No topic excites many pastors more than tithes and tithing. Waxing eloquent, pastors with fiery zeal, would teach about how if you pay tithes God would bless you. How your business would flour ... read full comment
THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT TITHES
No topic excites many pastors more than tithes and tithing. Waxing eloquent, pastors with fiery zeal, would teach about how if you pay tithes God would bless you. How your business would flourish, how you would find that rich husband and how all would go well in your life. Blessings would flow like the Jordan River and life would be a bed of hibiscus petals. Conversely, you are also threatened and psychologically terrorized for not paying tithes- there would be no breakthroughs in your life, God would take away from you. Nothing would go well for you. Worst of all, you would be cursed by God because you have stolen from Him. Like the mighty spear of Goliath, Malachi 3:10 is launched at your heart.
"Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. But you ask, 'How do we rob you?' In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse - the whole nation of you - because you are robbing me." (Malachi 3:8, 9)
This verse has been used to intimidate many Christians into shelling out 10% of their income as tithes. It is probably the only verse in the Bible that many pastors quote when preaching about tithes. Other verses in Leviticus and Deuteronomy that shed more light on the issue are almost never mentioned. Church members are kept in the dark by design.
Was God rebuking the nation of Israel or the nation of levitical priests in Malachi? Malachi 2:1, explains further,"And this commandment is for you, O priests." God was actually rebuking the Levites for abusing the trust of the people. God is a spirit and does not need food but He wanted the poor to be fed. The Levites were the ones under a curse. Christ broke the curse of the law, so Christians cannot be under a curse today for not obeying the law of tithes.
Who received tithes?
Tithe was God’s way of specifically taking care of the poor Levites, orphans, widows, strangers in Israel. This was the only reason God wanted food in his house. God does not need food. Deuteronomy 26:12, clearly states that when all the tithe is collected “then you shall give it to the Levite, to the stranger to the orphan, and to the widow, that they may eat in your towns and be satisfied.” Deuteronomy 14:28-29 New International Version (NIV) "bring all the tithes of that year’s produce and store it in your towns, so that the Levites (who have no allotment or inheritance of their own) and the foreigners, the fatherless and the widows who live in your towns may come and eat and be satisfied, and so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands." Did Jesus, Mathew and Paul receive tithes?
Jesus was from the line of Judah so could not receive tithes. Only Levites from the line of Levi could receive tithes. Though the twelve apostles were men of God, they could not receive tithes because of their tribal lineage. How then can pastors today ask for tithes? Are they Levites? If the apostle Paul is not a Levite so could not take tithes why are some pastors taking tithes? The fact that one is a man of God does not qualify one to receive tithes. Even prophets and other men of God in the Bible, not from the tribe of Levi, could not benefit from tithes.
Did Jesus and his apostles pay tithes?
Tithe was never taken in fish or silver or cash. Paul as a tent-maker was not required to pay tithes. Peter as a fisherman did not pay tithes on fish he caught. That was the law of God. None of the twelve apostles could pay tithes because they were not farmers or shepherds/ herders.
Did Abraham, Noah and Jacob pay tithes?
Abraham did not pay tithes. He gave ten percent of the spoils of war to Melchizedek, King of Salem. God did not command Abraham to give. It was from his free will. Abraham did not tithe from his personal property, and there is no record in the Bible that he did.
Jacob also gave a conditional 10% to God which was not a tithe. There is no record of Jacob paying any tithes after this. The traditional 10% in Middle Eastern societies is different from the legalistic mosaic tithe from God. The mosaic tithe was not optional, it was the law.
Without tithes, the message of the Gospel could not be preached
God in His infinite wisdom asked for tithes to be used for the poor and needy. God did not request tithes to be used for pastor's salary, cars, church organ or choir robes. God explicitly said use it to feed the poor Levites and the orphans, widows and strangers.
God does not need tithes to spread His word. The apostles gave their lives to spread the gospel of Christ without taking tithes from anyone. Many churches function perfectly today without tithes. We cannot disobey God with the excuse that we are spreading the gospel.
Even if you are poor, unemployed and struggling financially, now is the time to pay your tithes.
Nooooo!!! This is twisting and misquoting the Bible because we want to take money from the poor. The Bible says do not take tithes from the poor and needy. The poor are to benefit from the tithes. They are to be given tithes. Telling the poor to pay tithes, with promises that God would open the windows of heaven and pour blessings on them is a big con game.
The Bible says those with less than ten goats or sheep were exempted from paying tithes. God did not take tithes from the poor. Telling the poor and needy that if they don't pay tithes God has cursed them is the ultimate in greed and callousness. Some pastors tell poor church members to pay tithes before their rent or children’s school fees and expect miracles. Some tell the congregation not to worry about what the tithe is used for. They say to just pay the tithes and leave the rest to God.
Would paying tithes make you rich and prosperous?
The promise of breakthroughs and prosperity and material blessings is used as a bait to make many pour their hard-earned money into the bank accounts of some pastors. This is nothing but manipulation. If the gospel of Christ is about acquiring earthly possessions how come the apostle Paul was not rich? How come John the Baptist, Peter, John and the other apostles did not get financial breakthroughs? Many of Christ's apostles were persecuted and killed. Life was not rosy for them. Were they not blessed men of God? If you believe pastors who tell you that you would prosper financially if you pay tithes, then you need serious Bible study. People like Oprah Winfrey, Ted Turner, LeBron James etc. are very wealthy, but they do not pay tithes, they are not even Christians. If you believe paying tithes would open gates to riches for you, then you are in for great disappointment and cannot carry the cross of Christ.
Should I give to my church?
Yes, absolutely! Give to the church. Your offering helps the church a lot. Paul spoke about supporting the church. But give from your heart to God and expect nothing in return. Give because you love God. It is free-will, not a binding law like tithing. God had a special purpose for the tithes. It was to feed the poor and needy in society. It was to take care of the Levites who were poor, not wealthy pastors who have mansions, fancy cars and are far richer than most in the congregation
Should Christians pay tithes today?
Jesus and his apostles did not pay tithes, neither did they accept tithes. The Pharisees obeyed all the 613 mosaic laws, so they paid tithes. Today, Christians are not under the law, so we do not follow the Mosaic Law, as we are under grace and not the law. How come so much emphasis is laid on only tithes but not the other 613 laws? If we have to pay tithes then we have to follow all the laws, like the Pharisees. When a child disobeys the parent, he has to be stoned to death according to the old law. No Christian obeys that law today. However, some hold on to the law of tithing with the might of Samson. Why? Is it the money? The love of money...
G.K 10 years ago
You are 100% right, pastor.
You are 100% right, pastor.
servant of the most high 10 years ago
Who will feed the prophets?
JESUS AND HIS APOSTLES DID NOT TAKE TITHES FROM ANYONE. HOW DD THEY EAT? THEY LIVED ALRIGHT AND SPREAD THE GOSPEL. THEY LIVED SIMPLE AND HUMBLE LIVES. THEY DID NOT NEED ANY TITHES. ACTUALLY, TH ... read full comment
Who will feed the prophets?
JESUS AND HIS APOSTLES DID NOT TAKE TITHES FROM ANYONE. HOW DD THEY EAT? THEY LIVED ALRIGHT AND SPREAD THE GOSPEL. THEY LIVED SIMPLE AND HUMBLE LIVES. THEY DID NOT NEED ANY TITHES. ACTUALLY, THEY COULD NOT TAKE TITHES BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT LEVITES.
EVEN THOUGH THE APOSTLE PAUL WAS A MAN OF GOD, HE COULD NOT RECEIVE TITHES BECAUSE HE WAS NOT OF THE TRIBE OF LEVI. HE WAS NOT A LEVITE SO HE DID NOT TAKE TITHES. WHY THEN ARE PASTORS TAKING TITHES IF PAUL DID NOT?
TITHING IS NOT BIBLICAL. MANY CHURCHES DO NOT TAKE TITHES AND THEIR PASTORS SURVIVE ALRIGHT. YOU DONT HAVE TO BREAK GOD'S LAW TO SPREAD GOD'S GOSPEL.
Pastor Mireku 10 years ago
DEUT 14:22-27
Tithes--DEUT 14:22-27
22 Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year. 23 Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and olive oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the pre ... read full comment
DEUT 14:22-27
Tithes--DEUT 14:22-27
22 Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year. 23 Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and olive oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the presence of the Lord your God at the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name, so that you may learn to revere the Lord your God always.
24 But if that place is too distant and you have been blessed by the Lord your God and cannot carry your tithe (because the place where the Lord will choose to put his Name is so far away), 25 then exchange your tithe for silver, and take the silver with you and go to the place the Lord your God will choose.
26 Use the silver to buy whatever you like: cattle, sheep, wine or other fermented drink, or anything you wish. Then you and your household shall eat there in the presence of the Lord your God and rejoice. 27 And do not neglect the Levites living in your towns, for they have no allotment or inheritance of their own.
28 At the end of every three years, bring all the tithes of that year’s produce and store it in your towns, 29 so that the Levites (who have no allotment or inheritance of their own) and the foreigners, the fatherless and the widows who live in your towns may come and eat and be satisfied, and so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.
Pelicles 10 years ago
You have made my day and if you are in the US, I will try hard to join your church because you have spoken the truth. Truth is only one. Thank you.
You have made my day and if you are in the US, I will try hard to join your church because you have spoken the truth. Truth is only one. Thank you.
Sir Jay 10 years ago
THE TRUTH ABOUT TITHING IS THIS; WHEN PASTORS WANT TO COERCE CHURCH MEMBERS TO PAY TITHE, THEY SAY IT IS A DECREE FROM GOD AND CANNOT BE CHANGED. IT MUST BE OBEYED, AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF OLD, SO IT IS NOW, BUT WHEN IT COME ... read full comment
THE TRUTH ABOUT TITHING IS THIS; WHEN PASTORS WANT TO COERCE CHURCH MEMBERS TO PAY TITHE, THEY SAY IT IS A DECREE FROM GOD AND CANNOT BE CHANGED. IT MUST BE OBEYED, AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF OLD, SO IT IS NOW, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO THE USAGE OF TITHE, THEY SAY THAT, GONE ARE THOSE DAYS WHEN TITHES WERE USED TO FEED THE WIDOWS, LEVITES, POOR, AND STRANGERS, WE ARE IN A NEW WORLD NOW, CLEARLY SUGGESTING THAT GOD'S DECREE ON TITHE'S USAGE CANNOT BE FOLLOWED NOW.
THE DILEMMA IS THIS, ISN'T IT THE GOD WHO INSTITUTED TITHING THE SAME GOD WHO DIRECTED ON ITS USAGE? WHY IS HE OBEYED AT ONE POINT BUT DISOBEYED AT ANOTHER INSTANT? WHO ARE WE DECEIVING?
K K 10 years ago
Christianity has absolutely nothing to do with God. It was made by man for man. ALL religions are man made. It was man who made the laws and says it is God that made them. That's a BIG lie. The Bible, Quran, etc were all writ ... read full comment
Christianity has absolutely nothing to do with God. It was made by man for man. ALL religions are man made. It was man who made the laws and says it is God that made them. That's a BIG lie. The Bible, Quran, etc were all written by man not by God. God didn't inspire anybody to write any book.
The fact is that NOBODY, ABSOLUTELY NOBODY, knows who God is. We don't even know if he exists! So how can we know what his laws are, what he likes or hates, or what he wants us to do for him? I tell you, nobody knows, not even Jesus or Paul or Muhammad whoever who were all ordinary human beings.
K K 10 years ago
All the imperfections we see in Christianity and other religions is because they are all man made. Human beings make imperfect things because we are imperfect creatures. If Christianity were really about God, it would be PERF ... read full comment
All the imperfections we see in Christianity and other religions is because they are all man made. Human beings make imperfect things because we are imperfect creatures. If Christianity were really about God, it would be PERFECT and we shall not be disputing whether one should pay tithes or not. Only imperfectly created things bring about disputes as to how they should be operated.
Christianity is totally and purely made by man for man.
ELINAM 10 years ago
Every region of the world has these tools Arabs have islam, Indians have hinduism , Chinese have theirs as well as other Asians.
If Ghanaians had been colonized by Japanese, we would have been Buddhists without a question, a ... read full comment
Every region of the world has these tools Arabs have islam, Indians have hinduism , Chinese have theirs as well as other Asians.
If Ghanaians had been colonized by Japanese, we would have been Buddhists without a question, and would be proclaiming with zeal the buddha been the only way. Wouldn't that sound funny? So why that is different with our colonizers religion?
Think,think and think for a moment.
*** 10 years ago
GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND.JESUS IS LORD
GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND.JESUS IS LORD
Dave Mensah 10 years ago
tithe never money
THOSE TAKING THEIR TITHES TO THE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM WERE ADMONISHED NOT TO TAKE MONEY TO THE TEMPLE. THE BIBLE SAYS IF THE THE FOOD YOU ARE TAKING TO THE TEMPLE WOULD SPOIL BECAUSE YOU ARE FAR AWA ... read full comment
tithe never money
THOSE TAKING THEIR TITHES TO THE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM WERE ADMONISHED NOT TO TAKE MONEY TO THE TEMPLE. THE BIBLE SAYS IF THE THE FOOD YOU ARE TAKING TO THE TEMPLE WOULD SPOIL BECAUSE YOU ARE FAR AWAY. THEN SELL THE FOOD AND WHEN YOU GET TO JERUSALEM, BUY FOOD WITH THE MONEY AND TAKE THE FOOD TO THE TEMPLE.
GOD DID NOT WANT YOU TO PAY TITHES WITH YOUR MONEY.
GOD ASKED THE ISRAELITES TO USE ONLY FOOD AS TITHES. THOSE ISRAELITES OUTSIDE ISRAEL WERE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY TITHES. ALSO, NON-JEWS OR GENTILES DID NOT PAY TITHES.
GHANAIAN PASTORS ARE HIDING ALL THESE INFORMATION FROM US. THEY DONT WANT US TO KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT TITHES. THEY FEED US LIES TO MAKE US AFRAID SO WE GIVE THEM MONEY FOR TITHES. THIS IS UNSCRIPTURAL.
*** 10 years ago
Mr.Mensah,you expect the Church to be sitting down receiving and consuming food items as the tithe,when the ancient devil is racing sooo hard to destroy the human race?I'm afraid it is a BIG NO.I'm gonna use ALL ma money and ... read full comment
Mr.Mensah,you expect the Church to be sitting down receiving and consuming food items as the tithe,when the ancient devil is racing sooo hard to destroy the human race?I'm afraid it is a BIG NO.I'm gonna use ALL ma money and strength to populate HEAVEN and to depopulate hell.For you and the others who don't agree,allow GOD to be my JUDGE.JESUS LOVES you all.
Adam 10 years ago
God who created the universe does not need your ill-gotten money. You are a sakawa pastor . stop fleecing the poor.
God who created the universe does not need your ill-gotten money. You are a sakawa pastor . stop fleecing the poor.
*** 10 years ago
Bro. Adam,I thought you were given an option to choose from?Again,ALLOW GOD TO BE MY JUDGE.JUST GET IT.Thank you
Bro. Adam,I thought you were given an option to choose from?Again,ALLOW GOD TO BE MY JUDGE.JUST GET IT.Thank you
K K 10 years ago
And we also had our own religions which is just as good and as bad as their own. Yet they deceived us that ours is not good, only theirs is good. But all of them are man made - with good parts and bad parts.
If Christiani ... read full comment
And we also had our own religions which is just as good and as bad as their own. Yet they deceived us that ours is not good, only theirs is good. But all of them are man made - with good parts and bad parts.
If Christianity is really about God, there will be no arguments about tithes. But Christianity was made by human beings that is why it is imperfect. All religions are imperfect.
Concerned 10 years ago
Christianity was not something invented by whites, they tried everything possible to destroy it including throwing believers to lions. when they failed, they joined so that they can control it through the catholic church.
A ... read full comment
Christianity was not something invented by whites, they tried everything possible to destroy it including throwing believers to lions. when they failed, they joined so that they can control it through the catholic church.
