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“Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway” authored by Dr. Frank Chase Jr is a meticulously researched, insightful and thought-provoking book that challenges long-standing beliefs and practices surrounding the act of monetary tithing and giving and raises critical questions about the nature of financial contributions within the context of faith and the historical roots of monetary tithing.

For centuries, religious institutions have taught their followers about the importance of tithes and offerings as a means of honoring and serving a higher power. The faithful have dutifully contributed a portion of their earnings, often ten percent, to support their places of worship, the clergy, and various charitable causes. This act of giving has been instilled with a sense of righteousness, duty, and divine obligation, and countless believers have faithfully adhered to this practice.

As the narrative unfolds, “Kleptomaniac” dives into the present-day realities of tithing, discussing its prevalence in various religious denominations and the impact it has on the lives of both congregants and religious leaders. Dr. Chase examines the ways in which tithing has been used, or misused, to manipulate and control believers, and how it has sometimes created financial burdens for struggling individuals and families.  Readers are confronted with eye-opening revelations about the historical context of tithing and its evolution over time. The book examines the various interpretations and misinterpretations of religious tithing texts that have led to differing viewpoints on tithing within different faith traditions.

The book traverses ancient biblical tithing texts to explore and uncover the historical origins and evolution of tithes and offerings by tracing its roots back to ancient times when tithing was a land-based system of crops and livestock to support biblical Levites and the poor and how that land-based system of tithing morphed into a monetary system to support religious institutions and clergy.  Dr. Chase examines biblical texts and religious traditions, shedding light on the scriptural interpretations and misinterpretations that have shaped contemporary tithing practices. He draws from historical records, extensive research and in-depth biblical analysis and interpretations, and presents a comprehensive analysis of how the authentic biblical tithe of crops and livestock evolved and over time and got commuted to the monetary tithing monstrosity it has become today. He also details how the tithing doctrine shapes religious institutions and influences believers for good and for bad and presents a compelling case that challenges the conventional teachings on monetary tithing.

While “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway?” challenges traditional monetary tithing paradigms, it does not aim to discourage giving but instead advocates for a more thoughtful, informed and accurate biblical approach and understanding of what tithing really is. The book encourages readers to question established tithing norms, seek transparency in their religious organizations, and engage in meaningful discussions about the role of money and spirituality.

The book discusses the idea of whether God is truly being robbed by those who do not monetarily pay tithes as religious leaders claim. Dr. Chase encourages readers to critically assess the motivations behind modern monetary income tithing and the resulting consequences on both personal finances and the larger religious community.

Moreover, “Kleptomaniac: Who Really Robbing God Anyway?” invites readers to question the status quo – to engage in open, respectful dialogue with religious leaders and fellow congregants about the real meaning of tithing. Reading the book will encourage you to challenge long-standing beliefs, seek clarity in your own spiritual journey, and pursue a balanced, compassionate, and authentic approach to New Testament giving.

In the end, “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway?” serves as a catalyst for reevaluating long-held beliefs and practices surrounding tithing and offers readers a fresh perspective on how they can support their faith communities responsibly and authentically.  The book is revelatory, challenges long-held beliefs and prompts readers to question the traditions they’ve been taught about monetary tithing. It empowers individuals to reclaim their agency over their faith and financial decisions, providing a fresh perspective on spirituality, giving, and the true essence of religious devotion. With its insightful analysis and thought-provoking arguments, the book sparks important conversations about the intersection of tithing religion, finance, and personal beliefs in contemporary society.

In conclusion, “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway?” whether a believer or a skeptic, is a book that is an essential read for anyone seeking to explore the intricate relationship between money, faith, giving and true tithing.

 

Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Introduction.  Monetary tithing vs. biblical tithing is the most understudied subject across the spectrum of theological and religious institutions. This book will break open the seal on tithes and offerings and expose the untwisted truth about the century’s old doctrines and its deceptive contemporary teachings.

Chapter 1: My Story for Writing This Book 

This chapter explains why Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway came to fruition. The chapter gives a detailed account of why the author wrote the book and explains the saga of events that lead to the shocking discovery of learning the truth about tithing.

Chapter 2:  A lesson in Necessary Definitions      

            The problem with explaining any subject should start with as empirical thesis.  By the end of the chapter the reader will have a thorough definition of the word tithe, its Hebrew and Greek meaning and its limited biblical application today.

Chapter 3:  Abram’s Tithe Before the Law and the Established Covenants

            Pre-law tithing is what this chapter covers, and it also defines why the so-called monetary tithe of modern times has no relationship to the tithe Abram gave.  Readers will learn about the giving requirements established under different covenants God established by the end of the chapter, readers will know there is a difference between money and tithing and that the two terms are not synonymous 

Chapter 4:  The Life of Abram and His Father  

            Since many modern tithe arguments are based on Abram’s one single instance of paying a tithe, this chapter explores the family history of Abram and what he understood God, tithes and money.

Chapter 5:  Jacob’s Tithe Proposal

This chapter examines Jacob’s tithe offer to God in exchange for his protection. It will be clear to readers by the end of the chapter why most sermons on tithing never include references to Jacob and more about Abraham’s tithe.

Chapter 6: Show Me the Money

             The merits of monetary tithing should be based on whether evidence exists in the scripture as to its practice.  However, this chapter examines all biblical references to money in the Bible to determine if money was tithed to the temple or synagogue in the first century church.  This chapter gives detailed accounts of how money was used in Israel.

Chapter 7:  The Tithe in Israel

Many people believe modern tithing is monetary. But this chapter challenges that assumption and examines tithing based on the land, language and literature of the Israelite people from a Hebrew perspective. It details why God authorized the tithe for the Levites and why more than one tithe existed in Israel. By the end of the chapter, readers will know that God authorized two separate inheritance packages, one for the 11 tribes of Israel and another for the Levitical priesthood tribe who represented the temple.

 

 

Chapter 8:  Did the Levites Work Full-time or Part-time in the Temple?

            The indefensible argument that pastors and churches continue to propagate is that they cannot work because they are called to the ministry. However, the Bible disputes that assertion because the chapter examines the Levites duties in the temple and proves they worked jobs as the preachers of the Old Testament.

Chapter 9:  Can Money Be Required First Fruits?

People come up with different methods to extract money from people. The Bible is often used in ways that leaves one questioning the motives for such action. One of those actions is that money can be called first fruits. This chapter exposes the misinterpretation of first fruits and places it back in its original language and context. Readers will know the difference between the two terms and understand that money has no relationship to first fruits because they are edible items.

Chapter 10:  Malachi is the Smokescreen for Tithing

In this chapter the smokescreen for tithing is put under the microscope of scripture and by the time the reader finishes it, there will be no confusion about why Malachi is not a command to pay money as a tithe to the church.  The text examines the argument that the church and storehouse are one in the same.  Malachi chapter 3:8-11 will be dissected and examined to flush the details of who’s really robbing God of tithes and offerings. Although, this verse is applied to congregants, this chapter disputes that assertion and explains who the real God robbers are.

Chapter 11:  How to Refute Unbiblical Tithing Statements

            Many arguments put for by tithe proponent have never been really examined based on scripture. This chapter examines pro-tithe arguments and explains the misinformation that undergirds the argument. The chapter also gives alternatives explanations as to why the tithing positions are out of context of scripture. The reader will learn how to dismantle unscriptural tithe arguments based in theological facts and not subjective interpretation.

Chapter 12:  Giving in the Gospels

            The church gives all kind of reasons why someone should give their money, but in this chapter, giving is examined in the Gospels and explains what Jesus believed about giving and how his ministry obtained financial support. By the end of the chapter, readers will know that the giving methods implemented in the church are not always what the Bible actually teaches.

Chapter 13:  Did Paul Convert the tithe to Money?

            Many tithe arguments can be settled by simply studying Paul’s teaching on giving. This chapter goes into detail about Paul’s giving habits, his family background and explains why he would never teach or suggest that paying money as a tithe was mandatory in the New Testament.

Chapter 14:  First Corinthians 16:  Giving to the Needy Saints

This chapter explores the teachings of Paul and what he meant in references to giving. The reader will learn that the context of giving verses in the Bible do not address how modern churches are to financially sustain themselves. However, the chapter gives insight into Paul’s connection to helping those in need and why that was important for all believers.

Chapter 15:  A Discussion of Paul’s Work History and Ministry Needs

            In this chapter, readers will get a history lesson on Paul’s work history and why he never advocated for monetary tithing. It is said that pastors can’t work today because they have the responsibility of caring for the church.  But the argument put forth about Paul’s background as a tentmaker employee brings into question that pastors can’t or should not work. This chapter is a behind the scenes look into first century employment and bi-vocational ministry.

Chapter 16:  New Testament Giving Principles Verses Old Testament Tithing

Throughout the entire book tithing in all its forms have been discussed extensively. In this chapter, we explore the nature of giving as the New Covenant dictates and explain why the tithing laws are not applicable to believers today because our covenant has better promises than the requirements of the Old Testament tithe laws. This chapter teaches believer how to become free-will givers without misinterpreted tithing laws, which are not related to money.

 

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An Excerpt About Abram’s Tithe

The author John Seldon in his book, The History of Tithes, published in 1618 stated that the phrase “tithes of all” in the Hebrew text from Genesis 14:20 refers only to the spoils Abram had taken in rescuing his nephew, Lot (Seldon 1618: 1, 2). Jewish historian, Josephus who wrote much about the Jewish wars argued that Abram’s “tithes of all” was not his personal wealth. He said that Abram’s tithe was the tenth part of his prey (captured war booty) that Melchizedek accepted as a gift.

The Spoils of War Tithe

To understand what Abram might have tithed from, we must further examine what the spoils were and what the word tithe means in Hebrew and Greek. A puzzling question about Abram’s tithe is whether he gave the tithe to Melchizedek as a king or as a priest, or was his tithe based upon a war custom. Is Abram’s tithe an example of an eternal tithing law of God in a pre-law, pre-monetary society? Melchizedek’s kingship is mentioned first, and his priesthood is mentioned second. As a king, he brought Abram bread and wine. Does scriptural evidence prove this tithe was based on a war custom and not freewill even though the verse says, “gave,” which implies freewill? Since the context is not silent, the tithe Abram gives fits the pattern of a war tithe. However, like anything in the Bible, everyone must study and determine within their heart whether the tithe Abram gave was of his own volition. Arguments can be made for both sides.

 If tithe proponents say they are following Abram’s tithe practice as an act of faith based on a pre-law eternal principal to qualify as blessed, then the context of the Scripture requires you to tithe only once and that you do it when you turn 80 years old. Abram tithed once when he turned 80; he lived to be 175. The Bible states that Abram met Melchizedek only once, so there is no way anyone can extrapolate a weekly, monthly or biweekly tithe from the text.

Seldon, J. (n.d.). The History of Tithes. Retrieved August 18, 2015,

from http://ials.sas.ac.uk/digital/1600s/Selden/Selden_1618_1801751627_ft_part2.pdf.

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Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway got a new editorial book review in March 2023. Click on Pro Book Reviews to read the review. The biblical tithe never belonged to pastors or churches. The biblical tithe of crops and livestock belonged to the Levites, the poor, and the high priest. Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway? tells the tale of a conspiracy to change what God wanted as a tithe.

They did a plot review, commented on writing style and who potential readers might be. Many readers are still discovering the existence of this book since it was published in 2016. Seven years ago, I took a leap to write about a forbidden subject and it took me into places in the Biblical understanding and educated me and helped me realize how much I didn’t know about the Bible overall, especially on matters of giving and tithing. Before this book was ever published, it all started out as a 117-page powerpoint tithing study. But that’s not all, I also wrote another power point study on New Testament giving practices and how 1st century believers practiced giving. It was a biblical journey of a lifetime for me.One amazing piece of information I did not cover in the book was that during the stages in the American colonies, all churches were funded by the government. However churches being funded by the government was too much like the church of England which was in control of the government. But the colonist did not want to be like England and create an aristocracy of a rich religious leader class, so at some point when the separation of church and state amendment to the constitution was written, a part of that legislation defunded support by the government to churches. When this happened, many in the British empire did not think the American experiment wouldn’t work because the colonies threw off a practice from the Church of England. Leaders often visited American churches to see how they would fund themselves. But unbeknownst to many today, the monetary tithing doctrine crept into the mix throughout history as a result of government funding being taken away from churches. There is a lot more history on this and it is fascinating. So read the book editorial review in your spare time. I’m sure the history is much more extensive on this matter but I wanted to give you a little background in this post. Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway is a journey into the land, language and literature of the Hebrew people and their tithing practices of the scriptures.Below are some short newsletter about the subject of tithing you can print out and share with your network of friends.Kleptomaniac Newsletter July 2022 and Kleptomaniac Newsletter 2 Sept 2022 and Kleptomaniac Newsletter 3 Dec 2022 and Newsletter4Febhttps://www.fcpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Klep-Video-Music-2.mp42018 Book Review

I found Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Been Robbing God Anyway to be incredibly informative about tithing.  Coughing up ten percent of a paycheck always seemed odd to me, but this book puts the breaks on the misinterpretation of the scriptures about tithing.  The research in this book covers every aspect of tithing so well, it’s hard to dispute what the author uncovers.  The most shocking and simplest revelation about tithing is that the author reveals tithing is not money but food.  He backs up his theology and assertions with scripture,  the Hebrew and the Greek language.  If you think you know what tithing is, this book will certainly upend your beliefs and make you want to research your religious beliefs on the subject.  I personally enjoyed the part of the book where the author explains how he arrived at his newfound theological beliefs about tithing after engaging in the tithing rituals for more than 30 years.  Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway dives right into the tithing controversy that’s apparently existed for centuries.  The book explains how the monetary tithe practices of today came into existence.  The book also laid bare that the Holy Roman Empire which later became the Catholic Church ultimately became the culprits who played a pivotal role in changing the nature of tithing to what we have today.  As I read through the pages of Kleptomaniac, I was amazed at how prevalent and widely practiced monetary tithing has become in the face of contravening evidence. I was equally disturbed that many Christians seemingly don’t know the origins of tithing as the author points out in the book.  In the preface of the book, the author explains why he resigned from tithing and presents a sound scholarly position as to why tithing is not a New Testament doctrine. This entire book is a lesson in biblical history on tithing.

