmadanhi9937]

​@@jethroruel4053if you don't know that tithe is a "law thing" then read Math 23 vs 23 and Heb 7 vs 11

[@osamudiamenjoseph1461]

Thanks for the exposition, please upload part 2 for proper understanding.

[@theocentricstudios]

Please check the description. 🙏🙏

[@edwinadjeiboateng1530]

God bless you Dr. Pastor Otabil. You are indeed a blessing to our generation.

[@johnufot613]

Omg thanks pastor otabil. Even the devil can prosper his servant

[@topeoloniniyi335]

Thank you. In Acts and all the epistles, there is no tithing or offering. Only willing generous giving, also called collections. In Old Testament, both offerings and tither were never money. Jesus is the last and final offering that satisfied God forever. Eph. 5:2

[@4custaywithme]

And we are the next ultimate sacrifice in the order Jesus set and here is where we don't want to be all this discussions on giving are human beings avoiding to obey this,and its not easy;------- Romans 12:1-2 New International Version (NIV) Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. WHEN YOU GIVE YOURSELF ,WHAT OTHER GIVING IS HIGHER AND DIFFICULT?

[@tam5262]

It's good Old Testament sermon

[@easyhomesolutions3811]

Also Abraham was very rich prior to the battle to rescue Lot. Did he ever tithe on any of his personal property?

[@apostlekingsley8856]

Tell me what thing that the religious people did that was wrong and Jesus did not correct them? Now tell me Jesus’ stand on Tithing and given. You’re one of the people that even Correct Jesus when the Bible does not give you authority to do so. Ask yourself is the purpose of tithing and offering wrong?

[@hopealivewithevang.olubunm2287]

Thanks sir. God was the greatest giver. See John 3 vs 16.❤

[@dynesssichalwe6812]

At least it works for what we call in Zambia, traditional churches because of structures.

[@tundeasokeji585]

The Acts 2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. The Acts 2:43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. The Acts 2:44 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, The Acts 2:45 and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. The Acts 2:46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, The Acts 2:47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

[@christinechineke8843]

If giving to God is not working for you, change your heart. Some of us has amazing testimonies of tithing, offering, free gifts, seeds etc. It works and it's working when you give bearing in mind you're obeying God and you love Him.

[@hopealivewithevang.olubunm2287]

That makes you a Jew /Judaism, not a Christian.

[@jaslynnyarkoa]

Great comment

[@justinamusyoka4986]

I think you are representing those who receive the tithes. Christianity has lost the war by allowing this uncontrolled vices in it. Here and there we see stories of Bishops,the custodians to those kits ,leading flamboyant lifestyles,keeping and maintaining many mistresses etc with star-like lifestyle. If these men and women were working like other people ,nothing of the sort will happen. Adulterers will not enter the kingdom and I doubt if they will allow others to enter the kingdom if they continue standing on the door.

[@chrismoore190]

This is true teaching. God has principles and not a magician. God will bless us if we follow his principles.

[@mbonenimgidi495]

Then Abraham brought back all that he looted that means 90% he left with. So tht they can not say made him rich. So if we follow his principles we always must give back tht 90%,whenever we get them, if is from your employer give back n say take so that u can't say you made rich.

[@ZX24244]

Abraham did give back to the employer but he sacrificed the other 90%.God also expect us to do the same.Sacrifice every thing.I have done it.

[@angelinaafrifa7796]

What about if you are not working, can joining my faith with another person give me money to give in church without going to look for job? This long message is just smart jargons.

[@demolaaina]

Thanks for sharing. Where is the PART 2. Please?

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[@kingsleyincrease2619]

I hope Abel Damina can hear this are we here to fight, if God is dealing with Abel Damina greed then he should allow God to because not everybody have greed like damina

[@SelinahSelinah12]

It seems my comments have been deleted am I right?

[@JosephEgesa-hy3cu]

Why don't you concentrate on learning instead of attacking personalities

[@ezekielayuba1166]

those Jesus and other apostles gives tithes?.

[@ezekielayuba1166]

He talked for almost 30mins without mentioning the name of Jesus and you expect me to even listen to this foolish teaching.

