Woo hoo ..I just sent this to my son. His wife insisted that they give 10% of everything they make. I never have but felt guilty. Your message set me free. Thank you.
My church is a tiny church built by the hands of my Pastor, my grandpa and the other men in our congregation. My grandpa was Italian and he sold homemade pizza and delivered them for $3 (This was in the late 50s early 60s, way before Dominos) and he did it to help raise money to build our church. Some people who helped build it are still there after all this time and a few other's have went home to be with Jesus (including my grandpa). We pay tithes or give a dollar or two as an offering. But it's never asked of anyone and if someone doesn't have a $1 to put in the offering they are never treated differently. We give offering to keep the lights on and for the upkeep of the church. It's small and not much to look at, in fact most would consider it a shack but to me it's home. Built on the blood, sweat and tears of my family. And It's where I first learned about Jesus.
Wow! What you said is exactly the way I think about tithing. If a church 'guilts' a member into tithing or tithing an amount that puts a financial strain on a member then the preacher is asking for himself.....if he asks for a love offering or something specific for a mission then i, personally, will give more and freely with an open heart.
Was raised Seventh day Adventist and tithing was required. I am no longer Adventist after asking God for wisdom and discernment and sincerely studying the Bible. Pauls teachings set me straight on many things and especially about grace.
I amazed how people do not understand this very simple idea! If you are going to tithe, there is so much more than giving 10%. If you follow one law, you have to follow ALL the laws. It is so much better to live under the Grace of the One Who FULFILLED the law for us. Praise God for His perfect plans.
I’ve had people tell me I’m cursed for not tithing. Because of that I searched the scriptures up and down. I now know with confidence it is sin to tithe, even if one agrees with me. I know that’s the truth of Gods scripture. And you know what pastors and teachers don’t understand? That this message makes me want to give more to God but rather out of a pure heart not trying to follow the law. This makes me tear up almost everytime I watch it. I love God and I want to know his word more.
Wow. Interesting. One thing about the not doing something because you will feel guilty if you don't, well, I don't suppose I'd ever have read the entire Bible if not for feeling guilty. I thought God wanted me to read the Bible. Sometimes I did it because I wanted to , but sometimes I did it because I felt that I should. I've found often that when I do whatever thing for the purpose of pleasing God, then I often learn to love that thing that I felt like resisting at first.
I found out brother by reading the Bible, you seek his face and you want to spiritually mature. And the more spiritually mature you become then the less likely you are to fall into false teachings and other things.
Yes, amen. When Holy Spirit is leading me, I know it is what God wants right then. I find myself giving whenever Holy Spirit prompts me to and it is very fulfilling! I find it a blessing to give and I tend to give more that way. If God says, "give this..." I give. I don't need a 10% to guide what I give, because I just do what God tells me to ON THE SPOT. And it is wonderful to see the blessings from it!
Everything belongs to God, us, our money, our possessions, everything. It is all made by God for God. God does want us to help further the Gospel of Jesus Christ and that takes not only money but a much more valuable possession, our time. God loves a cheerful giver and as we give, we receive blessings from God both earthly and heavenly, much more than the gift we give. It’s also a faith thing. How much do we trust Gods promise to take care of us and meet all our needs.
My wife thinks because we cut back on giving that bad things will happen. I told her if we give it's offering not a tythe and if God puts in my heart to give I'll give, but not under compulsion. funny how they say time to collect tythes and offerings. They should tell the leadership to stop teaching false and say we are collecting only offerings. So much deception in today's church.
'Feed the hungry and clothe the naked'......I believe we are to help those in need. It can just be service to the Lord with our time or our effort. People are so confused brother Pearl...Thank you....
Thank you pastor- I’ve heard it called an offering -& a tithing. When I give it’s an offering. Your the only one that took an Stand on this . Many blessings to you and your flock .
Well, speaking for myself, I have tithed for many years now and believe that the Lord has blessed me for it. By the way, blessings can take many forms, and not just financial. Good health for example can be a blessing from God. I agree with Mr. Pearl on most issues but have to part company with him on this one.
Teachings of truth. Could not be said better than this. I know many that are guilted and put into fear of like a superstition by pastors that lead people to believe in tithing. Yes, lets all give when and where it is needed. And do so, abundantly when it call on your heart.
I used to stress over this. I’m not wealthy so giving ten percent would make it hard on my family to pay another bill. We have just enough to get by and God knows that. So I give my time and talents freely to the church when I can’t make offering. I have heard preachers teach on this and make people think tithing is a magic Lottery system. Put a dollar in to get more money…this is silly. Do what you can.
Yikes! But that made my heart happy, I don’t belong to a church so I am always looking for a place to send my money now I can just give it to The needy as I see them. If I heard an online sermon that ministered to my spirit I would always say well I’ll send my tithe to them this month. I was always leery about sending my tithes to preachers that were multi millionaires.
Thank you so much. I've noticed that the larger most churches are the more hypocritical and 💰 minded the pastor's children are in life. Breaks my heart 💔
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 King James Version (KJV) 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
So much truth to this. And in Deuteronomy you will find out what tithing really is. For two years Israelites would take 10% and take it to the place God would tell them. They would literally use it to party, to celebrate with God. And if they could not make it, God told them to sell the truth for money and spend it on whatever their heart desired. So a tithe is not considered money. On the third year they would of take 10% and put in the storehouses in certain areas that they lived in for widows, the fatherless, the homeless and the levites. This was so everyone had an equal share. Then back to the next two years to party with the tithe again.
