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1 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 176777 | ||
The LORD commanded (Deut 12:6-7, 12:17-18) that we shall EAT our offerings and tithe before the LORD and rejoice. I have not heard anyone preaching on this or practicing this, even those who insist that tithing is our (Christians) duty. iktoose |
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2 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | kalos | 176811 | ||
EAT our offerings and tithes? What does that mean? It's not clear to me how we could eat our tithes and offerings in this day and age. Grace to you, John |
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3 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 176845 | ||
Eat our offerings and tithes are commanded throughout Deut 12 and 14. If you look at Deut 14:24-26, you know what I am trying to say. Tithe was never money. Why do we turn the tithe into money this day? Deut 14: 24"If the distance is so great for you that you are not able to bring the tithe, since the place where the LORD your God chooses (N)to set His name is too far away from you when the LORD your God blesses you, 25then you shall exchange it for money, and bind the money in your hand and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses. 26"You may spend the money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen, or sheep, or wine, or strong drink, or whatever your heart desires; and (O)there you shall eat in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice, you and your household. iktoose |
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4 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | kalos | 176855 | ||
iktoose, No, I'm afraid I don't know what you are trying to say. Please be very specific. How do we apply Deut. 14:24-26 to our lives in the USA in the year 2006? I don't mean to be facetious, but what does it mean? Are we to cash our paycheck, travel to Jerusalem, eat at a restaurant, and now we've paid our tithes? I just don't understand. Grace to you, John |
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5 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 176886 | ||
My point was to point out what the offerings/tithe were for. The LORD specifically commanded to bring our tithe/offerings before Him, eat it as we rejoice/glorify Him (giving the credit to Him). Why can't we do that? We have to eat to sustain our physical self. Reading the book of Acts, I had a glimpse of that practice amongst early Christians. In light and spirit of this, I suggest that churches should have more fellowship times. iktoose |
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6 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | srbaegon | 176891 | ||
Hello iktoose, Scripture plainly says that the tithe belongs to and is for the Levites (Num 18:21). Deut 14 gives some additional thoughts on how that is shared (the giver and his household are allowed to eat their fill of a portion of the tithe). So unless you personally know a Levite, there is nobody to give the tithe to. Steve |
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7 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 177003 | ||
Hi Steve, I have always been thought/taught/preached that our pastors/missionaries/other church workers are considered mondern day Levites, not? Why don't we bring our tithes/offerings to the house of worship (local church) and share/eat with others honoring God for the provision? Deut 12:8 reads "But you shall eat them before the LORD your God .... you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in all your underdakings." Am I totally off the mark? iktoose |
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8 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | srbaegon | 177011 | ||
Hello iktoose, Pastors, missionaries, evangelists, and church workers are not modern day Levites. The Levites did the "dirty work" for the tabernacle service--setting up, taking down, guarding, carrying the furnishings, etc. If you must find a modern day equivalent, it would be the deacons. But that really would not be correct either. God's desire is that each of his children would be act as a priest. This was even true of Israel (Exod 19:6). They failed, and God selected the tribe of Levi to minister to him with only one family (Aaron) who could serve as priests. Today, the entire church is a royal and holy priesthood and all minister to God. Now as to your desire to bring together to share--it's great idea. The New Testament calls that fellowship (Acts 2:42). Just don't burden it down by applying a law that is no longer needed. Steve |
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9 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | iktoose | 177012 | ||
Hi Steve, I think pastors, missionaries, evangelists, and church workers are considered modern day Levites. I am confident that many many pastors/priests do believe that way and preach so. Also, I have been preached/taught that our tithe are rightfully their shares. And my pastor makes me feel guilty by citing Mal 3:8-10 on a weekly basis that if I don't tithe, it would be stealing from God. Am I brain washed? iktoose |
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10 | Shall we eat out tithe/offerings? | Deut 12:18 | srbaegon | 177017 | ||
Hello iktoose, No, you're not brainwashed. You've received some incorrect teaching. I've heard some of the same in the past. Do a study concerning who the Levites were and what they did, and compare that to what pastors are in the NT. You will see the difference. Steve |
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