The second half of the book, even goes into what New Testament giving is all about. This book is profound in that the author provides readers with definitions for all the words associated with tithing and that makes it easier for readers not to have to look up complicated biblical terms.  From the beginning to the end of the book, the author deconstructs the tithe doctrine, highlights how tithing is abused by pastors and churches and exposes what true biblical tithing is.  Anyone who reads, Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway, whether they agree or disagree with tithing, will walk away from the book encouraged and convicted to study the subject if they really care about biblical accuracy and authenticity.  Getting informed about the land, language and literature of the biblical people on tithing is a must, and this book certainly does an excellent job in uncovering the truth about tithing from the scriptures.  And for those who endorse monetary tithing, this book will upset their theology if they are unflinching die-hard pro-tithers.  If the truth about tithing is hard to swallow, this book will cause some readers to experience cognitive dissonance in their theology.  Reading Kleptomaniac and discovering that tithing was never about money in the scriptures, but about food that God requires will shake the biblical pillars of their lives.  For those who read Kleptomaniac and think they have the market cornered on biblical understanding, accuracy, hermeneutics, exegesis and principles of interpretation will be in for a surprise.  It will be obvious to some Christian readers that biblical authenticity and accuracy on tithing was tossed out on its head, which lulled the masses into settling for the traditions of men who reinterpret tithing scriptures as tools for amassing cash for the financial juggernaut of the institutional church

 

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In Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway?, Dr. Frank Chase Jr, Th.D. explores the concept of tithing down to its very roots. Using the bible and other references, he investigates whether tithing is a mandatory tax or a gift given out of free will, as well as alternative viewpoints for those who’d rather worship with their hearts than their paychecks. Though it certainly has an interesting premise, Kleptomaniac is perhaps a bit too winding and drawn-out in many areas. Much of the first few dozen pages are comprised of redundant reiterations of what the book is about, which quickly becomes tedious and may not hold readers’ attention well. A more straightforward approach would benefit this book incredibly. Also, the narrative is a bit unbalanced; some passages read like a personal memoir about the author’s experiences, while others read like a purely factual, impersonal textbook. These aspects sometimes make it difficult to maintain interest in this book.

Nevertheless, Kleptomaniac certainly has an extremely intriguing concept. The investigation of tithing in the bible, history, and modern day is a unique and not-often-thought-of idea, which is explored quite eloquently here. Dr. Frank Chase Jr, Th.D. has incredible knowledge of the bible and a vast array of excellent sources to back up his points, which only adds to the validity of his writing. Whether readers agree with Dr. Chase’s views or not, it cannot be denied that he certainly provides something interesting to ponder in this book. Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway? is a thoughtful, well-researched book that is equally respectful and revolutionary in its unique approach to an age-old, unspoken question—what is the purpose of tithing really?

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“The modern tithe doctrine has hoodwinked many of God’s people. Tithing stands as an eisegetical idol that must be demolished so true freewill giving can reign from the heart. The rule of biblical interpretation says we cannot apply every command or statement in the Bible to ourselves. For example, in the Old Testament, God commanded that when one brother dies without a child to carry on his name, the living brother, whether married or not, was suppose to impregnate his dead brother’s wife and raise a child in his brother’s name. Are we required to follow this practice in the present day? The point is, we must consider the original audience for whom the command is written, the historical time period, the context, and the stage of God’s plan for humanity. Is a tithe payable in crops, herds, and flocks or money? To find the answer to this question, let’s peel back scriptural history across the centuries to see if the so-called cursed non-tithers were kleptomaniacs who robbed God. Also, let’s see who is really behind the conspiracy to change tithing from food to money.”

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Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway? The untwisted truth about the centuries-old tithes and offering deception by Dr. Frank Chase Jr, TH. D fills a narrow but very real niche in the area of biblically derived lessons and advice on the subject of tithes and offerings. I would have thought most Christians would research this topic themselves if it were very important to them, but to have all the references in one book, along with sound commentary and advice from a biblical scholar, certainly makes it easier. Dr. Frank Chase Jr. describes his own evolution of ideas about tithing and I must say we went through many of the same phases in pretty much the same order. I stopped evolving while Frank Chase Jr. went on to write this book that helps other Christians who have the same questions he had. Christianity at its best.

Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway? may have more biblical quotes and references to tithing and money in general than any book I have ever read, save, of course, the Bible itself. It is written in a very smooth and articulate style that I’m guessing will be understandable to most people, but at the same time Dr. Frank Chase Jr’s education and vocabulary are evident on every page. As is his faith and his desire to help. From Abraham to Paul, Frank Chase Jr. delves into the origin, the definition, the application, and even the abuse of the custom of tithing. It is an interesting and sometimes colorful history and one Christians should certainly be more aware of. This book will help them.”

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Kleptomaniac is an insightful and well-constructed argument on tithing and offerings at church, not only defending the author’s decision not to give money blindly, but also defending his right to seek the truth in Bible Scripture.

Everything that the author Frank Chase Jr. says is backed up in some way with huge amounts of research, resulting in a comprehensive and rather airtight argument against this unfair system that is often foisted on believers.

The balanced approach of the book is particularly enjoyable; there are no judgments or inflammatory language, but there is simply impassioned debate from a man who cares enough about his religion to perform his due diligence.

There are a few points that seem to veer off into unsupported opinions, but these are few and far between. Furthermore, there are a number of spots where word choice is a bit odd (e.g., “I asphyxiated on verses about tithing”, rather than fixated) and some grammatical editing is needed here before this is published. However, despite the delicate subject matter, the author approaches the topic with well-researched evidence, solid facts, and his own firm beliefs, to deliver a very insightful read recommended for those interested in or needing information on Church culture and community.

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When God says, bring all the tithes into the storehouse, it should be understood that He is talking about crops, herds and flocks. If the priests brought the whole tithe into the storehouse as God requested, there would have been enough food in his house. The food was for the Levites who were on temple duty. The key part of Malachi 3:10 is where it truly becomes interesting; according to the common spiritualized interpretation of Malachi, if you test God by paying 10 percent of your income, God will open up the windows of heaven and shower you with financial blessings. Malachi 3:10 says:

Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,” Says the LORD of hosts, If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it (NKJV).

Like a meticulous surgeon, you must find out what God meant in Malachi through word study. But before going further, I want to first head off a pro-tithe argument at the biblical pass. While tithe-collecting churches argue that tithing in Israel was upon produce and animals; today’s believers must tithe from a paycheck because all human productivity owes its origins to the earth directly and indirectly because God owns the whole earth. On the surface that seems true, but when you connect money to the earth, the tithe in Hebrew remains eatable items (produce and livestock), which makes the argument for money tithing baseless because it ignores the original Hebrew definition of the word.

Let’s examine what Malachi meant when he referred to the storehouse.

 

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Dr. Frank Chase’s book, “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway?” presages Creflo Dollar’s renunciation of monetary tithing as false doctrine.

MADISON, AL, JULY 14, 2022 – When Dr. Frank Chase Jr. wrote “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway?” seven years ago, he likely did not foresee that Creflo Dollar, an eminent pastor and televangelist, would later cause a major uproar in church circles with his own admission that the teaching on monetary tithing was false. On June 26, 2022, Creflo Dollar renounced his previous teaching on tithing, the practice of giving one-tenth of one’s income to the church. Why did Dollar change his mind, contradicting centuries of teaching on monetary tithing?

“Some have even said Creflo sounded like he read my book,” says Dr. Frank Chase. “Well, that may be a stretch but it’s a nice thought if he did.”

Regardless, Creflo Dollar’s admission bears out Dr. Chase’s rebuttal of monetary tithing as set out in his book – an exposé of how currently accepted doctrine came into existence centuries ago. The book confronts tough questions such as whether God ever required a tithe of money. Chase is meticulous in his research, giving context and definitions for every mention of tithing in the bible. His book also explains the concept of giving from a New Testament perspective (with no 10 percent mandate) and questions how people are affected financially by the requirement to tithe, especially in times of financial hardship.

“Biblical tithing was never about money – it was about donating crops and livestock,” says Chase. “Tithing did not relate to income; giving is always from the heart. The power to define is the power to determine destiny, so let no one determine your understanding about tithing without study. The needs of the many – who need to know the truth – outweigh the needs of the few preachers and teachers who don’t want that truth to come out.”

Visit Dr. Chase’s website to find out more about his revelatory book and read his tithing blog. “Kleptomaniac” can be purchased through Book Baby.

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The Tithing Truth is in The Book

It is amazing to see the church world in an absolute panic and uproar over Creflo Dollar now rejecting monetary tithing as false doctrine. The uproar is so great that Mega Pastor IV Hilliard have come out and called Creflo crazy and off his rocker. It’s been reported that Dollar said he knew all along that tithing ten percent of your money was not in the Bible but taught falsehood all along. And in my research for my book, many pastors are taught in seminary and theology not to teach the truth about tithing. Sorry but it’s true. The push back is getting stronger and stronger from pastors all over the country. Creflo let the cat out of the bag and now those of us who have written books on tithing such as myself have known tithing money was not in the Bible.The question is, Why did Creflo change his mind. Some have even said Creflo sounded like he read my book. Well that may be a stretch but it’s a nice thought if he did. I would hope he read my book, Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway? I wonder what’s going to happen now. When I wrote my tithing book seven years ago, many people I knew stopped associating with me. Many thought I was off my rocker and that I was totally wrong about tithing. Well, based on Creflo Dollar, I was not so wrong after all. And even if Dollar never came out with the truth, the research I did for Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway will definitely enlighten your understanding of authentic biblical tithing.So for those who feel comfortable about reading more about tithing, fear no more because there was never a curse for those who did not tithe money. You are not and have never been cursed with a curse for not tithing. I am a living witness because I stopped following that false tithe teaching seven years ago and have not look backed. So for all my friends, associates, who were skeptical, fearful, and not sure, you can feel free to know that my book Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway is an educational tool that will help you see through all the tithe lies.Creflo even told the people to throw away every tape, book, CD and teaching on tithes he ever taught. Now you can pick up a book that will properly educate you on God’s authentic tithe for the Old Testament. It is high time for all people and believers to get the facts on true biblical tithing and start talking and studying. Let the theological conversation begin. Will Creflo cave to the pressure to back off of his theological shift because if he does not, he will face the wrath of the entire pro-tithing doctrine world.

The Tithing Book Preachers Don’t Want You to Read

Creflo Dollar set off a firestorm for admitting that tithing is not New Testament and tithing is not money. The heat is on and now skeptical people can read my book Kleptomaniac Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway to find out why tithes are not money. Go the press release link below and find out more about the centuries old tithe lie. Your jaw will drop to the floor. The Billion dollar tithe heist has finally been exposed.On this day, to all my facebook friends and all who decided to take a chance and read my tithing book with an open mind. I want to thank you all for the support over the seven years. Now, you cannot be put under censorship against reading my book because a religious authority figure Creflo Dollar spoke the truth about tithing. #CrefloDollarYou can start by reading excerpts of my book  or get signed copies on my website at FC Publishing, LLC https://.fcpublishing.com or scan the QR code or read my tithing blog.The struggle I went through to write Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway is worth it all. I gave up a lot for the truth to come out. And recently discovered that IV Hilliard Daughter went against monetary in his church and he soon put her out to pasture. Even if you look at IV Hilliard’s video on Creflo’s new stance, he scrambling to make sense but his arguments are nothing more that circling the wagons. When God asked for a tithe of the land and the fruit of the tree in Leviticus 27:30-33, he did not give permission for preachers, believers, or churches to change the tithe from crops and livestock to money. You can listen for a blog talk radio interview I did four years ago about my book Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Any?

In my book, Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway, I explain in detail how God’s tithe was commuted from agricultural products to cold hard cash as means to support the institutional church. The only way to conclude if tithing is in fact money, requires an in-depth study of the Hebrew language as it relates to the original meaning of the word. Here is a short excerpt detailing the colossal deception that took place centuries ago.

“The Catholic Encyclopedia is very explicit in admitting they changed the tithe to money by stating, “―As the Church expanded and various institutions arose, it became necessary to make laws which would insure the proper and permanent support of the clergy. The payment of tithes was adopted from the Old Law…The earliest positive legislation on the subject seems to be contained in the letter of the bishops assembled at Tours in 567 and the [canons] of the Council of Macon in 585.” So we begin to see how this unscriptural law of Christian tithing crept into the church after being absent for nearly five centuries. Eventually the church “extended” their base of tithe collecting to include all forms of income. It took over 700 years after the death and resurrection of the Messiah for money tithing to become a stronghold and an accepted erroneous doctrine in the church. So the question becomes, how many years will it take to reverse this false teaching that you must tithe or be cursed by God. If you want to know the truth about the food tithe to money change, follow the money train of the Catholic Church.” Excerpt From: Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D. “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Away/” iBooks.

