Deuteronomy 26:12-15
This may be something you will not hear preached by the prosperity preachers.
According to the Law of Moses, our tithes are supposed to be given to a central
storehouse (then, in an agrarian society) and distributed thus...
The Levites (Priests) (to receive 10% of the tithes gathered only), so tell your pastor when
he/she talks about some law about tithing, that according to the same law, he/she
gets only 10% of the tithes gathered for his/her salary... and no more... total package,
including benefits... (they didn't have that then, so it is included)
The Sojourner (resident aliens) - there are lots of passages in the Law and Prophets
about taking care of those who are aliens sojourning in the land... you know, the
people we are hunting down in some states now to deport... we are supposed to give
them justice and part of our tithes ... also see Exodus 23:9, Deut. 24:17-22
Orphans, widows... the most vulnerable in our society... those who are not cared
for by their own families...
to make provision for those in need, according to the Law of Moses, the Prophets
and, oh yes, JESUS...
Now, this is a commandment for the whole nation...
How are WE doing with this in the church? in the nation?
We begrudge the poor, blame the poor, target the poor, exploit the poor, keep them
poor...
I believe that God is not pleased...
Pastor Jamie
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