tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10107679.post271930930174046247..comments2024-03-13T10:40:39.121+00:00Comments on The Reverend Garibaldi McFlurry: TithingGaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04452898471070875871noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10107679.post-17013673612756310222007-08-04T19:39:00.000+01:002007-08-04T19:39:00.000+01:00I agree with Gary. Tithing is a command. 10% was a...I agree with Gary. Tithing is a command. 10% was a commanded minium so in reality we should be giving more! Especially as we experience the even greater benefits of living this side of Calvary.<BR/>JamesAlastair McCollumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956871550483852990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10107679.post-83001825522558094832007-08-03T12:52:00.000+01:002007-08-03T12:52:00.000+01:00Russkellphd is correct. None of the 'tithing' that...Russkellphd is correct. <BR/><BR/>None of the 'tithing' that occurs now has any connection to the definition of tithing contained in the Bible. (other than to mention 10%) In a nutshell, the were four tithes. 1)The Levitical tithe required those who raised crops (not everyone and not all professions - just those who raised crops) to give 10% of that to the Levites. This tithe only occurred 6 years out of the 7 year cycle. It also required those that raised 10 or more animals to give each tenth animal that passed under the rod to the Levites. If a person raised less than 10 animals, they were NOT required to tithe. <BR/>2) From what was given to them, the Levites in turn had to give the very best to the priests. <BR/>3) The festival tithe required that those who raised crops or animals to set aside 10% for the annual festivals. It was for the people to have a party and consume the food joyfully and alcoholic beverages (strong drink) if they wanted. <BR/>4) The Poor tithe occurred only in the 3rd and 6th years of the seven year cycle. This was set aside for the poor. All tithes were always food and NEVER money.<BR/><BR/>On the LINKS page of www.normoretithing.org you will find lists of 24 books and 36 other websites that all teach that Christians are not required to tithe. I go into more detail on my website www.inyourbible.com, where, if you have a high speed internet connection, you can view or download my FREE series of 10 - 30 minute lessons titled "The Truth About Tithing". I take two of the lessons to explain the 'Truth About Abrams Tithe'. It clearly is NOT the precedent setting example that we have been told. For starters, Abram did not give his own money. We should be generous but the poor widow is NOT our example. She was being plundered by church leaders. There is no single formula for Christians to be able to judge for themselves whether they are generous or not. Each person needs to hear from God for themselves.<BR/><BR/>George GreeneUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09345538666468032961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10107679.post-37320651854382352512007-08-03T02:18:00.000+01:002007-08-03T02:18:00.000+01:00You are only looking at a very small part of tithi...You are only looking at a very small part of tithing. Tithing was in indivisible part of the Mosaic Law. See Galatians 3:10. In order to receive the blessigs of tithing you must keep every part of that law. Otherwise you are placing yourself under a curse. See my free book and essay at www.shouldthechurchteachtithing.comRussell Earl Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503861082402192378noreply@blogger.com