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What will it take to help people understand tithing scripture and its proper interpretation? First there must be a willingness to throw off doctrine that does not hold up to the scrutiny of scripture, hermeneutics and balanced exegesis. Most tithing interpretation is based on “eisegesis which is the process of misinterpreting a text or portion of text in such a way that it introduces one’s own presuppositions, agendas, and/or biases into and onto the text. The act is often used to ‘prove’ a pre-held point of concern to the reader or listener and to provide him or her with confirmation bias in accordance with his or her pre-held agenda.” Excerpt From: Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D. “Kleptomaniac.” iBooks. I call this type of biblical interpretation parrot theology. As the masses get repetitively indoctrinated about monetary tithing down through the centuries, they become theological disarmed and natural investigative inquiry becomes dull making them susceptible to erroneous biblical teaching no matter what the subject matter is. This is what happened to me for decades, and even though I suspected something was quite not right with paying ten percent of my income to the church in perpetuity, I emotionally and theologically suspended my suspicions about monetary tithing. I became captured by the  pulpit promises of great wealth and heath prosperity that God would flood my life with abundance by pay ten percent of my income. In fact the opposite happen, and my financial life went into a tail spin waiting on God to open the windows of heaven to pour out blessings that I would not have room enough to receive. Can you imagine the emotional aftermath when you discover that all monetary tithing misinformation from the Bible is not true. The experience affected me so much that I started dealing with religious trauma syndrome. I suffered financial ruin for decades but recovered but I’m still trying to recover emotionally to this day.

Most pastors use what is called iconography to paint mental pictures or persuade people in church that the biblical storehouse for tithes is somehow actually the modern mega church building. They do this by associating everything in current culture related to the church building with God’s house. So the imagery in the mind of church people is that people in Israel brought wads of money to the temple at a tithe. The concept of a church building where tithes are brought has no connection to the biblical storehouse because the storehouse in the scripture is totally different than what the church calls storehouse.  Using mental imagery is powerful because it sets up a strong delusion and mental and emotional connection to a doctrine that ultimately becomes a tradition of men that replaces actual biblical tradition. Just saying tithes are a tenth of a persons income over and over again down through the centuries from generation to generation without push back makes the belief quasi-biblical because its alway been done that way without anyone ever questioning its authenticity.

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The meaning of words can have a powerful impact on someone’s belief system, actions and the decisions they make. The word tithe for me was scary because I spent my entire life in church trying to avoid being cursed by God by paying tithes even when I knew deep down something was not right about this biblical teaching.

“The storehouse imprint on the psyche of people as the church building with a steeple is the image many money-tithing believers cling to. The storehouse in the Bible does not refer to a church building. What is the storehouse in the Bible? The meaning depends on the context of Scripture. The Hebrew word for storehouse is “owstar” or “o-tsawr.” It means a depository, a treasure from Strong’s #214. It is also from Strong’s #686, which is “osar,” a root that implies to store up, to lay up in store. Storehouse has several meanings in the Hebrew language; the word appears 79 times in 70 verses in the KJV of the Bible. However, this book will not explore each verse, but that is something worth perusing in personal study. Based on the Hebrew language, the only meaning for storehouse referenced in Malachi refers to a place, which stores food and drink rather than money. The storehouse in Jerusalem adjoined the temple and it is where the Jews and perhaps the Levites brought the tithe of corn, oil, barley, wine, cattle and flock if they lived close. When the temple was destroyed in AD 70, tithing effectively ended. The purpose of the storehouse was for the sustenance of the priests and the Levites not for the upkeep and funding of church ministries.” Excerpt From: Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D. “Kleptomaniac.” iBooks.

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The Tithe, Storehouse and Church

                                                                                                                      The tithe and the storehouse

So why is monetary tithing so important to church leaders? The simple answer is mortgages. Churches are slaves to the banks because the borrowed money to build a building and the congregation is the collateral because they pay for the building with their tithe coming form the paycheck. A church member is collateral to the back. The pastor put your paycheck up as a means to pay back the bank. But there are other biblical reasons why money is so important to the church when its existence is solely based on cash. Here are some biblical reason why money is important.

 

                           The Book of Micah Reveals That Money Became Important For Snake Oil Prophets, Judges and Priests

The book of Micah reveals a startling condition that existed among Israel and the patterns are much like today’s Christian leadership in the body of Christ. Money becomes the all important priority and getting it by any means necessary is paramount. The scriptures reveal the method employed to get money from the congregation. This should be a warning to all pastors, preachers and elders and all who call themselves leaders. Don’t become a snake oil ministry.

Micah 3:11 says, “The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, Is not the LORD among us? None evil can come upon us.

For certain money became important in three ways, for reward, for hire and for prophecy. In other words paying for prophecies. Isn’t that much like today? People are still paying for prophecies today through Christian television and tithes because you expect the windows of heaven to open and drop manifold cash on you.The Jewish Bible says this, “Her [Jerusalem] leaders sell verdicts for a bribes, her cohanim teach for a price, her prophets divine for money— yet they claim to rely on Adonai! Isn’t Adonai here with us? They say. No evil can come upon us.”The Learning Bible says, “You leaders accept bribes for dishonest decisions. You priests and prophets teach and preach but only for money.The Leaders “Judge for reward” Reward in the Hebrew is Shachad. Strong’s 7810. TWOT 2359a says reward are acts of the judges/leaders accepting bribes, presents, gifts. In essence selling verdicts like the Jewish bible states.The “Priest teach for Hire” This act of Priest [today pastors] teaching for hire is rampant today. Hire in the Hebrew is Strong’s 4242, “mechiyr.” This idea here is the priest would name his price to give a word or teach God people. In other word selling his messages to the highest bidder. This is still happening today. The TWOT is 1185c. The idea is the congregation had to buy for a price, the priest sold or put a worth on his teaching of the TORAH for gain. Imagine, OT Levite Priests preaching for gain just like many do today. The priest became hirelings.“Divine for money” The Hebrew word here is still Keceph, Silver, Strong’s 3701. The context here is clear. Prophets were selling prophecies for money.This context proves, Pastors, Leaders in Religious circles can be swayed by the lure of money.In essence, the Judges, Priests, and Prophets of the OT were making Merchandise of God’s people and the New Testament confirms this behavior continued in NT in 2 Peter 2:3 “And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.”The Learning Bible (CEV) says it this way to drive home the point, “They will be greedy and cheat you with smooth talk. …” In essence these false people come from within and without wherever money can be made by selfish gain and commercialization of Christianity.The Jewish Bible says, “In their greed they will exploit you with fabricated stories….”The exploitation of God’s people continues with the modern day Tithe system wherestories are told of how millions are being blessed financially with overrunning wealth, health and what is not mentioned are the hundreds of millions who tithe money and are still broke and don’t know why.

 

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The everlasting argument Bible theologians, scribes, pastors, Christians and those who investigate biblical history and archeology is whether we can say with certainty that biblical people tithed money or crops or both. What was money in the Bible used for? Was there ever an instance where money was paid as a tithe? Or did Yahweh ever commute the crop, cattle, grain, herd and flock tithe to money? We know in the OT that the words money and tithe are mentioned but not as interchangeable entities. They are not the same? The are 140 scripture references to money and what know is God never commanded money as a tithe, but did say who the tithe would go as an inheritance, and they were the Levites and priests, and the poor and the tither could eat their tithes.

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There is a wealth of information that will educate the masses if they simply took the time to study God’s tithing laws in the scripture. I finally realized that I was not cursed with a curse by God for not paying tithes. The guilt that captured me is now long gone but not before is caused a lot of damage in my life and in some ways the lives and futures of my children. I felt so dumb at how i fell into a spiritual manipulation trap pertaining to money, blessings and abundance. The financial loss i suffered can never be recouped so I must learn recover and start a new way of living. To this day, I am grateful that I decided to turn my initial power point point tithing study into the well researched biblical analysis that expounds on the concept of tithing the way God defined it in the scriptures.

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The process of letting go of the monetary doctrine of tithing was not easy and it came at a cost. A loss of fellowship, friendship and a lot of hurt. Every intention I made during this tithing saga was from my heart. I studied hard and long on tithing and wanted be wrong as two left shoes but the more I studied tithing the truth became clearer and clearer. I could no longer betray myself by continuing a practice that was not on the pages of the Bible, so I officially resigned from tithing in an official letter to my church. It has been ten years since I left the institutional church but it still feels like I left yesterday. I feel it necessary to share my original tithe resignation letter for readers to know where I was coming from in my theological shift. Here is the letter: Official Tithe Resignation Letter

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I am often amazed that no matter what you do to clarify scriptural inaccuracy, it seems to fall on deaf ears. The doctrine of the traditions of men always overshadows the hermanuetical accuracy of scripture. The traditions of men phenomenon as it relates to monetary tithing definitely set itself up in the pro-tithing community as unadulterated fact that cannot be disputed. And to do so brings the wrath of religious leaders of all different strips.

The monetary tithe doctrine is so powerful because it preys on the human need for materialism and unimaginable wealth. I for certain, having full knowledge that I could not afford to tithe ten percent of my income did so because of the persuasive nature the tithe teachings. There were other psychologies that played a role in me not only paying ten percent of my income but going so as to pay 10 percent of my gross income. How does the false teachings of monetary tithing play in role in the psychology of giving. Growing up poor and suffering lack does have an impact on how one see wealth as a way out. As pastors teach non-biblical monetary tithing and along with the appetizing promises that God richly blesses people with abundance if they only bring their tithes to the storehouse, that sets up a behavior pattern to seek a way out of poverty and lack. So you give to get or you hear sermons that state you can’t out-give God. The misinterpretation of scripture that God will bless you 30, 60 and 100 fold only if you bring your tithes and offerings is hard not to swallow. I took the bait and coughed up tithe money in hopes that God would open the windows of heaven and pour me out blessing that I did not have room to receive. This false theological doctrine is so inviting, it’s easy to see why many people can’t including myself could not see the inaccuracy of scripture. For decades, I paid ten percent of my gross and net income in hopes that God would rain down abundant blessing in my life. Needless to say, it was a colossal failure that led to financial ruin and bankruptcies.

Down through the years I considered myself to be a very meticulous studier of the Bible. But looking back, I can recall that I never really studied or researched the authenticity of monetary tithing. Because of my background, I can see why I could have suspended my logic and suspicion about the practice of paying the institutional church ten percent of my income in perpetuity. I was simple driven by my need to get out of some financial fixes. Prior to discovering the true nature of biblical tithing and writing my book, Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway, I was headed toward bankruptcy again because I was paying tithes gross income to get God to bless me with wealth so I could suffering lack. In essence, I was just paying money to get money. You have to understand that people who truly think paying tithe money is a blessing do not understand that tithing money is of no concern to God, but that they are simply blessed because they gave from their heart irrespective of percentage. In the scripture God loves cheerful givers. He never said anything about percentage givers.

The ten percent tithing psychology set up in my mind through scriptural eisegesis created a thinking pattern and a giving psychosis that lead to me giving in ways that moved me closer to another financial chaos. For 30 plus years, I was stuck in this tithe stronghold paying the money and at the same time still skeptical about what I was doing. It was a vicious cycle because fear that kept me from really researching the truth about the subject. Another element involved in this dynamic is if I found out the truth about tithing, I could lose relationships with other believers. When I finally discovered the truth about tithing, everything changed in my life. It’s been seven years now since I’ve stopped tithing money and have written, Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway and its been a journey indeed. I can honestly say that I don’t know if the stronghold of monetary tithing in Christendom has any less impact or that many people’s minds have changed through personal study, but I do realize that writing a book about tithing does add to the conversation. However, I would say that personal biblical study on the subject of tithing is probably the most impactful way to discover the truth about what God really wants as a tithe.

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It is important that you examine every teaching you hear in church, especially those concerning money. Don’t follow the crowd because it’s not in your benefit to have the scriptural wool pulled over your eyes. Author Leonard Bupanda wrote, “If the tithe were that important, wouldn’t have Abraham intensified the frequency of giving after coming face to face with God? Evidently, not even God raised the issue of the tithe with Abraham at all. Instead, God demanded a better proof of Abraham’s higher degree of obedience and faith when He requested Abraham to give Him Isaac, his only son, as a sacrifice.” “The Tithing Dilemma And The Triumphs Of Love.” iBooks. https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-t....

The may sound crazy, but it is possible for people to be robbed in church with false teachings about God and money. Chis De Wet wrote, “today the examples we see from so many “leaders” in the “church,” is that they drive around in luxury vehicles, lording it over the flock, while many of the flock can barely survive a normal life. The flock is constantly told that they will receive back a hundred fold, if they tithe into the storehouse. Some of the people are so eager to give because of this promise, that they arrange second bonds on their homes, to give to the “church.” They were told that God would bless them, a hundred fold. But when that blessing does not come, what then? Thoughts like: is there really a God? Why did God reject me? Come to mind. Many times this leads to broken homes as well as divorce, but also a rejection of Christianity. How can God ordain this, unless it is not of Him but of the doctrines of men, which His Word warns us to avoid at all costs?”