A lot of the truth about the religion has been distorted to suit their demonic needs but it is up to us to go back to the original teachings and stick to it. Historically, Jesus existed, there is even strong evidence to show that he was a blackman. If you believe in the story of the fallen angels, you will understand how they are going about trying to deceive mankind into following them rather than the creator. I believe all we need to do is to do good and try talking to the creator through prayer. All will then be revealed to you. You have to have a clean heart to feel the presence of God and his son, Jesus Christ. God is a spirit and cannot be seen in this physical world unless he decides to have a relationship with you. Personally, things have gone well for me when I increase my prayers. It's happened too many times for me to think it's a coincidence. I have also seen a ghost or something which definitely wasn't of this world so I know for a fact the spirit world does exist. It is up to us as individuals to constantly search for it using the right methods and I know we would find the answers. Consider why a lot of people go to fetish priest, I am talking about ministers,presidents,serious businessmen and women. We can then move on to whites who use occult,masons etc. All these believe in the existence of God. All those people are afraid of him, even the fetish priest. The masons even use the bible to do their tricks. All this must tell you, God does exist and his religion is not just some tool made up by some people to deceive the masses.There are religions for God and some for the devil, it is upto you to choose one.
Ali Kameni 10 years ago
There is not strong evidence that the historical Jesus was black. It is most probable that he was not black but a Jew.
It is difficult to know what is the original teachings of Christianity which you are urging us to get b ... read full comment
There is not strong evidence that the historical Jesus was black. It is most probable that he was not black but a Jew.
It is difficult to know what is the original teachings of Christianity which you are urging us to get back to. Jesus didn't leave any writings behind. In fact, Jesus could probably read but he definitely could not write. The first writings on Jesus didn't happen until after about 40 years after his death. By then much of what was known about him was from word of mouth with a lot of it already distorted.
Paul came to write down the rules for the church and dictated what should be believed and not believed. But Paul never met Jesus even though he may have been born when Jesus lived. The early Christians wrote letters which they didn't know would become scripture. Many of these letters were not written by those whom we now know signed them. About half the letters of Paul in the New Testament were definitely not written by Paul himself!
Nobody knows who wrote the Gospels. Nobody knows. The early church fathers had to sift through many things and agree on what to accept and throwing away writings they didn't like. There were many competing meanings and practices some of which were forcefully weeded out or banned. The practices we know of Christianity now happened several years after Jesus died.
The Bible we have now even contains tons of mistakes from the earliest known sources. It will be very difficult to talk about "the original teachings" which you are asking as to stick to.
In principle, anybody can believe in anything at all he or she likes and find succor and spirituality in that. Christianity is just one of such things. It is modern Christianity that claims that it is the only thing that EVERYBODY should believe in because it is the only way. That is a big lie put out by mankind which made the religion itself.
It is true that ALL religions are made by man, NOT BY GOD!
Concerned 10 years ago
You agreed with with me there is a lot of deception about and that was my point.I actually watched a documentary about the jews hitler killed. Some of them were actually Asians, Africans like the Ethiopians and whites who re ... read full comment
You agreed with with me there is a lot of deception about and that was my point.I actually watched a documentary about the jews hitler killed. Some of them were actually Asians, Africans like the Ethiopians and whites who recently "con-verted" to the jewish religion. My point was we need to do a lot of searching,ie we don't know the whole truth at the moment.BELIEVE by definition is what you feel. You are entitled to believe what you like but there are still facts that cannot be disputed. I can see you have a lot of knowledge in this area and you certainly can contribution significantly to the discussion. But like me,you don't have all the answers
I however tried to share some of my personal experience, feel free to share yours too.
Ali Kameni 10 years ago
Concerned,
You're right that Jew is a religion rather than a race. But it is still true that the core of the Jewish religion is made up of a particular Semitic race which is why many people mistakenly(?) equate the religio ... read full comment
Concerned,
You're right that Jew is a religion rather than a race. But it is still true that the core of the Jewish religion is made up of a particular Semitic race which is why many people mistakenly(?) equate the religion with a race. And this core group is very certainly not black and Jesus came from that core group and couldn't have been black.
Yes, belief is different from fact. And, yes, there are some facts that cannot be disputed. But the thing is that the most important things that we argue about are just about those "facts" that can be disputed. The greatest of these is, of course, the case of whether God even exists at all.
But, coming to the day's concern about tithing, my position is that since the whole idea on which tithing is based is greatly disputable (whether God even exists and if He gave any orders for tithes to be paid), the discussion on tithes is completely inconsequential. I think (belief?) that we should use our man-made reasoning to see that there is absolutely no need to pay tithes to anybody NO MATTER WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS since the Bible itself is a highly disputable document - a fact that was known to the early Christians and the Church Fathers who, along the centuries, have interpreted the Bible to suit their contemporary requirements - and also made many changes to the document we now hold so sacrosanct. That is why I BELIEVE the Bible has nothing to do with God and that one document about God is as good or as bad as the other.
Concerned 10 years ago
Thanks for the reply.My position is that I am still learning and through prayer I gain more understanding about the ways of the world.My position on tithes is that it's a good thing as it helps the community as a whole irresp ... read full comment
Thanks for the reply.My position is that I am still learning and through prayer I gain more understanding about the ways of the world.My position on tithes is that it's a good thing as it helps the community as a whole irrespective of who gave the instruction ( God or Man). A strong community I believe is good for everyone. However, those priest who use the money to buy BMWs and fancy suits do not deserve it. It's up to individuals to use common sense to judge which church to pay it to.
With regards to the Black thing, historians have indicated that the whole of North Africa and most of the middle east was originally populated by African. It was due to ethnic cleansing that most of the Africans have vanished. Present day examples can be found in Sudan where the Arabs are trying to kick out the Africans. Old Yugoslavia too had the Serbs trying to kick out the Bosnians.(white on white) . Iraq also does have a black population. Moses who was a Jew managed to pass himself off as an Egyptian. Jesus went to hide in Egypt when he was a child to hide away from was it herod or pilate when he was seeking to kill him.I am sure he would have stood out if he was white and the Egyptians were black. The question of the Egyptians being originally black is accepted by even white scholars. The facial features of their statues clearly indicate nubian fetures.Napoleon broke off a lot the noses of the statues to try and hide that fact. It is not only the bible that have some lies in it. History in general have been distorted they say by the victor
Ali Kameni 10 years ago
On tithes:
I also accept the principle that people can give to help the society. I think many people will accept that. The question is whether it should be done because God says so and that is what I doubt very much. Help to ... read full comment
On tithes:
I also accept the principle that people can give to help the society. I think many people will accept that. The question is whether it should be done because God says so and that is what I doubt very much. Help to the society should be given as a MORAL PRINCIPLE not because of a commandment of some deity who will reward you for it. Secondly, the tithe is 10% of your earnings which shows clearly that it was NOT God who chose that figure but MAN!
As for the colour of the people of ancient Egypt and those who built the pyramids, the evidence, so far, is not conclusive. We don't know.
I agree with your point that History, in general, has been distorted. Yes. That is why we are even arguing this thing. But, gradually, we are knowing the truth - something you touched on in your first post.
Dr. SAS, Attorney at Law 10 years ago
A very educative and civil discourse.
Congrats to Ali Kameni and Concerned. You set a good trend for conversation here.
A very educative and civil discourse.
Congrats to Ali Kameni and Concerned. You set a good trend for conversation here.
ELINAM 10 years ago
Keep it up and your children's children will surely be free and powerful.
"EMANCIPATE YOURSELF FROM MENTAL SLAVERY, NON BUT OURSELVES CAN FREE OUR MINDS"
B. Marley.
Keep it up and your children's children will surely be free and powerful.
"EMANCIPATE YOURSELF FROM MENTAL SLAVERY, NON BUT OURSELVES CAN FREE OUR MINDS"
B. Marley.
GHANAVIA 10 years ago
I cannot follow the logic and coherence of your discourse. I am tempted to believe you are an Atheist, going by your penultimate sentence, and I quote: " All this must tell you, God does exist and his religion is not just som ... read full comment
I cannot follow the logic and coherence of your discourse. I am tempted to believe you are an Atheist, going by your penultimate sentence, and I quote: " All this must tell you, God does exist and his religion is not just some tool made up by some people to deceive the masses."
Concerned 10 years ago
The funny thing is you correctly quoted me.Please explain what you mean
The funny thing is you correctly quoted me.Please explain what you mean
servant of the most high 10 years ago
ARE PASTORS TOADAY LEVITES?
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SOME SAY THAT SINCE PASTORS DO NOT WORK AND DEDICATE THEMSELVES TO THE SERVICE OF THE LORD, THEY ARE THE LEVITES OF TODAY AND MUST BENEFIT FROM TITHES.
TH ... read full comment
ARE PASTORS TOADAY LEVITES?
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SOME SAY THAT SINCE PASTORS DO NOT WORK AND DEDICATE THEMSELVES TO THE SERVICE OF THE LORD, THEY ARE THE LEVITES OF TODAY AND MUST BENEFIT FROM TITHES.
THE LEVITES IN THE BIBLE DECENDED FROM THE BLOODLINE OF LEVI. THE LEVITES DID NOT OWN ANY PROPERTIES . PASTORS TODAY COULD OWN PROPERTY. PASTORS OWN TAXIS, LAND AND FARMS. NO LAW PREVENTS PASTORS TODAY FROM OWNING PROPERTY LIKE THE LEVITES IN THE BIBLE.
IF PASTORS ARE THE LEVITES OF TODAY THEN THE APOSTLE PAUL AND THE OTHER DICIPLES OF JESUS COULD CLAIM TO BE THE LEVITES OF THEIR TIME AND TAKE TITHES. MOST OF THE APOSTLES OF CHRIST DEDICATED THEIR LIFE TO THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST AND DID NOT WORK. DID THEY BENEFIT FROM TITHES LIKE THE LEVITES? NO. IT WAS UNLAWFUL FOR THEM TO TAKE TITHES BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT LEVITES. THE TITHE WAS GIVEN TO THE WIDOWS, ORPHANS, STRANGERS AND POOR LEVITES.
PROPHETS IN THE BIBLE LIKE ELIJAH COULD NOT TAKE TIITHES BECUASE HE WAS NOT A LEVITE. JESUS HIMSELF COULD NOT TAKE TITHES BECAUSE HE WAS NOT A LEVITEI. HE WAS OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH. PASTORS TODAY CANNOT CLAIM TO BE LEVITES BECAUSE THHEY HAVE NO BLOODLINE TO LEVI, THEY CAN OWN PROPERTY AND THEY CAN INHERIT PROPERTY..
IT IS UNBIBLICAL FOR PASTORS TO TAKE TITHES. ACCORDING TO GOD'S LAW TITHE WAS FOR THE ORPHANS, WIDOWS, STRANGERS AND LEVITES. SOME PASTORS LIKE DUNCAN ,WILIAMS, OTABIL ETC ARE MILLIONAIRES. WHY WOULD THE POOR PAY TITHES SUCH RICH PASTORS. NO PASTOR TODAY HAS THE BIBLICAL RIGHT TO TAKE TITHES. IT IS SINFUL AND UNLAWFUL
Brother Yaw Boamah 10 years ago
This is a really beautiful and insightful article.Thanks you brother in Christ for exposing the false prophets taking tithes from the body of Christ.
Yes, tithes is not Biblical. In the past it was dmeant for the poor Levi ... read full comment
This is a really beautiful and insightful article.Thanks you brother in Christ for exposing the false prophets taking tithes from the body of Christ.
Yes, tithes is not Biblical. In the past it was dmeant for the poor Levites, orphans, widows and the poor. Tithe was supposed to be eaten by the poor. Today, the greedy fake pastors are using tithes as a way to enrich themselves.
God bless you brother Amartey for this article.
Rev Sam Oduro, USA 10 years ago
God bless you bro Amartey. many pastors have been blinded by the lull of money. They are in the ministry for the money and material things. This is a very good and truthful write-up. I shall post to many. This is the Biblical ... read full comment
God bless you bro Amartey. many pastors have been blinded by the lull of money. They are in the ministry for the money and material things. This is a very good and truthful write-up. I shall post to many. This is the Biblical truth that you have written.
Atta Panyin 10 years ago
Tithe was not meant for the Otabils and Duncan-Williams etc. They ahve used tithes to rob the poor people in the church. Thanks you brother Amartey. God abundantly bless you.
Tithe was not meant for the Otabils and Duncan-Williams etc. They ahve used tithes to rob the poor people in the church. Thanks you brother Amartey. God abundantly bless you.
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Pentecostals pay their Tithes NOT because we are forced to but because we undrstand and it TRULY WORKS for us by faith.The tithes helps our Leaders to accomplish their GOD-GIVEN assignments through which many are GREATLY help ... read full comment
Pentecostals pay their Tithes NOT because we are forced to but because we undrstand and it TRULY WORKS for us by faith.The tithes helps our Leaders to accomplish their GOD-GIVEN assignments through which many are GREATLY helped spiritually.What money can't buy is had from our Leaders through GOD'S GRACE,therefore,it is our duty to make sure that they are also comfortable.The Catholics don't receive tithes because they get theirs mostly through donations etc.to support their Local Parishes and the Vatican.We don't,so we pay our tithes.Last year alone,one man(Michelangelo Manini,Herald Sun,April 04 2012)left assets worth 1.7 billion euros($2.19 billion)to the Catholic Church,some not even mentioned.They use it for causes which mostly favors their own.E.g Admission to Catholic Schools.Therefore,the giving of tithes helps Pentecostals to move on.
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They are rather GREAT SONS of the land.RETRACT,REPENT & JESUS LOVES you.
They are rather GREAT SONS of the land.RETRACT,REPENT & JESUS LOVES you.
Joe Mensah, Denmark 10 years ago
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They are rather GREAT SONS of the land. RETRACT,REPENT & JESUS LOVES you
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PAUL WAS A MAN OG GOD, JOHN WAS A MAN OF GOD, PETER WAS A MAN OF GOD. BUT WHY DID THEY NOT TAKE TIT ... read full comment
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They are rather GREAT SONS of the land. RETRACT,REPENT & JESUS LOVES you
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PAUL WAS A MAN OG GOD, JOHN WAS A MAN OF GOD, PETER WAS A MAN OF GOD. BUT WHY DID THEY NOT TAKE TITHES? JESUS DID NOT RECEIVE TITHES. WHY?
BECAUSE JESUS AND HIS APOSTLES WERE NOT LEVITES. THEY DID NOT COME FROM THE TRIBAL BLOODLINE OF LEVI. IT WAS UNLAWFUL FOR THEM TO TAKE TITHES.
ANY PASTOR, WHO CANNOT TRACE THEIR LINE TO LEVI, WHO IS TAKING TITHES IS ROBBING THE PEOPLE. THEY ARE ROBBING THE POOR AND THEY ARE DROBBING GOD.
*** 10 years ago
A Prince OF HEAVENS EMPIRE,Prized Servant,Prince OF PROPHETS and ABOVE ALL A Bona fide JEWEL OF GOD.REDEEMED to serve HIS KINGDOM with our time,money,energy and gladness.Can't afford to be stingy.GOD IS SOOO GOOD!
A Prince OF HEAVENS EMPIRE,Prized Servant,Prince OF PROPHETS and ABOVE ALL A Bona fide JEWEL OF GOD.REDEEMED to serve HIS KINGDOM with our time,money,energy and gladness.Can't afford to be stingy.GOD IS SOOO GOOD!
ELINAM 10 years ago
Them lazy pastors should take a second job. and stop the untrue that something that is bleeding you is working for you.
Them lazy pastors should take a second job. and stop the untrue that something that is bleeding you is working for you.
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When was the last time you exercised your spiritual muscles thru' fasting and praying,ELINAM?Try it,to get an easy answer to your comment.You'll be blessed.JESUS LOVES you.
When was the last time you exercised your spiritual muscles thru' fasting and praying,ELINAM?Try it,to get an easy answer to your comment.You'll be blessed.JESUS LOVES you.
FORMER PENTECOST MEMBER 10 years ago
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Pentecostals pay their Tithes NOT because we are forced to
THIS IS A LIE. I USED TO BE A PENTECOSTAL. U ARE FORCED TO PAY. EVEN THE POOR AND OLD PEOPLE ARE GIVEN TITHE CARDS. EVEN THOUGH THE BIBLE SAYS THE POOR D ... read full comment
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Pentecostals pay their Tithes NOT because we are forced to
THIS IS A LIE. I USED TO BE A PENTECOSTAL. U ARE FORCED TO PAY. EVEN THE POOR AND OLD PEOPLE ARE GIVEN TITHE CARDS. EVEN THOUGH THE BIBLE SAYS THE POOR DO NOT PAY TITHES. YOU ARE ACARED AND TERRORIZED ABOUT HOW YOU WOULD BE CURSED BY GOD AND HOW YOU HAVE ROBBED GOD. THE TERROR CONTINUES IN THE ENTECOST CHURCH, JUST TO MAKE YOU PAY. THEY USE ALL KINDS OF MANIPULATION AND FORCE TO MAKE YOU PAY. MY PASTOR USED TO HAVE ALL THOSE TITHERS COME FORWARD FOR SPECIAL PRAYERS.
but because we undrstand and it TRULY WORKS for us by faith.
