Written
by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha
Jesus is the
foundation of tithing. Please see Hebrews Chapter 7 verses 1 to 10, Genesis
Chapter 13 verses 18 to 20.
The tithe is ten
percent of a person’s income be it daily, weekly, monthly or annual income that
a believer gives to God as an act of worship. Tithes are meant for the well being of the
Levites, their upkeep and for doing the work of the Lord. Please see Nehemiah
Chapter 13 verses 9 to 13, Leviticus Chapter 27 verses 30 to 34 and Numbers
Chapter 18 verses 21 to 32. In Malachi Chapter 3
verses 8 to 12, believers are instructed
to pay the tithe and give generous
offerings in a Bible believing Church where the Holy Spirit is accorded respect
and given freedom to operate fully; so that He guides, teaches and directs the
people of God to profit (Isaiah Chapter 48 verse 17); also where the truth of
God is upheld and reigns above the doctrines and philosophies of men; where the
Lordship of Jesus is celebrated and God is the head of the Church and everyone
submits to God. It is also the place where every member of the Church counts –
no one is favored above the other and everyone is treated with respect and
honor, no partiality in judgment, service, etc. That Church is also where you
worship and serve God in truth and in spirit.
