Comments on: Do We Have To Tithe? http://www.lecrae.net/do-we-have-to-tithe Christian Rap/Hip Hop news, events, and lyrics ft. Lecrae, Trip Lee, Tedashii, Flame and more! Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:29:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Josh Rau http://www.lecrae.net/do-we-have-to-tithe/comment-page-1#comment-1420 Josh Rau Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:39:22 +0000 http://www.lecrae.net/?p=722#comment-1420 I love that you address all topics on your web page Lecrae. I agree completely with you and with Creflo Dollar. It is true that we are not under the law because of Jesus. However, He did not come to abolish the law, but to FULFILL the law. It is a true statement that in our human weakness, where our money goes, our hearts will follow, and vice versa.Therefore, tithing is a great way to attatch our hearts to the Lord and not tithing is a great way to create a separation. Also, the reason that in the OT the things being tithed were livestock and food rather than cash is because that was all they had and all they needed. Our tithing is about trusting God and giving back what is already his in appreciation for His provisions over us. Lastly, if we don't tithe, our pastors don't eat, and our church's missions will not be funded. The church depends on the support of it's members. It is true that this also includes our gifts and time, but our money is simply one of those gifts. Sorry to bore. Looking forward to seeing you in Sacramento Lecrae. God Bless. I love that you address all topics on your web page Lecrae. I agree completely with you and with Creflo Dollar. It is true that we are not under the law because of Jesus. However, He did not come to abolish the law, but to FULFILL the law. It is a true statement that in our human weakness, where our money goes, our hearts will follow, and vice versa.Therefore, tithing is a great way to attatch our hearts to the Lord and not tithing is a great way to create a separation. Also, the reason that in the OT the things being tithed were livestock and food rather than cash is because that was all they had and all they needed. Our tithing is about trusting God and giving back what is already his in appreciation for His provisions over us. Lastly, if we don’t tithe, our pastors don’t eat, and our church’s missions will not be funded. The church depends on the support of it’s members. It is true that this also includes our gifts and time, but our money is simply one of those gifts.
Sorry to bore. Looking forward to seeing you in Sacramento Lecrae.
God Bless.