THERE WERE MANY POOR PEOPLE IN MY FORMER CHURCH WHO HAVE PAID TITHES FOR OVER TWENTY YRS AND ARE STILL POOR. GOD IS NOT ABOUT FINANCIAL REWARD. GOD CANNOT BE BRIBED WITH TITHES.
The tithes helps our Leaders to accomplish their GOD-GIVEN assignments through which many are GREATLY helped spiritually.
WHERE IN THE BIBLE DID IT SAY THAT TITHE IS FOR PASTORS' SALARY? TITHE IS FOOD TO BE EATEN, SO THE BIBLE SAYS. JESUS AND HIS APOSTLES SPREAD THE GOSPEL WITHOUT TAKING TITHES FROM ANYONE. BECAUSE IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A NON-LEVITE TO TAKE TITHES. JESUS WAS FROM THE TIBE OF JUDAH SO HE COULD NOT RECEIVE TITHES. WHY ARE PASTORS SINFULLY TAKING TITHES?
What money can't buy is had from our Leaders through GOD'S GRACE,
THIS IS NOT GOD'S GRACE, THIS IS UNBIBLICAL MANIPULATION AND MISINTERPRETATION OF SCRIPTURE. BRAIN-WASHING THE PEOPLE IS NOT WHAT GOD WANTS. YOU ARE A PASTOR, SO YOU ARE SPEAKING LIKE ONE.
therefore,it is our duty to make sure that they are also comfortable.
OF COURSE, AS A PASTOR WHAT ELSE CAN YOU SAY. THE MASSES STRUGGLE AND YOU LIVE COMFORTABLY. YOU PROMISE THEM BLESSINGS WHILE YOPU TAKE THEIR MONEY. YOU WANT PHYSICAL MONEY, AND GIVE THEM BLESSINGS IN THE SKY. THANKS YOU SO MUCH, SAKAWA PASTOR.
The Catholics don't receive tithes because they get theirs mostly through donations etc.to support their Local Parishes and the Vatican.
YOU HAVE NO POINT HERE. THEY DONT TAKE TITHES BECAUSE IT IS NOT BIBLICAL. FREE DONATIONS ARE PERFECTLY BIBLICAL. THERE IS NO ROBBING GOD OR CURSE OF GOD, SCARE TACTICS. FREE WILL OFFERING IS VERY BIBLICAL.
We don't,so we pay our tithes.Last year alone,one man(Michelangelo Manini,Herald Sun,April 04 2012)left assets worth 1.7 billion euros($2.19 billion)to the Catholic Church,some not even mentioned.They use it for causes which mostly favors their own.E.g Admission to Catholic Schools.Therefore,the giving of tithes helps Pentecostals to move on.
SO YOU HAVE TO USE UNBIBLICAL MEANS TO RAISE MONEY? SO YOU HAVE TO LIE AND MISQUOTE THE BIBLE AND MANIPULATE MOSTLY SEMI-LITERATE POOR PEOPLE TO TAKE TITHES TO SUPPORT YOUR PASTORS? YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE. IF THE APOSTLES SPREAD THE GOSPEL WITHOUT TITHES, SURELY, THE CHURCH OF CHRIST CAN MARCH ON TODAY WITH THE UNBIBLICAL YOKE OF TITHES.
BISHOP 10 years ago
Most Pentecost members are illeterates, I went to the Pentecost in Maryland once and that was it for me. Nothing was I impressed with.
Most Pentecost members are illeterates, I went to the Pentecost in Maryland once and that was it for me. Nothing was I impressed with.
*** 10 years ago
Take very good care of what you have.It's yours not mine and let us leave it to GOD TO BE THE BETTER JUDGE.Thank you and JESUS LOVES you.
Take very good care of what you have.It's yours not mine and let us leave it to GOD TO BE THE BETTER JUDGE.Thank you and JESUS LOVES you.
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Dr Kwame Oduro 10 years ago
This is what i have been thinking about for a long time. You have articulated my thoughts. For many pastors, the church is a business. They are in it not for salvation but for riches. May God have mercy on those who have turn ... read full comment
This is what i have been thinking about for a long time. You have articulated my thoughts. For many pastors, the church is a business. They are in it not for salvation but for riches. May God have mercy on those who have turned God's house into a market place.
church tithes 8 years ago
Although Joel Osteen is charismatic and is good seed pastor. He gets people to start thinking positive and about god. I have a serious issue w one of his many.houses. It's 10.5 million. Sylvester Stallone.house in la just wen ... read full comment
Although Joel Osteen is charismatic and is good seed pastor. He gets people to start thinking positive and about god. I have a serious issue w one of his many.houses. It's 10.5 million. Sylvester Stallone.house in la just went on market for four.million. if a pastors house is way.more than a hollywood.movie stars house and you.do not.house poor kids or orphans in any.of the hundreds of empty rooms that's not operating in spirit and not being.humble before god
James Anti Jr, Japan 10 years ago
Wea re so tired of pastors getting rich by milking the church. Jesus never made any money using the church but his ministry has become a place of business. All Ghanaians have to read this article. This is the selfless and gos ... read full comment
Wea re so tired of pastors getting rich by milking the church. Jesus never made any money using the church but his ministry has become a place of business. All Ghanaians have to read this article. This is the selfless and gospel truth. Thank you Amartey.
Rev Richie 10 years ago
bro Amartey. I would love to educate a bit on tithing regardless of its abuse by some charlatans. The tithe is our covenant connector to the blessings etc. Please I will be glad to explain and expand on this truth to you. I a ... read full comment
bro Amartey. I would love to educate a bit on tithing regardless of its abuse by some charlatans. The tithe is our covenant connector to the blessings etc. Please I will be glad to explain and expand on this truth to you. I am aware many have taught it wrongly, but its still a sure foundation in biblical economics. lets be careful we don't teach anyone to break any of these commandments of the Most High. I know there are professional money raisers' out there but that cannot stop the truth. I will definitely contact u in Jesus name
Pastor Ntiamuah 10 years ago
bro Amartey. I would love to educate a bit on tithing regardless of its abuse by some charlatans.
SO EDUCATE US. GIVE US BIBLE VERSES AND LETS READ DFOR OURSELVES. WE NEED BIBLICAL FACTS.
The tithe is our covenant con ... read full comment
bro Amartey. I would love to educate a bit on tithing regardless of its abuse by some charlatans.
SO EDUCATE US. GIVE US BIBLE VERSES AND LETS READ DFOR OURSELVES. WE NEED BIBLICAL FACTS.
The tithe is our covenant connector to the blessings etc. Please I will be glad to explain and expand on this truth to you.
ARE YOU SAYING WITHOUT TITHES THERE IS NO BLESSINGS? THIS SO UNBIBLICAL. GOD'S BLESSING IS NOT ATTACHED TO TIHES IN ANYWAY. THE APOSTLE PAUL, PETER, MATTHEW WERE BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE BUT THEY DID NOT PAY TITHES, AND THEY NEVER TOOK TITHES FROM ANYONE. THIS CONVENANT CONNETOR THING IS A BIBLICAL FALSEHOOD.
I am aware many have taught it wrongly, but its still a sure foundation in biblical economics.
YOU ARE STILL EXPRESSING PERSONAL OPINION AND NOTHING BIBLICAL. WHAT BIBLICAL ECONOMICS. THIS IS TWISTING WORDS TO MAKE EOPLE PAY TITHES. JESUS NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT BIBLICAL ECONOMICS.
lets be careful we don't teach anyone to break any of these commandments of the Most High.
WHAT COMMANDMENTS ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? WHAT ABOUT ANIMAL SACRIFICE TO GOD, DO WE STILL HHAVE TO FOLLOW THAT? DO WE STILL OBEY ALL THE 613 MOSAIC LAWS? TITHING IS UNBIBLICAL. PLEASE STOP THE SPIN. PRAYERULLY READ AL THE VERSES ABOUT TITHES IN THE BIBLE AND YOU WOULD SEE THAT MANY PASTORS ARE EXTORTING MONEY FROM PEOPLE.
I know there are professional money raisers' out there but that cannot stop the truth. I will definitely contact u in Jesus name
PLEASE GIVE US THE BIBLE VERSES. YOU HAVE SO FAR GIVEN US NOTHING. YOU HAVE ADDED NOTHING TO THIS DISCUSION. THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST WAS SPREAD BY JESUS AND HIS APOSTLES VERY EFFECTIVELY WITHOUT TAKING TITHES FROM ANYONE.,. WE DONT NEED TO MANIPULATE PEOPLE AND MISQUOTE THE BIBLE, AND TERRORIZE PEOPLE WITH MALACHI 3:10 BECAUSE WE WANT TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL. IT IS SINFUL, IT IS WRONG.
Pastor Mireku 10 years ago
Please stop spinning the gospel of Christ for material gain. Jesus never received tithes. None of the apostles received tithes. This financial connector thing you are talking about is just your own creation. It is not Biblica ... read full comment
Please stop spinning the gospel of Christ for material gain. Jesus never received tithes. None of the apostles received tithes. This financial connector thing you are talking about is just your own creation. It is not Biblical.
Kokroko 10 years ago
Rev Richie, we would have loved to hear your side of this piece as to how biblical it is to pay tithes in this dispensation. I lived in Israel for twelve years and had to ask if they still paid tithes and the answer was negat ... read full comment
Rev Richie, we would have loved to hear your side of this piece as to how biblical it is to pay tithes in this dispensation. I lived in Israel for twelve years and had to ask if they still paid tithes and the answer was negative. Where is the temple and who are the levites? Like he said, Abraham was already rich before going to war and tithing on his plunder. After giving a tenth to the King of Salem, Melchizedek, no mention of Abraham tithing again was ever recorded- It was a one time occurrence. Jacob's tithing was conditional. If you prosper me, I'll give a tenth on my return. G-d did prosper him and he gave a tenth. G-d loves a cheerful giver and that is biblical. Preachers of today don't preach righteousness but prosperity. You can pay PENTA TITHE but if you don't live a righteous life, you are eternally doomed
Jane 10 years ago
According to 2 Corinthians 9:6,7, Christians are supposed to be cheerful givers as led by the Holy Spirit, not giving under compulsion or out of necessity but instead, out of love. Most of these church leaders uses dubious me ... read full comment
According to 2 Corinthians 9:6,7, Christians are supposed to be cheerful givers as led by the Holy Spirit, not giving under compulsion or out of necessity but instead, out of love. Most of these church leaders uses dubious means to scare their followers into thinking they'll be "cursed" if they failed to give tithe & often, uses the money to enrich themselves.
rsamoah@yahoo.com 10 years ago
@ Rev Richie,
Please read the Free Facts about tithing below to get more informed. It is not true that the Christian economy is based on tithing. Christian ministers have no right to the Levitical tithe. It was only those Le ... read full comment
@ Rev Richie,
Please read the Free Facts about tithing below to get more informed. It is not true that the Christian economy is based on tithing. Christian ministers have no right to the Levitical tithe. It was only those Levites who officiated the distribution of tithes and its services in the temple that were granted the right to take tithes as their occupational stipend. As Paul narrated: "He who plants vineyards obtain its fruits whilst the one who tends the flock obtains milk". This is what we call occupational stipend. If you plant vineyards, you are not given milk. The Levites officiated the tithe offerings and associated services thereof. For this, they were given part of the tithe as their stipend. The Hebrews author wrote that "Those of the sons of Levi who become priests have the mandate of the Law to take tithes" (Heb. 7:5). And the same Hebrews 13:10 says "We (also) have an alter from which those who served the tabernacle have no right to eat".Thus the tithe is exclusively Levitical whilst Christian ministers have the right to our freewill offerings. How does the Christian minister cross carpet to eat from the Levitical alter?
Brother Amartey 10 years ago
No, the tithe is not our covenant connector.This is one of the arguments of tithers, but that's not the case.The new Covenant is solely based upon the blood, not tithes.Matt 26:28.
No, the tithe is not our covenant connector.This is one of the arguments of tithers, but that's not the case.The new Covenant is solely based upon the blood, not tithes.Matt 26:28.
jd, usa 10 years ago
LIAH LIAH PANTS DOWN
LIAH LIAH PANTS DOWN
Bonney 10 years ago
SOME PEOPLE HAVE BECOME SLAVES TO THEIR CHURCH ESPECIALLY THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST. ON A VISIT TO THE US IN 2008,I REMEMBER THIS ELDER IN THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST, AFTER TITHING & COLLECTIONS OF MANY KINDS TOLD THE CONGREGATION ... read full comment
SOME PEOPLE HAVE BECOME SLAVES TO THEIR CHURCH ESPECIALLY THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST. ON A VISIT TO THE US IN 2008,I REMEMBER THIS ELDER IN THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST, AFTER TITHING & COLLECTIONS OF MANY KINDS TOLD THE CONGREGATION TO BRING EVEN THE LAST $ IN THEIR WALLETS & THAT GOD WILL BLESS THEM WHEN THEY GET HOME. I ASKED MY HOST IF THAT'S WHAT THEY DO IN THE CHURCH. HIS RESPONSE WAS THAT "OH MY BROTHER, 3Y3 AS3M O".THEIR MEMBERS HAVE BECOME SLAVES, MEANWHILE, THEIR LEADERS ARE MORALLY CORRUPT BY ALL STANDARDS.FACT IS, ABOUT 90% OF THEIR MEMBERS ARE ILLITERATES WHO CANNOT READ THE BIBLE FOR THEMSELVES BUT RELY ON THE PASTOR & ELDERS.
Kofi-Houston 10 years ago
My brother say that again... Most of these so-called men of God calling themselves doctors'/prophets/apostles/bishops etc are rather cowards and childish, exploiting humans' innate vulnerability and ignorance about the meanin ... read full comment
My brother say that again... Most of these so-called men of God calling themselves doctors'/prophets/apostles/bishops etc are rather cowards and childish, exploiting humans' innate vulnerability and ignorance about the meaning and purpose of life on this earth to amass wealth and control over others...
aboo 10 years ago
you are right. I attended a Pentecost church for a wedding in Maryland and the congregants were asked to pledge that the tithe they were offering was their truthful 10%.
The problem is not only Pentecost but the Methodist ch ... read full comment
you are right. I attended a Pentecost church for a wedding in Maryland and the congregants were asked to pledge that the tithe they were offering was their truthful 10%.
The problem is not only Pentecost but the Methodist church in Ghana. I remember when I was in secondary school and my dad had to pay my tithe for me.
Now my Mom who hasn't even worked for the past 20 years continue to pay tithes from the little remittance she receive.
The question is you do not even have an income, so how do u calculate your 10%
POKO A POKO 10 years ago
TITHING IS A COVENANT BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR GOD, AND YES, YOU WILL BE BLESSED ACCORDING WHAT THE BIBLE STATES IN MALACHI 3:8-12. THE BIBLE NEVER LIES.(MY OPINION)... GIVING IS NOT TITHING.
ISAIAH 55:11 GOD ALMIGHTY DOES NOT E ... read full comment
TITHING IS A COVENANT BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR GOD, AND YES, YOU WILL BE BLESSED ACCORDING WHAT THE BIBLE STATES IN MALACHI 3:8-12. THE BIBLE NEVER LIES.(MY OPINION)... GIVING IS NOT TITHING.
ISAIAH 55:11 GOD ALMIGHTY DOES NOT EAT BACK HIS WORDS. WE CAN THEREFORE NOT BASE OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH ON THE NEW TESTAMENT ALONE BECAUSE CHRIST ON EARTH NEVER DENIED OR REJECTED THE OLD TESTAMENT. NEITHER DID HE STATE ANYWHERE IN THE BIBLE THAT WE SHOULD IGNORE OUR PROPHETS OF OLD. MOST CHRISTIANS TODAY LIKE TO PICK AND CHOOSE WHICH PART OF THE SCRIPTURES FAVORS THEM IN THEIR ARGUMENTS OR LIFE STYLES. CHRISTIANITY I BELIEVE IS A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ONE AND THE ALMIGHTY GOD.
