Tithing Is Not A Christian Teaching

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One thing that pastors and preachers seems to get wrong over and over again is the concept of tithing n the Holy Bible. The scriptures do not teach that each person must pay ten percent of their wage to the church or even to God. The Bible doesn't teach this concept. This belief is taught by heretics such as Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, Benny Hinn, Joyce Meyer, Steve Furtick, TD Jakes and other heretics in the Pentecostal and Charismatic church world. It's a modern myth taught mostly by false teachers and false prophets in order to deceive people into giving them money. I guarantee you that if you stopped tithing God would bless you with an extra ten percent. Even better give your "tithes" to someone in need and bless them instead. If the church stopped begging for money it would have a much greater impact upon the lost and unbelieving world then what it does now. People mock and laugh at the church because its all about money and wealth. The world sees right through it all. There are so many false teachers leading people astray and misusing the scriptures in order to fool the minds of the simple and get rich. Benny Hinn is a conman and has always been a conman. Same goes for Kenneth Copeland, Steven Furtick, TD Jakes, Creflo Dollar and even your own tithe teaching pastor. Its all about money. The prosperity gospel is a lie from the pit of hell. Flee from these false prophets and false teachers.

[@iThinkBiblically]

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[@gayesharon9237]

Thanks for the information. I will definitely read and watch. Once again I Thank you for the knowledge on the Lord's Holy Scriptures. Stay Bless

[@iThinkBiblically]

@@gayesharon9237 You are more than welcome.

[@kdwarner5]

Tithing is nothing.We are in the great Deception, and even the elect will be Decieved if possible, according to scriptures. What we don't know doesn't get us in trouble, it's what we know for sure that really isn't True, that gets us in trouble. The fact is we live in the backwards world. Everything you were ever taught is a lie. Everyone on this plane existence grows up under Government. Govern = rule Ment= mental or mind. They have been ruling our mind since birth. The only thing we ever learn in life, is what we are taught by our parents, who were raised under Govern- ment. Then you go to a school, A govern- ment school. I mean you really have to, or your parents go to Jail. You have to be programmed. Next you watch public TV, In which they tell you it is programming, we will return to the programming after these messages. Operation mockingbird, a CIA psyop, that started in the late 40s, with subliminal messages and flashes of light, look it up. Scriptures says, All the Information that comes from man is carnal. Most of it comes from the experiences one has had, and that ends up being the knowledge, that He, or she, gathers up in his, or her lifetime. What a person believes has nothing to do with what is fact. Facts are absolute, anything else is false, and from the enemy, and a lie. Even the name Jesus is false. Fact: He was born A Hebrew Baby named Yahusha Bar Yoseph. Yahuah the Creator manifest Flesh. Scriptures clearly state, there is one name that you can be saved bye. That name is not Jesus. To deny Yahusha, and call him by a defiled name, when they know his correct name, is Rebellion. 1st Samuel 15:23 for Rebellion is as the sin of Witchcraft and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry, because thou Hast rejected the word of Yahuah, why he has also rejected the. Next Yahusha wasn't hung on an cross, he was hung on a almond tree. A sacrifice is not a sacrifice, unless it's done on an altar. A Roman cross is not a alter. The Mount of Olives is the Eternal altar of YAH. The budding almond Rod from the Ark of the Covenant. Was planted there by King David with the skull of Goliath. Which became the tree, Yahusha was hung on. The cross is a 4000 year old death symbol. It comes from Egypt, and represents the sun god Tammuz. Scripture tells us, Yahuah is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. So How could He Have Two sets of Rules, old and new Testaments?( Who Did Away with The Eternal Covenant? Isaiah 42:8 I am Yahuah; that is my name. I will not give my glory to another, ( who is Jesus?) neither my praise to graven images ( who is Jesus?) 1st John 3:4 (kjv) Everyone who sins breaks the law, in fact sin is breaking the law (Hebrew) He who sins transgresses the Torah, for sin is transgression of the Torah 1st John 2:3-4 kjv And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his Commandments. He that saith I know him, and keepeth not his Commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him. Isaiah 30:9 This is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of Yahuah. That would say to the seers, see not, into the prophets, prophesy not unto us right things, but speak unto us smooth things, prophesie deceit. Are you comfortable in your life? Are you where you need to be Spiritually? Do you know everything you need to know, to walk in Freedom and confidence through the coming events? Because the Rapture is a made up doctrine By John Nelson Darby in 1831 ALL lies. 2nd Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the Earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. Upon his second coming, the heavens, and the Earth are destroyed. Where do all the left-behind people live, come on think about it. Are you Saved? I hear I'm saved, or he's not saved. I hear that all the time. When scripture says those who endure to the end Shall be saved. The end hasn't come yet. Who are you kidding? This Is a process, and this process, is a painful process. You have to start over completely. You have to process all this false information you have been indoctrinated into. Learning things that contradict everything, that you ever been taught. Fighting Cognitive Dissonance the whole time. And most everyone suffers from cognitive dissonance. Please look it up. It refers to the mental conflict that occurs when a person's core beliefs do not align, with new evidence that contradicts that core belief. It may also happen when a person holds two beliefs that contradict one another. Cognitive dissonance causes feelings of unease and tension, and people attempt to relieve this discomfort in many different ways. Anger is the primary defense. So when you mention, The firmament, or the flat Earth, your instantly A nutcase, when in actuality, they have the disorder of Cognitive Dissonance. They cannot stand to even hear it. Immediately they shut you out. We all know that rejection without investigations is the epitome of ignorance. But it's exercised every day, almost every time it's brought up. It starts early, let's take school, your taught that you evolved from a monkey, and that you live on a roundball flying through space. School, Public television (cartoons), NASA and your parents all, taught you we live on a round ball, flying through space at 666 million miles an hour, while you're flying around the sun at 550,000 miles per hour, while your spinning at 1069 miles per hour, that's a lot of movements for you to not feel one thing. The Bible is a flat earth book. Their are over 400 places in the King James 66 book cannon bible, that states somehow that the Earth is stationary, and does not move. The Sun and moon were made on the fourth day, what did earth revolve around until then!! Come on! You don't believe Genesis!!! If Genesis is wrong, then all Scripture is wrong. Scripture is the only truth, in this plane of existence. We do not believe our own eyes, and our own senses, or the holy scriptures, we believe what somebody tells us. Nobody can prove curvature, because there isn't any!! A simple Lighthouse proves there is no curvature, NASA says 66 feet of curvature at 10 miles, 6666 feet of curvature at a hundred miles, how can a 70 foot Lighthouse be seen for 30 or 40 miles, Google it. The stature Liberty is 300 ft tall and it can be seen for 60 to 70 miles at 60 miles it would be under over 2,000 feet of curvature. Water is always level, it doesn't bend. It can't be round guys, no matter how much you want it to be, because you've been taught that. It's a LIE, and if they can make you believe a lie that big, what else do you believe. Look around you ladies and gentlemen, how many people are wearing masks for no logical reason. Face it none of them are 5 micron masks, they give absolutely no protection. You cannot keep mosquitoes out with chainlink Fence! They are Decieved into doing respiratory, Heart, and lung Damage, to themselves, Because thier breathing thier own carbon monoxide, and bacteria. Unbelievable!! But 2nd Thessalonians 2:11 For this cause YAH (God) shall send great delusion upon them that they should believe a lie. Most everybody in this world worries about what other people think about them. And they don't even care about what the father thinks. When he's s the only one that matters. He knows your every thought, What makes anyone think they can hide anything from him. They lie, brag, put on thier masks ( not the physical ones everyone is duped into wearing) the image, or the portraital, of who they want people to think they are. People use their mouth, to say, I believe, I love the father. But do they show it? 1st John 2:3-4 kjv And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his Commandments. He that saith I know him, and keepeth not his Commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him. Saying it is one thing, how do they put it into action? Just pay attention to what they do, it doesn't match their words. I call it talking out both sides of their mouth. Scriptures say, For not hears of the law are just before Yahuah, But doers of the law shall be justified. Fear of Yahuah is the beginning of wisdom, proverbs 1:7 . Knowledge has nothing to do with wisdom. Wisdom is putting knowledge into action, and faith is a verb. James 2:18 Yea a man may say, thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works. Hope this is a wake-up call. [e-mail]

[@carolgarza2023]

@@iThinkBiblically You are the second person who has exposed the false teaching on tithing ‘taught’ through fear and manipulation by today’s ‘pastors’ Isn’t it interesting that Jesus draws people, the lost, dirty sinners to Himself without demanding a tithe but the ‘pastors’ then turn around and tell the congregation that if they don’t tithe, they will not be blessed for they are STEALING from God It is no wonder so many people reject Jesus. But Glory to God in-spite of such teachings the Holy Spirit still reveals Jesus to those looking for a Savior Thank you for a great message. The Lord bless you abundantly

[@iThinkBiblically]

@@carolgarza2023 Thanks mate. I agree with everything you just said!