]]> By: Kim Culbreth http://www.lecrae.net/do-we-have-to-tithe/comment-page-1#comment-169 Kim Culbreth Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:33:15 +0000 http://www.lecrae.net/?p=722#comment-169 I had been an avid tither for 12+ yrs until I did a study on the subject after reading a book from a christian author. The book was about marriage but when I got to the last few pages the author made a statement which read "tithing is not a requirement for New Covenant believers." Of course it shook me the wrong way but I couldn't dismiss it without doing some research. When Abraham GAVE a tithe(tenth)of the spoil to Melchizedek it was completely voluntary, this tithe(tenth) was not like the tithe(tenth) required under the Mosaic law. Under the Mosaic Law the tithe(tenth)was always the seed of the land, herd, flock,etc and never money. Because the Levites and Priest did not have an inheritance, the other tribes in Israel supported them by giving a tithe(tenth). Here are a few scriptures to back up what I am stating: Num 18:21-24, Deut 18:1-2, Neh 10:35-39 and 2 Chr 31:4-12. And yes, back in the days there was money but the tithe(tenth) was still food. Here are a few more scriptures to back up that statement: Gen 17:12,23:12-13,42:35; Exodus 12:44,21:34,22:17; Lev 22:11,25:51,27:15; Deut 2:6, 2:28. I wish that the leaders of the church would not use scare tactics on the flock when using Malachi 3:8-12. Those who were to support the Levites had not done so, they had not brought the tithes(tenth) the storehouse(a room in the temple to store the crops and animals brought by the people). And rebuking the devourer so not to destroy the fruit of the ground and the vine......the devourer were the locust that would destroyed the fields. There is so much on this topic, it would take some time to go through, but if we are REBELS for Christ, we owe Him enough to proclaim God's word truthfully and correctly even if it means being ridiculed and chastised by those in the church family. Paul instructs Timothy and all New Covenant believers to watch out for false doctrine and hold on to the "true" faith. Let's not be deceived because we don't want to read.....that a great message for a song(smile), but it's also the truth and the truth will make you free!!! I am now an avid giver who gives freely and generously but not just in money. I have been living in the ATL area for a year and half and have had trouble finding a church home that would accept us because we believe that we are no longer living under the Old Covenant laws but live as New Covenant believers under His grace. I wish we wouldn't let small things get in the way of what God has called and chosen us to do. Lastly, I do appreciate all that Lecrae.net and its artist do for our young generation and also those young at heart like myself. The lyrics God has entrusted you with are powerful to say the least. I am inspired and feel bold enough to do all that God has called and chosen me to do. I had been an avid tither for 12+ yrs until I did a study on the subject after reading a book from a christian author. The book was about marriage but when I got to the last few pages the author made a statement which read “tithing is not a requirement for New Covenant believers.” Of course it shook me the wrong way but I couldn’t dismiss it without doing some research. When Abraham GAVE a tithe(tenth)of the spoil to Melchizedek it was completely voluntary, this tithe(tenth) was not like the tithe(tenth) required under the Mosaic law. Under the Mosaic Law the tithe(tenth)was always the seed of the land, herd, flock,etc and never money. Because the Levites and Priest did not have an inheritance, the other tribes in Israel supported them by giving a tithe(tenth). Here are a few scriptures to back up what I am stating: Num 18:21-24, Deut 18:1-2, Neh 10:35-39 and 2 Chr 31:4-12. And yes, back in the days there was money but the tithe(tenth) was still food. Here are a few more scriptures to back up that statement: Gen 17:12,23:12-13,42:35; Exodus 12:44,21:34,22:17; Lev 22:11,25:51,27:15; Deut 2:6, 2:28. I wish that the leaders of the church would not use scare tactics on the flock when using Malachi 3:8-12. Those who were to support the Levites had not done so, they had not brought the tithes(tenth) the storehouse(a room in the temple to store the crops and animals brought by the people). And rebuking the devourer so not to destroy the fruit of the ground and the vine……the devourer were the locust that would destroyed the fields. There is so much on this topic, it would take some time to go through, but if we are REBELS for Christ, we owe Him enough to proclaim God’s word truthfully and correctly even if it means being ridiculed and chastised by those in the church family. Paul instructs Timothy and all New Covenant believers to watch out for false doctrine and hold on to the “true” faith. Let’s not be deceived because we don’t want to read…..that a great message for a song(smile), but it’s also the truth and the truth will make you free!!! I am now an avid giver who gives freely and generously but not just in money. I have been living in the ATL area for a year and half and have had trouble finding a church home that would accept us because we believe that we are no longer living under the Old Covenant laws but live as New Covenant believers under His grace. I wish we wouldn’t let small things get in the way of what God has called and chosen us to do. Lastly, I do appreciate all that Lecrae.net and its artist do for our young generation and also those young at heart like myself. The lyrics God has entrusted you with are powerful to say the least. I am inspired and feel bold enough to do all that God has called and chosen me to do.

]]> By: Lecrae.net http://www.lecrae.net/do-we-have-to-tithe/comment-page-1#comment-168 Lecrae.net Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:57:03 +0000 http://www.lecrae.net/?p=722#comment-168 I am not sure what you think the tithing principles are, but judging by what the Bible says about tithing, Creflo is on point. We tithe our increase 10% and give it to our high priest just as Abraham did in Genesis. We tithe not because God commands us to tithe, we do it cause we love Him. Every good thing that has happened in life is because of God. The least I can do is to give back part of my increase because it is because of God that I have that increase. I am not sure what you think the tithing principles are, but judging by what the Bible says about tithing, Creflo is on point. We tithe our increase 10% and give it to our high priest just as Abraham did in Genesis. We tithe not because God commands us to tithe, we do it cause we love Him. Every good thing that has happened in life is because of God. The least I can do is to give back part of my increase because it is because of God that I have that increase.

]]> By: Russell Earl Kelly http://www.lecrae.net/do-we-have-to-tithe/comment-page-1#comment-167 Russell Earl Kelly Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:16:38 +0000 http://www.lecrae.net/?p=722#comment-167 Creflo Dollar will not submit to interviews and questions. He follows NONE of the tithing principles found in Numbers 18. For the other side of tithifng see www.tithing-russkelly.com. I will be glad to answwer questions. Creflo Dollar will not submit to interviews and questions. He follows NONE of the tithing principles found in Numbers 18.

For the other side of tithifng see http://www.tithing-russkelly.com. I will be glad to answwer questions.

]]>