Every pastor who collects tithes is a thief

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Tokugawah 8 years ago

Well done for this article. It is sad to say that we are fools and idiots when it comes to religion. We regard God as we regard the JuJu man who charges to grant our wishes. People go to church because they want something fro ...
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Well done for this article. It is sad to say that we are fools and idiots when it comes to religion. We regard God as we regard the JuJu man who charges to grant our wishes. People go to church because they want something from God not because they want to just worship God. Consequently when the bogus pastors, bishops etc ask for money they are happy to pay just they would pay the juju man. Of course just about all the priests, and pastors in Nigeria, Ghana etc are crooks, they bleed their congregation who are too naive, and frankly stupid, to see that they are being raped. The churches have to be regulated as the? are in the UK through the Charities Commission but
the politicians are too timid to do so. Sad, sad, sad.
truth is one,do not be decieved 8 years ago

the politicians are also drunk with their stupid teachings as well.

the politicians are also drunk with their stupid teachings as well.
Pedro Vincente da Costa 8 years ago

Tithes are designated to support the destitute. Improvident widows, orphans, the sick, the indigent and cripples etc. God created all the wealth in the universe and does not need our material support. Churches must show accou ...
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Tithes are designated to support the destitute. Improvident widows, orphans, the sick, the indigent and cripples etc. God created all the wealth in the universe and does not need our material support. Churches must show accountability when they collect tithes or it is pure fraud.
Akos 8 years ago

We're no longer under the mosaic law. Jesus came to abolish that law and that includes tithing. Giving should come from the heart, not forcing worshippers to give 10% of their income. The only people enjoying the money are th ...
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We're no longer under the mosaic law. Jesus came to abolish that law and that includes tithing. Giving should come from the heart, not forcing worshippers to give 10% of their income. The only people enjoying the money are the so-called men of god.
Alidu Babangida Gyiwa 8 years ago

In Matthew, 5:17 Jesus came to fulfill the law, not destroy it. Do not ascribe to Jesus what you cannot understand.

In Matthew, 5:17 Jesus came to fulfill the law, not destroy it. Do not ascribe to Jesus what you cannot understand.
kojo 8 years ago

No Alidu I think you are wrong. The word fulfill in the bible does not means continuous but reaveal or bring it into fruition. What had been said in the old testament should come through.

No Alidu I think you are wrong. The word fulfill in the bible does not means continuous but reaveal or bring it into fruition. What had been said in the old testament should come through.
post 8 years ago

Meaning the law wasn't complete, so after fulfilling it, so why the need to pay tithes? Nowhere in the new testament were Christians obliged to pay tithes as part of the law but were encouraged to give freely without compulsi ...
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Meaning the law wasn't complete, so after fulfilling it, so why the need to pay tithes? Nowhere in the new testament were Christians obliged to pay tithes as part of the law but were encouraged to give freely without compulsion.
B2R 8 years ago

wich law did Jesus abolish u see how stupid u pple are

wich law did Jesus abolish u see how stupid u pple are
TInaturk 8 years ago

If tithes were really applicable then Jesus wouldn't have accepted the poor widows contribution, some pastors are really making money out of impostering as the levites. Their time will come soon. Thanks for your insight the J ...
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If tithes were really applicable then Jesus wouldn't have accepted the poor widows contribution, some pastors are really making money out of impostering as the levites. Their time will come soon. Thanks for your insight the JWs were right.
kwabena 8 years ago

Thank you for the article,if all Pasters who collect tithes are thieves, what then will you say to Pasters who collect offerings.
I am asking because the Malachi 3:8 you quoted did not talk of tithes in isolation it saids" w ...
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Thank you for the article,if all Pasters who collect tithes are thieves, what then will you say to Pasters who collect offerings.
I am asking because the Malachi 3:8 you quoted did not talk of tithes in isolation it saids" will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say,ln what way we robbed You?'ln tithes and offerings"
Malachi 3:8 .As children of God ,the Lord expect us to be fair in everything we do and say, anything less makes us liars before Him.
takoradi soso 8 years ago

Read carefully your justifications and the contradictions in it before publishing this article.