THE BOTTOM LINE HERE IS BE GOOD TO YOUR NEIGHBORS, BE SELFLESS, GIVE MORE,MATTHEW 25:35-FORTH, LOVE EVERYONE,AND WORSHIP GOD ACCORDING TO HOW YOU UNDERSTAND IT TO BE. ASK THE LORD HUMBLY AND SINCERELY AND HE WILL DIRECT YOUR PATHS
USE THE BIBLE AS YOUR BLUEPRINT.
GOD BLESS GHANA.
FAYOL 10 years ago
I agree with you. Good comment!
I agree with you. Good comment!
Pastor Mireku 10 years ago
POKO A POKO
TITHING IS A COVENANT BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR GOD, AND YES, YOU WILL BE BLESSED ACCORDING WHAT THE BIBLE STATES IN MALACHI 3:8-12. )...
Deuteronomy 26:12, clearly states that when all the tithe is coll ... read full comment
POKO A POKO
TITHING IS A COVENANT BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR GOD, AND YES, YOU WILL BE BLESSED ACCORDING WHAT THE BIBLE STATES IN MALACHI 3:8-12. )...
Deuteronomy 26:12, clearly states that when all the tithe is collected “then you shall give it to the Levite, to the stranger to the orphan, and to the widow, that they may eat in your towns and be satisfied.”
Deuteronomy 14:28-29 New International Version (NIV) "bring all the tithes of that year’s produce and store it in your towns, so that the Levites (who have no allotment or inheritance of their own) and the foreigners, the fatherless and the widows who live in your towns may come and eat and be satisfied, and so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands."
Tithe was God’s way of specifically taking care of the poor Levites, orphans, widows, strangers in Israel. This was the only reason God wanted food in his house.
GIVING IS NOT TITHING.
The writer said clearly in the article that free will giving is biblical, so he is not against giving. His point is that tithing is not biblical, and he is right. The explained why.
ISAIAH 55:11 GOD ALMIGHTY DOES NOT EAT BACK HIS WORDS. WE CAN THEREFORE NOT BASE OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH ON THE NEW TESTAMENT ALONE BECAUSE CHRIST ON EARTH NEVER DENIED OR REJECTED THE OLD TESTAMENT.. Yes, you are right. That is wh God said give the tithes to the poor. God did not say give the tithes to rich pastors. God said tithes was paid only with food. Shekel. silver or gold coins was never taken as tithes in the Bible. The poor did not pay tithes. The poor received tithes. That is God's law. Carpenters and fishermen did not pay tithes. You have to research the Bible well
.It seems all you know about tithes in the Bible in Malachi 3:10..
Prayerfully read the Bible. Look for a reference Bible and read every verse in the Bible that talks bout tithes. You would learn a lot. Allow the Holy Spirit to come into you, study and you would know the truth. If all you know about tithes is in Malachi then you know nothing about tithes..
Ghanaman 10 years ago
Did the disciples of Jesus and John pay tithes, if it were that important as covenant between oneself and his creator.
why dont the priests allow the tithes they collect trickle down to widows poor strangers and the fatherle ... read full comment
Did the disciples of Jesus and John pay tithes, if it were that important as covenant between oneself and his creator.
why dont the priests allow the tithes they collect trickle down to widows poor strangers and the fatherless. If you know the bible, the priesthood are not to own properties because their portion is God himself. Compare to the priesthood today. A piest cannot worship God and the mammon at the same level. Apart from the likes of bhudist nuns who beg to eat, we are all worshipers of the mammon because our priority in a day think first of where to get the money for the days need first.God comes second if at all
church tithes 8 years ago
Read Galatians chapter 3
Verse 11. So it is clear no one can be made right w god by trying to keep the law for the scriptures say it is through faith that a righteous person has life. This way of faith is very different fro ... read full comment
Read Galatians chapter 3
Verse 11. So it is clear no one can be made right w god by trying to keep the law for the scriptures say it is through faith that a righteous person has life. This way of faith is very different from the way of the law which says it is through obeying the law that a person has faith
Kofi 10 years ago
Thank God this truth is coming out for people to know. Jesus said, " You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free"
Thank God this truth is coming out for people to know. Jesus said, " You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free"
Nana kofi - Assin - fouso 10 years ago
Amartey try reading the Bible well.do not base your story on one verse.
Amartey try reading the Bible well.do not base your story on one verse.
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And what are the verses that supports tithing? We would like to, read them!
And what are the verses that supports tithing? We would like to, read them!
Nyame Ye 10 years ago
Give us the verses in the Bible that say you have to tithe income
.... verses that say money was used as tithes.
......verses that say pastors are Levites and can receive tithes.
......verses that say poor people have to ... read full comment
Give us the verses in the Bible that say you have to tithe income
.... verses that say money was used as tithes.
......verses that say pastors are Levites and can receive tithes.
......verses that say poor people have to pay tithes.
.......verses that say tithes can be used for salaries of pastors.
.......verses that say Jesus received tithes.
.......verses that say Paul received tithes.
.......verse that prove any prophet in the Bible received tithes.
we are waiting for your answers.
rsamoah@yahoo.com 10 years ago
Permit me to just add up to my good brothers revelation.
1. Tithing did not originate with Abraham or the Israelites as it is wrongly taught. Nay, it did not even originate with God. It was a common ancient Near Eastern tr ... read full comment
Permit me to just add up to my good brothers revelation.
1. Tithing did not originate with Abraham or the Israelites as it is wrongly taught. Nay, it did not even originate with God. It was a common ancient Near Eastern tradition. The Israelites were part of the larger social matrix. In many ways, God incubated many spiritual lessons within familiar traditional values and utilized them as foundational concepts to elicit spiritual truths. This is what underpins the progressive revelation. Paul explained in Gal 4:3 that "When we were children, we were in slavery under the basic principles of the world". The Bible makes many references to secular tithes: In I Sam 8: 15 & 17, Samuel warned the Israelites that if they opted for a secular king, he would commit them into slavery by taking tithes from them. Also the prophetic 7-year famine in Egypt meant that it was not going to be possible for Pharaoh to collect the normal tax of 1/10th. As austerity tax recovery measure, Joseph proposed to Pharaoh to double the tithe levy to 1/5th within the first 7-years of abundance (Gen. 41:34 and note: 1/10 x 2 = 1/5). This is very sensible and that is what won Joseph the goodwill of Pharaoh. We have ample evidence to support the fact that tithing antedated Abraham. Today, one only needs to visit the British Museum in London to find surviving evidence of tithe receipts issued by the ancient Near Eastern authorities.
2. The second point I want to share: The biblical tithe was "every tenth count" animal NOT 10% of the bulk animals (Lev. 27:30-33). The worshipper was to take stock of the new born animals by counting them as they emerged from the livestock housing to the pasture. Every tenth count animal was marked as "Holy" to be dedicated as tithe. He was not to discriminate between the good and the bad. The Akan translation "ntotosodudu" is a methodologically driven definition of this Hebrew procedure for livestock tithing; and it literally means "every tenth count". If it were 10% of the bulk animals, the translation would have been "abupendu". Thus if the worshipper had 29 cows, he dedicated 2, namely, the 10th and 20th count, leaving 9 as untithable. 2/29 is not 10%.
3. Money was not permitted as a tithable commodity. The tithe of animals could not be redeemed with money at all as they contained blood of life which could not be traded with money. Crops were redeemable with money. In doing so, however, the worshipper had to pay the principal value plus a penalty of 20% of the value.
5. Three-tier tithes were commanded to be paid in a septennial (7-year cycle):
a. The Levitical tithe (paid every year for 6 continuous years)
b. Festival tithe: Every 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th year, a second decimation was sent to Jerusalem as a Festival tithe to prepare a communal feast.
c. Poor tithe: Every 3rd and 6th year, the second decimation was held in their local communities for distribution to the poor,strangers, widows and orphans.
The total of these tithes amounted to 19% of more.
Every 7th year was a Sabbatical year so there was no tithing.
Now which of these tithes is the church practising today?
6. In the ancient times, priests and their temple estates were not taxed. In tithing, the priests were also exempted. Simply, it is religiously unconstitutional for a priest to tithe! Abraham, Jacob and all who were mentioned in the Bible to have tithed, did so because they were not desginated as God's priests. How do we reconcile the tithe doctrine with the theological sense of the gospel that Christianity is a even superior priesthood?
7. Jesus inferred in Matt. 17:24 that sons in every kingdom are exempt from taxes, customs or duties. His logical question was: "From whom do even kings of the earth collect customs or duties: From their own sons or the others?" We are told repeatedly in the NT Scriptures that Christians have been adotped as sons and as such the spirit in us cries out "Abba" meaning "Daddy" which is a more intimate way of addressing your beloved father. How do we reconcile this the tithe doctrine with the fact that we are sons in God's kingdom?
8. We are told that Melchizedek collected tithe from Abraham. This is wrongly used as typology by tithe preachers to justify why we should tithe to Christ. They reason that Melchizedek represents Christ. Yes,but the tithe of Abraham was not mere stipend for the priesthood. In the regular tradition, tithes were paid by subordinates to their superiors. The author of the Hebrews explained Abraham's tithe in this context to justify that Melchizedek was superior to Abraham. Abraham paid the tithe as the patriachal head on behalf of the Jewish nation, including the priests. By logical extension, they were also subordinate to Melchizedek and therefore to Christ. Melchizedek was of Gentile descent and unlike the Levitical priests, his priesthood was not a geneological inheritance. The expressions that he was "without father, without mother" related more to the origin of his priesthood than his humanity. The priesthood of Christ was also not a genological inheritance. The NT Christian priesthood shares this commonality. In fact the author of Hebrews used this and many scenarios to show how better the NT is over the OT dispensation. Here, he used the implication of one person tithing to another to show how the NT priesthood is superior to the OT priesthood, since their patriachal head, Abraham, tithed to Melchizedek who pre-figured our priesthood. Christ is our High Priest. In the Levitical analogy, the priests did not have to pay tithes to the high priests. So why the doctrine that Christians who are the NT priests are to tithe to Christ?
I will come again with a full text to corroborate Edmund's wonderful write up. God bless us all.
KOFI NTI BAFFOUR 10 years ago
2COR 3:4-18 CHRIST HAS PERMITTED US NEW TESTAMENT WORSHIPERS.
1COR 16:1-4 THIS IS COLLECTION.
2COR 9:6 WHAT MAN PROPOSES THAT HE/SHE SHOULD GIVE BUT GOD LOVES CHEERFUL GIVER.NOW THIEVES RUBBING INNOCENT PEOPLE.WE ARE UNDER ... read full comment
2COR 3:4-18 CHRIST HAS PERMITTED US NEW TESTAMENT WORSHIPERS.
1COR 16:1-4 THIS IS COLLECTION.
2COR 9:6 WHAT MAN PROPOSES THAT HE/SHE SHOULD GIVE BUT GOD LOVES CHEERFUL GIVER.NOW THIEVES RUBBING INNOCENT PEOPLE.WE ARE UNDER BETTER COVENANT NO WHERE IN THE BIBLE CHRIST THOUGHT ABOUT TITHING. 2JOHN 9 SAYS ANYBODY WHO TRANSGRESES AND DOES NOT ABIDE IN THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST DOESN'T KNOW GOD.
Kofi Twentoh 10 years ago
I like open-minded discussions about the word of God because there is only one truth and when we seek the truth we shall find the truth and the truth that we know shall set us free from all ignorance.
Reading carefully this ... read full comment
I like open-minded discussions about the word of God because there is only one truth and when we seek the truth we shall find the truth and the truth that we know shall set us free from all ignorance.
Reading carefully this article I discover that the writer was very quick in vilifying wrong pastors so much so that he missed the focal point of his article; the reason being that he could not expound the scriptures he quoted.
Let us look at this issue from a different angle: GIVING. Tithing is an example of Christians' giving unto the Lord. And surely, surely I believe it is through giving that Christians' get blessed. I do not know of any other means. Therefore labeling tithe (10%) as giving, is it wrong to give unto the Lord? One important fact is that whatever we give is expressed as a percentage of what is left behind (or could not be given). Therefore giving tithe is giving 10% of your income to bless the work of God. Remember all what happened in the Old Testament was a shadow of the realities about Jesus Christ and in the New Testament. Now is it not true from the teachings of Jesus Christ that we aught to do better than the people of the Old Testament? Grace is heavier than the Law: therefore if under the Old Testament it was required compulsory to giving 10% of one's income to the Lord before upon one's choice give a freewill offering what about the New Testament? Even Malachi speaking under the Old Testament spoke of tithe and offerings. Just as the writer quoted but could not expound it is important to give cheerfully and bountifully and not sparingly. Now do you want to tell me giving bountifully under the New Testament meant 1% whilst under the Old Testament 10% was required? I beg to differ, it is a poor teaching to teach this horrible and palpable lie. This is not the sound teaching Brother Amartey is trying to teach the whole world. Whilst teaching in 2Cor 9:6 Apostle Paul taught under the direction of the Holy Spirit that "whosever sows sparingly, shall reap sparingly" If we are expected to give bountifully and not sparingly then we are expected to do better than tithe. So the churches use the same standard as of tithe as the basic because Jesus did not condemn tithing (He said "this aught you have done ie tithing without neglecting the weightier matters") yet recommend freewill offering much more. Do not tell me you receive a $1000 and give $10 and is okay for you as spiritual and noble as Brother Amartey profess to be. My Brother Amartey need to engage matured Christians if he has aught against the Pastor in open frank discussions and I hope even this article will invite several teachings from men of God.
Pastor Ken 10 years ago
Where in the Bible did God ask for 10% of your income? Tell me where income was mentioned regarding tithes in the Bible?
Fishermen in the Bible did not pay tithes. Goldsmiths did not pay tithes, soldiers did not pay tithe ... read full comment
Where in the Bible did God ask for 10% of your income? Tell me where income was mentioned regarding tithes in the Bible?
Fishermen in the Bible did not pay tithes. Goldsmiths did not pay tithes, soldiers did not pay tithes. TITHE WAS NOT PAID FROM INCOME. ONLY TWO PROFESSIONS PAID TITHES-FARMERS AND ANIMAL HERDERS.
Where in the Bible did God ask tithe to be used for anything other than food? Tithe was never used for temple furniture. Tithe was food that was eaten in the presence of the Lord.
The purpose of tithe is not for electric bills or salaries. God had only one purpose for tithes-- to feed the poor Levites and the widows, orphans and strangers. Pastors are not Levites. There are dno Levites in the Church today.
Read
DEUT 14:22-27
BISHOP 10 years ago
Amartey did explain all that you talked about in your comment. I guessed you wrote this comments based on the Title of the article but not the contents.
He said its good to give but from the heart, it shouldnt be forced by ... read full comment
Amartey did explain all that you talked about in your comment. I guessed you wrote this comments based on the Title of the article but not the contents.
He said its good to give but from the heart, it shouldnt be forced by any pastor. He also said giving was meant for the poor in society not pastors like Otabil, Duncan Williams, Benny Hynn and co who are already multi millonairs to buy private jets whiles they continue to take from the poor daily.