[@bolasalak7360]

Although paying tithes wasn't the core message of our Lord Jesus Christ but love and justice however paying tithes itself is not the problem but how it is managed. Tithes was designed as social welfare system by God to solve societal problems as demonstrated by Nehemiah and the early Apostles in Acts 2 and 4 and in several passages on tithes and offerings. No leader of the church (pastors, bishops, prophets etc) are allowed to spend a single kobo, cedis or dime from tithes and offerings except the amount allocated to them for their upkeep by the committee of elders. Unfortunately in Africa most of the leaders especially the the senior pastors are in direct in control of this fund and they use it to satisfy their indulgence and profligate life style while the majority of their members live in abject poverty. I am afraid if many of our pastors will not hear the voice " I know you not, you worker of iniquity" on that day.

[@andromedab902]

@bolasalak7360: Very well explained & much appreciated

[@4custaywithme]

Acts 4:32-35 New King James Version (NKJV) And great grace was upon them all. Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles' feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.. Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles' feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. NO TITHE HERE BELIEVERS COVERING EACH OTHER, NO GREEDINESS,JUST NEEDS MET. WITH NOTHING TO WORRY, LIFTING HANDS TO WORSHIP GOD EASY,NO WONDER ''GREAT GRACE WAS UPON THEM ALL.''

[@temitayoawosanya]

​@@4custaywithme are you practicing this sir?

[@tundeonibiyo4170]

That not your own responsibility,your own is to obey.Just pay your tithe and the management alone

[@bolasalak7360]

@tundeonibiyo4170 my brother you get it wrong. Christianity is about accountability and responsibility please read the story of Nehemiah very well and the teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ on several parables especially the parable of the talent. It's this wrong notion of not asking that has brought our nation to this problem. In civilized society even churches are made to be accountable. Sorry my brother I was like you before, preaching don't ask to my members but now I know better. Thanks for your response

[@omokparobojames2109]

Was there a question and answer in this session because there are a lot of questions to be asked. 1. How Abel was able to spot the first born of every animal for ten generations, was he running antenatal for them? 2. Abraham became rich, a man with 400 soldiers and didn't collect anything even they given to him? 3. Noah who was safe and provided for before his offerings? These guys!

[@UcheOnwuesi]

I agree on free offering but disagree on tithing, seed sowing and first fruits as biblical Christian practices.

[@TheSaintjoseph2012]

A point in our relationship with God that our faith doesn't matter because his promise and name is at stake.

[@YoffatDzonzi]

Who taught the two how to give offerings? The heart with which we give anything to God is what matters. Cain's heart was not righteous as evidenced by his reaction to his brother. So it's not offering of first born and fat but Abel's heart was righteous. What God requires is not bulls or fruits but to see Himself in us.

[@hikmotademosu]

Hi, this was awesome. When will you release part 2?

[@theocentricstudios]

Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXmZp6drYpeVobs

[@danielaby8442]

@@hikmotademosu Awesome? Are you serious? You have a lot to learn about the Christian and the Law of Moses.

[@adetibatoppe4078]

Check the lives of all who are against this teaching they don't even give the offering they're professing so tithing is a hard thing for them.

[@hopealivewithevang.olubunm2287]

Because in this generation, none of them can follow the instructions about tithing. They are just wasting their resources. Not complete, not accepted! Not for the new testament church anyway.

[@davidmichael536]

You are absolutely correct. These are very stingy, self-centred people. That’s the reason they are against tithes when they even should do more than 10%.

[@anthonyowusugyamfi5029]

Why does money seem to be emphasized so much in religious contexts when God could ask for so much more from us? In Scripture, God's demands and expectations of His people are far broader than just financial contributions. The greatest commandment, according to Jesus, is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30). This commandment makes it clear that God desires our entire being-our love, loyalty, and devotion -not just our money.In 1 Samuel 15:22, the prophet Samuel tells King Saul, "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams." This highlights that God values our obedience and faithfulness over ritualistic offerings.

[@4custaywithme]

You're right don't even go to the old testament,come near to the new because this is where the confusion sets in Romans 12:1-2 New International Version (NIV) Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind .THIS WHAT PPLE ARE AVOIDING EXACTLY AS YOU SAID IT IN OTHERWORDS' US FIRST BEING THE OFFERING.

[@bernardobeng402]

Matthew 23:23-24, Christ said Woe on to you for ignoring the most important matters such as Judgment, mercy and faith and following after tithe

[@doslos]

Point of correction, weightier matter, it is NOT most important matter.

