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NASB | Leviticus 27:30 ¶ 'Thus all the tithe of the land, of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD'S; it is holy to the LORD. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Leviticus 27:30 ¶ 'And all the tithe (tenth part) of the land, whether the seed of the land or the fruit of the tree, is the LORD'S; it is holy to the LORD. [1 Cor 9:11; Gal 6:6] |
Bible Question: I firmly believe that we are not under the law and as New Testement believers are not required to tithe. However many churches yet preach tithing and that we are under a curse if we do not tithe. How can this be, especially when it is plainly stated in scripture? Why is there so much confusion. |
Bible Answer: It is my belief that if we put tithing as a REQUIREMENT, then it does not have its place. This does not mean that Christians should not tithe, as the promises accompanying tithing are multiple. However, tithing gives to Christians a minimum to give away. In such a matrialistic world, money has become such a sensitive issue. Let me take you to Matt 7:2 "For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. This follows the remark that Our Lord made about that woman who gave all she had...God is not interested with absolute, HE already is. What He is interested in is the VALUE. He asked Abraham for his ONLY son in sacrifice. Was he interested in any son, NO. Tithing is not only about money, but also about EVERYTHING. Are we ready to give to God AT MINIMUM our 1/10 of our BEST???? |