Thank you
NR 10 years ago
Citiens pay taxes to government under whose jurisdiction they are right,members of all gangs and association make their periodical contribution to their affiliated groups beit good or bad right.I mean for every organized grou ... read full comment
Citiens pay taxes to government under whose jurisdiction they are right,members of all gangs and association make their periodical contribution to their affiliated groups beit good or bad right.I mean for every organized group to survive and perpetuate itself,it members have to contribute to it,in other for it to be able to pay it bills.In the case of tithing in the church by Christians,its all a matter of faith and trust by an individual Christian who believes that the one (GOD) who gave them the ability to make wealth will replenish them as they give a minimal of 1/10 or more of what they have been paid or recieved to help the church survive.Remember also that,though Jesus didn't receive any tithe as you say whiles on earth,his desciples after the lord had ascended to heaven,together with other believer sold some of their properties and brought proceeds of their sales to the house of the lord,this was more than 1/10 of what they had right,and what was the motive for they doing that.So that they could meet the needs of the POOR amongst them and also foot some of the BILLS they incur when they meet.I personally believe,though one isn't cursed when they don't pay their tithes,they on the other hand do a great dis.service to themselves by not receive the promise that goes with tithing by not partaking in this august act.You see,no one has ever giving to God and never received bountifully back,and there's no trustworthy savings bank like e bank of God,which is giving in the name of the lord my bothers and sisters of the Christian faith.Forget about how some unscrupulous persons in the name of pastors and church elders will like to abuse that money you give as tithe ok,what you have to care about is that you have done your part and are awaiting your blessings,BUT for those thieves who have been tasked to appropriate God's money(tithe and offerings)which they are abusing,hmm,like Judas Iscariot,they shall oneday by and by hang themselves if they don't repent.Why do you think many people blaspheme against a noble act like tithing and offerings this days?because the purpose for which it was intended,thus helping the poor amongst us and perpetuating the kingdom of God's business has been neglected,rather most folks tasked with appropriating this monies as its intended by the bible are merely 'night robbers',they think they are smart and fast,hence abuse this monies with impudence and cockiness and also hide themselves behind some quotations in the bible which debars folks from talking about their evil act of stealing from the poor.Nevertheless/however,i personally believe its prudent and wise to tithe in the house of the lord.
ELINAM 10 years ago
A good govt uses your taxes to provide you with municipal obligations like your roads,streets in front of your house ,your trash disposals and free schools for your kids ( like in the USA) teachers and school board's salaries ... read full comment
A good govt uses your taxes to provide you with municipal obligations like your roads,streets in front of your house ,your trash disposals and free schools for your kids ( like in the USA) teachers and school board's salaries and many more.
What obligation do these criminal con artists have for you than to add more luxury to their family fortunes while the rest of you who pretend you are doing fine wallow in poverty?
Where are we really going? we as Ghanians has abandoned the idea of collective Salvation for indevidual salvation.
The men of God has become sign boards showing where the congrigation should go, however they are going no ... read full comment
Where are we really going? we as Ghanians has abandoned the idea of collective Salvation for indevidual salvation.
The men of God has become sign boards showing where the congrigation should go, however they are going no where. Jesus dont just heal the people, he also ask that they should be fed. You can not save a people until you serve them. How do you serve a people when all you do is taking their money? Jesus major sermon was always on the service of the poor and downtroden also the orphans.
In light of the biblical understanding of the poor, what does this mean for Christians and the Church? What are their respective responsibilities? It can be said in two words: imitate God. When God's people care for the poor, they imitate God and those who neglet the poor and oppressed are really not God's people at all - no matter how frequet their religious ritual or how ofthen they go to Church. Churches and their pastors has the financial capacity to help the poor and orphans, do they do it? The parable of the rich man and Lazarus in the book of Luke points out one's treatment of the poor has something to do with heaven and hell. It also supports the fact that it is not riches per se, but the callous unconcern for the poor by those who have riches that is at issue in the parable. If you examine the Pastors they are far richer than the people they preach to. And who are these folks collecting the money for? Remember God do not need money, if he does he could go to the Bank directely and take as much as he want.
The tithes was to be used for the poor, orphans. and widows. If you wish to spread the word of God, you do not need to be paid or given a car by the very poor who you claimed you want to save. There have been many sermons, articles and books on what determines whether or not one is truly Christian and what will be the basis of the final judgment. Is it possible that the treatment of the poor is the ultimate test of true Christianity? This is a timeless question that each generation must wrestle with afresh. Pastors, you are robbing God, because the money you take in the Church from the people is to be use to feed the poor. Repent ye Therefore.
BLACKMAN 10 years ago
Nana Kofi-Assin-Fouso, POKO A POKO, REV Richie and many gullible of you please read your bible every slowly and you would come to appreciate Brother Amartey's teachings.Christianity started from ACT 2:42 and those who were ba ... read full comment
Nana Kofi-Assin-Fouso, POKO A POKO, REV Richie and many gullible of you please read your bible every slowly and you would come to appreciate Brother Amartey's teachings.Christianity started from ACT 2:42 and those who were baptized were added into the church and they steadfastly follow the 12 apostles doctrines/teachings.Insightful Christians give money and their resources to support God's work based on 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. The 12 apostles who introduced Christianity with authentic God's power did not request TITHING from their bretheren in Christ Jesus
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago
Two men were shipwrecked near an island. When they landed ashore, one of them began screaming and yelling, “We’re going to die! We’re going to die! There’s no food! No water! We’re going to die!”
The second man l ... read full comment
Two men were shipwrecked near an island. When they landed ashore, one of them began screaming and yelling, “We’re going to die! We’re going to die! There’s no food! No water! We’re going to die!”
The second man leaned calmly against a palm tree.
When the first man saw how calm his friend was, he went crazy and shouted, “Don’t you understand?! We’re going to die!!”Undisturbed, the second man replied, “You don’t understand, I make $100,000 a week.”
Dumbfounded, the first man looked at him and asked, “What difference does that make?!? We’re on an island with no food and no water! We’re going to DIE!!!”
The second man answered, “You just don’t get it. I make $100,000 a week and I tithe ten percent on that $100,000 a week. Wherever I am, my pastor will be sure to find me!”
Godwin 10 years ago
First, when Abraham pay tithe to Melchisedek, it was not in the old testament.
When Abel gave his firstfruits to God, it was not in the old testament ,
The quetion then is Who is Melchizedek?
He was a priest higher than th ... read full comment
First, when Abraham pay tithe to Melchisedek, it was not in the old testament.
When Abel gave his firstfruits to God, it was not in the old testament ,
The quetion then is Who is Melchizedek?
He was a priest higher than the Levites because Levi in Abraham pay tith to Melchisedek.( check Hebrew)
Then, who is Christ? Christ is a Priest after the order of Melchezedek?that is, To receive your tith and bless you like Abraham was blessed by Melchizedek.
You see,
Deep spiritual truth in the kingdom were not found under the mosaic laws, but rather before the laws. Abraham was not under any law so is a Christian.
Why then is tithe needed? We are workers together with The Lord. So a tith of your life here belongs to God.have you remembered the graden of Eden? You can eat all fruits but one!
It's a principle in the Spirit. Not just money.
What do you get when you pay tithe?
He said," I will pour you a blessing, that there may not be room enough to receive it. I will rebuke the devourer for you sake" do you know who the devourer is? Things that eat up your money unlawfully,,I.e. hospital bills, wrong investments, etc.
Why all this decrees from God.? Because you are walking with Him in your finances and it's the only place God in the entire Bible stated that " Prove Me" would you prove God and He will fail you?
If He were talking to only the Levites, was Abraham a Levi, or Isaac or Israel ?
Anyway, tithing is by Faith in the Lord that His word is immutable. " forever oh Lord your word is settled in heaven"
If you pay monetary tith and you don't receive the blessing( he said blessing not necessarily money ) it means God is incapable of responding to you after you prove Him. And I tell you, He is more than willing to respond to you.
If a pastor misuse the tith, who's problem is it? It is his problem because I did not pay tith to the Pastor. It is done in faith to the Lord after the ORDER OF MELCHISEDEK
NO ONE PAY TITH AND REMAIN POOR. This is what the Lord taught throughout the Bible. Will you believe Him or not?
The recipe is this, if you found yourself poor, Prove the Lord who owns the universe to make you rich by starting to pay your tith in faith to the Lord .thank God he also specify where you should send the tith to. He said to "my House"
Why? Because then you recognize He is a partner in your finance.
HE DOES NOT FAIL
God Bless you.
(gcheyis@yahoo.com)
Freddy Osei 10 years ago
NO ONE PAY TITH AND REMAIN POOR. This is what the Lord taught throughout the Bible. Will you believe Him or not?
The recipe is this, if you found yourself poor, Prove the Lord who owns the universe to make you rich by start ... read full comment
NO ONE PAY TITH AND REMAIN POOR. This is what the Lord taught throughout the Bible. Will you believe Him or not?
The recipe is this, if you found yourself poor, Prove the Lord who owns the universe to make you rich by starting to pay your tith in faith to the Lord
YOU SOUND LIKE ONE OF THOSE SAKAWA PASTORS RIPING OFF THE POOR. DO YOU KNOW THAT THE POOREST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD ARE IN AFRICA? HOW COME WE ARE NOT RICH IN GHANA AND NIGERIA. WE PAY TITHE MORE THAN THE JAPANESE, GERMANS AND CANADIANS. EUROPEANS DONT PAY TITHES BUT THEY ARE RICH.
STOP THE LIES! STOP THE TWIST AND MANIPULATION OF THE BIBLE SO YOU CAN STEAL FROM THE POOR WITH FAKE PROMISES.. THE JAPANESE ARE THE RICHEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD, THEY DONT PAY TITHE. THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH FINACIAL REWARDS.
Concerned 10 years ago
Some people have experience spiritual things and those in the know especially reformed witches and priest do confess about how they fear the name of Jesus. In respect of tithes , according to ZAC, God says give tithes so that ... read full comment
Some people have experience spiritual things and those in the know especially reformed witches and priest do confess about how they fear the name of Jesus. In respect of tithes , according to ZAC, God says give tithes so that there will always be food in my house.But I don't really see these churches using the tithes to help the poor. I believe churches which use the tithes they collect to fund community service should be supported by all and this will bring blessings to all not just the tithe giver
Lee Darko- Hamburg 10 years ago
CONCERNED
God says give tithes so that there will always be food in my house
GOD NEVER ASKED FOR INCOME TO BE TITHES. THAT IS WHY CARPENTERS AND GOLDSMITHS DID NOT PAY TITHES. GOD ASKED ONLY FARMERS AND ANIMAL HERDERS TO ... read full comment
CONCERNED
God says give tithes so that there will always be food in my house
GOD NEVER ASKED FOR INCOME TO BE TITHES. THAT IS WHY CARPENTERS AND GOLDSMITHS DID NOT PAY TITHES. GOD ASKED ONLY FARMERS AND ANIMAL HERDERS TO BE TITHED. THAT IS IT. MONEY WAS NOT USED FOR TITHES. FOOD TO BE EATEN IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD WAS THE TITHE.
But I don't really see these churches using the tithes to help the poor.
THE PURPOSE OF TITHE WAS FOR FOOD TO BE IN GOD'S HOUSE. THE FOOD WAS THEN EATEN IN GOD'S PRESENCE.
DEUT 14:22-27
use the tithes they collect to fund community
THE PURPOSE OF TITHES WAS NOT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE OR PAYING PASTOR'S SALARY. GOD SAID BRING ALL THE TITHE AND INVITE THE POOR, SO THE TITHE CAN BE EATEN IN MY RESENCE.
DEUT 14:22-27
Concerned 10 years ago
Happy to learn.Thanks
Happy to learn.Thanks
Samuel Boakye Asamoah 10 years ago
Our Lord Jesus told us,Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesars ,and to God the things that are Gods.Tithe is of God,to pay tithe to help the work of God is good.You can not follow the false churches and destroy ... read full comment
Our Lord Jesus told us,Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesars ,and to God the things that are Gods.Tithe is of God,to pay tithe to help the work of God is good.You can not follow the false churches and destroy the word of God.God want true christians to pay tithe and offering to help the church.If no one to give,how can we a place of worship to God ?YOUR STATEMENT IS USELESS TO GOD HIMSELF.YOU ARE CONFUSE,NOT EVERY ONE IS FALSE PASTOR OR PROPHET.GOD HAS HIS PEOPLE,GET BEHIND AS MR CLEVER FOR NOTHING
JOHN THE GREAT 10 years ago
Tithe is not for the pastor or church alone. You can pay tithe to orphans, widows, strangers and pastor. Pastors are only to take tithe if they are not been paid by their churches. I will send you lesson note on tithe. Stay b ... read full comment
Tithe is not for the pastor or church alone. You can pay tithe to orphans, widows, strangers and pastor. Pastors are only to take tithe if they are not been paid by their churches. I will send you lesson note on tithe. Stay blessed for now.
Pastor Mireku 10 years ago
JESUS AND HIS APOSTLES DID NOT TAKE TITHES. ONLY THE POOR LEVITES AND NEEDY COULD TAKE TIHES. WE PASTORS TODAY ARE NOT LEVITES. WE HAVE NO TRIBAL CONNECTION TO LEVI. IT IS UNLAWFUL AND SINFUL FOR US TO TAKE TITHES.
JESUS AND HIS APOSTLES DID NOT TAKE TITHES. ONLY THE POOR LEVITES AND NEEDY COULD TAKE TIHES. WE PASTORS TODAY ARE NOT LEVITES. WE HAVE NO TRIBAL CONNECTION TO LEVI. IT IS UNLAWFUL AND SINFUL FOR US TO TAKE TITHES.
K. Boakye 10 years ago
In Matthew 23:23, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for omitting the weightier matters of the law that the ought to do but not only pay tithe. He said they should not leave the tithe and do along with the weightier matters.
In Matthew 23:23, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for omitting the weightier matters of the law that the ought to do but not only pay tithe. He said they should not leave the tithe and do along with the weightier matters.
K. Boakye 10 years ago
Amartey, you couldn't convince me with just one quotation in the New Testament that forbid tithe. CONVINCE ME PLEASE!!!
Amartey, you couldn't convince me with just one quotation in the New Testament that forbid tithe. CONVINCE ME PLEASE!!!
Pastor Ken 10 years ago
K BOAKYE, THE PHARISEES SACRIFICED ANIMALS. THEY OBEYED ALL THE 613 MOSAIC LAWS BUT JESUS DID NOT REBUKE THEM. WHY? BECAUSE THEY WERE STILL UNDER THE LAW.
JESUS DID NOT REBUKE THEM ABOUT ANIMAL SACRIFICE. BECAUSE MANKIND ... read full comment
K BOAKYE, THE PHARISEES SACRIFICED ANIMALS. THEY OBEYED ALL THE 613 MOSAIC LAWS BUT JESUS DID NOT REBUKE THEM. WHY? BECAUSE THEY WERE STILL UNDER THE LAW.
JESUS DID NOT REBUKE THEM ABOUT ANIMAL SACRIFICE. BECAUSE MANKIND WAS STILL UNDER THE LAW.
Anyway tithe was never income. Tithe was food to be eaten.
Men of God did not take tithes, the Levites and the poor received tithes.
Pastors today, like the apostle Paul are not Levites, so cannot benefit from tithes.
Jesus and his apostles did not receive tithes.
WHAT WAS THE TITHE USED FOR?
-DEUT 14:22-27
God says eat the tithes in His presence. Money was never tithed. Tithe was always food, that was eaten in God's presence.
Koo Tweneh 10 years ago
DID JESUS RECEIVE TAKE TITHES
Did Jesus, Mathew and Paul receive tithes?
Jesus was from the line of Judah so could not receive tithes. Only Levites from the line of Levi could receive tithes. Though the twelve apostl ... read full comment
DID JESUS RECEIVE TAKE TITHES
Did Jesus, Mathew and Paul receive tithes?
Jesus was from the line of Judah so could not receive tithes. Only Levites from the line of Levi could receive tithes. Though the twelve apostles were men of God, they could not receive tithes because of their tribal lineage. How then can pastors today ask for tithes? Are they Levites? If the apostle Paul is not a Levite so could not take tithes why are some pastors taking tithes? The fact that one is a man of God does not qualify one to receive tithes. Even prophets and other men of God in the Bible, not from the tribe of Levi, could not benefit from tithes.
Did Jesus and his apostles pay tithes?
Tithe was never taken in fish or silver or cash. Paul as a tent-maker was not required to pay tithes. Peter as a fisherman did not pay tithes on fish he caught. That was the law of God. None of the twelve apostles could pay tithes because they were not farmers or shepherds/ herders.
ASHKENAZI 10 years ago
Mt 23:23 never forbade paying tithes but it admonishes mercy justice and truth whilst not neglecting tithing. THIS OUGHT YE TO DO AND NOT TO LEAVE THE OTHER ALSO UNDONE
Mt 23:23 never forbade paying tithes but it admonishes mercy justice and truth whilst not neglecting tithing. THIS OUGHT YE TO DO AND NOT TO LEAVE THE OTHER ALSO UNDONE
Joe Osei Mensah 10 years ago
Mt 23:23 never forbade paying tithes but it admonishes mercy justice and truth whilst not neglecting tithing. THIS OUGHT YE TO DO AND NOT TO LEAVE THE OTHER ALSO UNDONE
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Mt 23:23 never forbade paying tithes but it admonishes mercy justice and truth whilst not neglecting tithing. THIS OUGHT YE TO DO AND NOT TO LEAVE THE OTHER ALSO UNDONE
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JESUS WAS TALKING TO THE PHARISEES WHO FOLLOWED THE MOSAIC LAW. THEY SACRIFICED ANIMALS AND PAID TITHES. JESUS WAS NOT AGIANST THIS BECAUE MANKIND WAS STILL UNDER THE LAW. HE HAS NOT DIED YET.