[@edmondmartey9572]

Of course, that is exactly tge point. God is more interested in uou meeting tge weightier matters. So, if you cannot satisfy the three weightier matters then all others don't matter to God. I would be grateful if tge proponent of the tithes can show me where in the all the epistles to the Gentiles they were directed to tithe. Show me where in the new testament prosperity comes through tithes. Please in testament Act 3:15, gentiles where directed to observe purity and show love to others but not tithe. Please, have ask yourself whether Paul, Peter and the apostles collected tithes from the fellow Brethen. Secondly, there were specific instructions for tge use of tithes. So, when pastors collect tithes what is God instructions for the use of tithes. Is it to pay themselves as salaries? If thst was so, that would be very interesting since first apostles of Christianity did not collect payment for the work of God. Paul was a tent maker and did not depend on the congregation for support. Who among these modern pastors are more qualified than Paul, Peter and the rest of the Apostles. Strange isn't it, that throughout the new testament after the death of christ the message of the Gospel and Christian giving. All offerings were to be distributed and shared among the Christians. 3. When we say we pay tithe, which tithe are we paying. For there are three types of tithes according to Deuteronomy ie tithes that is paid on the third year and shared among the people. Do Christians practice this type of tithing and observe the usage? If you believe that paying tithes has made you Prosperous, then continue.

[@donohanu6900]

Greedy and coveteous people love their money and their goods. So they are filled with self-love and self-worship and hence live in hoarding. They hate to hear about tithe and offering. We give to God regardless of greedy men and women who have no conviction.

[@doslos]

@bernardobeng402 Did Christ actually say that? Remember God does not take it lightly when His word is twisted by anyone.

[@4custaywithme]

@@doslos So what is it ? so weightier is same as weightiest?Just asking.

[@easyhomesolutions3811]

I noticed there was no mention that even after Abraham have Melchizadek the tithe, he gave the rest back to the Kings. We can’t do one part and ignore the rest. I guess we must pay tithe from our salaries and return the rest to our employer?

[@UcheOnwuesi]

I also do not agree that I give because of any earthly material blessings.

[@awagodswill877]

If you have problems to tithe where you are fed, then you are greedy unless you are giving beyond the tenth. It helps the local Church structure as it did with Old testament priesthood. There are pastors and Missionaries, church workers who should be taken care of from the TITHES and offerings like the Levites. There are pastors and missionaries that serve God full time. Giving to a pastor and a Missionary is more important than giving to a poor. Giving to the poor is good but giving to advance God's Kingdom is most important.

[@omobajesu2713]

if your pastor/local church is doing the correct thing with the money, and not funding wasteful ostentatious lifestyle, then yes give. otherwise give directly to the righteous cause. James 1:26ff

[@nathanielkgobe427]

@dourgod'swill, u've explain it very well my brother, i wish we could all follow this Narrative, bcs truly is God speaking through you, Malachi Chapter 3 down to 10 emphasize exactly that, people keep on saying saying anything without stating the facts pertaining to those who looks after the flock, in another text which I've forgotten now, I'll just paraphrase it, THOSE WHO ARE SPREADING THE GOSPEL MUST EAT FROM THE GOSPEL. now in this case how would those who are against the word of God explain it. I know people who are greedy and not believe in the Bible will always have something to say to satisfy their greediness and unbelief.

[@marymwangi2158]

If it was paid to the temple and we are the temple, where then do we take it??

[@KofiYamoah-w9w]

Hebrews 7 emphasis the abolishing of the levitical Priesthood that demands tithe why has it become one of the Church way to extort money from members

[@4custaywithme]

HEB 7&8 galatians very clear but we overlook it you're right.

[@kimanibeatrice3630]

If we truly belony to Christ we all have the holy Spirit who is our teacher and couseller why not personally ask for guidance concerning giving in general .. psalm 32:8 Personally by the grace of God I tithe and give offerings and the blessings are almost immediately especially when you are prompted to give an offering of certain amount

[@kunleadeniyi5797]

Please I want to know what the Bible is saying concerning.Tithe in the🎉 New Testament by this man of God. Thanks

[@musahjohnankrah5137]

I am a covenant giver🙏

[@douglasangogo9524]

Kindly can I get the link for part 2 of this series?