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Chis is exactly right, when the blessings did not come from paying ten percent and my financial situation worsened over the decades, I began to have second thoughts about the existence of God, but because I sought knowledge for truth I did not throw out God with the bath water. I studied the subject and concluded that I was robbed in the Sunday morning tithing stickups because when preachers and those with theological degrees study the original language and do not apply the truth about tithing but keep silent and do not come forward to the congregation, they become the real Kleptomaniacs who are robbing God’s people of the truth.

Understanding the Bible means you must have a good grasp on the times, cultures and practices of the time. Anyone who studies biblical matters always considers the times, cultural practices and habits of the people. So since Paul was a Hebrew of Hebrew, and he knew his culture as a jew then the fact is “given Jews are taught to work to support themselves, including those who teach the Tora [scriptures], why don’t full-time ministry preachers and pastors have the same wherewithal to be independent by working like Paul? If they did, they would not need to depend on the congregation for their livelihood, which is extremely problematic when personal homes, church mortgages, rents and building funds are involved. As long as pastors find scriptural loopholes that provide incentives to not work, people will keep tithing under the false belief that God commands tithing under grace. It is a scandalous shame to rely on someone else for every need in life and not have some self-sufficiency.” Excerpt From: Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D. “Kleptomaniac.” iBooks.

Author Russell Earl Kelly wrote in an article titled, Tithing Is Not a Christian Doctrine, that “tithing failed national Israel and it has also failed the Church (Heb 7:12-19). Churches showcase success stories but fail to mention the testimonies of those who have tithed for generations without escaping poverty. Today the very lowest income class pays the largest percentage to charity. Yet most remain in poverty. Meanwhile many atheists become wealthy by simply following principles of money management which also makes many tithers successful. Neither the lottery, nor the tithe is a magic get-rich-quick answer to replace education, determination and hard work. If Malachi 3:10 really worked for New Covenant Christians, millions of poor tithing Christians would have escaped poverty and would have become the wealthiest group of people in the world instead of remaining the poorest group. There is no evidence that the vast majority of poor tithe-payers are ever blessed financially merely because they tithe. The Old Covenant blessings are not New Covenant blessings (Heb 7:18-19; 8:6-8, 13).

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In God’s Word, tithe does not stand alone. It is the tithe of FOOD. The HOLY biblical tithe was very narrowly defined and limited by God Himself. True biblical tithes were always: (1) only food, (2) only from the farms and herds, (3) of only Israelites, (4) who only lived inside God’s Holy Land, the national boundary of Israel, (5) only under Old Covenant terms and (6) the increase could only be gathered from what God produced.

Therefore, (1) non-food items could not be tithed; (2) clean wild game animals and fish could not be tithed; (3) non-Israelites could not tithe; (4) food from outside God’s holy land of Israel could not be tithed; (5) legitimate tithing did not occur when there was no Levitical priesthood; and (6) tithes did not come from what man’s hands created, produced or caught by hunting and fishing.” Copyright® 2010 Russell Earl Kelly

“Most church historians write that tithing did not become a legally enforced doctrine in the church for over 700 years after the cross. According to the very best sources it took over 500 years before a local church Council of Macon in France, in the year 585, tried unsuccessfully to enforce tithing on its members. It was not until the year 777 that Charlemagne legally allowed the church to collect tithes. That is the history of tithing found in the Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Americana and the Roman Catholic Encyclopedia”. [ibid]

In reality, the whole tithing doctrine foundation preached today rests on Abram who gave a one time tithe to Melchizedek. It is a weak foundation because Abram did not tithe from his wealth but from the spoils of war he took from defeated kings in battle. The fact the Abram tithe from other people goods presents a problem for modern pro monetary tithe teachers. Author Michael Morrision, wrote in an article titled, Sabbath, Circumcision, and Tithing that ” The first biblical mention of tithing is in Genesis 14. After four foreign kings had taken Lot captive, Abraham attacked them and recovered all the booty. After his victory, the king of Sodom came out to meet him, and so did Melchizedek, a priest of God. Melchizedek blessed Abraham, and then Abraham “gave him a tenth of everything” (Genesis 14:20). The text does not tell us whether Abraham had ever tithed before, or ever tithed afterwards. But it does show that Abraham was generous. He gave the rest of his booty to the king of Sodom (verses 23-24). Abraham kept all of God’s laws that were relevant in his day (Genesis 26:5), but Genesis does not tell us whether tithing was a law in Abraham’s day. Many of God’s decrees and requirements were built around the nation of Israel and the Levitical priesthood and tabernacle. Abraham could not have kept such decrees and laws.”

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“The erroneous tithing phenomenon that people follow today has prominence because many believers have not seriously studied the subject. When some Bible teachers talk about tithing and giving, they unwittingly or purposefully combine the distinct separate terms to mean the same thing. In doing this, they reconstruct the biblical food tithe into a monetary tithe based on a false premise that creates unbiblical giving patterns.

When preachers told me that tithing was a non-negotiable command for believers, I outwardly accepted the tithe doctrine without question; however, inwardly my theological struggle persisted and my mind swelled with questions. I never spoke up to pastors who I respected as credible authority figures when they preached about tithing but when I decided to practice post-tithe free-will giving, all hell broke loose. In the aftermath of all the drama, my family and I had no choice but to leave our former church. The response I encountered after my decision was not one of endearment, but one of utter disdain for departing from what some call a time-honored tradition. People treated me like I had blasphemed the Holy Ghost by embracing a different form of giving. As I experienced backlash for not tithing, it brought me to four turning points in my life. Even though turning points are annoying and demanding, God uses them to strengthen and provide spiritual growth resulting in positive change. Here is how they worked out in my life.

1.The characteristics of my turning points took place in the normal routine of my daily life. I discovered the fallacies of tithing as an act of purposeful, routine Bible study.
2.Discovering that tithing was not money happened unexpectedly.
3.The truth about tithing will influence my life forever.
4.I know that God ordained me to discover the truth about the varied forms of tithing because He authored these turning points in my spiritual journey as a result of my wife’s prayer for a short break from tithing for financial reasons.” Excerpt From: Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D. “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway?” iBooks.

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Once I wrote the book, I wrote many blog article posts for Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway? on my website for all to read, learn and share. I am thankful for the that has happened in my discovery of the true tithe God required in the Bible. No longer will I be the victim of a Sunday morning tithing stickup.

“Preachers who know what the real tithe is in the Scriptures do not actually tell the whole truth. However, they spin, confuse, juxtapose, obfuscate and equivocate concerning the real tithing facts by weaving stories together about tithing benefits, which sound true, but are not. When you study tithing, it is not hard to uncover the weaknesses of modern tithe teachings. Throughout the ages, tithing has been virtually unchallenged by the Christian masses and remains so until this day. The great tragedy about tithing is that seminaries, theological schools and Bible colleges know the truth about the original tithe, but fail to educate Bible students on the subject. Biblical education is becoming a system of learning that is rote. Memorizing phrases and concepts, and writing papers that regurgitate the mind of the professor instead of the mind of Yahweh does not constitute legitimate biblical scholarship. Independent thinking is neither required nor expected in some theological schools. However, the ability to challenge, perform critical analysis and evaluate specific subjects, especially tithing, is not required. If tithing truths are in plain sight in the Bible, then why is the information not shared with the masses in congregations? Excerpt From: Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D. “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway?.” iBooks.

Knowing the truth about tithing means you can always leave church with your head held high knowing that you are not or ever have been a man or a woman who has robbed God of tithes and offerings. However, if you have participated in the ten percent Sunday morning tithe stickup, you can give what your heart desires without any obligation to percentage because God never requires monetary tithes but He did require tithes from livestock and crops.

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A Tithing Study By Dr. Frank Chase Jr, Th.D

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The scripture says in Proverbs 4;7 that, “wisdom is the principle thing; and therefore get wisdom: and with thy getting get understanding. For centuries, I’m convinced there has been a lack of understanding about the subject of tithing and how the Hebrew people practiced the tradition in a theocracy. It is simply amazing how so many people do not have the slightest understanding of what tithing really is and its content. That’s where this blog post will begin. The word understand based on the scripture text and what does understanding mean in reference to tithing. In Hebrew the word is biynaw. It means a person must actively engage all facilities to get an understanding of a subject using discernment. Understanding is an active precipitative process. Understanding is not just accepting what is taught.  For eons, some who claim tithing is money, simply have not engaged their faculties fully to ascertain the empirical meaning of tithing and how the Hebrew people practiced it, but have just accepted the traditions of men who falsely claim that tithing is ten percent of a person’s income.  In this post, you will read excerpts from a collection of authors who disagree with the assumption that tithing is monetary.

I will start this post with an excerpt from my book, Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway, which has won several book awards over the last few hears.

“God gave instructions to Israel on how to redeem people and property; these instructions also targeted those who didn’t want to tithe but desired to exchange the tithe for a price. The Hebrew Israelites kept the tithe but paid money to buyback the tithe with a service fee added. The instructions Yahweh gave to the Israelites allowed them to redeem (or buyback) the crop tithe but not the tithe from the herds or flocks as stated in Leviticus 27:33. As the verse does not confirm to whom the tithe belongs, how would God collect the tithe from the Israelites? Would his hand appear from the heavens to collect the tithe? He said the tithe is holy unto Him and set it apart for His use. To determine who God reserved the tithe for, we need to further investigate the Scripture. So let’s set the record straight. The Bible says the tithe belongs to the Levites, as it is their inheritance from God. Before the law, no tithe command existed and all giving fell under the auspices of gratitude or freewill giving.” (Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D. Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway? (Kindle Location 2101).

Although the masses of christian believers think they have a duty to pay God a mandatory monetary tithe shows that understanding about the subject has been left to private interpretation, speculation, assumption, traditionalism and eisegesis that’s been contorted into man-made doctrinal  teachings about tithing. If authors have written books on this subject that present a different analysis, why is it so hard for the average pew sitter to grasp a true understanding of God’s tithe system in Israel. One of the main problems is that when new tithing information gets presented that differs with someone belief system, it causes great cognitive dissonance that many cannot overcome, so they reject truth rather that go through the process of discovering the who, what, when, where and why of tithing. So let’s look at some author excerpts on tithing so you can begin to overcome your private skepticism about the nature and contents of what tithing is.  It is believed that Paul took tithes from the people he ministered and preached to, but in fact that would be inconsistent with his Jewish upbringing and frankly a crime since God gave the tithe to the Levites as an inheritance. The Reality is, Paul worked and preached.

Edgar Johnson

“Paul’s education was not without its practical side. Acts 18:3 indicates that he was taught a trade, and often in the course of his later missionary labors was enabled by means of it to maintain himself and his companions. The making of tent cloth and sail cloth of goats’ hair was especially practiced in Cilicia, the province in which Tarsus was located, and this trade afterward brought Paul some of his closest friends.” (Excerpt From: Goodspeed, Edgar J. (Edgar Johnson), 1871-1962. “Paul.” iBooks.)

In my book Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway, I talk about Paul relationship to the Ekklesia and money or support. Since Paul would have honored his father and Hebrew traditions, it is pure assumption to think Paul accepted monetary tithes based on his cultural background.

Dr. Frank Chase Jr, Th.D

“He who does not teach his son a profession makes him a good-for-nothing.”96 In other places, it is said that a Jewish man who does not teach his son a trade, teaches him to become a thief. Jewish boys were all compelled to learn trades to support themselves. If you study Jewish culture, there are many examples that show it was considered disreputable if a man did not have a secondary skill outside of teaching Scripture. It was also important to have practical knowledge of a trade, which was necessary and regarded as a requisite to personal independence. Today, many pastors would starve to death because they lack professional skills with which to make a living; this makes them 100 percent co-dependent on others for every aspect of life. Paul would frown on this behavior today.” (Excerpt From: Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D. “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbin God Anyway? iBooks).

Leonard Bupanda

“My curious observation is that Melchizedek did not ask for the tithe either. If this proves difficult to take in, I will advise that you go to the scriptures again. Therefore, it is conclusively clear that no recipient of the Old Testament tithe ever demanded or commanded it as today’s preachers and beneficiaries do. Abram’s tithe was voluntary, while that of the children of Israel was commanded by God on behalf of the Levitical tribe. Not even the priests asked for it. But the cardinal point here is that Abram’s tithe, when put under serious scrutiny, has a lot of flaws as it was given in the flesh as you will discover later. The proof is that it did not continue after the tithers’ names were changed. Therefore, in view of the above observations, I do vehemently believe it is erroneous to attribute the tithe to Abraham. This is a misrepresentation of facts that has lead many of us to believe that Abraham was the first to give the tithe. No, Abraham never gave a tithe, but Abram did as a pagan practice of that time.” (Excerpt From: Leonard Bupanda. “The Tithing Dilemma And The Triumphs Of Love.” iBooks. https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-t...).

The point here is that, Abram paid the tithe not Abraham. And you must understand as a biblical student of the scripture understand the difference. It was always a societal custom to pay a war tithe to a king as Abram did with Melchizedek.