JESUS DID NOT PAY TITHES. JESUS DID NOT TAKE TITHES FROM ANYONE. THE APOSTLES OF JESUS DID NOT TAKE TITHES TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL..
IF PAUL, A GREAT MAN OF GOD, DID NOT TAKE TITHES ,WHY ARE PASTORS TAKING TITHES TODAY? PAUL DID NOT TAKE TITHES BECAUSE ONLY LEVITES RECEIVED TITHES, AND PAUL WAS NOT A LEVITE.
JESUS WAS NOT A LEVITE SO COULD NOTTAKE TITHES. ANY PASTOR TAKING TITHES TODAY IS SINNING AND BREAKING THE LAW. CAN PASTORS TRACE THEIR LINEAGE TO THETRIBE OF LEVI?
EVEN IF JESUS ENDORSED TITHING, PATORS CANNOT TAKE TITHES. TITHES WAS FOR THEPOOR LEVITES, THE ORPHANS, WIDOWS AND DESTITUTE.
TROUBLE-MAKER 10 years ago
The stupid ones will pay the tithes to the greedy stupid Pastors to educate their children abroad.
How can I divide my wages into two after income tax and give one part to the church?
Lose your job and approach the church ... read full comment
The stupid ones will pay the tithes to the greedy stupid Pastors to educate their children abroad.
How can I divide my wages into two after income tax and give one part to the church?
Lose your job and approach the church or pastor for help for the next six months till you get back on your feet and hear the response.
Good one from Amartey.
roly 10 years ago
keep doing thr good work my brother
keep doing thr good work my brother
IJAHMAN 10 years ago
YESS VERY VERY SENSIBLE...THE ONLY TRUTH..
YESS VERY VERY SENSIBLE...THE ONLY TRUTH..
Dede 10 years ago
Truly said brother Amartey
Truly said brother Amartey
Pelicles 10 years ago
Why does God need my money? Let those who love to donate their monies to their pastors do so. Trust me, I will never pay tax but the good Lord have already blessed me from my Mothers womb.
Tithes have nothing to do with ... read full comment
Why does God need my money? Let those who love to donate their monies to their pastors do so. Trust me, I will never pay tax but the good Lord have already blessed me from my Mothers womb.
Tithes have nothing to do with benediction of God. Those propagating tithes are all thieves who are benefiting from tithes coming from the poor. Imagine the lifestyles of the pastors and those paying tithes? What is the difference?
God does not need your money for any reason whatsoever.
Mr. Baf 10 years ago
Romans 8:1 NIV
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." You are not cursed of you are under Christ Jesus. But you may be cursed under the law. Wake up people.
Romans 8:1 NIV
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." You are not cursed of you are under Christ Jesus. But you may be cursed under the law. Wake up people.
TITHER 10 years ago
WE WILL PAY THE TITHE TODAY AND TOMORROW. TITHERS NO SHAKING !!!. THIS WRITER IS OLD AND ARCHAIC. WE WILL PAY THE TITHE, GODS WORD IS FINAL. WHY DO SOME CHRISTIANS FOR EXAMPLE MAKE PILGRIM TRIPS TO ISRAEL? IT IS NEVER COMMAND ... read full comment
WE WILL PAY THE TITHE TODAY AND TOMORROW. TITHERS NO SHAKING !!!. THIS WRITER IS OLD AND ARCHAIC. WE WILL PAY THE TITHE, GODS WORD IS FINAL. WHY DO SOME CHRISTIANS FOR EXAMPLE MAKE PILGRIM TRIPS TO ISRAEL? IT IS NEVER COMMANDED IN THE BIBLE, PEOPLE FEEL THEY CONNECT TO THEIR GOD BY EMBARKING ON SUCH A TRIP. IN THAT SENSE WE THE TITHERS FEEL LIKE WE ARE CONNECTING TO THE BIBLE SAINTS BY TITHING. GODS WORD IN MALACHI 3:10- IS VERY CLEAR. U CANNOT CHANGE THE BIBLE. I STRONGLY BELIEVE YOU HAVE TAKEN YOUR STAND PARTLY BASED ON THE ANIMOSITY U HAVE TOWARDS UR SO CLLED EXTRAVAGANT LIFESTYLE OF THE MODERN DAY PASTORS. DO U EXPECT THEM TO RIDE ON DONKEYS? OR TRAVEL ABROAD ON PREACHING ASSIGNMENTS ON BICYCLES?
WRITER PLS KEEP UR MONEY, THE PASTORS WILL NOT STARVE BECAUSE OF UR PENSION MONEY. LONG LIVE THE TITHE, I LOVE PAYING IT, IN FACT FIRST THING I DO BEFORE PAYING MY BILLS, I HAVE SEEN THE HAND OF GOD BLESSING ME. DID U KNOW THAT MAJOR COMPANIES LIKE COCA COLA GIVE AWAY TITHES?
********** 10 years ago
There you go again with your senseless anlogies and awful reasoning BTW you can pay 80% of you income as tithe nobody cares but refrain from insulting and degrade people who want to know the basis for this modern day tithing.
There you go again with your senseless anlogies and awful reasoning BTW you can pay 80% of you income as tithe nobody cares but refrain from insulting and degrade people who want to know the basis for this modern day tithing.
GIVER 10 years ago
ONCE UPON A TIME, A PASTOR PREACHED THIS MESSAGE, HE HAD THE SAME STANCE AS AMARTEY THAT IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO PAY TITHE, SO I DECIDED NOT TO PAY OR CONTRIBUTE ANYTHING SINCE I DIDNT FEEL I SHOULD. THEN LATER HE GOT UPSET W ... read full comment
ONCE UPON A TIME, A PASTOR PREACHED THIS MESSAGE, HE HAD THE SAME STANCE AS AMARTEY THAT IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO PAY TITHE, SO I DECIDED NOT TO PAY OR CONTRIBUTE ANYTHING SINCE I DIDNT FEEL I SHOULD. THEN LATER HE GOT UPSET WITH ME AND QUESTIONED ME WHY I WASNT CONTRIBUTING ANYTHING BY THE CHECK OF THE RECORD HE HAD. THIS AMARTEY GUY WRITHING THESE THINGS SHOULD BE CAREFUL COS PROBABLY BEHIND CLOSE DOORS HE LOVES IT WHEN HIS CHURCH OFFERING BASKET BECOMES FULL ON CHURCH DAYS. I MEAN WHO WOULDN'T WANT THAT, EVERYTHING RELIGION ON EARTH HAVE SOME SORT OF DOCTRINE THAT IS CONNECTED TO GIVING, I DO NOT SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH CHRISTIANS PAYING TITHE, IN ORDER NOT TO OFFEND U I WILL NOT CALL IT TITHE HENCEFORTH, I WILL CALL IT FIRSTFRUIT OR COVENANT SEED.
proud tither 10 years ago
God is not in need but has giving us a means to meet our needs. tithe is one of those means.he rebukes the devourer that includes ill health, poverty and the likes. please the testimonies alone will make me continuing tithing ... read full comment
God is not in need but has giving us a means to meet our needs. tithe is one of those means.he rebukes the devourer that includes ill health, poverty and the likes. please the testimonies alone will make me continuing tithing. please u can choose to believe it or not but its is really the 10% that makes the 90 more than enough
Mr. Baf 10 years ago
Acts 17:11-12 NIV
Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. As ... read full comment
Acts 17:11-12 NIV
Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. As a result, many of them believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men.
kkyere 10 years ago
i don't have to be a bible scholar before i can understand the scriptures. as believer i know i have obligation to ensure that money is in the house of my saviour. whether the leader abuse it, is his burden. is so sad we ch ... read full comment
i don't have to be a bible scholar before i can understand the scriptures. as believer i know i have obligation to ensure that money is in the house of my saviour. whether the leader abuse it, is his burden. is so sad we christians have issues when it comes to giving. scriptures can be twisted to suite our ways anytime. i thank God for the Holy Spirit who teaches us . Am proud to be a tithe payer . it has not decrease me.
BISHOP 10 years ago
They say evil thrives when good people stand aside and do nothing. If this things continue many will quit the church or there will be another revolution as it was when Martin Luther of Germany rebled against the Roman Church ... read full comment
They say evil thrives when good people stand aside and do nothing. If this things continue many will quit the church or there will be another revolution as it was when Martin Luther of Germany rebled against the Roman Church which wont be good that is why its good for those that are aware to speak the truth to the blind.
Even Jesus was killed for teaching the Jews the truth contrary to what the Priest were teaching them, the priest were abusing the word to their advantage and Jesus spoke about it and they hated him for that. Jesus went further as whipping the priest who were selling in the church and said "They have turned my fathers house into a den of thieves"
What most of these modern day pastors are doing is worse than what was happening during the time of Jesus. Can you imagine pastors buying private jets while some church members cant afford three square meals? Where is your morals? Paying Tithes is good but the main purpose was not for the pastor and his family to build fortunes as TD Jakes, Ortabil, Duncan Williams, Benny Hynn and co are doing.
Read your Bible and know the truth and the truth shall set you free.
BEST 10 years ago
I have read Pastor Amartey's first and second articles and his passion for attempting to establish the certainty of the truth on tithes, which I genuinely appreciate. However, half truth is still falsehood because it does not ... read full comment
I have read Pastor Amartey's first and second articles and his passion for attempting to establish the certainty of the truth on tithes, which I genuinely appreciate. However, half truth is still falsehood because it does not represent the full truth. He ought have prayerfully examined the scriptures and with an open mind allowed the Holy Spirit to minister to him on what he had read, because you can only interpret scripture via the Holy Spirit who is the Spirit of truth and our Teacher (Jn 16v13-14; 1 Cor 2v10,14). This is vital because everybody can read the stories, but the stories don't deliver; it is by accessing the mystery behind the stories we read that we can gain mastery over the affairs of life (Mk 4v11).
In his first article Pastor Amartey was wrong when he said Abraham did not pay tithe. The truth is, Abraham paid tithe of all that he had to Melchizedek (Gen 14v20; Heb 7v6). Abraham's tithe covered four generations, that is , Abraham-Isaac-Jacob-Levi (Heb 7v9-10). Abraham paid tithe before the introduction of the law and was so blessed that he became the symbol of generational reference. Jesus came and validated the place of tithing in the New Testament (Matt 23v23). In Hebrew 7v7-8 Jesus is the One that receives tithes in heaven. Jesus has the key of David that opens and no man can shut and shuts and no man opens Rev 3v7). So when your tithe account is intact, He opens the windows of heaven for the outpouring of blessings. You cannot access divine blessings on your terms, it has to be on His terms.
Now let me say this to humble you! You are not giving to help God, His church, the Pastor or anybody. You are giving to secure your own fortune in God. In fact you are too small to be God's sponsor. He says 'the earth is the Lord's and the fullness therof' (Ps 24v1); 'If I were hungry, I will not tell thee...' (Ps 50v12); 'The silver is mine and the gold is mine, saith the Lord' (Hag 2v8). And never think that it is your tithe that ministers are feeding on. God, who fed Elijah through the ravens, is still able to pay well His true servants with or without your money. He is able to take care of His own. He sent Elijah to the widow of Zarephat to open up her destiny not because he could no longer feed His servant.
Now this is the challenge, if you cannot manage the 90% of your salary, will the 10% make any difference? Now google this fact; the first billionaire in US history was tithe made. His mother taught him to tithe from day one. His name is John D Rockefeller. I can go on and on and give many examples of countless men and women who have engaged the covenant practice of tithing and entered into realms of financial fortune. They have become the new Abrahams of this generations.
I have many things to say on this topic of tithing and the mystery of financial fortune. I will find time to put them together so you can read and access things for yourself.
So my fellow believer, don't be easily 'tossed to and fro, and be carried about with every wind of doctrine' (Eph 4v14), because you have a responsibility not to be deceived.
BISHOP 10 years ago
What about Jews and Muslims who follow the same book and pay Tithes as in giving to the poor and the needy instead of Imams and Rabbis?
What of the Japanese, Germans, Chinese, Indians who are a million times richer than Ti ... read full comment
What about Jews and Muslims who follow the same book and pay Tithes as in giving to the poor and the needy instead of Imams and Rabbis?
What of the Japanese, Germans, Chinese, Indians who are a million times richer than Tithe paying Africans but dont pay Tithes to no man of God.
Your understanding is warped. There is more blessing in giving to the needy and the poor than a pastor who enriches his family as we see today.
Open your eyes and stop been closed minded. If God blesses just for Tithes then Ghanaians and Nigerians will be some of the richest people in the world cos they go to church and pay Tithes than most people around the world.
For your information Rockefeller did not give to any pastor to enrich his family, he did philanthropic work the same that Bill Clinton, Bill gates, Warren Buffet and other rich America Billionaires are doing. Their giving went to the poor, the sick, the weak, and the needy in society.
Jews even contribute to uplift poor Jews in their community hence the success you see with all Jews. Rabbis are paid from donations and that is the end of the story.
BEST 10 years ago
Hi Bishop, I said anyone who cared to google will certainly find the facts. John D Rockefeller, the first US billionaire was tithe made. Do you know the Jews very well? Have you interacted with them? I live with them as neigh ... read full comment
Hi Bishop, I said anyone who cared to google will certainly find the facts. John D Rockefeller, the first US billionaire was tithe made. Do you know the Jews very well? Have you interacted with them? I live with them as neighbours and know them very well, both the Rabbis and the Messianic Jews. It's unfortunate you didn't make any attempt to ascertain the facts. Please when someone makes reference to what he or she attempts to establish as a fact, do the right thing by checking the facts before contributing to the debate. It appears from your comments that you are ignorant of what is being discussed here. When your ignorance becomes more and more abysmal you may become incorrigible. Remember every man's is his own mountain. Sorry I can't say more.
BISHOP 10 years ago
I suggest you should re-read the article again. You comments were suggesting as if the only way to receive the Lords blessings is only through Tithes. How many Rabbis or Imams can you name that became multimillionaires throug ... read full comment
I suggest you should re-read the article again. You comments were suggesting as if the only way to receive the Lords blessings is only through Tithes. How many Rabbis or Imams can you name that became multimillionaires through the synagogue or the Mosque? They know better when it comes to what does not belong to them.
The Lord blesses in so many ways based on so many deeds, not only by paying tithes to a pastor, the dream of many modern day pastors and the writer was clear about that unless you cant read.
If paying Tithes was the only way to attract the Lords blessings then once again Africans especially Ghanaians and Nigerians will be among the worlds richest, not counting the Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Taiwanese and co who do not even believe in our Christian and do not pay Tithes to any pastor.
Stop misleading the masses for what modern day pastors are doing is worse than what they did during Jesus time on earth. He criticized them and called them thieves. he even went into the temple and whipped them whiles stating that "they have turned my fathers house into a den of thieves."
Most American help the poor in many ways not the ways you, the Obinims, Duncan Williams, Ortabils, Benny Hynns and co want them to do. That is giving you their hard earned money so you will turn around and build treasures on earth.
Seek the truth and the truth shall set you free.
Adam 10 years ago
THEY DONT TITHE BECUSE THE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM IS NO MORE, AND THERE IS NO LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD. ONLY THIEVING PASTORS TAKE TITHES.
THEY DONT TITHE BECUSE THE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM IS NO MORE, AND THERE IS NO LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD. ONLY THIEVING PASTORS TAKE TITHES.
Dr Ofori- Panyin 10 years ago
Hi Bishop, I said anyone who cared to google will certainly find the facts. John D Rockefeller, the first US billionaire was tithe made.
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Hi Bishop, I said anyone who cared to google will certainly find the facts. John D Rockefeller, the first US billionaire was tithe made.
