The tithing system is a part of the Gospel.
S.N. Haskell, 1908
TITHES
Revelation 14:6-7
To FEAR GOD is connected to the GOSPEL that has to go to the world.
Deuteronomy 14:22-29
Giving tithes TEACHES us to fear God. [To show reverence/respect]
1 Timothy 5:18; Luke 10:7; Matthew 10:8-11
Those who share THIS GOSPEL full time are SUPPORTED by tithes.
1 Corinthians 9:8-14
The principle of supporting God’s workers with tithes comes from the Old Testament
Numbers 18:24, 26, 28
Old Testament: All tithes had to go to the LEVITES. [Workers for God]
Hebrews 7:1, 2; Genesis 14:17-20
Before the time of Israel, Abraham gave tithes to Melchizedek, the priest of God.
Leviticus 27:30-34
The tithe is a TENTH of your income. It is HOLY and belongs to God.
Proverbs 3:9-10
We HONOUR God by returning what belongs to Him.
Genesis 26:5; 18:17, 18:19; 28:20-22
Abraham OBEYED God and taught his children to do the same.
Galatians 3:7, 29
The Bible teaches that by FAITH we are children of Abraham.
John 8:39
Children of Abraham will give tithes like Abraham.
Hebrews 5:6, 10
JESUS is a PRIEST after the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:8
When we give tithes to the workers of God then it is Jesus who receives it.
Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42
Jesus Himself APPROVED of tithe giving.
Malachi 3:7-12
Not returning tithes to God is STEALING from Him.
God promises BLESSINGS to those who give tithes.
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