[@rmm7068]

I met a girl in my City that said her pastor asked her not to come back to his church because he found out she had begin to get social security disability and she was not giving the church the 10% plus offering. She replied that she was on a very fixed income and could not afford it. He told her to leave and never come back. I told her he did her favor!

[@andrecummings13]

*** IMPORTANT **** I brought Scriptures go a preacher a few years ago about We The NEW Testament Saints not required to Tithe and he called me a couple of days later telling me that; “ it’s best for the church if you don’t come back “ !!!! I thought to myself; best for the Church or for you???? Tithing in the form of money is a lie !!! The Saints have BECAME THE FIRST FRUIT…. Revelation 14:4 ( BEING THE FIRST FRUIT) James 1:18 1 Corinthians 16:15 and etc…. Another point, it’s NOWHERE IN THE BIBLE where the Church buildings have become the storehouse. Watch this; They call the building the storehouse but yet THEY DEPOSIT THE MONEY IN THE BANK ???? So NOW the PAGAN FINANCIAL SYSTEM has become the storehouse today ???? NO but you to tell a lie to cover another lie!!!! People we are to give a FREEWILL OFFERING out of OUR HOLY GHOST FILLED HEARTS . 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 The First ( Old Testament) is NATURAL and The Last ( NEW Testament) is SPIRITUAL. The Jews gave a natural tithe and we being The Temple of God have BECAME THE FIRST FRUIT ( Revelation 14:4; BEING …). Look at the fruit of the churches paying a carnal tithe in the form of MAMMON!!!!! People ; STUDY TO SHOW THYSELF APPROVED. Even when they go to Malachi 3:8 where it says will a man rob God ??? If you go back to Malachi 2:1 it plainly tells us ; Oh YE PRIEST this COMMANDMENT “ IS FOR YOU” !!!!!! It’s not for THE NEW COVENANT CHURCH. Even the poor, fatherless and widows DID NOT TITHE , why because they PARTOOK OF THE TITHE “ WITH “ The Levites !!! Deuteronomy 14:28-29; At the end of three years thou shalt bring forth ALL THE TITHE of thine increase the same year, and shalt lay it up within thy gates: 29 And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) AND the stranger, AND the fatherless, AND the widow, which are within thy gates, shall come, AND SHALL EAT and be satisfied; that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest. Notice with the Tithe , it was to be “ EATEN “ !!!!! Why are they putting MONEY in a basket every Sunday, calling it Tithes ???? Even in The Old Testament they Tithe ONCE A YEAR, but today they SO CALLED TITHE EVERY SUNDAY ????? See how it’s ALL A LIE !!!!

[@rezamohamadakhavan_abdolla8627]

Excellent advise you given the sister

[@michaelyork7844]

She should of left with his attitude

[@karendiane9154]

I had a neighbor who was disabled. She was living on SSI. When the pastor of the church she was attending at. He found out that she was living with her sister. He told since you are living with your sister, you will half title 20% of your SSI to the church. She said a few choice words to the pastor and walked out of the church and never returned.

[@HowToLoseWeightDaily]

WOWWWWWW.. pastor RED FLAG.. yepp many Christians are disenfranchised from Christianity-----where was her husband?

[@NorthernWindNut]

One fascinating thing you'll observe in a lot of churches is that they remain silent on sin and righteous living... except on the topic of tithing!

[@iThinkBiblically]

Yep, cause they only do church as a business and its bad for business to tell people about sin.

[@rahelhorvat1471]

@@iThinkBiblically exactly, but that's also why they pack those "churches" with lost and false converts, which is a blasphemy, not a fellowship.

[@Wretched2JZ]

Yea because they falsely teach that Gods laws are done away with now… It’s false church traditions we must get through! Jesus said if you love me keep my commandments! Ask Jesus referred to the law of Moses many times! Where the church today will say Moses laws don’t matter. Hello!… they were Gods laws! Moses simply upheld them!

[@philly440]

man… we’ve had enough sin bashing its lazy to spend all your time beating people down instead of disciplining your own self to study beyond wagging your finger at someone else trying to make them live up ti a standard that you cant

[@yresonirba87]

​@@philly440you dont beat people down telling them we should all aim to live righteously like Jesus. We are all sinners saved by grace and we should produce the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Compromise and calling a sin "habit, not all that bad" etc, is making people think its fine to continue willingly sinning and can only lead one direction.

[@nazthomas2203]

This tithing scam has a lot of people in bondage…..I was one of them but the Lord set me free

[@iThinkBiblically]

Yeah, to me its blasphemous to claim to be entitled to the Levitical tithe.

[@HowToLoseWeightDaily]

excellent.. finding a SOUND Church is a hard find mmmmm

[@dewman7477]

@@HowToLoseWeightDailyyeah I want to change from Catholic (even though they don’t ask for tithes but other unbiblical beliefs) to evangelical or Baptist

[@susancastner7332]

​@@dewman7477Evangelicals and Baptists teach tithing just like Pentecostals. Read 2 Corinthians 8 and 9. Paul calls giving a grace. Only the book of Hebrews talks about tithing and it's in the context of an argument against the law.

[@dewman7477]

@@susancastner7332 so what is the right denomination? Or church?

[@mastersemmy59]

I am a disabled senior citizen now, but when I was younger and disabled, I played my guitar and sang at the church I attended. My singing was welcomed by the people. They loved to hear it and were blessed by it. But I was so far below the poverty level in my income that it was all I could to just give offerings. If I painted a picture and sold it, I would tithe on that, because it was "the work of my hands". And the pastor said that was acceptable. But then one day, he approached me and said that I could no longer sing on his platform in his church because I didn't tithe 10% of my SSDI/SSI checks and thus would bring a curse on his church. So with a heavy heart, I no longer played and sang at the church. Every week, people would ask, "Sister Cherie, are you going to sing today?" And I would have to say no. Eventually I received the "Left Foot of Fellowship", as it were, and I fell away from the Lord. Bad things ensued and I nearly lost my life in the process, but the Father found me and redeemed my life from the pit and I understand things better now. Thank you for this teaching, brother. I have heard it touched on before. And so many wolves parading as shepherds even twisting what Yeshua meant when He spoke of the widow who put in her 2 mites in the Temple offering giving her all.

[@Candaicelovesjesus]

I’m so sorry that you went through this. Start with the Lord and stay encouraged. God Bless you ❤️❤️❤️

[@paulsolomon1979]

Thank you for sharing. I hope you have the opportunity now to bless people again with your talents. Praise The Lord ❤️🙏🏻

[@onlyhis5870]

It’s all a charade in these places. The leadership are serving Satan, not our Lord. They will soon meet their fate as its very close now to the Lord’s Return. You’ll also find that most of these places are pushing people to take the mark of the beast. 💉

[@bellaroccisano4156]

Omg I am gobslmaked and saddened that you were treated so poorly. Sounds like a cult church to me. I am happy to hear the Lord brought you back to Him. He knew your heart all along, He was never going to let you go. How you going financially?

[@mastersemmy59]

@@paulsolomon1979 I was just recently able to get another guitar. I have been without one for a long time. I am looking forward to being able to play it in church once they open up services again in August. I don't have a car, but there is a church I have attended before this virus shut down and they will come and get me. Thank You, Jesus! The LORD will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.

[@ishaqzamari]

I quit tithing when I learned this truth. Instead, I send my money to a missionary in a remote area who has made it his life work to evangelize among the Muslims. This makes more sense than giving free money to a lazy pastor, his fat wife and bratty kids.

[@iThinkBiblically]

Haha! That is so true!