BEST, THERE IS NO LOGIC IN YOUR RESENTATION. THE FACT THAT TED TURNER IS A BILLIONAIRE AND AN ATHEIST DOES NOT MAKE ATHEISM THE REASON FOR HIS RICHES. SO MANY SAUDIS ARE WEALTHY, SO ISLAM MAKES PEOPLE RICH? WHY DONT YOU LOOK AT HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL FASTORS. SORRY, BUT SAYING ROCKEFEELER WAS A BILLIONAIRE AND PAID TITHES SO TITHES MADE HIM RICH IS VERY SIMPLISTIC. HAVE YOU CARED TO LOOK INTO HIS BUSINESS DEALINGS? HAVE YOU READ HIS BIOGRAPHY? PLEASE RESEARCH WELL BEFORE MAKING SUCH STATEMENTS.
Do you know the Jews very well? Have you interacted with them? I live with them as neighbours and know them very well, both the Rabbis and the Messianic Jews.
I KNOW JEWS DO NOT BELIEVE JESUS IS THE MESSIAH. THEY BELIEVE JESUS IS AN IMPOSTER, A FRAUD . THEY ARE STILL WAITING FOR THE MESSIAH. SO THIS IS WHAT MAKES THEM WEALTHY? DO YOU KNOW THEY ARE THE MOST EDUCATED GROUP? DO YOU KNOW HOW THEY WORK TOGETHER?
PLEASE READ CHAIM BERMANT'S THE JEWS, AND GET A DEEPER PERSPECTIVE OF WHAT MAKES THE JEWS WEALTHY. THERE IS SO MUCH WELL-RESEACHED SCHOLARLY MATERIAL ON WHY THE JEWS ARE WEALTHY. BRINGING TITHES INTO THE MIST IS VERY SIMPLISTIC AND DISINGENOUS.
pastor Francis Dorkenoo, NYC 10 years ago
Because you can only interpret scripture via the Holy Spirit who is the Spirit of truth and our Teacher
BE CAREFUL WHEN PEOPLE START THIS WAY. IT MEANS THEY ARE GOING TO TWIST DOCTRINE FOR THEIR OWN INTEREST. THIS IS THE ... read full comment
Because you can only interpret scripture via the Holy Spirit who is the Spirit of truth and our Teacher
BE CAREFUL WHEN PEOPLE START THIS WAY. IT MEANS THEY ARE GOING TO TWIST DOCTRINE FOR THEIR OWN INTEREST. THIS IS THE FIRST STEP TO BRAIN-WASHING. THIS IS HOW REV JIM JONES MENTALLY ENSLAVED HIS FLOCK. WHAT U READ IS NOT RIGHT, LISTEN TO MY EXPLANATION, BECAUSE I UNDERSTAND THE MYSTERIES OF SCRIPTURE.
This is vital because everybody can read the stories, but the stories don't deliver; it is by accessing the mystery behind the stories we read that we can gain mastery over the affairs of life
Oh ALL KNOWING ONE , TEACH US THE MYSTERIES. THIS IS WHAT MARTIN LUTHER FREED US FROM, FROM THE PRIESTS WHO THOUGHT THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES PRIVY TO THE MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE. VERY SIMPLE THINGS ARE CALLED MYSTERIES TO CONFUSE AND BLIND-FOLD CHRISTIANS.
In his first article Pastor Amartey was wrong when he said Abraham did not pay tithe. The truth is, Abraham paid tithe of all that he had to Melchizedek (Gen 14v20; Heb 7v6).
HE GAVE THE SPOILS OF WAR. THAT IS NOT A TITHE. HE DID NOT GIVE HIS PERSONAL PROPERTY. DID HE CONTINUE TO PAY TO THE END OF HIS LIFE? NO. THIS IS JUST A MIDDLE EASTERN PRACTICE, NOT A TITHE. ONLY FOOD WAS TITHED IN THE BIBLE.
Abraham's tithe covered four generations, that is , Abraham-Isaac-Jacob-Levi (Heb 7v9-10).
Abraham paid tithe before the introduction of the law and was so blessed that he became the symbol of generational reference.
ABRAHAM SACRIFICED ANIMALS, SO WE HAVE TO SACRIFICE ANIMALS TOO? JESUS NEVER PAID TITHES. THE APOSTLES OF JESUS DID NOT PAY TITHES. NEITHER JESUS NOR HIS APOSTLES RECEIVED TITHES. BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT LEVITES.
Jesus came and validated the place of tithing in the New Testament (Matt 23v23).
JESUS WAS TALKING TO THE PHARISEES WHO SACRIFICED ANIMALS AND PAID TITHES. THEY OBEYED ALL THE MOSAIC LAWS. JESUS DID NOT PAY TITHES AND DID NOT RECEIVE TITHES.
JESUS DID NOT CRITICIZE THE PHARISEES FOR SACRIFICING ANIMALS.
In Hebrew 7v7-8 Jesus is the One that receives tithes in heaven.
TITHE WAS FOOD TO BE EATEN BY THE POOR LEVTES AND THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. READ DEUT 14:22-28. GOD DID NOT WANT THE TITHES, HE WANTED THE TITHES TO BE EATEN IN HIS PRESENCE. HE DID NOT WANT MONEY AS TITHES. CARPENTERS AND SOLDIERS DID NOT PAY TITHES.
Jesus has the key of David that opens and no man can shut and shuts and no man opens Rev 3v7). So when your tithe account is intact, He opens the windows of heaven for the outpouring of blessings.
SO THIS IS HOW THE BRAIN-WASHING BEGINS SO YOU CAN MILK THE POOR. THERE IS NO TITHE ACCOUNT. THIS IS JUST YOUR OPINION AND ERRONEOUS INTEPRETATION. CHRIST CAME AND DIED SO THAT WE HAVE LIFE. THAT IS ENOUGH. THERE IS NO TITHE ACCOUNT. THE APOSTLES DID NOT PAY TITHES. THE EARLY CHRISTIANS DID NOT PAY TITHES. YOU CAN BAMBOOZLE YOUR CHURCH MEMBERS WITH THIS BOGUS UNBIBLICAL DOCTRINE, BUT THE SPIRIT OF GOD IS HERE TO EXPOSE THOSE WHO HAVE ENSLAVED THE PEOPLE.
You cannot access divine blessings on your terms, it has to be on His terms.
PLEASE STOP THIS SHAMEFUL SPINNING AND MANIPULATION JUST FOR YOUR OWN SELFISH ENDS. THIS IS HOW YOU MANIPULATE THE CONGREGATION TO TAKE THEIR MONEY. IT IS SHAMEFUL. CHRIST BLOOD FRED US FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW, WE ARE ALREADY BLESSED.
You are not giving to help God, His church, the Pastor or anybody. You are giving to secure your own fortune in God.
HMM !! SO NOW TITHE IS NOT TO HELP THE CHURCH. NOW IT IS TO FILL A TITHE BANK IN HEAVEN. JUST TO MAKE MONEY, IT IS SURPRISING HOW LOW SOME PASTORS CAN GO. THE BIBLE IS CLEAR ON TITHES. GOD SAID HE WANTED FOOD IN HIS HOUSE FOR THE POOR LEVITES AND THE ORPHANS AND STRANGERS. WHERE DID YOU GET THIS UNBIBLICAL PSYCHO BABBLE? WHAT FORTUNE IN HEAVEN? TITHE IS FOR FOOD TO BE IN GOD'S HOUSE FOR NEEDY LEVITES AND THE DESTITUTE. PLAIN AND SIMPLE.
And never think that it is your tithe that ministers are feeding on.
YES, THEY ARE FEEDING ON THE TITHES. WE ALL KNOW THE DESPERATE MEASURES PASTORS USE TO COLLECT TITHES. POOR OLD WOMEN ARE FORCED TO PAY.. MINISTERS MAKE MOST OF THE MONEY FROM THE TITHES AND YOU JUST HAVE TO ATTEND ONE SERVICE TO SEE THE PSYCHOLGICAL MANIPULATION AND COERSION. SOME MINISTERS HAVE BECOME MILLIONAIRES BY UNLAWFULLY TAKING TITHES FROM THE PEOPLE OF GOD. MINISTERS ARE LIVING LIKE EMPERORS ON THE TITHES. YES YES YES ! WE AL KNOW THIS.
God, who fed Elijah through the ravens, is still able to pay well His true servants with or without your money. ..
JUST ENPTY TALK BY A MINISTER WHO PREYS ON THE PEOPLE. WHEN YOU ARE FORCING PEOPLE TO PAY TITHES, YOU FORGET COMPLETELY ABOUT THE RAVENS. YOU WANT HARD COLD CASH. YOU WANT THE 10% DESPERATELY. YOU ARE VERY PRAGMATIC WHEN IT COMES TO PAYING TITHES. YOU WANT YOUR MONEY NOW. YOU INVITE OTHER PASTORS TO DO THE JOB FOR YOU IF NECESSARY.. THIS IS NOT A SECRET. WE ALL KNOW THIS.
Now this is the challenge, if you cannot manage the 90% of your salary, will the 10% make any difference?
THAT IS AN ILLOGICAL CHALLENGE. 10% TO MY POOR GRANDMOTHER OR THE LADY WITH THREE KIDS IN SCHOO IS A LOT. PLEASE STOP THIS. I AM ASHAMED A MAN OF GOD IS TALKING LIKE THIS. THE POINT IS TAKNG TITHES BY PASTORS WHO ARE NOT LEVITES IS UNBIBLICAL. THIS NOTHING TO DO WITH PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGENT.
the first billionaire in US history was tithe made..
SO WHAT? JUST AS THERE ARE MANY BILLIONAIRES WHO NEVER TITHED. JUST ARE THERE ARE MANY RICH PEOPLE WHOSE WEALTH WAS FOUNDED ON EVIL AND CRIME. TED TURNER IS A BILLIONAIRE BUT ALSO AN ATHEIST. YOUR ARGUMENT HOLDS NO WATER AND IT IS BANKRUPT. THE RICHEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD ARE NOT RELIGIOUS. THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH FINANCIAL RICHES. THIS IS SHAMEFUL. WAS JESUS RICH? WERE THE APOSTLE RICH? NO. WERE THEY ABUNDANTLY BLESSED? YES !
I can go on and on and give many examples of countless men and women who have engaged the covenant practice of tithing and entered into realms of financial fortune.
MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN AFRICA TITHE AND REMAIN POOR. STUDY THE NATURE OF WEALTH AND YOU WOULD REALIZE THAT IT IS NOT TITHING THAT MAKE PEOPLE WEALTHY. AMPLE RESEARCH HAS BEEN DONE ON WEALTH ACQUISITION. IT HAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH TITHES OR RELIGION. THE JAPANESE, CHINESE, GERMANS, INDIANS HAVE MANY MEGA-RICH PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT RELIGIOUS AT ALL. WHO HAVE NOT ACCEPTED JESUS. I AM SORRY BUT THIS LINE OF ARGUMENT IS RIDICULOUS !!!
They have become the new Abrahams of this generations.
I have many things to say on this topic of tithing and the mystery of financial fortune.
PLEASE , SAY NO MORE. ALL WHAT YOU HAVE SAID MAKES NO BIBLICAL SENSE. YOU ARE HAPPY LISTENING TO YOUR OWN VOICE, YOU HAVE BEEN PREACHING THIS FALSEHOOD FOR FAR TOO LONG. STOP TAKING TITHES FROM THE POOR. STOP FLEECING THE MASSES. THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IS NOT A CASH COW.
JESUS DID NOT USE HIS GOSPEL TO MAKE MONEY. THE APOSTLE PAUL, JOHN AND MATTHEW DID NOT MAKE MONEY SPREADING THE GOSPEL. THEY WERE NOT WEALTHY PEOPLE. THE GOSPEL WAS NOT A WAY OF MAKING MONEY, ACCUMULATION OF EARTHLY TREASURES MEANT NOTHING TO THEM, UNLIKE MANY ASTORS TODAY. STOP USING THE GOSPEL AS A MONEY-MAKING TOOL. STOP USING THE TEMPLE OF GOD AS A PLACE OF BUSINESS.
Ali Kameni 10 years ago
Good argument, pastor Dorkenoo. The only place you went wrong is to believe that there is something, anything, beyond the Bible as a book completely written by human beings. The bible, religion, - all that are human artifacts ... read full comment
Good argument, pastor Dorkenoo. The only place you went wrong is to believe that there is something, anything, beyond the Bible as a book completely written by human beings. The bible, religion, - all that are human artifacts. That is why they are all so imperfect and people can do anything at all using them.
church tithes 8 years ago
Excellent. I've been researching and searching. Sunday's sermon this pastor twisted Malachi 3;9 to guilt people into giving. Her ministry serves a mostly poor town in New Jersey But when I try to show people truth in bible t ... read full comment
Excellent. I've been researching and searching. Sunday's sermon this pastor twisted Malachi 3;9 to guilt people into giving. Her ministry serves a mostly poor town in New Jersey But when I try to show people truth in bible they've been so brainwashed they lash out at me. Read Matthew 10:7 _9.
Who will feed the prophets?
THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT TITHES
No topic excites many pastors more than tithes and tithing. Waxing eloquent, pastors with fiery zeal, would teach about how if you pay tithes God would bless you. How your business would flour ...
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You are 100% right, pastor.
Who will feed the prophets?
JESUS AND HIS APOSTLES DID NOT TAKE TITHES FROM ANYONE. HOW DD THEY EAT? THEY LIVED ALRIGHT AND SPREAD THE GOSPEL. THEY LIVED SIMPLE AND HUMBLE LIVES. THEY DID NOT NEED ANY TITHES. ACTUALLY, TH ...
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DEUT 14:22-27
Tithes--DEUT 14:22-27
22 Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year. 23 Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and olive oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the pre ...
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You have made my day and if you are in the US, I will try hard to join your church because you have spoken the truth. Truth is only one. Thank you.
THE TRUTH ABOUT TITHING IS THIS; WHEN PASTORS WANT TO COERCE CHURCH MEMBERS TO PAY TITHE, THEY SAY IT IS A DECREE FROM GOD AND CANNOT BE CHANGED. IT MUST BE OBEYED, AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF OLD, SO IT IS NOW, BUT WHEN IT COME ...
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Christianity has absolutely nothing to do with God. It was made by man for man. ALL religions are man made. It was man who made the laws and says it is God that made them. That's a BIG lie. The Bible, Quran, etc were all writ ...
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All the imperfections we see in Christianity and other religions is because they are all man made. Human beings make imperfect things because we are imperfect creatures. If Christianity were really about God, it would be PERF ...
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Every region of the world has these tools Arabs have islam, Indians have hinduism , Chinese have theirs as well as other Asians.
If Ghanaians had been colonized by Japanese, we would have been Buddhists without a question, a ...
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GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND.JESUS IS LORD
tithe never money
THOSE TAKING THEIR TITHES TO THE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM WERE ADMONISHED NOT TO TAKE MONEY TO THE TEMPLE. THE BIBLE SAYS IF THE THE FOOD YOU ARE TAKING TO THE TEMPLE WOULD SPOIL BECAUSE YOU ARE FAR AWA ...
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Mr.Mensah,you expect the Church to be sitting down receiving and consuming food items as the tithe,when the ancient devil is racing sooo hard to destroy the human race?I'm afraid it is a BIG NO.I'm gonna use ALL ma money and ...
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God who created the universe does not need your ill-gotten money. You are a sakawa pastor . stop fleecing the poor.
Bro. Adam,I thought you were given an option to choose from?Again,ALLOW GOD TO BE MY JUDGE.JUST GET IT.Thank you
And we also had our own religions which is just as good and as bad as their own. Yet they deceived us that ours is not good, only theirs is good. But all of them are man made - with good parts and bad parts.
If Christiani ...
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Christianity was not something invented by whites, they tried everything possible to destroy it including throwing believers to lions. when they failed, they joined so that they can control it through the catholic church.
A ...
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There is not strong evidence that the historical Jesus was black. It is most probable that he was not black but a Jew.
It is difficult to know what is the original teachings of Christianity which you are urging us to get b ...
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You agreed with with me there is a lot of deception about and that was my point.I actually watched a documentary about the jews hitler killed. Some of them were actually Asians, Africans like the Ethiopians and whites who re ...
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Concerned,
You're right that Jew is a religion rather than a race. But it is still true that the core of the Jewish religion is made up of a particular Semitic race which is why many people mistakenly(?) equate the religio ...
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Thanks for the reply.My position is that I am still learning and through prayer I gain more understanding about the ways of the world.My position on tithes is that it's a good thing as it helps the community as a whole irresp ...