Michael Burman

“Jacob did not have to fulfill his vow to GOD as the vow was conditional upon receiving the land that GoD had promised to him and to his descendants. To suggest from the scriptures quoted thus far that Jacob was governed by a universal tithing law, and that he himself tithed in accordance with such a law, is to add to the Bible something that is not based on a solid foundation of biblical truth. We cannot prove from any of the Scriptural references used so far that tithing is a law that GOD’s people are bound by today. These scriptures should not be used by any church administration in an attempt to extract from their members ten percent of their income. If a universal tithing law were in existence prior to the Mosaic Law Jacob’s children (12 tribes of Israel) would have been taught the importance of tithing, and its application, from childhood. There are no examples within the pages of the Bible that provide any evidence of Jacob’s sons having tithed to the High Priest Melchizedek, on a regular basis or otherwise, prior to the Mosaic Law.” (Excerpt From: Michael Burman. “Iron Sharpens Iron.”)

Michael Morrison

“In ancient Israel, a tithe of all agricultural produce belonged to the Lord; ten percent of the crop was “holy to the Lord” (Leviticus 27:30). Ten percent of the herds were also holy (verse 32). God then gave these tithes to the Levites: “ I give to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as their inheritance in return for the work they do while serving at the Tent of Meeting” (Numbers 18:21). However, Deuteronomy 12:5-7 says that the people were supposed to take their tithes to the festival site, and eat them! “You must not eat in your own towns the tithe of your grain and new wine and oil, or the firstborn of your herds and flocks, or whatever you have vowed to give, or your freewill offerings or special gifts. Instead, you are to eat them in the presence of the LORD your God at the place the LORD your God will choose” (verses 17-18). Deuteronomy 14:23 is similar.” (Excerpt from Michael Morrison, Sabbath, Circumcision, and Tithing).

Russell Earl Kelly

“Deuteronomy 14, verses 22-26, is one of the strangest passages in the Bible. Since carrying the food tithe was a physical burden when one lived too far from Jerusalem, this also proves that tithes were not money which would not create a burden! God actually commanded the purchase of wine or fermented drink for festival celebration. Alcoholics love to discover these texts and try to justify their habits. However, this by no means authorized drunkenness or the abuse of alcohol. These texts describe rejoicing at worship services, not personal drinking abuse. Also, since distillation was not practiced as modern man knows it, the alcohol content was far below what is consumed in our time. Local drinking water was often polluted and unsafe to drink. Also, Scripture provides many texts warning of the evils of alcohol abuse and we cannot claim lack of access to safe drinking water. Eating and drinking the tithe (14:23) at the “place” in the presence of the Lord was not the normal practice, but was reserved for special occasions—the second festival tithe. The importance of these texts is in rejoicing and giving God praise for his blessings.” (Excerpt from Russell Earl Kelly, Should the Church Teach Tithing?)

Dr. Frank Chase Jr, Th.D

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Monetary tithing is thought to be based on accurate tradition, but it is not. True tradition is often thought of as established customs often handed down through the generations and generally observed as customs. However monetary tithing is not a long standing biblical custom handed down through generations. Monetary tithing represents traditionalism which is the dead faith of the living. That means it comes from a place outside of the scripture as a tradition of men dressed up as a commandment of God.

“Tithes is plural, which means either there were multiple tithes or it speaks of what was tithed such as crops, cattle, herds and flocks during the planting and harvesting cycles. The types of tithes in the Bible have been named the first tithe, the Levitical tithe, the festival tithe or the second tithe, and the poor tithe. The tithes that Levites received came from crops, grains, fruits, and nuts, which grew from the ground and included every tenth animal from the herd and flock increase. When the Israelites tithed to the Levites, God commanded the Levites in Numbers 18:25 to pay a tenth of the tithe to the high priest, which some call the sub-tithe of the Levitical tithe. The text requires Levites to search for the best from the original tithe and give that portion to Aaron and his sons. As I said earlier, the Levites paid to the high priest a tithe of the tithe. It was the whole tithe that belonged to the Levites. The twelve tribes harvested the land and raised livestock, and it was their responsibility to set aside the tithe of crops and livestock and transfer those commodities to the Levites. Subsequently, the Levites set aside another tenth and transferred it to the high priest. Nowhere does the Bible show people tithing every week in the book of Numbers as people do today. All tithes came from what was planted and harvested and the increase of animals. We know from the text that tithing did not apply to non-farmers in Israel.” (Excerpt from Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D.. Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway? (Kindle Locations 2207-2217).

Benny D. Prince

“Something that very few people have been made aware of is that many  of the ancient Israelites were not required to tithe which is something I guarantee you the tithing promoters don’t want people to know because they don’t want anyone exempt from tithing. Now since the tithe was only from land produce and livestock the following people did not have to tithe. The tradesmen who made baskets for harvesting, the cobblers who made shoes for the servants of the field, the carpenters who made the wagons used for harvesting the fields, and fishermen since aren’t a land produce. And by the way, the Lord Jesus Christ who was a carpenter by trade did not tithe.” (Excerpt from Tithing Promoters Big Lies, Benny D. Prince).

Eddie Rogers

“Now we will expose another “false” doctrine. It was not the first tenth, but rather the tenth tenth that belonged to Yahweh, which is contrary to what most teach on tithing. Modern clergymen insist that the first tenth always belongs to Yahweh. This is clearly unscriptural and untrue.  Scripture reveals it’s the tenth one of the herd that belongs to Yahweh. This is an interesting point, if a herdsman had but nine cattle, he didn’t tithe his cattle at all. Also notice here that Yahweh did not even require the best of the cattle, just the tenth on to pass under the rod even if it was not the best of them all. If you read the whole book of Leviticus, you will not read anywhere about tithing money.” (Excerpt from Eddie Rogers, Tithing in the Church, Is it Scriptural or Unscriptural).

James D. Quiggle

“The tithe was taken out of the agricultural product of the land. The tithe came out of the grains, fruits (including wine, oil), nuts herds and flocks Leviticus 27:30;33; Deuteronomy 12:17; 14:22-23. Since Israel’s economy was dominated by agricultural products, it was reasonable a tithe should come out of the products of that economy. The exchange of money was the basis of economic transactions, but money was not tithed. Money in the form of coins was invented in China in 900 BC and in the biblical world about 700 BC.” (Excerpt from James D. Quiggle, Why Christians Should Not Tithe).

[In Genesis 14:18-20] “we find Abram giving a tenth of the spoils of battle to a priest named Melchizedek. This was apparently a free-will offering on Abram’s part as there is nothing in the text of a command from God, nor anything from Melchizedek requiring it of him. Note the sequence of events. The offering was given after Abram had defeated the enemy and obtained the spoils, and after he received the bread, wine, and blessing from the priest.” [The smoking gun here is that Abram was blessed first by Melchizedek before he even gave the tithe. In a sense, it was Abram who received the tithe first as the precursor to the Levites and in turn he made an offering Melchizedek God’s victory in battle] (Excerpt from Jeff Farris, God’s Economy: The Tithe and the New Testament Giving).

Ernest L. Martin

“The fact that the laws of tithing were no longer applicable for the Christian Church (because the Christian ekklesia did not need Levites and Priests performing the rituals of the Temple) now gave people the opportunity for providing free will contributions (that is, offerings of their own volition) for the upkeep of the ekklesia and the teaching of the Gospel of Christ to the world. Look at the advantage this gives the Christian. While an Israelite in Temple times when the sacrificial services required the Levites and Priests, the Israelite would not be giving free will offerings until he or she had paid the tenth to the Levites. Now it is different. The rules are now changed. Since tithing is not applicable for members of the Christian ekklesia, all the money (and this includes all the increase of crops and animals) belongs to the Christian who produces the income. This means 100% of his or her income still belongs to the income producer as far as God is concerned. Now some of that money will go to pay taxes (and the Bible states that taxes should be paid—Romans 13:6–7), but as far as God is concerned, 100% of the money Christians earn is theirs. This means that when a Christian gives the first 1% of income to support the work of the Gospel, that 1% is from the start reckoned as a free will offering. If one gives 5% or even 10% (or whatever one gives), it is ALL a free will offering.” (Excerpt from Ernest L. Martin, The Tithing Dilemma).

Anastasios Kioulachoglou

Numbers 18:21 “Behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work which they perform, the work of the tabernacle of meeting.” The tithe was to go to the children of Levi, the Levites, that were making up the priest tribe of Israel, the 1/12 of it. It was to be their reward for the service of the tabernacle and later of the temple. Numbers 18:31 says it clearly: “for it is your reward for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation”. It was to be counted by them as “the grain of the threshing floor, and as the fullness of the winepress.” In fact the Levites had to give their own tithe from this. This was given to Aaron and was to be the Lord’s heave offering. Many take the above passage and they wrongly try to apply it in the New Testament era, in our age, saying that we should continue to tithe to pay the salaries of the priests, pastors and the clergy in general. This view is distorted because in the New Testament there is simply no clergy and priests. As Peter and John tell us, speaking to us, the believers in the Lord Jesus Christ: I Peter 2:5 “you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (Excerpt from Anastasios Kioulachoglou, Tithing Giving, and the New Testament, Bringing Centuries-long practices and traditions to the light of scriptures).

Dr. Frank Chase Jr, Th.D

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“The word tithe in Hebrew means ma`aser {mah-as-ayr’} or ma`asar {mah-as-ar’} and (in pl.) fem. ma`asrah {mah-as-raw’}. From #06240, it literally means a tenth or tenth part. The word “tithe” is Strong’s #4643.16 The word does not mean offering, gift, or sacrifice, as it is understood today. A tenth or tenth part does not tell you what the tithe is. The makeup of the tithe is defined by the context within the verses that describe tithing. The Hebrew language is straightforward when it says a tithe is a tenth part and not 10 percent. The authentic sanctioned biblical tithe is food. Any extra-biblical definition that inserts money as a tithe is out of context. That means it is unbiblical to include non-food items. Israel’s tithe existed in a pre-monetary agricultural theocracy and is inextricably tied to land not money. Since “maaser” refers to everything eatable, then all tithes should derive from harvests and livestock to support the sacrificial system managed by high priests and Levites. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible never mentions tithing on denarius, bekahs, drachmas, gerahs, talents, mites, shekels, or silver. No reasonable person could study tithe verses in the Bible and then on purpose ignore that the tithe was strictly land-based and never income based. Since the correct biblical definition of the tithe is agrarian, no one should ever associate the word tithe with money.” (Excerpt From: Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D. “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway?.” iBooks.

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This is just a short review of what other authors have written about tithing. Though the masses of Christians still do not believe tithing is not money, it means that those of us who know the truth based on scholarship, hermeneutics, exegesis and the land, language and literature of the Hebrew people must continue press the issue for proper scriptural interpretation of the word tithe. In a world where truth does not matter anymore, this tithing truth can save someone from financial ruin from generation to generation. So let Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway inform you about who the real God robbers are and how to become unshackled from cognitive dissonance. If every author who disagrees with the current doctrine of monetary tithing then those whose support monetary tithing must present empirical evidence that the Hebrews and the first century church was commanded by God to pay money as a tithe.

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When you read the book a Acts and all that the Apostles taught, it should be evident that monetary tithing is evident and without question. So in this blog post, let’s look at some of the 30 scriptures from the book of Acts to see if a monetary tithe doctrine can be established. What you will find in these verses is that the Apostles never mentioned tithing to the saints or the churches and none of them were required to pay money as a tithe.

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Acts 24:17: Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings. “Alms,” is a call for “mercy” by the hungry poor. Compare Luke 11:41; c) Acts 24:17 “offerings” could be food or otherwise; d and it was given according to the law)” Excerpt From: Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D. “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway?” iBooks.
Acts 2:44-45 and they sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all, according as any man had need .  This was a communal event that had nothing to do with tithing, but the context is centered around food and helping those essentials and who were in need. There is no tithing stated.
Acts 4:34-3534 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.  The context here is clear. Lands and Houses is plural. That’s means, these individuals were extremely wealthy and that fact that they sold some lands and houses says a lot. They brought the money to the Apostles and it’s clear they did not pay tithes to the Apostles or the church. The money was laid at their feet and was redistributed to those in the congregation who had need. No tithing from the sale price of homes or lands.  Has rich people in your church laid money on the alter and given it back to the people who have need.  

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4. Acts 6:1 Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. As the church grew, more people needed help. And of course certain widows were being overlooked and the church had the responsibility for them. The context here is not about tithe money but daily food for windows being distributed properly by appointed administrators. And they choose seven men to handle the matter.

5. Acts 8:20 But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money. No blessing from tithing silver money mentioned. Simon was rebuked for thinking he could buy the blessing with money. This is a perfect example of why paying a tithe is unbiblical. As Simon tried to use silver to purchase God’s blessings, people who try to pay God a ten percent monetary tithe must understand that their money must perish with them too, if they believe they can purchase God’s blessing by paying the pastors or the the church a tithe to receive something.

6. Acts 9:36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. Dorcas was known for faithful “alms” giving, not tithing. So blessed people are the ones who give alms so why do pastor insist that blessed people are ones who tithe money. Follow the alms giving doctrine not the tithe doctrine to be blessed.