[@jinjohmary7305]

God is great indeed

[@ENOBA_FX]

Where is the continuation?

[@mukisaalex-zl9jr]

Pastors are the one who opossing cheerful giving they need tith .but tithe was not only for preist , was also for singer ,gate keepers Nehemiah 13:5 in the new testament all of us we are preists

[@Now4Real]

Can we not abuse anyone but focus on the truth according to scriptures.

[@omarsheriffkaptan]

To understand and know if a Biblical practice is still relevant to us, you must first know why such practice was instituted in the first place. Tithing was instituted by God when the Israelites shared land and everyone who benefited from the sharing of land was supposed to give a 10th from the yield of the land. Thats the reason tithe was always talked about in the Bible as seed, fruit, herd, flock (they graze on the land), oil, corn, and wine. You will NEVER hear tithe in the form of anything that has nothing to do with the land. There were fishermen, midwives, tent makers, cobblers etc but no where were they asked to pay tithe because their income wasn’t derived from benefitting from the sharing of the land. If tithing was about money, all others professions that have nothing to do with the land would have been required to pay tithe in the form of money. Most people are not even aware the Bible did not permit giving of money as tithe because it was all about land. Also, God specifically ordered that the Levites should not be given any of the land because He God will be their provider. To provide for them, God instituted tithing, where all who benefited from the land must give a 10th from the yield of the land. From this, the Levites were taken care of. Also, the widows, orphans and strangers who also didn’t benefit from the land were to receive provision from the tithe. The windows that will be opened from heaven and a blessing poured out was simply rain so their land will produce good yield. There are a lot of you here who have been laying tithe for years but still have room in your house. Did scripture not say you won’t have enough room to receive the blessings? All it means was there will be abundant and superfluous rain on the land because they were farmers. Now let’s consider this, in our dispensations, did we share ay land from which to give a 10th to some who didn’t receive land? No! Are these men of God or pastors from the tribe of Levi? No! Did God instruct the pastors not to work and that He will provide for them through tithing, NO! Today we are to give freely, from a cheerful heart, as each one of us has purposed. It can be more than 10% and if you are (genuinely) not able to give, God won’t curse you. Tithe is received by the Levitical Priest to care for the (1)Levites - because they did not partake in the sharing of land. (2) Widows - because they had no husband to benefit from the sharing of land. (3) Orphans - because they had no father who would have cared for them through the benefit of the land. (4) Strangers - because they also did not participate in the sharing of land. Some of it was to be used by the family for feasting. Today, we don’t pay or give tithe. We give freely, as each person has purposed in his heart, for God loves a cheerful giver.

[@nyameamah]

We can point to several places where people paid tithe in the Bible. Now tell me, from the same source, where Jesus or his followers paid tithe? 🤔

[@kingsleyincrease2619]

I will tell you, Jesus nor the apostle never condemned tithing, Jesus and his apostle paid tithe, if Jesus didn't, then he must have violated the law, since scripture said jesus fulfilled all the requirement of the law that includes tithing Jesus will never teach you to violated the law, the bible did not have to mention whether jesus or his disciple paid tithe why becos it was a requirement of a faithful Jews to tithe, before argue to make you point right sit down and think, we are not fighting thank you

[@georgebabafemi6406]

Jesus didn't oppose it. Read His comment in Matthew 23:23

[@nyameamah]

@@kingsleyincrease2619 Fight or argue? Where is this one in the question I raised? You could have kept mute. Your silence would have supported your view much better than your display of ignorance. Read and come again.

[@kingsleyincrease2619]

@@nyameamah please we are not fighting we are just exchanging our views, question was David, all the prophets in the bible, Samson Gideon, Solomon just to name a few were never mentioned in the bible that they tithe, because it wasn't mentioned does it mean they didn't, they did tithe, the reader is supposed to know that it is mandatory for the Jews from this view point jesus and his disciples tithed thank you

[@nyameamah]

@@kingsleyincrease2619 Implicit? Then on what did they (He and his disciples) tithed? The law was explicit: who, how and on what. Can you apply same implications? Let's allow His LOVE to lead. Thank you 🙏

[@isaacamissah5545]

This is deep

[@Crystal74-cy4xy]

Tithe is am old covenant. Pastor be truthful

[@stanislaskabalira2922]

You see! The preacher refers to the Old Testament with regard to the giving of tithes and offerings, but does not do so with regard to the use or destination of the offering and tithe!