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On tithes:
I also accept the principle that people can give to help the society. I think many people will accept that. The question is whether it should be done because God says so and that is what I doubt very much. Help to ...
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A very educative and civil discourse.
Congrats to Ali Kameni and Concerned. You set a good trend for conversation here.
Keep it up and your children's children will surely be free and powerful.
"EMANCIPATE YOURSELF FROM MENTAL SLAVERY, NON BUT OURSELVES CAN FREE OUR MINDS"
B. Marley.
I cannot follow the logic and coherence of your discourse. I am tempted to believe you are an Atheist, going by your penultimate sentence, and I quote: " All this must tell you, God does exist and his religion is not just som ...
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The funny thing is you correctly quoted me.Please explain what you mean
ARE PASTORS TOADAY LEVITES?
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SOME SAY THAT SINCE PASTORS DO NOT WORK AND DEDICATE THEMSELVES TO THE SERVICE OF THE LORD, THEY ARE THE LEVITES OF TODAY AND MUST BENEFIT FROM TITHES.
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This is a really beautiful and insightful article.Thanks you brother in Christ for exposing the false prophets taking tithes from the body of Christ.
Yes, tithes is not Biblical. In the past it was dmeant for the poor Levi ...
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God bless you bro Amartey. many pastors have been blinded by the lull of money. They are in the ministry for the money and material things. This is a very good and truthful write-up. I shall post to many. This is the Biblical ...
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Tithe was not meant for the Otabils and Duncan-Williams etc. They ahve used tithes to rob the poor people in the church. Thanks you brother Amartey. God abundantly bless you.
Pentecostals pay their Tithes NOT because we are forced to but because we undrstand and it TRULY WORKS for us by faith.The tithes helps our Leaders to accomplish their GOD-GIVEN assignments through which many are GREATLY help ...
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They are rather GREAT SONS of the land.RETRACT,REPENT & JESUS LOVES you.
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They are rather GREAT SONS of the land. RETRACT,REPENT & JESUS LOVES you
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PAUL WAS A MAN OG GOD, JOHN WAS A MAN OF GOD, PETER WAS A MAN OF GOD. BUT WHY DID THEY NOT TAKE TIT ...
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A Prince OF HEAVENS EMPIRE,Prized Servant,Prince OF PROPHETS and ABOVE ALL A Bona fide JEWEL OF GOD.REDEEMED to serve HIS KINGDOM with our time,money,energy and gladness.Can't afford to be stingy.GOD IS SOOO GOOD!
Them lazy pastors should take a second job. and stop the untrue that something that is bleeding you is working for you.
When was the last time you exercised your spiritual muscles thru' fasting and praying,ELINAM?Try it,to get an easy answer to your comment.You'll be blessed.JESUS LOVES you.
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Pentecostals pay their Tithes NOT because we are forced to
THIS IS A LIE. I USED TO BE A PENTECOSTAL. U ARE FORCED TO PAY. EVEN THE POOR AND OLD PEOPLE ARE GIVEN TITHE CARDS. EVEN THOUGH THE BIBLE SAYS THE POOR D ...
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Most Pentecost members are illeterates, I went to the Pentecost in Maryland once and that was it for me. Nothing was I impressed with.
Take very good care of what you have.It's yours not mine and let us leave it to GOD TO BE THE BETTER JUDGE.Thank you and JESUS LOVES you.
Correction
This is what i have been thinking about for a long time. You have articulated my thoughts. For many pastors, the church is a business. They are in it not for salvation but for riches. May God have mercy on those who have turn ...
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Although Joel Osteen is charismatic and is good seed pastor. He gets people to start thinking positive and about god. I have a serious issue w one of his many.houses. It's 10.5 million. Sylvester Stallone.house in la just wen ...
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Wea re so tired of pastors getting rich by milking the church. Jesus never made any money using the church but his ministry has become a place of business. All Ghanaians have to read this article. This is the selfless and gos ...
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bro Amartey. I would love to educate a bit on tithing regardless of its abuse by some charlatans. The tithe is our covenant connector to the blessings etc. Please I will be glad to explain and expand on this truth to you. I a ...
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bro Amartey. I would love to educate a bit on tithing regardless of its abuse by some charlatans.
SO EDUCATE US. GIVE US BIBLE VERSES AND LETS READ DFOR OURSELVES. WE NEED BIBLICAL FACTS.
The tithe is our covenant con ...
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Please stop spinning the gospel of Christ for material gain. Jesus never received tithes. None of the apostles received tithes. This financial connector thing you are talking about is just your own creation. It is not Biblica ...
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Rev Richie, we would have loved to hear your side of this piece as to how biblical it is to pay tithes in this dispensation. I lived in Israel for twelve years and had to ask if they still paid tithes and the answer was negat ...
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According to 2 Corinthians 9:6,7, Christians are supposed to be cheerful givers as led by the Holy Spirit, not giving under compulsion or out of necessity but instead, out of love. Most of these church leaders uses dubious me ...
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@ Rev Richie,
Please read the Free Facts about tithing below to get more informed. It is not true that the Christian economy is based on tithing. Christian ministers have no right to the Levitical tithe. It was only those Le ...
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No, the tithe is not our covenant connector.This is one of the arguments of tithers, but that's not the case.The new Covenant is solely based upon the blood, not tithes.Matt 26:28.
LIAH LIAH PANTS DOWN
SOME PEOPLE HAVE BECOME SLAVES TO THEIR CHURCH ESPECIALLY THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST. ON A VISIT TO THE US IN 2008,I REMEMBER THIS ELDER IN THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST, AFTER TITHING & COLLECTIONS OF MANY KINDS TOLD THE CONGREGATION ...
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My brother say that again... Most of these so-called men of God calling themselves doctors'/prophets/apostles/bishops etc are rather cowards and childish, exploiting humans' innate vulnerability and ignorance about the meanin ...
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you are right. I attended a Pentecost church for a wedding in Maryland and the congregants were asked to pledge that the tithe they were offering was their truthful 10%.
The problem is not only Pentecost but the Methodist ch ...
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TITHING IS A COVENANT BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR GOD, AND YES, YOU WILL BE BLESSED ACCORDING WHAT THE BIBLE STATES IN MALACHI 3:8-12. THE BIBLE NEVER LIES.(MY OPINION)... GIVING IS NOT TITHING.
ISAIAH 55:11 GOD ALMIGHTY DOES NOT E ...
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I agree with you. Good comment!
POKO A POKO
TITHING IS A COVENANT BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR GOD, AND YES, YOU WILL BE BLESSED ACCORDING WHAT THE BIBLE STATES IN MALACHI 3:8-12. )...
Deuteronomy 26:12, clearly states that when all the tithe is coll ...
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Did the disciples of Jesus and John pay tithes, if it were that important as covenant between oneself and his creator.
why dont the priests allow the tithes they collect trickle down to widows poor strangers and the fatherle ...
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Read Galatians chapter 3
Verse 11. So it is clear no one can be made right w god by trying to keep the law for the scriptures say it is through faith that a righteous person has life. This way of faith is very different fro ...
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Thank God this truth is coming out for people to know. Jesus said, " You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free"
Amartey try reading the Bible well.do not base your story on one verse.
And what are the verses that supports tithing? We would like to, read them!
Give us the verses in the Bible that say you have to tithe income
.... verses that say money was used as tithes.
......verses that say pastors are Levites and can receive tithes.
......verses that say poor people have to ...
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Permit me to just add up to my good brothers revelation.
1. Tithing did not originate with Abraham or the Israelites as it is wrongly taught. Nay, it did not even originate with God. It was a common ancient Near Eastern tr ...
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2COR 3:4-18 CHRIST HAS PERMITTED US NEW TESTAMENT WORSHIPERS.
1COR 16:1-4 THIS IS COLLECTION.
2COR 9:6 WHAT MAN PROPOSES THAT HE/SHE SHOULD GIVE BUT GOD LOVES CHEERFUL GIVER.NOW THIEVES RUBBING INNOCENT PEOPLE.WE ARE UNDER ...
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I like open-minded discussions about the word of God because there is only one truth and when we seek the truth we shall find the truth and the truth that we know shall set us free from all ignorance.
Reading carefully this ...
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Where in the Bible did God ask for 10% of your income? Tell me where income was mentioned regarding tithes in the Bible?
Fishermen in the Bible did not pay tithes. Goldsmiths did not pay tithes, soldiers did not pay tithe ...
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Amartey did explain all that you talked about in your comment. I guessed you wrote this comments based on the Title of the article but not the contents.
He said its good to give but from the heart, it shouldnt be forced by ...
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Citiens pay taxes to government under whose jurisdiction they are right,members of all gangs and association make their periodical contribution to their affiliated groups beit good or bad right.I mean for every organized grou ...
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A good govt uses your taxes to provide you with municipal obligations like your roads,streets in front of your house ,your trash disposals and free schools for your kids ( like in the USA) teachers and school board's salaries ...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Fnjq9qko12o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXgSYwMBGM4&feature=player_embedded
Where are we really going? we as Ghanians has abandoned the idea of collective Salvation for indevidual salvation.
The men of God has become sign boards showing where the congrigation should go, however they are going no ...
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Nana Kofi-Assin-Fouso, POKO A POKO, REV Richie and many gullible of you please read your bible every slowly and you would come to appreciate Brother Amartey's teachings.Christianity started from ACT 2:42 and those who were ba ...
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Two men were shipwrecked near an island. When they landed ashore, one of them began screaming and yelling, “We’re going to die! We’re going to die! There’s no food! No water! We’re going to die!”
The second man l ...
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First, when Abraham pay tithe to Melchisedek, it was not in the old testament.
When Abel gave his firstfruits to God, it was not in the old testament ,
The quetion then is Who is Melchizedek?
He was a priest higher than th ...
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NO ONE PAY TITH AND REMAIN POOR. This is what the Lord taught throughout the Bible. Will you believe Him or not?
The recipe is this, if you found yourself poor, Prove the Lord who owns the universe to make you rich by start ...
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Some people have experience spiritual things and those in the know especially reformed witches and priest do confess about how they fear the name of Jesus. In respect of tithes , according to ZAC, God says give tithes so that ...
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CONCERNED
God says give tithes so that there will always be food in my house
GOD NEVER ASKED FOR INCOME TO BE TITHES. THAT IS WHY CARPENTERS AND GOLDSMITHS DID NOT PAY TITHES. GOD ASKED ONLY FARMERS AND ANIMAL HERDERS TO ...
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Happy to learn.Thanks
Our Lord Jesus told us,Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesars ,and to God the things that are Gods.Tithe is of God,to pay tithe to help the work of God is good.You can not follow the false churches and destroy ...
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Tithe is not for the pastor or church alone. You can pay tithe to orphans, widows, strangers and pastor. Pastors are only to take tithe if they are not been paid by their churches. I will send you lesson note on tithe. Stay b ...
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JESUS AND HIS APOSTLES DID NOT TAKE TITHES. ONLY THE POOR LEVITES AND NEEDY COULD TAKE TIHES. WE PASTORS TODAY ARE NOT LEVITES. WE HAVE NO TRIBAL CONNECTION TO LEVI. IT IS UNLAWFUL AND SINFUL FOR US TO TAKE TITHES.
In Matthew 23:23, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for omitting the weightier matters of the law that the ought to do but not only pay tithe. He said they should not leave the tithe and do along with the weightier matters.
Amartey, you couldn't convince me with just one quotation in the New Testament that forbid tithe. CONVINCE ME PLEASE!!!
K BOAKYE, THE PHARISEES SACRIFICED ANIMALS. THEY OBEYED ALL THE 613 MOSAIC LAWS BUT JESUS DID NOT REBUKE THEM. WHY? BECAUSE THEY WERE STILL UNDER THE LAW.
JESUS DID NOT REBUKE THEM ABOUT ANIMAL SACRIFICE. BECAUSE MANKIND ...
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DID JESUS RECEIVE TAKE TITHES
Did Jesus, Mathew and Paul receive tithes?
Jesus was from the line of Judah so could not receive tithes. Only Levites from the line of Levi could receive tithes. Though the twelve apostl ...
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Mt 23:23 never forbade paying tithes but it admonishes mercy justice and truth whilst not neglecting tithing. THIS OUGHT YE TO DO AND NOT TO LEAVE THE OTHER ALSO UNDONE
Mt 23:23 never forbade paying tithes but it admonishes mercy justice and truth whilst not neglecting tithing. THIS OUGHT YE TO DO AND NOT TO LEAVE THE OTHER ALSO UNDONE
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The stupid ones will pay the tithes to the greedy stupid Pastors to educate their children abroad.
How can I divide my wages into two after income tax and give one part to the church?
Lose your job and approach the church ...
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keep doing thr good work my brother
YESS VERY VERY SENSIBLE...THE ONLY TRUTH..
Truly said brother Amartey
Why does God need my money? Let those who love to donate their monies to their pastors do so. Trust me, I will never pay tax but the good Lord have already blessed me from my Mothers womb.
Tithes have nothing to do with ...
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Romans 8:1 NIV
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." You are not cursed of you are under Christ Jesus. But you may be cursed under the law. Wake up people.
WE WILL PAY THE TITHE TODAY AND TOMORROW. TITHERS NO SHAKING !!!. THIS WRITER IS OLD AND ARCHAIC. WE WILL PAY THE TITHE, GODS WORD IS FINAL. WHY DO SOME CHRISTIANS FOR EXAMPLE MAKE PILGRIM TRIPS TO ISRAEL? IT IS NEVER COMMAND ...
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There you go again with your senseless anlogies and awful reasoning BTW you can pay 80% of you income as tithe nobody cares but refrain from insulting and degrade people who want to know the basis for this modern day tithing.
ONCE UPON A TIME, A PASTOR PREACHED THIS MESSAGE, HE HAD THE SAME STANCE AS AMARTEY THAT IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO PAY TITHE, SO I DECIDED NOT TO PAY OR CONTRIBUTE ANYTHING SINCE I DIDNT FEEL I SHOULD. THEN LATER HE GOT UPSET W ...
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God is not in need but has giving us a means to meet our needs. tithe is one of those means.he rebukes the devourer that includes ill health, poverty and the likes. please the testimonies alone will make me continuing tithing ...
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Acts 17:11-12 NIV
Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. As ...
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i don't have to be a bible scholar before i can understand the scriptures. as believer i know i have obligation to ensure that money is in the house of my saviour. whether the leader abuse it, is his burden. is so sad we ch ...
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They say evil thrives when good people stand aside and do nothing. If this things continue many will quit the church or there will be another revolution as it was when Martin Luther of Germany rebled against the Roman Church ...
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I have read Pastor Amartey's first and second articles and his passion for attempting to establish the certainty of the truth on tithes, which I genuinely appreciate. However, half truth is still falsehood because it does not ...
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What about Jews and Muslims who follow the same book and pay Tithes as in giving to the poor and the needy instead of Imams and Rabbis?
What of the Japanese, Germans, Chinese, Indians who are a million times richer than Ti ...
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Hi Bishop, I said anyone who cared to google will certainly find the facts. John D Rockefeller, the first US billionaire was tithe made. Do you know the Jews very well? Have you interacted with them? I live with them as neigh ...
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I suggest you should re-read the article again. You comments were suggesting as if the only way to receive the Lords blessings is only through Tithes. How many Rabbis or Imams can you name that became multimillionaires throug ...
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THEY DONT TITHE BECUSE THE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM IS NO MORE, AND THERE IS NO LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD. ONLY THIEVING PASTORS TAKE TITHES.
Hi Bishop, I said anyone who cared to google will certainly find the facts. John D Rockefeller, the first US billionaire was tithe made.
BEST, THERE IS NO LOGIC IN YOUR RESENTATION. THE FACT THAT TED TURNER IS A BILLIONAIR ...
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Because you can only interpret scripture via the Holy Spirit who is the Spirit of truth and our Teacher
BE CAREFUL WHEN PEOPLE START THIS WAY. IT MEANS THEY ARE GOING TO TWIST DOCTRINE FOR THEIR OWN INTEREST. THIS IS THE ...
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Good argument, pastor Dorkenoo. The only place you went wrong is to believe that there is something, anything, beyond the Bible as a book completely written by human beings. The bible, religion, - all that are human artifacts ...
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Excellent. I've been researching and searching. Sunday's sermon this pastor twisted Malachi 3;9 to guilt people into giving. Her ministry serves a mostly poor town in New Jersey But when I try to show people truth in bible t ...
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