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7. Acts 10:2 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. Examine the context against what people say today about tithing. The non-biblical doctrine says, give God your tithes and offerings and you’ll be blessed. Cornelius was not a tither but he was an alms giver to the people. So if you want to be devout, become an almsgiver to the people because that’s what God honors. There one caution for almsgivers: “giving is a personal and private matter like Yeshua said in Matt. 6:1, “Be careful not to parade your acts of Tzedakah (alms, charity, giving) in front of people in order to be seen by them! If you do, you have no reward from your Father in heaven” (The Jewish Bible). Some tithe teachers and tithers love to parade their works of tithing before men. Even though Jesus forbade acts of selfish self-promotion, many tithers love putting themselves on display like Pharisees to shame others who give differently.” Excerpt From: Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D. “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway?” iBooks.

8. Acts 16:14-15 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us. Now in this text, the context states the Lydia was judged faithful, that is she became a believer after hearing Paul’s message. In the Church, people are judged faithful if they tithe ten percent of their income to the church. However Lydia was a seller of purple cloth. Her faithfulness was not tithing but her faithfulness was becoming a believer.

9. Acts 20:31-34-35 I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. 34 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. 35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. The context here is that Paul spent three years with this congregation and three things happened: one, he ministered unto his own needs, two, he ministered to the needs of those that were with him in ministry by working, and three, he told them it is more blessed to give than to receive. Notice  he did not say it is more blessed to tithe and four, he did not covet their gold, silver or apparel. So if Paul did not ask for money as a tithe from the people why do pastors refuse to not follow Paul’s example and work a job as he did and do ministry?

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10. Acts 28:30-3130 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, 31 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him. In this text, Paul is staying in a rented house. And people came to him and he preached to them, but not one time did he mention or remind people that they should bring tithes to him. In all of the Book of Acts, none of the Apostles mentioned tithing to the congregations.

In the end, biblical tithing is mostly counter intuitive to those who are not stoop in Hebrew culture and practices. To assume money tithing is a requirement by God before the law, during the law and after the law is a gross misinterpretation of scriptural context and hermeneutics. These are just a few example of the book of Acts. But if tithing was such a central requirement for congregations, why would Paul not directly say anything about it in any of his letters words in the New Testament.

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Robbing God of tithes and offerings is the call from the pulpit every time people enter church. But in this short study, I examine what God thought he was being robbed of in the book Malachi. I could not cover everything, but I wanted to give a synopsis of what’s really going on in Malachi. So the question, who is really robbing God and what is he being robbed of? 

Malachi 3:10 From Different Bible Versions

10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. KJV

10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. NIV

10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there will be food in my house, and put me to the test says, ADONAI-TZVA’ ot. See if I won’t open the floodgates of heaven and pour your out a blessing far beyond your needs. Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. ESV

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Looking at the KJV, NIV, and CJB there is something strange that can throw off readers when trying to figure out tithing. What does it mean to: Bring ye all the tithes, Bring the whole tithe: Bring the whole tithe and Bring the full tithe from four different versions of the Bible?  

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In the KJV, tithes indicates that it is a plural word.  The word tithe without the letter ‘s’ is singular. Tithes in Malachi indicates or refers to more than one thing.  Do the phrases, whole tithe, full tithe and tithes carry a different thought pattern as you read each from the different Bible versions listed?  Words have a powerful impact on the self-conscience and influences our understanding even when you are not cognizant of that fact. When translators and scholars start messing around with words in a Bible verse, no matter how careful they are, it can change the meaning of the word and the original intent of the author of the book in unintentional ways, which leads to scriptural error. 

As a person who studies this subject, I did not list the Contemporary English Version (CEV) for Malachi 3:10 because the wording used in that verse leads unsuspecting readers to conjure up money as the subject of text in reference to tithe in the CEV version. Useing the phrase, “Bring the entire ten percent”   is problematic because it sets up preconceived interpretation of the word tithe and associates it with money. So why does this happen in different versions of the Bible? To maintain a doctrine, most Bible publishing companies have a vested interest in maintaining a monetary tithe system, so they will insert words in transliterations that support a particular doctrinal position outside of the original intent of the author. But how does an unsuspecting church pew sitter or member figure this out? Most do not and have not idea that they are being scripturally bamboozled.

The King James Version of the Bible is over 300 years old. The first place to start trying to figure out what Malachi is referring in reference to tithes and offerings is to begin with the official identification of what God Commanded as a tithe in the scripture and its meaning.

God did not identify what the content of tithes were in Malachi 3:10, so you have to go back to where the critical introduction of tithes first appeared. God identified what tithes were and what he commanded as vows and tithes in Leviticus. God said in Leviticus 27:30-32: 30, “Every tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the trees, is the LORD’s; it is holy to the LORD. 31 If a man wishes to redeem some of his tithe, he shall add a fifth to it. 32 And every tithe of herds and flocks, every tenth animal of all that pass under the herdsman’s staff, shall be holy to the LORD.” (ESV)

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From Leviticus, God identified the tithe coming from the land. Tithes came from what was planted as seed of the land or fruit from the trees. And then he identified that every tenth animal from the livestock was tithed. So if you look at KJV’s word tithes in Malachi, it makes sense that tithes is plural because we are talking about crops, fruit from trees and livestock. God said in Leviticus 27:34 that he commanded the tithes of crops, fruit, and livestock to be given by the people of Israel. 

The way you pin down so-called monetary tithers is to go further and define the word tithe in its original Hebrew language. The Hebrew language is important because you can empirically define tithe, which means the substitute definition of a monetary tithe is rendered erroneous and won’t bamboozle you.  The word tithe in Hebrew is Ma’aser. It means tenth part, not ten percent. So that means every tenth animal was tithed and no one really knows how Israel measured out a tenth part of the crops, so the harvest tithe was not an exact science.  Not one time did God suggest money in Leviticus or Malachi and for anyone to suggest that tithes are money commits eisegetical treason against the scripture and God by interpreting scriptural text in a way that introduces their own presuppositions, agendas and biases, which is nothing more than reading into the text what is not there, when God made it clear what products he commanded Israel to tithe.

“The authentic sanctioned biblical tithe is food. Any extra-biblical definition that inserts money as a tithe is out of context. That means it is unbiblical to include non-food items. Israel’s tithe existed in a pre-monetary agricultural theocracy and is inextricably tied to land not money. Since “maaser” refers to everything eatable, then all tithes should derive from harvests and livestock to support the sacrificial system managed by high priests and Levites. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible never mentions tithing on denarius, bekahs, drachmas, gerahs, talents, mites, shekels, or silver. No reasonable person could study tithe verses in the Bible and then on purpose ignore that the tithe was strictly land-based and never income based. Since the correct biblical definition of the tithe is agrarian, no one should ever associate the word tithe with money.” Excerpt From: Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D. “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway?” iBooks.

Israel tithed produce of the field annually, and every tenth animal from the herds and flocks as new animals were born. The thing about the livestock was that each Israelite rancher had to have a birth cycle of at least ten or more calves and every tenth calf was given to God as a tithe. So if a cattle herder had 30 calves born in a cycle, three calves were tithed. By the same token, if he had 9 calves birthed in a cycle, there was no tithe required because God commanded the tenth animal that passed under the herdsman’s rod to be tithed, not the 9th animal.  Another small nuance is that every three years the agricultural tithe was designed particularly for the Levites, the sojourner, the fatherless and the widow.  The yearly tithed was shared also with these groups of people and the Levites were never left out of receiving part of the tithe.

Now let’s look at the phrases the whole tithe and the full tithe. Unlike the King James Version, tithe is singular in the NIV, CJB and ESV versions, but are the words full and whole used to indicate a plural understanding that more than on thing should be understood and not a single tithe from one item. Full and whole tithe to me means you bring everything and that is crops, cattle, herds and flock, like Leviticus indicates.  The NIV, CJB and ESV’s use of full and whole tithe could mean that the tithe they brought was somehow not the best and it should have been the best. Whole and full could go back to what were they offering. In Malachi chapter 1: 7-8 here is what God said, “7 Ye offer polluted bread upon mine altar; and ye say, Wherein have we polluted thee? In that ye say, The table of the LORD is contemptible. 8 And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee, or accept thy person? saith the LORD of hosts. 

All the tithes, the whole tithe, and the full nothing more than God telling the priests in Malachi that that they offered blind, lame and sick livestock as tithes and offerings and kept the good stuff for themselves.  So the definition of bringing the whole and full tithe that uses that word, means bringing to the storehouse animals, food and other goods without blemish like Malachi chapter 1 indicated, but they had to bring the best of the animals, crops and foodstuffs.  And not one time did God command money. All things that are subject to tithing have always been and always shall be connected to the land, which were eatable items. Tithes were always the increase from the land, which are eatable products. There is no scripture that tells the Israelites to tithe from an increase in general such as money. The mere fact that the Bible describes Abram paying a tithe does not mean that pastors should equate that description–a one time event–as a license for prescription. What pastors are doing is writing a new scriptural prescription as a license to turn the original tithe into a new form of unauthorized mandatory fundraising doctrines outside of the context of God’s original intent for the tithe.

“The law specified certain products connected to the land that were liable to the tithe laws of the Old Testament. That is a scriptural fact. In the Jewish Mishnah it states, “whatsoever is used for food and is kept watch over and grows from the soil is liable to Tithes (plural).  In general, the qualifications for products liable to tithes were that they must be;  1.“eatable, 2. the property of an individual, and 3. the product of the soil. It is clear that the connection of products liable to tithes to the land was very strong; and it was originally, only products produced from Palestine were included. Now in the New Testament times, artisans, fishermen, and tradesmen did not pay tithes on their income, and Jews outside of Palestine (those in the diaspora) did not pay tithes on anything.”

YOU MEAN I DON’T HAVE TO TITHE
BY DAVID CROTEAU, 2010

ROBBING GOD OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS



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A lot of people really think Malachi 3:8-10 is God’s command to tithe money from paychecks. But let’s look at examples of what God was being robbed of. In order to get an understanding of Malachi, every person must read the entire book of Nehemiah to get a clear picture of the kinds of tithes and offerings that were being stolen from God. So Nehemiah chapter 13:10-12, sets things straight about the tithe.

10 I also found out that the temple singers and several other Levites had returned to work on their farms, because they had not been given their share of the harvest. 11 I called the leaders together and angrily asked them, “Why is the temple neglected?” Then I told them to start doing their jobs. 12 After this, everyone in Judah brought a tenth of their grain, wine, and olive oil to the temple storeroom. (CEV)

10 I also learned that the portions assigned to the Levites had not been given to them, and that all the Levites and musicians responsible for the service had gone back to their own fields. 11 So I rebuked the officials and asked them, “Why is the house of God neglected?” Then I called them together and stationed them at their posts. 12 All Judah brought the tithes of grain, new wine and olive oil into the storerooms. (NIV)

The portions/harvest that was not assigned/given to the Levites was the tithe. It was clear the Levites could not work their term in the temple because the storehouse rooms were empty of tithes and offerings. And Nehemiah made sure all the tithes of grain, new wine and olive oil was there for the Levites to eat and do their temple responsibilities. So by the time you get to Malachi, you can see the tithing was still a problem and this time Nehemiah did not speak about the tithe but God did. If you need more proof that Malachi is talking about eatable items; then you have to go to 2 Chronicles 31:6 which reads:

6 And concerning the children of Israel and Judah, that dwelt in the cities of Judah, they also brought in the tithe of oxen and sheep, and the tithe of holy things which were consecrated unto the LORD their God, and laid them by heaps.

ROBBING GOD OF OFFERINGS



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Malachi 3:8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings .

Now that we’ve talked about tithes, let’s talk about offerings and what did God view as offerings. Most people think offerings were money only, but this is not true. So what offerings was God being robbed of?  The Hebrew word is Strong’s #8641, Truwmah. Most of the offerings that God is speaking about in Malachi is found in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and a few in Deut.  Many of the offering required consisted of produce of the ground. Some scriptures reference silver or gold but is was associated with a tax. I can’t list all the offerings required because there over 1000 offering verses, but I’ll list some to give you an idea.  A lot of items were designated a Truwmah (offerings) in the scripture.  The first time God requests Truwmah (offerings) is in Exodus 25:2, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.

Although I spoke about this verse in my book, Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbing God Anyway, being the first time God instituted freewill giving and that it had to come from a willing heart, I will not belabor this point.  Whereas Exodus speaks of a willing offering from the heart, the offerings written about in Mal. 3:8 is not willing or freewill. These offerings are required by law and do not depend on whether your heart desires to give it or not. You must pay these offerings. I will lay out some of those offerings from the books of the law mentioned above.

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OFFERINGS BEFORE THE LAW

What was Cain’s  and abel’s offering? (Gen 4:3-4)

3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. 4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:… (the offerings here are crops and flocks). 

What did Abraham offer instead of his son? (Gen 22:13)

13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.

What kinds of offerings did God ask for? (Exodus 25:21-1-8)

2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. 3 And this is the offering which ye shall take of them; gold, and silver, and brass, 4 And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats’ hair, 5 And rams’ skins dyed red, and badgers’ skins, and shittim wood, 6 Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense, 7 Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod, and in the breastplate. 8 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. This offering was voluntary contributions specifically for building the mobile sanctuary. So as you can see the first temple/statuary was built by offerings from gold, linen to wood. This is also the pattern that should be in place when a pastors want to build a house for people to call church. Not one time did God request a tithe to support the church.   

What other offerings did God request from his people?