[@naamorosah]

I am a covenant giver

[@stevenudezi9541]

Every gift to God should be freewill. God loves a cheerful giver. I don't believe tithe is a must to serve God. It has nothing to do with your salvation but giving is good because God has done much in everyone's life. The disciples gave all even their lands for God but never taught of tithe. Don't they go to heaven?

[@emmanuelanum1170]

Please be reminded that in the Old Testament those who have tithes were allowed to their own tithes and their family Deut 12 : 1 - 15 and Deut 14 : 22 to the end

[@4custaywithme]

EVEN THE WORD OLD ITSELF HAS ALOT OF TELLING.Hebrews 8:9 "It will not be like the covenant that I made with their fathers, on the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they did not ◄ Jeremiah 31:32 ►NIV It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD.

[@olamiloke]

Please the part 2

[@Faithhopelove1702]

Sound teaching helps us grow. Poor teaching leads us astray. We should read the Bible with care and attention like the Bereans.

[@olutayoidowu6109]

Luke 11:42, Jesus talked about tithe and told us not to neglect it. Tithe is scriptural

[@kibambe]

thank you for sharing , but i make my own short now i have 2000 subs , should i delete them to focus on long content or i can still keep them and make long contents , thank you

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[@Free7tibb]

What we must realise is that, left alone without religion, man cannot feel fulfilled just spending all that comes in for Himself and family only. Its counter to our nature. It will make us feel mean and we'll lose the sweet goosebumps of generosity. Its a spiritual principle that giving ventilates our economy and stirs up more opportunities of income. So no one can really live life with zero giving practice. So it doesn't matter what name you call it, it is wise to give generously to God's course and to man. The mistakes some make is to regard giving to God as an investment or city taxes whereby you have to monitor how the money is spent. This a huge error. When you give to God's course or charity to others, you have no business monitoring how it is spent. You will be rewarded by the God in whom you have faith that He received your offering, or acknowledged your kindness to others. What is done to the money from which you should now be detached is God's business, not yours.

[@mugisaherbert1735]

Tithes and offerings are a divine principle meant to moderate the situation of of those who do temple service, orphans, widows, sojourners, and the poor. But these thieves mastered the art of robbing humanity through an adulterated teaching about the subject. They are already judged.

[@NakibonaCornelius]

Are we followers of Abraham or followers of Jesus Christ,in all ministry of Jesus Christ I do no see any where or any day that Jesus Christ gave me an example by him taking tithe to Caiaphas who was high priest then ,all these do not add up

[@JuliusAmwayi]

This has been confusing many christian,do Christian tithee inthe new testament,is it required,?

[@tundeasokeji585]

The Acts 4:32 Sharing in All Things Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. The Acts 4:33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. The Acts 4:34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, The Acts 4:35 and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. The Acts 4:36 And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, The Acts 4:37 having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

[@fkapeagyei]

This same preacher and Mathew Ashimolowo preached heresy some years back with regard to GOD'S miraculous work. Ashimolow told the congregants GOD'S miracle can be bought, and the quicker you want your problem to be solved the bigger the amount to pay. Remember the charges were in dollars. This same Mr Otabil, he and his gullible followers tried all means to justify this wickedness. Child of GOD pray for discernment and stay away from these false teachers. This man is a businessman

[@bolasalak7360]

It's curious to observe in this post that only those who share similar view with this message were tagged with love symbol❤. Does it mean anyone with opposing views are not to be loved? Uhmmm Christianity indeed!

[@cosmaswambua7758]

Peculiar nation of priests and kings gives out of love for enhancement of the kingdom(genorousity and love)

[@pocketlearner9681]

Tithing is valid but you pay it to the poor, the orphans, the strangers, the vulnerable… That is how you give to God. And, Abraham paid from the spoils of war, not from earnings.

[@rope9100]

You can only use scriptures to validate your argument… Their is a reason it was not mentioned even one time in the New Testament.

[@ZX24244]

Where was wedding mentioned in the new testerment. Where was musterbation mentioned as sin in the new testament? Where was smoking weed mentioned as sin in the entire new testament. Where was rape mentioned as a sin in the new testament. I can go on and on.