[@chanchitojr3398]

Can you link me that missionary?

[@ishaqzamari]

@@chanchitojr3398 let me have your email address.

[@brandonwhitfield1278]

You're actually supposed to give to those who spiritually grow you. So you're already in error.

[@ishaqzamari]

@@brandonwhitfield1278 I assume you are referring to Paul’s words in Galatians 6:6, "Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches." This directive should be understood in the context of Jesus' instructions in Luke 10:4-8, where He sends out His apostles with the following guidance: "Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet no one on the road. Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you. And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house. Whenever you enter a town and they receive you, eat what is set before you." Paul’s exhortation in Galatians 6:6 should be interpreted in light of Jesus' teaching, which emphasizes the provision and hospitality extended to missionaries as they carry out their work. Jesus' instruction for the apostles to "carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals" emphasizes the principle that missionary work is not a means for accumulating wealth. Rather, it highlights the reliance on God's provision through the generosity of those who receive the message. It is important to note that Galatians 6:6 does not refer to the practice of tithing. Instead, it addresses the mutual support and sustenance of those who are engaged in missionary endeavours, ensuring that they are accommodated and fed by the community they serve. Unfortunately, this scripture is misinterpreted and manipulated by pastors seeking financial gain. Such misinterpretations are cautioned against in 2 Peter 2:3, which states, "And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep." This verse warns of those who, driven by greed, distort the scriptures for personal gain, exploiting the faithful with deceptive teachings. A much-needed piece of advice for pastors who collect tithes under the pretense of a biblical mandate is found in Ephesians 4:28, which states, "Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need." This verse encourages pastors to engage in honest labor and contribute to the community's needs, rather than exploiting their positions for personal financial gain.

[@JP-te7kd]

I am a lifelong Christian and I have never tithed. I give money to people who I personally know need it and also to people who provide services to us. I never believed in just giving money for charity or churches, especially here in the US. People are abusing this kindness and it's wrong.

[@HowToLoseWeightDaily]

ur supposed to give into your local Church, I Cor.16:1-2, etc --> why do many not (pulpit pimps) I DO NOT BLAME THEM-----!!!!

[@chadrife3758]

The Bible says give and it shall come back to. If we have love in our hearts we would give, and not always care about whether they need it our not. GOD will reward us regardless. And not have such a hardened heart about money.

[@andrecummings13]

@@chadrife3758, 2 Corinthians 9:7

[@caroliner2029]

So very interesting, thank you.🇦🇺 We've been manipulated for years by the issue of tithing, guilt tripped into doing it by misuse of Scripture. The scams these wolves in Shepherd's clothing are running with their tax exempt status are repulsive.

[@blackbadger6749]

AMEN!!! Thieves!!!

[@HowToLoseWeightDaily]

yepp the "pulpit pimps" torture Malachi 3----under the guides of 501c3.. u can write it off on ur taxes ughhhh

[@Bling_The_Visual_Creator]

My mother was a faithful tither, tithed on her net salary... under that situation, she could not afford paying her debts so she prioritised "the kingdom of God"... guess what happened? Lawyers came in, assets frozen to be taken away from her. She nows owes debt collectors, the sheriff, accumulating interests and risks losing her house..... all thanks to tithes.

[@oscarcat1231]

Wow, just goes to show … she was wrong.

[@sleepwalker7755]

What an important video. Pray it can be shared with millions. Glory to God. Give to the poor not the rich

[@christoblom5435]

Thank you so much for the the Biblical truth in CONTEXT!!!

[@iThinkBiblically]

Your welcome. I just want to share whatever I know with others :)

[@alanhales239]

Christo Bloom. Don't believe ithinkbiblically. Because the letter to the Hebrews says Jesus receives tithes from His people. Today.

[@iThinkBiblically]

@@alanhales239 The author of Hebrews is referring to the tithe of Abrahams spoils of war. He is not making up his own account of Abraham. Read your bible and e faithful to God.

[@alanhales239]

@@iThinkBiblically you have to twist the truth, because you know the Biblical truth proves you wrong.

[@iThinkBiblically]

@@alanhales239 What do you mean? How have I twisted the truth? It seems that you have realized that you are wrong!

[@sanboyce]

I have never heard this thorough explanation, especially about not all the Levites being priests. I did know that the way they drum home Malachi Chapter 3 is wrong but the teaching in this video is invaluable. How much of the tithes collected these days actually goes to Community Outreach rather than to line the Pastor's pockets?

[@iThinkBiblically]

Exactly! Very little goes to the poor! It's just money in the pastors pocket. They are conman

[@767Robson]

@@iThinkBiblically Friend I do agree with a lot of what you say but how about we be careful not to unnecessarily make such a charge. Even some which might be this way sincerely don't know that's what they are. There's a lot of church leaders who believe in tithing but something in them tells them not to weigh down those less fortunate in even talking about tithing much. I think many also have a way of thinking that the church building is owned by all and is a blessing to all so they don't see the building as a thing exclusively for them. I'd hope we could agree that many are still dear, beloved saints of God but that they need a adjustment in their thinking.

[@iThinkBiblically]

@@767Robson Hey bro, I know what you mean. In my experience though, even the ones that seem biblical get much better wages then most people. Also, church members have very little rights to the building and the pastors generally control everything. People with different views in the church are marginalised and even told to be silent in the church regarding their differences. The church world is frankly frightening!

[@Traveleatrepeat.240]

@@iThinkBiblically Agreed brother.

[@Shofargirl1]

You are so right! I give sometimes to a ministry or to a neighbour who is going through a rough time. Sometimes the HOLY SPIRIT brings someone to my mind to give to them and I do joyfully. We should give according to 2 Corinthians 9 verses 7 and 8......or as the HOLY SPIRIT leads us. 🍃🌷🍃

[@marcsoto7934]

Never knew this brother. Thank you for this teaching! Really enjoy your channel.

[@iThinkBiblically]

Your more then welcome. I don't know everything but I love to share what I know and always welcome correction. God Bless

[@corporateRecords]

This is so timely. I have lost alot of money through tithing. Well no more!!! Thanks for sharing

[@nsika_xulu]

I fully agree... Tithing is not a biblical teaching, it has been a very swift way by pastors to enrich themselves...and even in Israel it wasn't done every month, it was once in 3 years after a great harvest!

[@HowToLoseWeightDaily]

not NT teaching----OT (theocracy) tithing was done every month with every harvest----every 3rd year the tithe STAYED home ie widows orphans fatherless-----!!!

[@johnjaymesgreatadventures4503]

​@@HowToLoseWeightDaily,so there was a harvest every month of the year?

[@michaelmerck7576]

​@HowToLoseWeighwhat kind of crops are harvested every month

[@michaelmerck7576]

​@@johnjaymesgreatadventures4503I doubt that

[@michaelmerck7576]

Not only that, but only landowners who farmed or herded were required to tithe .it was never a money income tithe

[@gayesharon9237]

Wow. This is so Amazing. GOD is Good. Earlier today my friend and I was talking about Tithes and Offerings. When you Pray and ask God to Bless you with Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding. GOD will give it to you. Thank you for breaking down the scriptures. These Pastors scares us that if you don't return your Tithes and Offerings God is not going to Bless us. Wow. I am just Amazed. At my Church I return my Tithes and Offerings and unfortunately I became homeless. The pastor at the time, told me not to asked the Church for HELP Anymore. I have been going to that Adventist Church for 12 years, I couldn't believe that my pastor was telling me this. But I truly thank you for your knowledge on the Holy Scripture. I am going to Share this with my friends and family. GOD Bless you Eternally.

[@iThinkBiblically]

Sorry to hear about your situation. You definitely should not have tithed if you had little money. I'd be sleeping on the church door Saturday night so everyone could see me Sunday morning. I was homeless at 14.

[@darryldanzinger9996]

Get out of SDA! Ellen G. White is a false prophetess!

[@gayesharon9237]

@@darryldanzinger9996 Thank you for the encouragement. Yes I did get out of it. They were Too Much for me. The burden to be Perfect was killing me really slowly 😂. God 🙏 Bless you.

[@iThinkBiblically]

@@darryldanzinger9996 I didn't notice the SDA part of the comment. Yes, definitely good you left them cause they are a cult.