Read carefully your justifications and the contradictions in it before publishing this article.
Moses 8 years ago

Though I don't claim to be paying my tithe faithfully, this writer upon a serious study from the word of God needs the assistance of the Holy Spirit to enable him understand the topic on tithing properly instead of describing ...
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Though I don't claim to be paying my tithe faithfully, this writer upon a serious study from the word of God needs the assistance of the Holy Spirit to enable him understand the topic on tithing properly instead of describing even genuine pastors who receive tithes as thieves. May the Holy Spirit help you otherwise you are leading many souls astray with this adulterated write-up. God save you !!
dan 8 years ago

How is he leading people astray? Have you considered the fact that even the twelve apostles, filled with the same Holy Spirit at Pentecost and performing "proper" miracles, did not collect tithes? Infact the early church sold ...
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How is he leading people astray? Have you considered the fact that even the twelve apostles, filled with the same Holy Spirit at Pentecost and performing "proper" miracles, did not collect tithes? Infact the early church sold all they had and shared equally as needed. How then were they able to pay tithes? Tithe-collecting pastors are thieves. Period.
Koo/Ksi. 8 years ago

What was Stephen and others were elected to preside over? Read the Bible well and carefully and don't confuse people.

What was Stephen and others were elected to preside over? Read the Bible well and carefully and don't confuse people.
Liltwist Doku 8 years ago

Masa please go back and read ur bible well in fact u are talking like one of those guys, becos if u are a good christain u will nt even think about writing this dust spearing article.if i may ask u did Jesus Christ ever said ...
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Masa please go back and read ur bible well in fact u are talking like one of those guys, becos if u are a good christain u will nt even think about writing this dust spearing article.if i may ask u did Jesus Christ ever said anything like the old testment is nt good bt we should forcus only on de new testment? Do all the people that go to church this days all farmes?? Totally no.do u also mean that if u are nt a farm de u can be bless with dat blessing in malchi if yes then stop giving offering to.
dan 8 years ago

I suggest rather u go back and read ur bible properly. Have you considered the fact that even the twelve apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and performing "proper" miracles, did not collect tithes? In fact the ...
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I suggest rather u go back and read ur bible properly. Have you considered the fact that even the twelve apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and performing "proper" miracles, did not collect tithes? In fact the early church sold all they had and shared equally as needed. How then were they able to pay tithes? Tithe-collecting pastors are thieves. Period.
JOHN 8 years ago

I STRONGLY THINK THIS WRITER NEEDS THE GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

I STRONGLY THINK THIS WRITER NEEDS THE GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
dan 8 years ago

It is u rather who needs the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Have you considered the fact that even the twelve apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and performing "proper" miracles, did not collect tithes? Infact t ...
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It is u rather who needs the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Have you considered the fact that even the twelve apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and performing "proper" miracles, did not collect tithes? Infact the early church sold all they had and shared equally as needed. How then were they able to pay tithes? Tithe-collecting pastors are thieves. Period.
Leslie 8 years ago

Personally I am against churches whomake it compulsory to pay tithes. What is this thing about keeping a register of people who have paid and not paid. Tithing should come from the heart. And it should be encouraged if it goe ...
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Personally I am against churches whomake it compulsory to pay tithes. What is this thing about keeping a register of people who have paid and not paid. Tithing should come from the heart. And it should be encouraged if it goes to help the needy in church.
lady1 8 years ago

"By their fruits you will recognize them" Rather than addressing the issue they will use abusive words. Imagine calling people expressing the truth as "stupid" hmm. Check urslf

"By their fruits you will recognize them" Rather than addressing the issue they will use abusive words. Imagine calling people expressing the truth as "stupid" hmm. Check urslf
Yayra 8 years ago

This is what knowledge without wisdom does. You think you know what the Scriptures say on tithing, which I doubt though, but even if you do at all, you require wisdom to discern and understand why is written in the Holy Scrip ...
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This is what knowledge without wisdom does. You think you know what the Scriptures say on tithing, which I doubt though, but even if you do at all, you require wisdom to discern and understand why is written in the Holy Scriptures.
dan 8 years ago

It is u who requires wisdom. Are these so called pastors better than the twelve apostles and Apostle Paul? Have you considered the fact that even they, filled with the Holy Spirit and performing "proper" miracles, did not col ...
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It is u who requires wisdom. Are these so called pastors better than the twelve apostles and Apostle Paul? Have you considered the fact that even they, filled with the Holy Spirit and performing "proper" miracles, did not collect tithes? Infact the early church sold all they had and shared equally as needed. How then were they able to pay tithes? Tithe-collecting pastors are thieves. Period.
Koo/Ksi. 8 years ago

Would you read Acts 6:1 to the end? From here you may also read the books I & II Timothy and know how the tithes are used for.