[@awagodswill877]

If you have problems to tithe where you are fed, then you are greedy unless you are giving beyond the tenth. It helps the local Church structure as it did with Old testament priesthood. There are pastors and Missionaries, church workers who should be taken care of from the TITHES and offerings like the Levites. There are pastors and missionaries that serve God full time. Giving to a pastor and a Missionary is more important than giving to a poor. Giving to the poor is good but giving to advance God's Kingdom is most important.

[@bomahartezekiel]

I wish Abel damina can hear this

[@vusikhayambebe5570]

Oh how I wish

[@BenjaminMuyanga-k6h]

It's not Abel to hear.Just go and listen to Abel.On tithes he is 100% correct. Otabil is a big liar to simple minded..You will never hear Abraham paying tithes from his rightly acquired wealth. This were spoils. Isaac never gave not paid them.Read well.

[@AfroGeordie]

Jesus never took tithes nor had a private jet nor cars or a massive mansion but he still fed the hungry.

[@awagodswill877]

Jesus and Disciples paid TITHES.

[@naamorosah]

Amen

[@niikoblakartey-corsy5008]

Is tithe in the bible , yes so obey or u can chose to disobey. God or heaven doesnt need money , its about the orders , obey it and the blessings that accompany will be at ur availability, quantitatively

[@JosephPankito-cy1fk]

What stopped the apostles, Pqul, Peter, James, John Timothy and Christ Himself not preach about this tithe of a principle.?.

[@niikoblakartey-corsy5008]

Because at a time It was just one language. So hebrew was the language for all

[@danielbabson9782]

Can someone please answer my question, why is it that Almost African preacher’s are experts about finance, the only majorities of preacher’s agreed is on the issues of money!

[@emmanueloluwanuyi6048]

It is because we as Pastor have seen ministry as an opportunity to enrich ourselves. So we have to preach what will make us to squeeze out money from innocent masses. "Get thee behind me, you workers of iniquity" is what the Lord says. He is watching. Every Man's work shall be tested by fire on that day. And all Men shall be exposed.

[@eded4376]

I'm a Nigerian but Pastor Dr Mensa Otabil is one among my respected ministers in Africa

[@emmanueloluwanuyi6048]

That does not mean he cannot get a teaching wrong, as every Man is susceptible to mistakes.

[@patriciaomosohwofa9416]

@ every man is suseptible to mistakes. So true.

[@NakibonaCornelius]

Otabil stick to the doctrine of Jesus Christ and his apostles stop these lies of tithes they are straying doctrines driving people in bondage of the law law is bondage Galatians 4

[@markouna5941]

Plz let as alone who tithe to tithe. Jesus you claim to own says "to Caesar give what is his and to God what is God's.

[@jacoboluyemi6194]

"Sacrifices and offering, thou wouldest not..." Why so much emphasis on something that is gone? This undue emphasis on money is a testament that we are truly in the last days.

[@joshualomotey353]

Wow, so he quoted Deuteronomy 12:5-6 but cleverly left out the verse 7 which instructs that they eat the tithes and rejoice and never instructs that the tithes and offerings be paid to anyone or priest??? What??? Deut. 12:5-7 says ' 5.But you shall seek the place that the Lord your God will choose out of all your tribes to put His name and make His habitation there. There you shall go, 6. and there you shall bring your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution that you present, your vow offerings, your freewill offerings, and the firstborn of your herd and of your flock.7. And there you shall eat before the LORD you God, and you shall rejoice, you and your households, in all that you undertake, in which the LORD your God has blessed you". Read your bibles and understandit for yourself. It's all there in black and white. Shalom 😮

[@hopealivewithevang.olubunm2287]

1 Peter 2 vs 9 told us that we are priests and kings, peculiar, holy..... Who is receiving tithes or receiving them??? 😮

[@NakibonaCornelius]

The law and all its ordinances Jesus Christ nailed them on the cross Ephesians 2 -11-17 removed them out of the way I can never accept any liar to bring me into bondage of the law.tithe is law Mathew23:23.

[@awagodswill877]

Tithes and offering is not a law. It's a principle. It was imported in to the law but existed before the law.