[@darryldanzinger9996]

@@iThinkBiblically His comment said "adventist church"

[@lynnegordon6749]

I have Never heard this before. And I have heard many sermons on giving and the importance of tithing. Thank you very much. God Bless you and your ministry.

[@iThinkBiblically]

You're welcome Lynne. There is a great debate on it in the description.

[@andrecummings13]

2 Corinthians 9:7

[@Myamore05s]

I tithe because I want to. A building doesn’t save me but having the doors open to a place where the name of God is praise and where I can worship Jesus with fellow believers, is priceless

[@rtg8point858]

Carlos, I can respect that. And if you're doing that cheerfully then that is great. What myself and others are saying is that there is no command in the new testament to give 10%. There is a command to give as God lays on your heart and to do it cheerfully otherwise we do it in vain. And the big question is "Is giving to God the same as giving to a fund to keep the doors open and lights on for a building?" as many a preacher would have you believe. The bible says "widows and orphans" which is charity. I can be cheerful when I'm "free" to give as the Lord leads but I'm not cheerful when men say 10% tithe is required. And as a side note the total tithe added up to somewhere around the 23-24% mark when all tithes "were" taken into account in the "old testament". God be with you.

[@christophergonzalez1466]

Amen!! I mean tithing goes into the kingdom. for example my church has different ministries that go out and evangelize because of our tithing. Another example we have missions Sundays on the first of every month our money that we give is building a church/orphanage in India as we speak. Reaching out to the world to preach the gospel isn't free. So yea tithing is necessary. P.s excluding those health and wealth churches they preach a false gospel and worship money.

[@enick3]

People tithe because pastor tells them to. They believe the pastor more than the scriptures

[@jamesnelson8715]

Tithing is under the Old Testament Law and the Bible says that if you place your self under one section of the law then you place your self under the whole law , and we know Jesus died on the cross to save us from the law.So you basically just told Jesus “I don’t need you,I am good enough I can go to Heaven with out you and your death on the cross “ Jesus and the cross is the only way to Heaven , you can not tithe your way to Heaven , and for a New Testament Christian to pay a tithe is a sin . as seen from someone who does not have a degree in Theology,but does have a Bible

[@katherinewilliams1875]

It’s impossible for Christians to tithe today. What you’re calling tithing isn’t. The tithe wasn’t money and you’re not Israel so tithing doesn’t apply to you as a Christian. Study what your Bible teaches about tithing and then follow it.

[@lttlgreg]

So one can say that the priests of the time were just like the Jesse Duplantis’s, Kenneth Copeland’s, and Crefflo Dollar’s of our day! Gathering up more than their share in the name of the Lord.

[@iThinkBiblically]

Exactly! That's an excellent way to use that text against the tithe teachers.

[@jerwinlatiban179]

Thats is why some beleivers still living in poverty because of the lack of knowledge about stewardsship with their income. They dont believe about tithing.this such huge accountable of ministers unto God to right model and teach it their congregation. Do not hold back the truth just release it because in the right time you will come and face to God for what you did not compelled.

[@iThinkBiblically]

@@jerwinlatiban179 Both people that tithe and those that don't tithe are in poverty. So, that argument is silly. I can say that God will bless you with and extra ten percent if you don't tithe.

[@dianelawrence1087]

Greed, pride. They are of this world, we are not

[@JanetJenks-fq2fo]

@@iThinkBiblicallycan you expound on that comment about God blessing us more if we don’t give 10% of our income? Your video is thought provoking but I don’t understand that comment, as I mentioned.

[@dianelawrence1087]

Paul and his disciples didn't teach tithing. They collected for hungry in Jerusalem. Paul and others had jobs. Paul was a tent maker.

[@stephenhuber9300]

Amen!! Brother!! Thank you for proclaiming the real word of God boldly!! It takes real men of God to say the things that most people are scared to say!! Theses “PREACHERS” won’t touch on these issues because their worried about reputations or being liked or even worst their money hungry and deceive many!! Grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

[@karenreynolds349]

I have always believed that tithing is not for today!!! Give as you purpose in your heart to give!!!!

[@iThinkBiblically]

Amen! Good on you!

[@afzalali9531]

Hi Karen. This is not to condemn. Would any Gov't tell us to pay what we want in taxes? If we were allowed to, how much would you pay?No. they determine the % amount based on our income. Giving as we purpose in our heart is our contribution to the needy as we are able to afford. 2 Corinthians 8:9-15 & Ch.9. Read Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42 and Hebrews 7 :4-10. concerning tithes in the New Testament as spoken by our Lord Jesus himself. When Abraham tithed, his great grandson yet in the loins of his father was involved to receive the benefit and to be continued from generation to generation. Don't let the devil rob you of you blessing and preventhe Lord would rebuke him on your behalf, so he cannot steal from you. Malachi 3:8-12; Proverbs 3:9-10; 11:24-26.including spiritual poverty.God bless.

[@karenreynolds349]

I still say give as you purpose in your heart to give!!! For God loves a cheerful give!!!!

[@BrownEyedSoulMan]

Paul, in 1 Corinthians says that we should give as we are able

[@angelakatsapas7894]

Amen.

[@positive1109]

An Eye opener on Tithing, thanks brother God bless you. With Love from Bangalore, India❤️

[@iThinkBiblically]

Your welcome brother!

[@fernandogallardo3458]

Gentile church leaders have no business collecting tithes of gentile churches, according to the law of the old covenant. God ordained the tribe of Levi to collect the tithes from the children of Israel, according to the law of the old covenant.

[@shirleyfrancis4947]

2 Corinthians 9:6-8 says "whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly, whoever sows generously will reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion for God loves cheerful giver.

[@stevonet2119]

I was lied to about tithing for years and it makes me angry to think about it. I was basically lining the pockets of men who called themselves apostles. Caleb, I wish I'd had this kind of teaching back then. Keep it up brother. People need to hear the truth.

[@joemonroe9402]

How great a gift we have in Jesus🍇

[@iThinkBiblically]

Amen!

[@marcwasson]

I tried many years ago to get my church and Christian friends that tithing was not a requirement for the New Testament Church to no avail. They are too well trained (indoctrinated) and "Fear" not doing so. I am a cheerful giver and still remain a cheerful giver, but admit that I subconsciously fall back into that kind of thinking.

[@HowToLoseWeightDaily]

I am surprised u were not kicked out/asked to leave-----ur messing with the HUSTLE AND FLOW ouch😆

[@marioallen6380]

I THANK YESHUA FOR THIS MESSAGE 🙏

[@RodneyBurr]

I have tithed since about 14 years old and continue , GOD has blessed my life

[@jesusochoa2430]

Thank you for breaking it down correctly, and exposing the falseness of the tithing of today.

[@elaineyouens8271]

It is wonderful to have someone to really speak out about tithing and the truth of scripture . I have tried to tell others that there is no tithing mentioned in the N/T but told I don't know what I am talking about .Praise the LORD Tell it loud and clear

[@mariaamor2496]

Thank for this video! I have never tithed because it did not sit well in my spirit. I will study the scriptures that you provided in depth so that I will be able to give answer on why this is a false doctrine.

[@iThinkBiblically]

Thats great, watch the debate link I placed in the pinned comment.

[@kathleenspence4891]

When I was widowed, I made the mistake of telling my "pastor" at the time that I had a decent amount of life insurance left by my husband. Oh, there were so many sermons about how tithing was a requirement, and the widow's mite, giving. That money was supposed to help support me for my lifetime. It lasted 7 years, because that man manipulated me into giving literally thousands of dollars to the church. And very little of it really went to what it was supposed to. He lived a nice lifestyle. The Lord has taken care of me, though, even though I was deceived. And the next "pastor" was even worse, a liar, deceiver, and embezzler. It's truly hard these days to find a true man of God. This is why we must not be dependant on man's word about God's word!! I learned that lesson late in life, but I'm glad God has been so merciful to me!

[@timeday6420]

love you i say this if the church tells you have to tithe get up an walk out find one who wont beat you up and knows the truth of Gods word for me i don't listen to any pastors who preach tithing

[@user-yh3cy8tj1d]

They won't stop teaching it either because its tradition and it is also very beneficial financially for the churches who teach it. Its very simple though. If you truly Love God and his people you will want to give and help the work of God and help those in need. I love to bless the work of God and help others because God has put it in my heart to do so.