Would you read Acts 6:1 to the end? From here you may also read the books I & II Timothy and know how the tithes are used for.
post 8 years ago

Acts 6:1 doesn't talk of tithes. Can u Pls come again?

Acts 6:1 doesn't talk of tithes. Can u Pls come again?
Harrison 8 years ago

Jesus rightly said when the blind are led by the blind they end up in a ditch.You will continously be duped by these fake pastors but hey the one who judges righteosly is watching all of us especially those who oppres the wea ...
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Jesus rightly said when the blind are led by the blind they end up in a ditch.You will continously be duped by these fake pastors but hey the one who judges righteosly is watching all of us especially those who oppres the weak and the vulnerable
Babangida 8 years ago

Interesting piece I wish to see a rejoinder to it . Because on what grounds do the pastors milk their flock

Interesting piece I wish to see a rejoinder to it . Because on what grounds do the pastors milk their flock
Comment 250 8 years ago

Very concise, precise, accurate and on target.

Very concise, precise, accurate and on target.
Koo/Ksi. 8 years ago

You're very good in the scriptures, but I a pastor has cheated you in the use of the tithes collected in your church. Can you also read Matt.5:17 - 20 please? After reading brood over it for days whilst praying too and God wi ...
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You're very good in the scriptures, but I a pastor has cheated you in the use of the tithes collected in your church. Can you also read Matt.5:17 - 20 please? After reading brood over it for days whilst praying too and God will reveal His real purpose on tithes to. God bless and guide you in your teaching of the scriptures.
truth is one,do not be decieved 8 years ago

please mr pastor, that scripture at Matt.5:17 - 20 if any thing to go by your implication then thives must be stoned as well , so you keep half and abolish half, hahahahaahha

please mr pastor, that scripture at Matt.5:17 - 20 if any thing to go by your implication then thives must be stoned as well , so you keep half and abolish half, hahahahaahha
post 8 years ago

He fulfilled the law but didn't maintain it. Pls understand this. Something was to be done with law and he(JESUS) did that read galatians 3:23-25

He fulfilled the law but didn't maintain it. Pls understand this. Something was to be done with law and he(JESUS) did that read galatians 3:23-25
Godd 8 years ago

Many pastors are just thieves - even those who don't collect tithes. They still find some other way to fleece their flocks.

Many pastors are just thieves - even those who don't collect tithes. They still find some other way to fleece their flocks.
killer 8 years ago

all who are r against this article are either relatives of pastors or pastor themselves...wat is tithe, u dey craze paa

all who are r against this article are either relatives of pastors or pastor themselves...wat is tithe, u dey craze paa
Thieves pastors 8 years ago

Go and check in all churches all over the world. 95% of all the churches. Go and check it again. The pastor of those churches are the richest person in the church. They use the best cars. Live in the best houses and buil ...
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Go and check in all churches all over the world. 95% of all the churches. Go and check it again. The pastor of those churches are the richest person in the church. They use the best cars. Live in the best houses and build a might big church building while half of their congregation are hungry and poor
It's simple. They are all thieves and crooks in Gods name
odeefuor 8 years ago

Christ never debunked payment of tithe...knowledge and understanding very necessary

Christ never debunked payment of tithe...knowledge and understanding very necessary
mic 8 years ago

When did you hear in the Bible that you use evil to overcome evil? And why do you judge when you're not THE JUDGE... You have no right to judge another's servant. You did not call them..

When did you hear in the Bible that you use evil to overcome evil? And why do you judge when you're not THE JUDGE... You have no right to judge another's servant. You did not call them..
mic 8 years ago

Be not wise in your own eyes...