[@awagodswill877]

If you have problems to tithe where you are fed, then you are greedy unless you are giving beyond the tenth. It helps the local Church structure as it did with Old testament priesthood. There are pastors and Missionaries, church workers who should be taken care of from the TITHES and offerings like the Levites. There are pastors and missionaries that serve God full time. Giving to a pastor and a Missionary is more important than giving to a poor. Giving to the poor is good but giving to advance God's Kingdom is most important.

[@rolandemadu]

Luke 21:3-4 [3]So He said, “Truly I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all; [4]for all these out of their abundance have put in offerings for God, but she out of her poverty put in all the livelihood that she had.” Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple

[@ekowsekyi4464]

The underlying principle of tithing is love. Infact everything else centres around God's love for us, which teaches us to love Him and our fellow human beings. Laws had to be put in place for people to follow because without those laws, they didn't know how. They always got things wrong. The laws became a burden and always presented an occasion to stumble. God showed us what love means and how to do it through our saviour, Jesus Christ. God gave so that we would be positioned to give our all too. Not out of compulsion. But out of love. We don't pay again. We give. Now if you want to give any percentage, it is between you and God. A 10% is a good place to start, but don't let it be because you were pressured to pay. Let it be that you are always moved by love to give. Force elicit compliance. Love elicits commitment. When we use force, we produce grudging payers in the house of God.

[@RickyChikomo]

Tithing was for the levies before christ came and it was law and the covenant that we have with God is faith based the Jewish covenant with God affects jews by believing in christ I am already a candidate of blessings tithing was done in the old covenant which was the shadow of christ the living sacrifice

[@ajiepaul2247]

Some comment made out from a bitter hearts. With such bitter hearts, you will not see God.

[@NakibonaCornelius]

Don't turn out to be foolish Galatians 3 who started in the spirit and are now being put right by works of the law and no body can be made righteousness by works of the law

[@JosephPankito-cy1fk]

Why Jesus.. Did Jesus ever collect tithe to His ministty, did His disciples pay or collect tithe? Why did Jesus not collect tithe, why did He not teach it, why did tge apostles not collect or pay tithe equally, why was that word tithe conspicuously so absent in the entire new testament as a principle of the christian faith in all the epistles of the newtestament.. All of them.. Were from the jewish faith but non preached this to the entire gentile church.

[@emmanueloluwanuyi6048]

The love of money is the root of all evil. Doctrine of Balaam.

[@ebenezerbanson9720]

It is sad when we create an open for the devil to establish his deception on the church of the living God. There is a significant difference between the Church of God and the fallen Adamic race. All the principles enumerated by the pastor had spiritual significance which could only find fulfillment in Christ. The Church is the new creation never existed before. Clearly the principles of the new creation is not founded on the old testament but on the sacrifice of Christ Himself. The believer lives by faith in the finished work of Christ and not the principles of giving and receiving. The believer has sonship and sons ask for their needs. Children don't give to receive. The Apostle Paul said that my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory. In the above principle, our receiving is not precedent on our given but on His riches in glory. There is nowhere in the scriptures that states the new creation has to give substance in exchange for material blessings. He that did not spare His only son from us will also through His son give to us all things.

[@hopealivewithevang.olubunm2287]

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[@mayanigerald]

Good job bro

[@joshuataileytoe1576]

Malachi 3:10 }✓ Bring Your Full Tithes and Offering into the Storehouse that there may be food (meat) in my house. "Test me in this" Say the Lord God of Host . Maker of the Heaven and Earth; If I will not open the Floodgates of of Heaven and Pour Blessings that you will not have room to contain. NOTE :The Blessings of God is NOT about Materials possessions and Financial might /acquisitions. God uses Man to bless man. Remember the Story of the Woman and the Prophet (Elisha) at Zarephath. Yes, thou the Word of God say, that " My God will supply my need according to his riches in glory".

[@mkasangful]

If tithing is for the new testament church, why didn't Paul teach anybody anywhere on tithing? I believe the majority of the churches he founded are gentile -based and therefore are not conversant on tithing as practice in the old testament.

[@timewithjoshuanartey]

My question is, Jesus is the master teacher, why didn’t JESUS teach on it? I chose Christ above all teachers! I don’t mean any teachers in all outside the Bible are bad. I just chose Christ!