[@cesargomez4505]

180 ° Turn! Thank You so much again Sir/Bro Caleb, for this very enlightening topic.

[@josephbachota]

Yep, we agree on this 100% brother, and Yes, Dr Russell Kelley’s book: Should the church teach tithing? Is a must for all Christians to read, great stuff!

[@claycup9771]

Some pastors preach Malachi 3:10 way more than John 3:16, Way More!!!!

[@Vnm-sh1jv]

It really isn't. I'm tired of churches using malachi chapter 3 The word says that God loves a cheerful giver. If one gives begrudgingly, there is no love in your heart. Tithing in church is an excuse for them to use when they should trust in God and know He will supply all their needs according to Christ Jesus.

[@e.j.1384]

You too!! Lol 😂

[@ftdcp4459]

The most valuable currency is time. We are underpaid for it. If we were paid what it’s worth then the gap between the rich in poor wouldn’t be so great. Spending 2.4 hours in church a week is a tenth of your time.

[@davidjosephs1086]

Lol man I’m tired of the Old Testament we don’t need to know the character of God and the history of Christianity we just need the New Testament 🥳🥳

[@Vnm-sh1jv]

@@davidjosephs1086 Now, I wouldn't say that. We're supposed to remember the old testament and know it was because of it, that we know we were sinners but now alive in Christ. For the letter killeth, but the spirit gives us life.

[@francisnjenga142]

I completely agree with this teaching, tithing is not a requirement for Christians. It's very important that you check your motives for tithing if you do tithe. Money is a worldly thing that can easily become an idol thus it shouldn't have alot of power over us this we are called to be cheerful givers. Eg So if you want to tithe with a motive in your heart of showing that money is not your god and Jesus and that you trust Him to provide for you something to tithe tomorrow then is then it is a well placed tithing. It comes down to the personal relationship with Jesus. Finally, Matthew 11:28-29 Jesus call us to free us from burdens not add them thus pastors who force believers to tithing are adding to burdens on believers.

[@iThinkBiblically]

I actually just look at the running cost at the yearly meeting and work out my percentage. If there is anything in the budget I agree with then I will put in extra for that. It works out to about $5 per week. I then give where I see a need but I do it myself rather than giving to the church..

[@williamhurley6706]

Did you ever think that maybe people freely, willingly give 10% or more of their earnings, because they love the Lord. They realize it takes a lot of money to print bibles in foreign languages, send out missionaries, help build churches, feed the poor, televise the gospel around the world, etc. It is a matter of the heart- It is called living for God.

[@rtg8point858]

Of course, but you're missing the point of some thinking that the tithe is a commandment or required, it's not.

[@ManuelPinner]

Yes but it not to make these False Prophet and Preachers Rich,

[@nsika_xulu]

Not it's not their willingness, if it wasn't the false teaching that they should, they wouldn't be... And continuing to tithe, whereas it's been biblically proven that it's not required, is simply a willingness to lead an unbiblical founded faith.

[@TheShow-lq1sh]

Please from us from poor Nations,We dont benefit from church ever in any of the way.Ya'll being played

[@christophergonzalez1466]

Amen!! I mean tithing goes into the kingdom. for example my church has different ministries that go out and evangelize because of our tithing. Another example we have missions Sundays on the first of every month our money that we give is building a church/orphanage in India as we speak. Reaching out to the world to preach the gospel isn't free. So yea tithing is necessary. P.s excluding those health and wealth churches they preach a false gospel and worship money. Giving back to what God owns, there's nothing wrong with that

[@katherinerooker6990]

What u r saying is.the truth so many people r deceived in the church 2day, this was very good, u said the truth n bible, thank u so much.

[@deborahsmith6683]

Once again you are right on the mark. Excellent video!

[@iThinkBiblically]

Thanks so much for the encouragement!

[@josiahirving2210]

I don’t think it’s wrong to tithe even if it isn’t a requirement

[@nsika_xulu]

But that doesn't mean it's right! If it's not scripted, then it's a futile exercise to do it!

[@iThinkBiblically]

You just cant make it a rule or claim that it has its origins in the Levitical tithe.

[@LisaRNCEO]

You can also help the people in your family who really use your help

[@michaelmerck7576]

Absolutely.no one is questioning giving to the ministry it's simply not a cold calculated requirement.ive heard of megachurches that won't let you in as a member without a credit check and form for automatic payments through bank drafts like you would say a power bill,they need your w2 forms to determine your weekly or monthly deduction

[@michaelmerck7576]

Give whatever you wish,just call it an offering

[@leigh-annewestwater8403]

When you give. Give with a generous heart

[@iThinkBiblically]

I agree

[@leigh-annewestwater8403]

@@iThinkBiblically unfortunately most churches are still teaching tithing and making you feel bad when you don't

[@Candaicelovesjesus]

@@leigh-annewestwater8403 true

[@onlyhis5870]

@@leigh-annewestwater8403 these places are not of God. They’re running a business. These are dangerous places, I strongly suggest you don’t go!

[@leigh-annewestwater8403]

@@onlyhis5870 I haven't been for over a year

[@bonzeuscarranza2458]

Truth be told. Yes and Amen. Shalom🕊🔥

[@trinidadmartinezsr]

Tithing never sat well with me. But I trusted the leadership and just researched in depth to find it is not money or truth. Your video is confirmation of what I found as well. The church I attend is in CO and they used the Malachi 3:9. Churches use this to create fear and that is sad. I and my wife have given a lot but will leave that in Gods hands. I stopped doing it & gave offering instead. I will not be returning to the same church. So sad you rob the church. Thank you for your video it was very well explained!!

[@iThinkBiblically]

Yeah, hopefully more and more people wake up and stop feeding this money mad machine!

[@Goca-B]

Praise God for your ministry. I very much value and appreciate in how you expose error and bring us to Biblical truth.

[@jamesenslin8461]

Amen, God loves a cheerful giver, not a law giver tithing for now we are saved by Grace and God supply salvation for us in Jesus

[@edwinadriffin9952]

Amen 🙏 when i really search it for myself, i stop and gave offerings cheerfully. Glory to God ❤😊

[@Jacquesam]

Glad you spoke about this so many decived by giving tithe which is a false doctrine of tithing. They teach it to enrich themselves.

[@iThinkBiblically]

It's a great subject to study! So much more could be said but I try to keep the videos short and sweet.

[@yonkobuster112]

Very True, Malachi 3:8 is taken way out of context these days, preachers should really read the whole chapter and not take that verse out of context.

[@Praizdanz]

Bro just had an argument on this Tithing with my fam just hours ago.lol. that it was for Israelites and it not for the new covenant. Paul said we should give willingly and not out of necessity

[@iThinkBiblically]

Yes, its sacrificial giving. I also think its important that we believe in what the money is being used for. Not some mysterious fund we have no control over. We're priests of the Most High

[@kathleenmacdonald5511]

Read Mark 7:11.

[@afzalali9531]

Hi animaly. Jesus spoke on Tithes. This is New Testament. Read Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42; and Hebrews 7: 4-16. Tithe is 10% of our gross income. Do you pay taxes and at what % of your income?. Could any nation run their country without taxes? Could you take care of your home needs without money. Satan would very much like for the church not to to have the funds to do the work of the ministry and get souls saved. You decide.

[@kathleenmacdonald5511]

but it is necessary because "The poor will always be with us".

[@ashermarcus5242]

Great teaching. I gave to my local church because at the end of the say bills need to be paid. However I do not give to the church and expect God to repay me as so many pastors teach. God owes us nothing because we are sinners and deserve nothing but his wrath. His grace and his son Jesus Christ he has given us freely and as a gift and that too we do not deserve. Thankyou Father.

[@addyybrown4661]

Tithe is food or animals offered to God in his temple through the levite priests. Tithe is not money...

[@cocopop111]

Great video…. I just did a study that resulted in what I see in this video and now I’m sharing this information to all my friends !!…. Thanks fir the video!!!

[@iThinkBiblically]

Its always better when you get it from the Word first yourself bro!