Be not wise in your own eyes...
WHY YOU NEED WISDOM BEFORE MONEY 8 years ago

Whoever wrote this piece of article has really revealed how ignorance he or she is as far as God, Jesus and the Bible is concern. And you will also hear from the ones with coconut and watermeleon head comments on this. Whethe ...
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Whoever wrote this piece of article has really revealed how ignorance he or she is as far as God, Jesus and the Bible is concern. And you will also hear from the ones with coconut and watermeleon head comments on this. Whether you believe it or not, it will not change anything from the bible. " 2 cor 3:6"
God has mercy on you!
Concern 8 years ago

If you don't know what you are saying keep quiet and sit down. Stop throwing dust into people eyes.

If you don't know what you are saying keep quiet and sit down. Stop throwing dust into people eyes.
Evangelist. Richard Asem 8 years ago

Pls don't lead us to hell so do u want us to condem the old testament?

Pls don't lead us to hell so do u want us to condem the old testament?
Bawku boy 8 years ago

Jah Love brother, you can fool some people some time but you CAN'T fool all the people all the time. Jah Live! Ire!

Jah Love brother, you can fool some people some time but you CAN'T fool all the people all the time. Jah Live! Ire!
swartb 8 years ago

Thank u very much. God will bless u.Give us more

Thank u very much. God will bless u.Give us more
swart 8 years ago

Thank u very much.God bless u.keep on let dem know de truth....??????good work no question

Thank u very much.God bless u.keep on let dem know de truth....??????good work no question
Akosua Princess 8 years ago

In as much as I believe that some Ministers of God may put some of pressure in some church members, I believe tithing is biblical and there are blessings one receives when one obediently tithe, not being forced to. I have rea ...
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In as much as I believe that some Ministers of God may put some of pressure in some church members, I believe tithing is biblical and there are blessings one receives when one obediently tithe, not being forced to. I have real testimonies of receiving close to instant blessings after tithing abducted I will emphasis that fir the past yrs that's have Veena tithing, even though sometimes I miss Sonera months, God gives me back the money sometimes more than ten folds. If the article was on speaking against pastors who put subdue pressure on members to tithe, I wiykd have supported, but if its to condemn general tithing, I think the writer isn't matured in the Lord yet and have not tasted the benefits of tithing
Pastors should not force members but encourage them to tithe if they have earned income.
It real and it works, but don't fell pressuriseed. Gideon will not punish you for not paying. I Pray for all for God to explain the true spiritual meaning, but please tithe freely.
javan 8 years ago

point of correction tithing is for God not for the pastors, no pastor eat tith money it's for God's projects alone.

point of correction tithing is for God not for the pastors, no pastor eat tith money it's for God's projects alone.
Robert Klutse 8 years ago

No, I dont think you are right because the bible is made of both old and new testaments so tithing is biblical. You know Jesus warned that whoever removes or adds to the bible shall be judged. So please, before you come out w ...
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No, I dont think you are right because the bible is made of both old and new testaments so tithing is biblical. You know Jesus warned that whoever removes or adds to the bible shall be judged. So please, before you come out with interpretations you need to prayerfully come out with your findings As a matter of fact it is biblical.
Albert 8 years ago

in de olden days tithes were paid in de form of food stuffs, now de world has become modernized hence there is nothing wrong to pay ur tithe in monetary form.Tithes are given to support orphanages, widows,poor ppl n de rest, ...
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in de olden days tithes were paid in de form of food stuffs, now de world has become modernized hence there is nothing wrong to pay ur tithe in monetary form.Tithes are given to support orphanages, widows,poor ppl n de rest, so if only food stuffs which can be perishable too are to be paid as tithes how would they(widows etc) be clothed too.I think this article has no INTEGRITY. Will a man robe God? yet ye have robed me in tithes and offerings. thief stop deceiving billions of believers n refraining them from being faithful to their maker through this platform. irrelevant, time and energy wasting with no sense of truth article. I think the publisher is an atheist.
lejend 8 years ago

Ghanaians can't learn anything new, this writer opens ur eyes but you still can't read between the lines, GOD save us all, brilliant article by all standards

Ghanaians can't learn anything new, this writer opens ur eyes but you still can't read between the lines, GOD save us all, brilliant article by all standards
lejend 8 years ago