1.  Sin Offering.  14 But the flesh of the bullock, and his skin, and his dung, shalt thou burn with fire without the camp: it is a sin offering. (Exodus 29:14)

2.  Burnt offering.   18 And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a burnt offering unto the LORD: it is a sweet savor, an offering made by fire unto the LORD. (Exodus 29:18)

3.  Wave and Heave offering. 27 And thou shalt sanctify the breast of the wave offering, and the shoulder of the heave offering, which is waved, and which is heaved up, of the ram of the consecration, even of that which is for Aaron, and of that which is for his sons: (Exodus 29:27).

4.  Drink Offering.  40 And with the one lamb a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering. (Exodus 29:40)

5.  Shekel Offering.  13 This they shall give, every one that passeth among them that are numbered, half a shekel after the shekel of the sanctuary: (a shekel is twenty gerahs:) an half shekel shall be the offering of the LORD. (Exodus 30:13) Shekels were not coins, as we understand it but weights. Coins as money were not invented until the seventh century.  

6. Temple Offerings: See Exodus 35. The offerings here reference back to the temple building and its care and maintenance. 

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OFFERINGS IN THE BOOKS OF THE LAW

1. Herd and flock offering.   2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock. (Leviticus 1:2)

2. Turtledove pigeons and fowls as offerings. 14 And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons. (Leviticus 1:14)

3. Sin, burnt, and Drink Offering. 25 And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering. (Numbers 29:25)

4.  Different offerings made.  70 One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

71 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai. (Numbers 7:70)

5.  Offerings made.  6 And thither ye shall bring your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, and your tithes, and heave offerings of your hand, and your vows, and your freewill offerings, and the firstlings of your herds and of your flocks: (Duet 12:6)

6.  What do you do with offerings? 1 The priests the Levites, and all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance. (Duet. 18:1)

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There is a short list of what offerings God requested from Israel. If you read Leviticus chapters 1-7:38 and the other books of the law you’ll find these offerings that were related to the sacrificial system in general and are connected to food and drink. 

A.  Burnt offerings (making atonement for sin)

B.  Grain offerings (showing honor to God, praise)

C.  Sin offerings (payment for unintentional sins)

D.  Fellowship offerings (showing gratitude to God, Praise)

E.  Trespass offerings (payment for sin against others and God)

F.  Meat Offerings (payment to priests) 

E. Drink offerings (pour out on the alter for sin)

All of these offerings center on payment for something done wrong and for payment of committing sin.  Now, if you notice in Deut. 12:6 God tells the Israelites to bring the priests and Levites the burnt offerings, sacrifices, tithes, heave offerings, vows and freewill offerings to include offerings of the herds and flocks.  And in verse 7, God goes on to tell them [priests and Levites] what to with all of the offerings. In verse 7, God says, “7 And there ye shall eat before the LORD your God,…”.  God also makes it clear again that tithes and offerings were to be eaten, like it says in Deut. 18:1 “1 The priests the Levites, and all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance.” The inheritance for the Levites and Priests was not the land; it was the tithes and offerings, which they were commanded to eat. 

So in Malachi when God said how they robbed him of offerings, He was speaking of lambs, rams, oxen, goats, wine, flocks of birds, turtledoves, and pigeons, which are all eatable items. In Malachi 3:8-10, is not talking about monetary tithes or offerings. Therefore Malachi 3:8-10 does not apply to your paycheck and therefore it is never required in the New Testament because the text tithes and offerings only refer to eatable items. Make no mistake, tithing only applied to agricultural produce and every tenth animal. Tithing never applied to paychecks or wages, and there are no biblical scriptures to suggest that monetary tithing exists at all. And offerings were never strictly money in the book of Malachi.

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For most people tithing is traditionally interpreted as money taken from a paycheck and handed over to a religious person or institution as payment because of a supposed command from Yahweh has been the biggest Ponzi scheme in human history . And the madness doesn’t stop there because some people also think that what is called the church, which is a brick and mortar building that houses people is somehow defined as God’s biblical storehouse.

The concept of tithing is often based on private interpretation of scripture and not on context and proper hermeneutics. To that end, when discussions arise about what the Bible interprets as first fruits.

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No matter how much the misapplication of monetary tithing has done in the world to help build churches, schools, hospitals, missions, help missionaries, pay ministers, staff and other church expenses, in addition to paying for buses, and electronic and music equipment, Sunday school literature, cribs for nursery, Christmas baskets, and fertilizer for lawns; unsound scriptural tithing doctrine and eisegesis which is private interpretation that imposes one’s own presuppositions and bias by reading into the text what they want they want to interpret cannot justify an out of context meaning of the word tithe. Excerpt From: Dr. Frank Chase, Jr., Th.D. “Kleptomaniac: Who’s Really Robbin God Anyway?” iBooks.

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Let The Truth Set You Free

How Was The Modern Financial Tithe Mandatory Tithe Created?

Questioning Tithing is as Forbidden as the Fruit in the Garden of Eden 

1.  The evolution of Money tithing replaced food tithing through the method of people suspending their common sense to embrace ignorance.  “As the Church expanded and various institutions arose, it became necessary to make laws which would insure the proper and permanent support of the clergy. The payment of tithes was adopted from the Old Law… The earliest positive legislation on the subject seems to be contained in the letter of the bishops assembled at Tours in 567 and the [canons] of the Council of Macon in 585.”—The Catholic Encyclopedia.

2. Let’s  pull back the curtain of time to examine how this colossal system took a hold since it’s inception.“ The sixth century.

3. The “phrase “to make laws which would insure the proper and permanent support of the clergy.” The mighty Holy Roman Catholic Church created man-made laws to permanently support clergy. These laws were not from the Bible. They slowly over the centuries began a systematic campaign to eliminate FOOD as the Tithe to replace it with Money (How do we know? They are the richest Organization in the World) and to build cathedrals throughout Europe in many empires which many now stand empty  or are nothing but museums.

4. When they created the financial tithe, they had to ensure it would remain permanent so they had to justify it with Scripture out of context and enforce it with Church decrees, using threats of hell fire, and fear to maintain the money coming in for generations. Fear tithing is much more profitable than free-will giving.    

5. God never gave the church permission to change what he required as a tithe to what man requires and then turn around and lie on God and say he commanded at ten percent of gross income in perpatuity from church members . The church cannot commute the biblical tithe to money and the Clergy can only ask the congregation to help pay the bills only by asking for generous giving not monetary tithing.

The Church Began Very Early to Rape Its Members Financially

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False Tithing Statements Refuted



All Christians  who don’t tithe are under a curse.  This is a fear tactic and it is not true!

  A.  The Bible says in Gal 3:13, “But Christ rescued us from the Law’s curse, when he became a curse in our place.” (The Learning Bible). Now explain how a preacher or anyone else can put a curse on you when Christ already paid with his life. There is no curse for not tithing. The cures man puts on you is witchcraft.  2.All Christians  should give until it hurts and God will bless you. God does not say this at all.  

2. All Christians  should give until it hurts and God will bless you. God does not say this at all.  

   B.  The Bible says in 2 Cor 8:12-13, “It doesn’t matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have. I am not trying to make life easier for others by making life harder for you (The Learning Bible).  The KJV says in verse 12 “For if there be first willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath and not according to that he hath not.” The Jewish Bible says in verse 12, “For if the eagerness to give is there, the acceptability of the gift will be measured by what you have, not by what you don’t have.” Now explain how a preacher or anyone else can tell you give until it hurts when Paul made it clear that giving is based on what you have, your eagerness and will only be accepted by God under certain circumstances. Look at the verses, if you give beyond what you have, it will not be accepted by God. What an amazing statement by Paul. Giving until it hurts is a violation of scripture. When you give in hurting mode, you are no longer willing and then what you give is not acceptable. NEVER GIVE UNTIL IT HURTS BECAUSE LIKE PAUL SAID HE WOULD NEVER MAKE LIFE HARDER FOR YOU AND EASIER FOR OTHERS IN GIVING.  According to Jewish tradition, giving until it hurts, is putting oneself into Tzedaka, which is strictly forbidden. Giving until you are in need of charity is violating TORAH. 

Tithing Explanation in Dollars and Crops

Sometimes in an effort to help people understand tithing you have to give simple examples and even in that it can still be hard to break through the indoctrination. Everybody know the word tithe means tenth part, but question is, a tenth part of what. Is it money or something else according to scripture. If the Hebrew word for tithe is Ma’aser and translates to everything edible according to the Jewish Historian Josephus, then how did the word tithe become so corrupted that no one can believe it has an authentic original meaning based on scripture, exegesis, hermeneutics and the land, language and literature of the Hebrew culture. So this blog is basically establishing the tithe are not money but food, let me break down what a tithe in Israel would look like. The biblical tithing system in its authentic totality is counterintuitive to most people are not Hebrew. So let me say, that tithing in the Bible was practiced by the farmers from 11 tribes in Israel. “If two farmers had crops of 10 carrots each, they would both be obligated to tithe on carrot. Under the law or Moses, it didn’t matter if one sold the other 9 carrots for $5 each [$45] and the other sold his remaining 9 carrots for $10 each [$90]. The tithe of the harvest was unrelated to the income of the harvest. Plain and simple, the tithe was not 10% of one’s income; it was 10% of one’s harvest. To be truly biblical, tithing was not based on income or money at all!” (Clever Lies and Assumptions from the Pulpit to the Pews, F.L. Anderson, page 61, ©2009) The tithe in the Bible that God approved is land and production based and never income based.

For decades in the church has heard pastors read this verse in Mathew 22:17-21: Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. 20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? 21 They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s. The cunning argument that pastors make is the last point Jesus makes about Rendering unto Caesar that which belongs to Caesar. Pastors rightly say the tax money belong to Caesar, but then go on to say, “if the taxes or tribute belong to Caesar then what do you think belongs to God since Jesus said render unto God that which belongs to God. They herald from the pulpit that the tithe belongs to God. However, that is not what Jesus implied at all! Because of lack of understanding the context, the audience Jesus was speaking to and the hebrew language, error ensures either on purpose or from ignorance. Here is the truth about what belongs to God. The logic and the argument Jesus was making is that Caesar made the coins and stamped his image on them, so they belonged to him; but since God made humanity and stamped his image on us, then we belong to God, by rendering ourselves unto him. In essence, Jesus was making an alter call. Now that is powerful because the image on the coins are the same whether there was one or one-thousand! The image of God stamped on humanity is in the millions and all of humanity looks different. This verse has nothing to do with monetary tithing. The land based agricultural and livestock tithe has alway been what belonged to God through the Levites. (Listening to the Language of the Bible by Lois Tverberg and Bruce Okkema, EnGedi Resource Center, page 56, ©2004, 2006). The money tithe argument in Mathew chapter 22 falls apart on two grounds: The tithe went directly to the Levites not the Temple for support. Second, The argument (Render unto God the Things that are God’s supports monetary tithes) falls apart because the tithe was not a tax, it was an inheritance package for the Levites by birthright not for the temple.  Tithes were a substitute inheritance for land. The Levites were given a three part inheritance package that consisted of tithes (Num.18:21, 24) , offerings (Duet 18:1), and 48 Cities plus 3000 feet of pasture land (Numbers 35:1-8).  To further illustrate Ravi Zacharias in one of his teachings points out that in the same way as the coin has Caesars image and inscription on it, the unasked or follow-up question is….”Who (or what) is made in God’s image and has His inscription on him?”….”Who (or what) should be rendered to God”.  Clearly the answer is Man. This means that we are to render ourselves to God.

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Revisiting The Supposed Smoking Gun In Malachi Chapter 3

—Malachi 3:8-11 says: Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. 9 Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. 10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. KJV

1. This verse is used to erroneously  scare more people  out  of 10 percent of their gross or net income than any verse in the Bible Today.  One problem exist from the start is, what preacher is right, the one who says, 10 percent of gross or ten percent of net. So there is no consistency from the start based on different teachings. 

2. The second problem is that  for hundreds of years since the 6th century, the Christian church of all denominations have not succeed in 15 centuries  to convince Christians that Tithing money works as taught.  Even today in America, the number  of Christians tithing is in single digit percentage.

 3. The third problem with the net, gross tithing teaching is that, many people who do tithe don’t get a wind fall blessing as taught and some remain poor their entire lives after tithing faithfully for years, while other seem to be getting blessed. Is God Showing partiality?

4. The forth problem is that Most Christians have not studied the tithe from the Hebrew/Jewish perspective in context to find out if what is taught today matches what  the OT (TORAH) teaches. Now let’s break apart Malachi by doing word studies to find out  what the tithe is and what God was saying to the Jewish people.   

5. First, once you read Malachi, you must establish who the audience is that God is speaking too. It is clear he is talking to the Jews. The gentiles would know nothing of the Jewish law of tithing unless they were proselytes to Judaism.

6. Tithe means: a tenth part of something.  Doesn’t a tenth part  has to come from something  whole? But what is the something that  “tithes” is referring to in Malachi?  The Hebrew words are MASSER and ASER.  MASSER is a noun. A  noun is the name of a person, place or thing.  So if “MA’ASER is a noun then the first time God identifies the noun content is in Leviticus 27:30, 32 which says And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD’s. It is holy to the LORD. And concerning the tithe of the herd or the flock, of whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to the LORD. NKJVC.