[@lazorisbriggs3468]

On point man. And what they don’t understand is that if their foundation is not 100% biblical truth..it’s not of GOD

[@gabecossio2923]

I have always wondered why these modern day preachers promote tithing to the neglect of other Old Testament laws and rituals like circumcision, Sabbath worship,animal sacrifices,etc…. They pick and choose.

[@timeday6420]

they want $$$$$$$$$$$

[@wrm3016]

One thing I've seen as a born again Christian, is almost every pastor/preacher I've come across that teaches tithing, is that they are adamant about it and you cannot tell them other wise. They simply do not want to hear it because of how they were taught, as far as I can tell or for whatever reason. To me, it seems so easy just to read the scriptures and put 2 and 2 together. Give from your heart as the new covenant tells us... I know many fellow believers who give more the 10% and they do not call it a tithe. They simply give gladly and generously.

[@shadowmist1246]

The principle of giving as described in the new testament scriptures is 1) give out of faith 2) generosity 3) cheerful heart and 4) people who have dedicated themselves to fulltime ministry should be compensated. It is important to point out that "...For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin" (Romans 14:23).

[@huporhaha1]

About 30 years ago we were sucked in by the tithing doctrine. We sat under a national ministry and then we started to gather as a local group of believers. We were young in our Christian walk but our local outreach grew. We were "faithfully" tithing to the national ministry who knew we were reaching out locally. The head of the national ministry pulled me (not my husband) aside and came over heavy - not only should we be paying our personal tithe to them but also our local church tithe. Somewhat taken aback, I referred firstly replied that they should not approach me but my husband about this and secondly I answered them with my own question, "And where do you tithe?" The leader just replied, "It is none on your business!" And that is the crux of the matter..... BUSINESS! Doh...how on earth were we so blind?

[@timeday6420]

so sad i left a church where i was beat up every sunday with the lie i was robbing God the Lord had me go throughout the entire Bible looking up tithes and tithing when i was done i was freed i left that church i found out that Paul never tells 1 person to tithe and not i saved person tithes

[@kalpanarao7422]

Praise God brother ,thank u for making the video so it can clear a lot of people's minds

[@iThinkBiblically]

Thanks mate! Your welcome

[@kalpanarao7422]

@@iThinkBiblically praise God brother, something i see today in churches in fiji, when pastors in worship time, the pastors touch people n they fall down ,i don't trust, it's not the holy spirit ,so I said to my pastor i don't trust these spirits n he said this is for God, but my heart says no when i pray, can you tell something about these spirits, thank you.,because i don't want people to get trapped by such wolves

[@kalpanarao7422]

Praise God brother, cn u please send the chapters were the tithes n offering says n verse,

[@godsamazingpurpose]

The only tith is for us to present our selves as a living sacrifice Holy and pleasing to God . God wants our first fruit which is giving our all to the kingdom. That being said most people can't even give ten percent of their time let alone their income. Give yourself, your time your gifts, your talents and if your called to give to your local church do so, but not as a ritual, give it from the purness of your heart. God bless and keep sharing these truths till we see Jesus.

[@jaymChrist4ever]

In this age, giving is on grace, not tithing. The Church and Ministry should never become a burden of any kind to anyone.

[@josebeatriceministry479]

God bless you for sharing the truth about tithing according to God's Word!

[@andrecummings13]

Look up Pastor Russell Kelly he was one of the first ones on social media warning the people about the Tithing Lie. He has a lot of content on that subject to study even the history of it before Israel was required to. There’s a reason why it was food and animals and not money .

[@derrickpurdy7011]

I was a part of an up and coming church in my area and prior to our first business meeting I had a feeling that the fact that I don't tithe would be an issue that was raised. Sure enough, it was. I felt it was necessary to tell my then pastor that I do not tithe to anyone so I wasn't robbing the church of a tithe. He asked me if I was fine with that and I said I was. He quickly moved on. The church ended up not working out due to other issues so I currently study with a group online.

[@neutrodyne]

I appreciate what this man is saying. It kills me every time I here a preacher say Malchi. I know what is coming. Yes, it is another you have robbed God, you need to pay that 10%. It reminds me of gangsters that make store owners pay a certain amount to be safe or suffer the consequences!

[@jothisunil]

It's so eye opening all this year we were doing stupidity in the name of Jesus Christ Because of lack of knowledge .this pastors became rich and then tell God Jesus Christ Blessed us🙏

[@iThinkBiblically]

I know... they rip people off with their lies in the name of God. Very sad.

[@HisWarriorKing777]

I agree wholeheartedly with this teaching. God bless you.

[@iThinkBiblically]

Thanks!

[@christineuhler8595]

Thank you so much for this teaching, so many teach you must tithe it must be given to God . The pastor of the church I was said almost every Sunday. Teachers on KZbin, Chris Oyakhilome, Kevin Zadai, who visited Heaven & met Jesus personally in Heaven, because of he died during tooth surgery. & came then back again. I love to give , but until now live with the existential minimum. I’m a single mum. Could you pls make again a teaching about tithing? Thank you so much.

[@isaacluamba4500]

I understand what your saying contextually. My question is if everyone stops tithing in a church however, where will the church get the funds/support to spread the gospel and keep the congregation running. That's kind of the the basis for a lot of churches when it comes to tithing nowadays, to spread the gospel even further, support the local community/city, and keep the congregation up and running. And the only way these things are possible is when we support the local church (at least the ones that aren't corrupt) with a tithe/offering of our income. Or should it just be called an offering?

[@markb7067]

Yes, offerings, not tithes. We are free to give, offerings of money or otherwise, as we are able and as we are lead, but we are not biblically bound to pay tithes with money as many would have us believe. Blessings in your giving!

[@99rylee]

We also tithe bc it pays the pastors living and expenses and overhead costs of the bldg

[@rafaeljrsolmiano6153]

Follow the Apostles of Christ in offering God loves a cheerful giver 2Corinthians 2:7

[@krakoosh1]

Most churches are in debt up to their forehead and don’t have a parsonage for the pastor anymore. If we were still being persecuted and had to hide we would still be having worship secretly in our houses. We wouldn’t have multi million dollar church buildings to pay off. Money is not required to spread the gospel. In modern western Christianity only the pastor and elders are expected to spread the gospel. Western culture destroyed Christianity. The culture has become Christianity. I’ve seen first hand what it’s done to third world countries. We sell our technology and wealth as Christianity. When most of the world lived working to supply their food and clothing. Which the Bible says is all we need. The Bible also teaches nobody lacked anything because the wealthy would sell off their things and give to those who needed it. That is another problem. Unbelievers see churches as a way to get money and the poor in our congregations go without and suffer. We support the unbelievers and look down on the poor believer. I know because I’ve been in need and my own church couldn’t help me. Here in the US it costs an arm and a leg to be a Christian. Bible league can print a Bible for $4 to send overseas but we pay $50-200 for a Bible. I’ve seen some bibles selling for $10k online. Paul said to copy his letters and send them to all churches. Today you have to pay to receive the word of God. We don’t make disciples either. You want to study the Bible to become a pastor or teacher and you have to go into debt for tens of thousands of dollars. If we made disciples then we wouldn’t need to have seminary schools. The false religions do a great job discipline their people, which is why they convince so many people to follow them and leave the church

[@twintailsanimations4973]

Giving an typing are not the same thing. The old covenant has the time, and the church gives.

[@barriewilliams8361]

Jesus said the truth will set you free,im a seeker of The truth ,its good to know that there are fellow christians who study sound doctrine .

[@jayceoncynvvie7501]

It comes from the old testament. New testament talks about giving. All the false prophets, teachers and prosperity preachers use micah to guilt people into giving money. Jesus said to be a cheerful giver not being a user and robbing hard-working

[@calel6454]

If it were required and as important to Father as it is in today's "churches" he would have commanded it... like in the 10 commandments. I do believe we should give and give generously, but he wants us to do it because we want to help, or provide, or be kind. He also states that when we give our right hand shouldn't know what our left hand is doing, (sorry paraphrasing) the shame process of the offering plate/ bowl doesn't allow for this and he'd never want anyone to feel bad about not being able to give one week because life happened... And even though prosperity preachers are not preaching the entirety of the gospel, I still believe Father would use what his opposition is trying to use to distract us. It gives a broader message to very diverse crowd which may have been the only exposure they would have otherwise ever received. I believe more people are waking up every day in their audiences and realizing the error in their messages. Thanks for your effort in uncovering to understand the intent of Father for he looks at such tasks with a great smile! Be blessed!