Thankfully, Jewish theologians know better than their Christian counterparts. They are well aware that only Levites have the right to receive tithe of the people. After all, the Jewish leaders have the Old Testament as their ...
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Thankfully, Jewish theologians know better than their Christian counterparts. They are well aware that only Levites have the right to receive tithe of the people. After all, the Jewish leaders have the Old Testament as their Scripture and that’s what it commands. And since there is no Temple in existence (and consequently no ordained Levites or Priests serving in a Temple), then a major factor in fulfilling the laws of tithing does not exist in our modern world.
In regard to this, it may be profitable to relate an event that happened to me over thirty–five years ago when I was just starting to study theology in college. A letter had been given to me for answering. It was from a woman who heard that modern Jews were not tithing. She wanted to know whether the information was true, and if so, why the Jews seemingly violated the plain laws of the Bible which spoke of tithing as a law to be obeyed?
Having read the letter, I began to share her concern. To resolve the matter I telephoned three rabbis in the Los Angeles area for their explanation. Much to my dismay, all three independently of each other informed me that no religious Jew should tithe today. I was startled at their replies. This appeared to be evidence that the Jews were so lax with their biblical interpretation that they were abandoning even the simple words of their own Scripture about the laws of tithing.
By the time I spoke with the last rabbi, my youthful indignation was beginning to emerge. But that rabbi then wisely began to show me my ignorance (not his) in the whole matter. First, he admitted that none of his congregation paid one penny of tithe that was demanded in the Old Testament. He then said: "If any member of my synagogue paid tithe in the scriptural manner, he would be disobeying the law of God—he would be sinning against God."
I was staggered by his answer. He went on to inform me that since the Bible demands that the tithe be paid to Levites, he said it would be wrong to pay it to anyone else. And further, because there is presently no official Levitical order of Priests ministering at a Temple in Jerusalem, this makes it illegal at this period to pay any biblical tithe. He went on to say, however, that the moment a Temple is rebuilt, with its altar in operation and with the priesthood officiating at that altar (and the Levites there to assist them), then every Jew who lives in the tithing zones mentioned in the Bible will be required to tithe according to the biblical commands.
This teaching was a revelation to me (as it may be to some of our readers), but the rabbi gave the proper biblical answers. To pay the biblical tithe at this time, without Levites and Priests in their regular ordained offices and doing service in the Temple, would be "sin" both to the giver and the receiver. The rabbi told me: "If we are to obey the law, we cannot pay tithe unless we pay it to the ones ordained by God to accept that tithe."
The rabbi explained that though he was the chief rabbi of his synagogue, he was not a Levite. He said he was descended from the tribe of Judah and was thereby not eligible to receive tithe. The same disqualification applied even to Christ Jesus while he was on earth since he was also reckoned as having come from the tribe of Judah. This same restriction was applicable to the activities of the apostle Peter (because he was as well from Judah) and it applied to the apostle Paul (because he was from the tribe of Benjamin). Neither Christ nor those apostles were Levites so they were all disqualified from receiving any part of the biblical tithe . It is just that simple.
And listen, if Christ, Peter and Paul did not use the biblical tithe for any of their work in teaching the Gospel, Christian ministers today should not use the biblical tithe either. The Jewish religious authorities are wise enough to read what the Word of God states about the tithe and, thankfully, they abide by it. But our Gentile preachers and priests care very little what the biblical texts actually state and go merrily on their way by devising their own laws of tithing which are different from those of the Bible.
The rabbi then gave me some information on the method that many Jews use today to secure adequate funds with which to operate their religious organizations. He went on to say that the activities of his synagogue were financially supported through the adoption of the "patron system" by its members. That is, families would buy seats in the synagogue for various prices each year. The rabbi mentioned that many of his congregation actually paid more than a tenth of their income to get better seats in the synagogue. This method for raising funds is perfectly proper (from the biblical point of view) if Jews wish to use it. This is because the money is paid to the synagogue and not to an ordained Levitical priesthood.
The final rabbi was correctly interpreting the teaching of the Holy Scripture. While many Christian ministers today teach that Christians may be in danger of missing salvation itself if they do not pay tithe to the church, Jewish rabbis know better than to say such a thing. They realize that it is biblically improper (actually, it is a blatant disobedience to the laws of the Bible) for anyone to pay or to receive the biblical tithe today. And any minister or ecclesiastical leader who uses the biblical tithe (or any one who pays to a minister the biblical tithe) is a sinner in the eyes of God.

Every pastor who collects tithes is a thief

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