7. The thing God identifies  is not a place, not a person, but a thing. The thing or the noun that is identified as a tithe (Ma’aser) is a tithe (tenth part)  from seed from the ground or fruit from trees (crops). Then God identifies the tithe from herds and flocks. God never identifies silver gold or any form of money as a mandatory tithe.

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Free-will giving is spirit controlled. It is an act of love, based on what you determine in your heart to give in cooperation with the Holy Spirit.

When grace is translated from the Greek word “Charis”, it means that which brings pleasure, delight, joy, happenings, good fortune or causes favorable regard. Mandatory tithing does not produce any of these attributes, instead forced tithing produces giving out of fear. The Bible says in 2 Tim 1:7, “For God has not given us the spirit of fear…”. If you tithe money to escape a curse, you are tithing in fear. God cannot receive or bless fear money. He blesses cheerful giving not forced giving.

When we know their is a need and compassion arises in our hearts we give …this is spirit- led giving. Free-Will giving in the New Testament is based on voluntary acts not on motives for a return on investment as taught or assumed by some.

Free-Will giving is voluntary from the heart.
If tithing is required in the New Covenant, there would certainly be a strong rebuke for

not tithing in the NT, like there is in the Old Covenant, but there is no rebuke. Why? Because there was no tithing requirement and Paul never restated Malachi in the NT at all when he talked about giving, not tithing.

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. 33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. 34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, 35 And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, 37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. KJV ( See Also Acts 2: 42-45 on next slide) Act 2:42-45 and Acts 4: 32-35d

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What is the Context of this Event and was This Event Happening Throughout the Entire Community?

1. The context of this giving event in scripture shows how the Holy Spirit initiates giving which produces generosity when it is not mandated by men. The Holy Spirit fell on all of them.2. This giving was among believers who were motivated by unity (one heart and one soul). There was agreement3. The people in this context are Jewish Believers not Gentile because early after Pentecost mostly Jews wereaccepting Christ, Acts 10. In this context it is a predominately Jewish community of believers doing the giving.4. This event was a localized event in Jerusalem and did not happen throughout the provinces of Rome wherebelievers lived or anywhere else.5. The context here is that the Holy Spirit did not ask for 10 percent from the sale of the property they sold becausethe Temple was still standing and they would still be tithing crops and herds, the food tithe to the Levites.6. The Apostles did not use any scripture from the TORAH to teach or require Ten percent from this freewill giving7. The Apostles did not take a tithe from these proceeds because they knew they were not Levites.8. The Apostles re-distributed the entire fund to those in need and they took nothing for themselves.



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And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. KJV

What is the Context of this Event and was This Event Happening Throughout the Entire Community?

9.  The Holy Spirit was establishing free-will giving as the main means of supporting ministry among believers knowing that the Temple System of tithing would come to an end.10.  The money was given only to those who had a need. There was a system to how the money was handed out. A need had to be proven before it was handed out. There was no free-loaders, deceptive practices, or slick fund raising going on and if so, the Holy Spirit did not play around with God’s People’s money and struck people dead.11.  The context here shows that the people who gave among these believers were wealthy real estate and land owners and does not show one poor person giving a dime in this effort.12.  There was no problem with freewill giving in the early church because the text shows what was being given was sufficient to meet all the needs without instituting a mandatory tithe based on a text from the TORAH.13.  The text of Acts 2 and 4 is interesting “All Things Common.” This common element in the text is that they shared everything as if they lived in a commune. The Greek word is Koinos. Believers don’t live in communes today.14.  This giving effort was totally voluntary and was not a mandatory requirement. No where did the Apostles encourage or demand anyone to sell their land and or houses. It was the great grace that fell on them through the Holy Spirit and was under their control as Peter stated in Acts 5.15.  The people had extra houses and lands so it looks like this sell off was real estate investment property. They did not sell everything they owned. If they did, they would be instantly poor after the sale.



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What is the Context of this Event and was This Event Happening Throughout the Entire Community?

16.  The radical selling of property and communal living seen in these early chapters of Acts was God’sopening “kick-off of the gospel glory and was not habitually repeated after the initial events.17.  The pastor or teaches that teaching tithing does not practice what he preaches and does not live in acommunal house and share equally with all the poor as they did in Acts.18.  To have “all things common”, it must be understood that all these believers operated in very closepersonal relationships where there was no individual autonomy. This eventually caused problems.19.  This communal/common-ism system (Which Says What Is Mine Is Thine) type of giving was temporary and was not a standard continual practice. We never see it appear again as a practice in any of the Epistles written by the Apostles.20.  The communal system of giving in this fashion began to have problems in Acts 5:1 and 6:1.21.  There was no one in the entire assembly who lacked anything. They all received what they needed. If tithing truly works, why are so many people in today’s churches suffering from lack, and are poor under the system of tithing when those in the first century church had no lack at all. Isn’t that amazing!22.  Final point about giving. Giving in fear is extortion. When giving under compulsion, the offering is obligation and giving an offering to get something back is manipulation.23.  SOURCES: Why Christians Should Not Tithe, James D. Quiggle, pages 62-63. Should the Church Teach Tithing, Russell Earl Kelly, Ph.D, pages 217-218. Willmington’s Guide to the Bible, Page 371The Tithe is the illegitimate offspring of the Catholic Church and this doctrine has existed so long because it requires ignorance of the people and is sustained by the ignorance of history by believers. The Catholic Church has admitted  they had “…to make [tithe] laws which would insure the proper and permanent support of the Clergy” in year 585.” This doctrine was created by a room full of shrewd Bishops not by God.



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1 Cor  16:1-3

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. 3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. KJV

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What is the context of this giving event?

1. This event is not about tithing. It is about giving to the poor Jewish believers in Jerusalem. See Gal 2:1-10, 2 Cor 8: 1-15 and Rom 15: 25-26. 

2. This event was a special offering to be saved up weekly by the Corinthians and put aside so Paul would not have to ask for the collection when he arrived to preach to them.

 3. This giving was addressing a need in Jerusalem for believers and does not address systematic giving in general.

4. Some preachers teach incorrectly that since this verse is addressing fundraising only, then is it assumed that tithing 10 percent of money was in practice for Jews and Gentiles in the church. This assumption is incorrect because the Jewish Christians would still be taking the tithes (crops and cattle) to the Temple and to the Levites. No gentile Christian would not be practicing this obligation because it was for Jews only. 

5. The KJV version says “Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him,” The Jewish bible says, “Every week on Motza’eishabbat, (Saturday) each of you should set some money aside, according to his resources, and save it up.”

6. The intent of this context was to save up the “money” and or food somewhere based on your resources and then give it when  Paul arrived. Paul’s integrity with money was so profound, he told them to pick people they trusted to deliver the money to Jerusalem. 

7. Each of them had to decide the amount they would put aside somewhere to save up. If they were saving it up then the amount was not the same for each believer every week. The text clearly teaches that each week they had the freedom to choose the amount or change the amount they saved each week according to their resources. 

 8. The discussion in First Corinthians 16 does not relate to local church fund-gathering except as it might apply to aid for the poor Jews in Jerusalem.

9. There was a famine in the land at the time and Paul sought help from others.

10. There is also another problem here. Does “collection” in this verse mean money? Not so fast preachers. The verse must be referred back to the book of Acts because there was a famine. So would money be part of the collection or would the collection include food too. What’s the most pressing need in a Famine, Money or Food. Let the Word teach you.  

11. The word Collection in the verse means “LOGIA in the Greek and that is the word contribution. Is the contribution Paul talks about MONEY only?  Or could a contribution could be anything.   

12. Paul did not define what the contents of the collection was. Why? His audience knew what he was talking about. It is us who interpret and who make the mistake to conclude it is only cold hard cash in the verse. But is this verse talking about money only? Maybe or maybe not.  

13. Paul is not and Paul did NOT say “On the first day of every week let each one of you bring your tithes and offerings for the local church budget.” Such manipulation of the text ignores its context of the verse. Russell Kelly pg 202.

14. The context “everyone laying by him in store” could be a consideration of those giving who were less well off. That way they could give even if it were little. There is no set amount in this verse to teach tithing. 

15. The text suggests that they put aside week to week according to their ability not proportionately. 

16 .The true biblical tithe was a specified amount (10th Part) from a specified source (food stuff, crops and animals). 

17. The context of the verse says the collection for the saints, not for the building mortgage, the pastor, or the apostle.  

18. There was a famine in the land at the time and Paul sought help from other believers. See Acts 11: 27-30 so would food or money be more important at this time in a famine. 

19. Each believer kept the weekly contribution at home until Paul arrived and collected the collection. 19. Since a tithe means tenth part and not ten percent, studying Israel’s giving shows that tithing was not equal across the board 10 percent. See item 20 for an example. 

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“The collection (tees logeias).” Paul’s readers knew exactly what he was referring to by “the collection,” thus, he did not need to explain himself (2 Cor. 9:1). However, almost 2,000 years later, verse 2 often gets separated from its context of verses 1 and 3. The needs of the poor have therefore been overshadowed by the needs of the local church. Yet such is contrary to Old and New Covenant priorities. Exactly what was being collected “for the saints”? Was it “money,” “food,” or “money and food”? The Greek word, logeia (Strong’s 3048), only occurs twice in the Bible, as “collection” in verse 1 and as “gathering” in verse 2. It could be a gathering of almost anything. Paul and Luke (in Acts) never specify exactly what the “collection” contained. Acts 11:29 calls it “relief ’; Acts 24:17 says “alms” and “offerings”; Rom. 15:25-28 reads “contribution,” “material things,” and “fruit” (non edible). Second Corinthians 8 and 9 uses terms such as “gift” (8:4); “their want” (8:14); “this grace” (8:19); “this abundance” (8:20); “this service” (9:12); “this ministration” (9:13); and “distribution” (9:13). Should the Church Teach Tithing, page 201.

20. In Israel the tithe varies between 0 % to 10 %. The vast majority of the time it is less than 10 percent. Here’s how the breakdown works. For example, three sheep herders in Israel . The first has nine sheep, the second has 19 sheep and the third has 29 sheep. So the herder with 9 sheep, his tithe would be zero. The herder with 19 sheep, his tithe would be one sheep and the herder with 29 sheep, his tithe would be 2 sheep. See Leviticus 27:32. Benny Price, Why Tithing Is Not for the church page 121-122.

21. This scripture cannot be used legitimately for teaching tithes or offerings for two reasons. One, the context of the text does not address the mode of their regular giving or how they gave, whether weekly or monthly. This text only addresses a special collection. Two. Paul does not mention giving 10 percent of income as a regular money tithe in this text. If a Pastor uses this text to mandate tithing or offering, he is committing unethical exegesis.

Though the text is talking strictly about emergency relief efforts for Jerusalem there is insight into general giving habits that could be suggested for Modern Day Churches with legitimate needs. 

A. Giving should be done regularly, Paul tells them to set aside on the first day of the week. It’s easier to give small amounts weekly than larger amounts on a monthly or even a yearly basis. 

B. Giving should be proportionate in keeping with income as God Prospers you and considering expenses People who make more give more, people who make less give less. Giving is not based on percentage. That’s why Paul did not specify a percentage or suggest one from the TORAH. 

C. Every believer is to give something by stating “everyone of you”. The amount is left up to the giver in the text. Source You Mean I Don’t Have to Tithe, David Croteau Pages 245, 146. No Tithing Commandment Can Be Assumed From These Verses

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Did Sha’ul Teach or Suggest Tithing in 2 Cor. Chap 8 or 9? No! 



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—What is the Context of Chapter  8?—

The context of 2 Cor. Chapter  8 is Sha’ul asking the Corinthians to complete or finish their relief efforts they promised a year earlier.  He said he was not asking them to complete their giving by commandment. It was optional. Why do NT Pastor issues commands to give when Paul did not but wanted an authentic gift given in willingness and not something extracted by pressure. 

—In Verse 12, Sha’ul told them there must first be a willing mind in giving so the gift could be acceptable. So to give you must have a willing mind. Conversely, if one does not have a willing mind and gives anyway, the gift is not acceptable.  If you release your money unwillingly it will only bless the receiver, but God can do nothing with the gift on the givers behalf because it was given in an unwilling mindset. This mindset if often caused by forced giving using threats of curses. —

If there is not a sincere desire willingness, or eagerness, keep the money in your pocket because God cannot bless it. —

All giving should be based on what a man has and not on what they did not have. You may have heard it preached (explicitly or implicitly) from a pulpit The Paul teaches 10% but you will not hear it from the Word of God! And guess whose words count at the end ?! , Paul’s, “Out of what you have” means “according to what you have”and so that there are no misunderstandings, Paul makes it clear: “not according to what you don’t have”—

The giving here is out of surplus (After satisfying obligations 1Tim 5: 7-8 A commandment) among the believers. Paul had no intention to help the poor in Jerusalem by making the Corinthians poor! He had no thought at all of burdening the one to ease the other! They would help, out of their abundance. It was this abundance that would supply the lack of the poor saints in Jerusalem at this time, so that the abundance of these, now poor, saints could supply the Corinthians’ lack in another time. TITHING, GIVING AND THE NEW TESTAMENT by Anastasios Kioulachoglou pages 25-26—

In verse 8, Sha’ul clarified that he was not commanding them to give. Question?  Why do some pastors command people to give and even give 10 percent of their gross income when Paul strictly said there must be a willing mind first to be able give in love. If the gift is not Willing, it is not acceptable to God.  

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