Chapter 17: Myth—Giving 10% Is A Tithe

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Myth—Giving 10% Is A Tithe

Jewish Rabbis Know Better!

P76— “Jewish rabbis know better [than to say you should tithe]. 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 today is an outright sinner in the eyes of God.” Jews do not tithe today!

Free Will Offerings Built The Temple!

P137— “The old covenant society which Moses established at Mount Sinai, whether religious or secular, was supported (at

first) simply by free will contributions. This is precisely the way the Christian Church was financed at first … there was no law of tithing that was being applied in the building of the holy sanctuary. Tithing was not seen as a necessary thing by Moses

until almost a year later (Lev. 27:30-33).”

Only Two Types Of Income Tithed!

P148— “There were only two types of income that were tithable: One was from agricultural production. ‘All the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’S’ (Lev. 27:30). This meant that a tenth of all

agricultural produce of the land of Israel, whether fruits or vegetables, had to be tithed. The second type of tithable income was the increase of animals. ‘All the tithe of the herd or flock, whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy

unto the Lord’ (verse 32). Only these two specific income producers were subject to the tithe. … Only owners of farms and flocks were required to tithe.” Who did not tithe? All other occupations and sources of income such as fishermen, mining

industries, weaving, handicraft sales, trades, any form of manufacturing and professional services were not tithable under the tithe law. No tithe was required of priests.