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1 | Should we model after Jacob? | Gen 28:22 | iktoose | 145206 | ||
Hi Steve, Don't you think Jacob is pretty good model to follow after all he was blessed greatly by God? Presumably Jacob offered ten percent of whatever God increased. I am wondering about where/to whom the offering was given. I don't see a priest or anything about helping out widows/orphans... Anyone out there have good explanation for this. |
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2 | Should we model after Jacob? | Gen 28:22 | DocTrinsograce | 145210 | ||
Hi, iktoose... God's blessing does not imply that a person is a good "model." The blessing says much more about God's grace and mercy than it does about the beneficiary! No one can ever merit His blessing! There are lessons to be learned by the various people that are introduced to us in the Scriptures, that is true. However, always we must see the great Protagonist behind it all: the Lord God Himself. If our attention fails to be drawn to Him, then we have completely missed the point of His Word. Other than the offerings of Abraham in Salem there is no evidence of a pre-Mosaic tithe. The proper way to understand the Old Testament is in the light of the New Testament. In Him, Doc |
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3 | Should we model after Jacob? | Gen 28:22 | iktoose | 145211 | ||
Hi Doc, In Genesis 28:21,22 Jacob (pre-Mosaic bible character) is swearing that he would offer a tenth to God if and only if God blesses him abundantly. What is wrong with that? I can be like Jacob anyday. |
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4 | Should we model after Jacob? | Gen 28:22 | DocTrinsograce | 145250 | ||
You're right, iktoose... It does, indeed, appear there is a pre-Mosaic instance of thithing (in the literal sense). I stand corrected! Thank you for instructing me. If you are going to make Jacob your model, where are you going to set up your pillar? :-) Just kidding! However, it does bring up the question of where to draw the line of imitation. In Him, Doc |
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