[@georgeluke6382]

Brother, appreciate your zeal for God’s Word and the thoughtfulness in approaching this. It seems you’re saying that tithing is something requires only of Israelite farmers from the specific land of Israel. If the Law is addressed to the people of God, and the true Israel of God has expanded to contain all the nations of the earth, and the apostles/NT-authors give us a standard of application that seems to use the principles and apply them to new contexts, wouldn’t the tithe be expanded, rather than diminished in terms of what God expects of his people in supporting the household of God? That is, if God wanted unmuzzled oxen to tread our grain to be interpreted in the new covenant as a mandate to pay teaching elders for their work as teaching elders, couldn’t we similarly see that the Israel of God should apply this to support explicitly the Church?

[@iThinkBiblically]

Good question. First, not everyone was commanded to tithe, only farmers. So, at best your argument applies to farmers. Second, the tithe was not just for the priests. I think only 1% went to the priests. It was for the Levites and as I pointed out in the video the Levites did a large array of work including government work like judges as well as the musicians and worshippers at the temple (So, they should get paid a wage in the church under your view), the builders (who actually did the physical work) and so much more. The tithe was also used for the poor (a role fulfilled by social welfare in our nations). So, it becomes difficult to bring the entire tithe system over into the NT church. That's why scripture speaks about giving instead. That would be a part response. God bless.

[@iThinkBiblically]

Also, the text regarding muzzling the ox can at best be interpreted as a principle that those that work should be paid. That's what is happening with the ox, it is working and eating while it works. I accept that but what possible principle could the tithe system represent in the NT? At best you could say that the priests were given food, enough to sell for a wage, but they did not receive the whole tithe. They only got a small portion of it.

[@gloriatorres3255]

Amen 👏

[@graysonbr]

Actually dialogued with Russell Kelly years back. Funny, I was going to suggest that Russell Kelly holds to many of these suggestions and send a link but you already have it.

[@iThinkBiblically]

Yeah his research was incredible.

[@stpeterlowes]

I have had to do the offering part in my church a few times and it can be a bit nervy at times, especially as someone who did not believe in tithing at all. I usually just say if God has touched your heart to give then you are free to do so, but I believe 100% in setting aside a portion of our income for the house of God and for the needs of our brothers and sisters which could be 5% 10% or even more. I gave a testimony recently about how God has blessed me financially over this pandemic period, while many have decreased financially I have increased in both my job and online business. And I believe it is mainly down to two things, I work hard, not for man but for the glory of God, and I give back financially to my church, and where the spirit moves me to. Giving is a blessing when done with the right heart and motives, Glory to God.

[@iThinkBiblically]

I was asked to do the offering collection once but I was ok with it cause there was not offering talk and we never have them so it was fine for me.

[@christinagordon4204]

Render unto Caesar the things of Caesar and unto God the things of God. Tithing in the Old Testament was for the Levites who served in the temple; it was their job and they were paid in food and drink.

[@kennthashby6351]

I've been told that I can not be and deacon in this church unless I give tithes I said 😲 this is not biblical at all

[@Sierva653]

Genesis 14:19-20 NKJV And he blessed him and said: "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; [20] And blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand." And he gave him a tithe of all. Before even the law of Moses, Abraham gave a tithe to Melchizedek. The order from which Jesus is a priest forever. Look up on your bibles all the instances of the word tithe which literally means 10th . Let the Holy Spirit guide you to the truth by the word, but not just a verse but the whole counsel of God.

[@twintailsanimations4973]

What a twisting of scripture. Abraham did not give a tenth of his income to anyone continually. This was a portion of The spoils of war. I'm guessing that you already know that though and that's why you took the verse out of context.

[@michaela.kelley7823]

I find it ironic that when the widow put her last amount of money into the collector at the temple it appears that the chapter ends. But the original Bible wasnt written with chapters. So the story actually picks up with Jesus saying " not one stone will remain on another" he was speaking of religious systems who do this. And your still seeing this practice on tv all the time

[@thomasturner4253]

Thanks for explaining this From a BIBLICAL perspective

[@JL-fo9rz]

I'm all for donations and offerings because it comes from the heart. I feel tithing is a scam because it's a set amount you're forced to pay and it feels like an extra bill.

[@shadowmist1246]

For some churches its a scam. For others, it's simply the flesh interpreting the scriptures. And for some, it's lack of knowledge.

[@gloriatorres3255]

U must want to live in the times BC because then there was so many rules regulation to atone for our sins and sicknesses upon our bodies so much in great amount for our atonements so to u giving is too much to ask when it’s asked from God when he gave the greatest sacrifice ever made for us and you’re complaining about it being forced and extra bill when what all u have belongs to God anyways your house, cars, money, everything and he can take it all away but he is merciful how can u not give cheerfully with everything God does and gives us. No one likes to give there money out like it’s the only thing on the world that matters like ya don’t have faith in God to provide. Ya sound so weak and pathetic. Like God has said so many times in the Bible we humans are stupid and he is totally correct!

[@shadowmist1246]

@@gloriatorres3255 So what point are you trying to make here? That J L is weak and pathetic for giving from the heart instead of giving from some false belief that we must follow one of the 600 or so mosaic laws? Have you not read Romans 14:23 "...and everything that does not come from faith is sin." It is not faith to act out of compulsion to follow a mosaic law, who's purpose was already fulfilled by Jesus.

[@gloriatorres3255]

@@shadowmist1246 my point is we giving to the lord and he sees our hearts so what if it’s false teachers or preachers we don’t give from our hearts to them and my point is that it is certainly certainly our right to give if not we are robbing the lord i know that’s a tough one to realize. Giving hurts the most from us that’s why God wants us to give so we won’t be bound and captive and enslaved to money and things which = greed and greed is from the enemy this here is my point and if u don’t understand i pray that God opens your mind to understanding and not live in greed anymore

[@gloriatorres3255]

@@shadowmist1246 remember the parable of the widows offering… but we people focus so much on money and items just do what God says is that hard. I always say us Americans are so spoiled way too much

[@aikhongchua8978]

Keep preaching brother. Yes, tithing is not a requirement for Christians. We are asked to give cheerfully the amount we decide, towards the work of God's kingdom.

[@shadowmist1246]

Finally a comment that makes sense. The amount we decide is based on our faith.

[@philpowell1162]

Thank you for your video I was bound in the era of tithing from a church I used to go to ! They were always pushing tithing ! I thank God that he opened my eyes to this tithing lie !

[@stevemineer2857]

Don’t forget if the farmers wanted to pay in money instead of food, they had to pay an additional 1/5 fee or penalty for using cash. In other words, they paid 12% not 10%. God wanted their food, not their money. Unlike today’s charlatans. Jesus, Peter and Paul obliterated the old law.

[@Christian_1980]

Amen. Great teaching brother.

[@iThinkBiblically]

Thanks for the encouragement. It's amazing that some people will watch this and still thing tithing is commanded for Christians.

[@debrastarr9147]

@@iThinkBiblically Yes and you are the ultimate authority that everyone (and some are) should follow and believe. Read Charles Spurgeon he eliminated paying for your seat in church in the 1800's: stating he felt it was contrary to the message of Jesus: the poor could not afford the better seats and he felt this was wrong. Before you criticize him he is right up there with Wilkerson in respect and reputation. Truthfully, I have been a respecter of David Wilkerson for over forty years and exposed to his teachings and I do not think he would approve of your perspective on many areas of the Bible because they are contrary to what I have heard him preach. I gave you a fair, unbiased chance, opportunity in Love but, I do not agree with many of your interpretations of the Bible.

[@iThinkBiblically]

@@debrastarr9147 Charles Spurgeon also rejected the tithing doctrine. But you search the scriptures for yourself. Don't just listen to me.

[@iThinkBiblically]

@@debrastarr9147 I never said anyone has to pay for their seat. I simply said that I work out how much I think I should pay out of the running costs. I look at the yearly running costs and give a bit of leeway and pay accordingly. It just what I do so that I'm not just using the church facility. Regarding my other offerings they are administered as I see fit.