[@dennisokyere3023]

Hi, I agree with you that Jesus is the master teacher. Just to be clear, are you suggesting with your comment that Jesus did not teach about tithes (I intentionally omit offering here because Jesus’ teachings about that abound). You may be right but not necessarily. In Matthew 23:23 (also Luke 11:42): Jesus directly mentions tithing when He criticizes the Pharisees. He says: “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices-mint, dill, and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law-justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.” Here, Jesus acknowledges that tithing (giving a tenth) is not wrong, but He rebukes the Pharisees for their focus on external practices (like meticulously tithing) while neglecting the more important principles of justice, mercy, and faithfulness. This indicates that while tithing is good, it should not replace the heart of true obedience and love.

[@timewithjoshuanartey]

@@dennisokyere3023 First I like how you presented your argument professionally. Jesus didn’t preach on tithes. He told them their practices. Jesus had material needs in his ministry. He asked everyone to give what they have. There was no tithes collection in his ministry. If tithes is a demand of God, Jesus the best teacher would have taught and demonstrated it. Listen to the sermon ON THE MOUNT. That is the main teachings of Christ. His sermons never mentioned tithes. He mentioned giving though! In the new testament they didn’t practice tithes. They encouraged people to give what they had. People sold lands and gave all. That’s what Ananias and Saphira also wanted to please people and lied that they are also giving all.

[@NakibonaCornelius]

Why is it that no apostle of Jesus Christ never gave a command to the followers of Jesus to bring tithes to churches they started

[@adetolaakinbiola7103]

😂😂😂 Was Abraham an inhabitant of Salem? Why would he pay tax to Salem? Preachers would twist themselves into knots just to defend tithe and offerings collection

[@emmanueloluwanuyi6048]

Thank you my brother

[@NakibonaCornelius]

Why did Abraham stop at one tithe and doesn't take more tithes to melkizedek since he lives for ever,lies

[@samuelduodu4642]

Tithing is not part of Christ. Someone should tell me whether the apostles paid tithe. If they did,to who?

[@FMT1231]

Tell me where the Apostle paid offering or collected it too Why do you give offering or collect it incase you are a believer. I would rather ask you where Christ or the Apostles condemned tithe. That's what I want you to tell us Sir/Ma

[@samuelduodu4642]

@@FMT1231 No where did they pay offering that I know of.

[@samuelduodu4642]

@@FMT1231 what is your point?

[@danielaby8442]

@@FMT1231 Your argument is moot in that the premise is faulty. 1st, offering is not paid; it is a requirement under the mosaic law to atone for something faulty like sin. Thus very different from what you call offering in the church today. Read well John and you will see Judas was the treasurer of the group. The money came from voluntary donations, not tithes. Jesus didn’t need to condemn tithe to make it obsolete; the replacement of the old priesthood took care of it. Please read Hebrews ch. 7

[@emmanueloluwanuyi6048]

They gave which was another name for offerings. But they paid nor recieved Tithe. Jesus never recieved Tithe even though He was God of all, the priest of Priests.

[@NancyHagan]

I'm not limited now since i started tithing

[@glendajohnson3580]

God Doesn't need Tides. the Tides is to maintain the church and other things.

[@maxgaisie]

People who join the church very poor and prosper through the teaching of the bible will do anything to keep tithe and keep christian ignorant Otabil is number one Because he look gentle and preach nicely it's hard to see his false teachings The apostles who walk with Jesus and carry on the teachings of Christ, never collected tithe or pay tithe or told people to pay tithe But Mensa Otabil from Anoba who parents never contributed anything to the gospel is telling you to pay tithe And you sit down and listen and you wont read the bible for yourself These guys are preaching because of the benefits but they have no love for Christ and Christian Jesus brought free will given to the new testament church But he told the Pharisees that Moses instructed them to pay tithe and also do or add the weightier matter which is justice, mercy etc But Otabil will say because Jesus was correcting the Pharisees it means every Christian should pay tithe The more I type the more angry I become because Otabil and co known the truth but greed and personal interest wont allow them to say it Jesus paid all our debt and ask us to support the church through free will given thats exactly what the apostles did

[@SelinahSelinah12]

Don't be angry dear brethren everyone is going to account with God there is no gray it's BLACK OR WHITE ...... HELL OR HEAVEN period