I am not in any way against and Nobody should be against giving preachers money gifts, but DO NOT call it Tithing, when it doesn't pass Scriptural standard definitions of Tithe, that goes against Yahuah's Commandment.
1. Giving to Religious Leaders:
- It's not inherently wrong to give gifts of money to preachers.
- However, these gifts should not be called "tithes" if they don't meet the scriptural definition.
- Calling non-scriptural giving "tithing" goes against Yahuah's commandments.
2. Biblical Recipients of Tithes:
- Only the Sons of Levi who are priests (not all Levites) are entitled to receive tithes.
- This applies to both the Old and New Testaments.
- Modern religious leaders (pastors, prophets, bishops, evangelists, apostles, church leaders) are not scripturally entitled to receive tithes.
3. Criteria for Levite Priests to Receive Tithes:
Levite priests cannot receive tithes if they:
- Have businesses or other paid jobs
- Own private universities or schools
- Can afford luxury items like private jets or extensive security
- Were trained in Christianity rather than traditional Levitical practices
- Are not full-time priests
4. Scriptural Standard for Tithing:
- True tithing should follow Yahuah's commandment in Deuteronomy 14:22-29.
- Tithing practices that don't align with this are considered following Mammon's "false prophets."
- Annual Tithing and Triannual Tithing are both Scriptural frequencies for Tithers.
5. Criteria for Receiving or Giving Tithes in Modern Times:
To be eligible, one must:
- Be a proven descendant of Levi
- Have no other source of income
- Be trained as a priest according to Mosaic law, not Christian traditions
- Offer sacrifices as prescribed in scripture
- Recognize that tithes also benefit the needy, not just priests
6. Historical Context:
- Malachi didn't invent tithing; he referenced the existing law from Deuteronomy.
- Biblical figures like Christ and the Apostles didn't collect tithes, evidenced by their financial situations.
- Prophets arose to enforce the Torah when priests became compromised, not to collect tithes.
7. Reasons Modern Religious Leaders Maintain the Term "Tithe":
- Lack of accountability requirements
- Ability to use scriptural references to discourage questioning
- Ease of requesting additional funds beyond tithes
- Maintenance of steady income from the congregation
- Support for lavish lifestyles
- Leverage in forming associations with other religious leaders
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