[@Coolmike19]

Thank you for this great explanation of the tithe. I been trying to tell people this is not Biblical, but they refuse to read their Bible and go along with the pastor ( which of course he has a PHD ) says. This is a great breakdown of the scriptures and as for as how the tithe came about. Thanks again for this great video

[@b.goodfellow465]

Excellent points 🙏🙏🙏

[@iThinkBiblically]

Thanks!

[@breefree2949]

I dont tithes. God has done so much for me being poor and at one time I was homeless. As I developed a relationship with the holy spirit my life changed. I dont see God wanting my money, for Jesus said we cant serve God and mammon. Thanks for telling the truth and you help to study Gods word with truth.

[@jesusdeity2010]

As i asked God, He replied immediately: "Did Adam and Eve tith?". I said: "No". He continued: "Exactly, I was with them and they were with Me and it was VERY good". This was after i heard so many different views on tithing. From Kenneth Copeland convulsive manipulative theories to what you hear in this video. God answers. Always. Fun part is, i now donate up to 6 figures. Because of...... love.

[@MikeyLovesLife]

Give what you can when you can and do it with a cheerful heart.

[@markb7067]

This is accurate teaching - thank you. I may also point out that another common misconception about the biblical, systematic tithe is that it was (and is) a form of giving. It wasn't. It was really a form of a tax, only it wasn't received from earned wages ever in the bible. Nothing required or compulsory can really be considered a gift or an act of faith and the ceremonial and civil ordinances that carried out systematic tithing under Mosaic Law are obsolete under the New Covenant.

[@kathleenmacdonald5511]

Don't give anyone an excuse not to tithe. If people did not tithe a lot of charity recipients would suffer. God does not make you prosperous to spoil you. Remember the widow who gave her last mite. Didn't Paul also say that people should support the ministers but since they don't, he does not ask them but works for his upkeep in addition to ministering. Do you not believe in God? Or do you not fear Him?

[@iThinkBiblically]

Give to charity instead. Nowhere does the Bible say to pay ten percent of your wage. Only Farmers in the Old Covenant were commanded to do that. I think you would be better off giving to people in need. The reputation of the church would be far better and more souls would be won to Christ.

[@kathleenmacdonald5511]

@@iThinkBiblically I send money via Western Union to some Africaan Nationals who minister to people. They really appreciate it and it is NOT tax deductible. I don't attend church.

[@iThinkBiblically]

@@kathleenmacdonald5511 That's fantastic!

[@petermuturo7777]

@@iThinkBiblically be very careful with your teachings to the body of Christ. Don't tell people what their itching ear wants to hear but preach the word of God .

[@iThinkBiblically]

@@petermuturo7777 I think you need to be careful that you don't push one of the biggest lies in the church today.

[@simpleObserver100]

So I am a tithe'r... and a few weeks ago I just got payed and totally forgot about the tithe... but then God, I believe was reminding me with videos about tithing.. in my random Playlist... one after another... and I was thinking why am I hearing about tithing in every video.. what's God trying to tell me... and then I finally remembered lol God has guided me through everything I am exposed to... in amazing ways.. with videos... with animals... with podcasts... even when my dog passed and I didn't study the bible as deeply for a month... when I began to study again I recieved counsel at the exact moment I needed it! Also, all of my needs have been met in terms of money.... with no worries at all... And I freely give. I also love to help the homeless when I can. But, I don't do it for prosperity... Anyways thanks for your videos! I enjoy them immensely! God bless!

[@iThinkBiblically]

I'm not a tither and God has blessed me abundantly. God has guided my life greatly. I never have any lack. I can guarantee you that God will bless you with an extra ten percent if you don't tithe.

[@jimj1889]

Your me my first 25 years of my walk with Jesus. My friend I would ask you to pick up a concordance and with prayer look up every reference to tithing that's what clinched it for me of what was for today or not. I commend you on your cheerful giving. In Roman's 11:35 Or who has first given to Him that it should be repaid him. The rain falls on the just and the unjust my friend.

[@luigirnotyourbusiness8127]

Praise the Lord!

[@Mustachd]

Give to to your church. The light isnt free The comfortable temperature isnt free The four walls and a roof isnt free The resources for ministry arent free And it is good to have a pastor who is able to fully dedicate himself to the task of shepherding. Give to your church. Tithing is for the OT church. The NT church is held to a much higher standard. The standard of love.

[@iThinkBiblically]

I always pay what I think is my percentage of the costs for running the church.

[@brianmoore581]

My family just this week gave over 1,600 pounds of rice, plus Ramen noodles, Tang, candy and other food to three small villages in the Philippines. We fed 140 families, probably over 400 people, incredibly poor people, for at least a week. We gave $25 to our church. Do you think God is disappointed with that? There are many people supporting the church. If we don't do what we can for some needs, no one is going to do anything. Churches need to sit down and write out their budgets. If the light bill, the property maintenance, supplies, and the pastor's salary amounts to, say, $10,000 a month, and there are 500 members, then divide it up and set that number as a recommendation for giving. In that example it would be $20 each member per month. You could obviously give more to cover for those who can't give at all for whatever reason. When your church amasses wealth well beyond its needs, that money becomes a temptation for those in control of it. I wouldn't want to have more than about six months worth of emergency money in the church account. It's human nature when you see a pile of money to start looking for things to do with that money, things that money was not intended for.

[@seanleeduncan]

Of course it's good to support your church through love. The problem starts to creep in when you give a command saying ‘give to your church’. It's not for you to command anyone. Maybe I'm wrong..

[@terryparrott9127]

The NT church met in homes... they shared what they had, they broke bread together and took communion daily. Love gifts were shared as collections were taken up for those in need, some even sold what they had and laid the money at the feet of their leaders... WE ARE SO FAR from those beautiful and simple ways of the Master! I grieve over our Idolatry in America and the Christian world... we worship money, material things and even education has become an idol. May the Lord have mercy on us and forgive us, and open our eyes to His precious TRUTH!

[@rtg8point858]

@@terryparrott9127 Couldn't have said it better.

[@darlenewells3309]

Great n Correct teaching as usual...you deserve more views...🙏 your channel continues to grow n be blessed!

[@modifiedtraditionalgardeni9938]

Just because the Old Testament mentions tithing and the New Testament doesn’t does not mean it is any less important. We don’t live in a mostly agrarian society any more but GOD does give life to us every day to work and make a living and GOD says he owns all the gold and all the silver and everything else so why is It a bad thing to give GOD back 10% of what already belongs to him anyway. GOD has only entrusted you with money for one reason to glorify him to see if you are completely sold out to him.

[@iThinkBiblically]

You have to show me a verse where it says everyone has to tithe. You won't find it

[@modifiedtraditionalgardeni9938]

@@iThinkBiblically show me a verse where it says not to

[@debrastarr9147]

@@modifiedtraditionalgardeni9938 Through out the old testament they honored God with ten percent whether it was their crops or whatever. I'm glad he did this video because it enables me to see it is his opinion: HIS OPINION. I already had reservations based on his merciless attacking of those in scripture error. Not every one who believes in tithing abuses it comparable to the preachers he points out. I think that was his whole point ammunition against the preachers he doesn't agree with however, he has offended a lot of others in the process. I like honoring God and giving to support those who are sincere in his work. Someone has to pay the insurance and light bill at my church. Another thing he stated is: he pays for his seat at his church. Charles Spurgeon (famous preacher who began a children's orphanage in the 1800's) I read one of his books where he commented that he advocated for removing paying for your seat in the church because the wealthy could afford a better seat toward the front and he did not feel this honored Jesus and God's word. Thank you for what you said. This man is no different from anyone else shoveling something on You Tube.

[@767Robson]

@@modifiedtraditionalgardeni9938 When Paul stated let all your giving be without being put under compulsion why shouldn't that tell you making a demand of a certain percentage is now not appropriate. To agree with you on one level....nobody is saying you can't give 10%, 30% or 100. I would expect say a RICH person SHOULD be giving MORE than a tithe but don't couch it in the legalistic terms of the Old Covenant with a curse attached to it for not complying (Gal 3:13) That my friend is where I think you'd err.

[@randomcommenter395]

@@modifiedtraditionalgardeni9938the burden of proof is always on the person trying to prove a positive, not trying to prove a negative.