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NASB | Matthew 22:39 "The second is like it, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 22:39 "The second is like it, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for others].' [Lev 19:18; Matt 19:19] |
Bible Question: is tithing for the Old Testament times or NT...and what's the difference between first fruit and tithing |
Bible Answer: Dear Adzidzor, Tithing is an OT law. First fruits are the first things that God has prospered you by. Tithing is the offering of those first fruits unto God. Your question is far reaching and involves many considerations and space may not allow all that this encompasses. We are not directly commanded to tithe for we are not under the law. BUT, BUT, there are certain evidences that compel us to consider these things. 1. (Mat 22:39 KJV) And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 2. (1Ti 5:3 KJV) Honour widows that are widows indeed. 3. (Act 3:6 KJV) Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee... And logic can only point us to certain facts, that we as an individuals cannot do certain things. We do not know all the widows and the needy and the helpless, whereas the church or congregation has a more broad outreach than us personally and can administer to those that we are not always aware of. Thus giving a tithe or offering can and will benefit those that we cannot help directly. The most important thing to remember is that God loves a cheerful giver (2Cor 9:7). Not one that is forced but one that gives from the heart for the needs of others. There is no direct Scripture to give but it is the interest of the body, the church, to see to the needs of others. And with tithes and offerings, through the church, these things can be administered. There are blessings from God when you give and there are blessings from God when you don't give, but when you are aware of a need and are prompted to give there should be no hesitation on our part to obey the moving of the Holy Spirit. Doing these things from a pure and not seeking a reward heart we will be blessed from Heaven. It is just a fact of the nature of our Father who is in Heaven. If we have the Spirit of Christ in us then we should be willing to do the right thing when it is needed. And since we are not aware of all those needs it is faithful to tithe and to give offerings to your local church or congregation so the church would have the resources to administer them when and where they are needed. And as in the law, the tithe went to the priest of the tabernacle, so today our tithe goes to the pastors of our congregations. (Deu 25:4 KJV) Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. A faithful pastor is worthy of our support! Financial AND with prayer. For he contends daily in the things of the Lord. The letter of the law was abolished with the crucifixion of Christ, but the Spirit of the law remains in our hearts. (Jer 31:33 KJV) But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. You may also consider 2 Corinthians chapter 9. Again: Mat 22:39 KJV) ...Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Peace terrib |
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