This is the way I see Tithing: Why would GOD put a limitation on how much to give? When a percentage is put on something, the percentage limits whatever it is, that its placed upon. Because, unless it happens to be 100%, it is not the total, but instead a fraction of the total. (i.e. 50% = a half of something) I don't believe GOD would put a limitation on giving. To demand 10% would stop someone who wants to give more or everything they have. Christ told people to sell their possessions, give to the poor, & follow Him. Christ did NOT say, sell a fraction of you possessions, give a fraction to the poor, & follow Him! Other than tithing (10%), I don't know of any other example where GOD decrees a limit on giving. & GOD is not concerned with the percentage of how much we give. But rather, GOD is only concerned with the condition of our heart, when we give. The woman who gave 2 mites, everything she had, gave more that all the financially stable people. Those people gave a fraction.... a percentage less than 100% of what they had. They didn't please GOD. But the woman did! Because GOD looks past percentages & is only concerned with the heart! The tithe is a percentage. It doesn't please GOD. It only pleases some preachers on Sunday! Tithing should not be encouraged. Why encourage a method of giving that limits giving?? So it doesn't even make sense. Just give what you can; when you can; how you can, with a cheerful heart. & don't focus on numbers, nor percentages.
I won’t tithe anymore. I will give an offering instead ! There problem solved ! 🙂. I cry at least once every month..... when I write out my charity check and thank God for all the blessings I have received and pass those blessings on with joy and humility ! HALLELUJAH !!!
We should be cheerful givers, for we are not under the law. We should not like scribes and Pharisees, who did all before men to get praise by men. Jesus also says: "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven." And we should do all good things in faith, Paul also says in his letter:that no matter what we do that we think is right, even like eating, if we have not do it in faith, it is a sin. He says in his letter: "And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin" Read the letter from Paul to the Romans, they gave cheerfully to help brothers and sisters in need, and Paul praised their deed and was looking forward to seeing them. We give because we love God, not because under the Law.
I taught tithing for several years until I realized that it wasn’t at all biblical. Have been shunned by the church every sense. So happy to be in His service and free.
I studied this for 3 years...it was so clear tithing was not right. I was being told by pastors our washing machines would break, God would get His money one way or the other. I was asking Jesus...what are you like? Father what are you like? My husband had left me, I was so afraid of not tithing. I found this e book called....Tithing, Giving and the Next Testament...by Anastasios Kioulachoglou. It was free online. The best thing I have ever read on it. Why has no one with a big name out there admitted the truth???
What about Abraham and his sons? That was before the law. Is it required to make heaven? No! But he does promise an easier life to those that do, and I see as a way to keep your heart humble and willing to give. But hey each must work out their own salvation with fear and trembling. Praise the Lord Jesus! For he reins forever!
Thank you brother for your sermons and answering questions. But....I do say the book of Malachi is a very strong argument to test the tithe. Now I'm not the kind of person who believes that all of your tithing needs to go into the church, especially if you belong to some super mega church and your pastor is driving around in a Mercedes-Benz and has four houses and two boats and encourages people to tithe so he can go on his 10th vacation this year. But I personally have tested the tithe with god. I test what he says in the scriptures by using money that I get and I don't have much of it, but using my 10% and often times more, whatever God tells me that I should give, in everything from helping the poor to friends or Neighbors and the homeless and yes even my former Pastor who no longer runs our church because he is now retired but because him and his wife take care of six children and three of those children are disabled and two of them are in wheelchairs with spinal problems. And strangely enough, with the little money that I get living on disability, somehow God always ends up not only giving me my money back in other ways, but he has actually doubled and tripled it when I have given more than my finances allow. So I will say that when you do test the tie then you trust in God even with very little money that you may have, he absolutely delivers. He absolutely will cover your bills and cover your rent and cover the things that you need. Our God absolutely will supply and I have tested that many times and I have never been let down, not once. So I do agree when it comes to not tithing to Mega churches. And don't tithe to pastors who insist that you tithe. And make you feel guilty about not doing it....they obviously are not trusting in GOD for their needs. But if your pastor is a good man. And if your pastor is leading the church in the proper way it should go and he is relying solely on tides as his paycheck then why should we hold any tithing back at all from a man who should get paid for his services and all the things that he does within the church as a shepherd? Where else is he going to receive money to survive on? We don't work for free....neither does a pastor. Why should he get payed? God bless you.🙏
A few other thoughts on Malachi: At face value this passage would seem to imply that God is playing the role of either a mob boss or a slot machine - or both if one translates this passage in terms of monetary value. Who but a ruthless dictator would curse another for not carrying out this alleged indictment to regularly pay a percentage of your income - or else! Does this idea really pass the “love test”? Isn’t choice a primary component of love? And if tithing is compulsory as stated under Mosaic law, how can it really be considered a choice or any sort of act of faith? Another possible translation of this passage would suggest this is not the case. Some of the reasons why could be as follows: 1. In the first few verses of the book of Malachi the “children of Israel” are addressed in a generic sense. However, since the Levitical Priests were technically also “children of Israel” it’s possible that the passage could have been directed to them exclusively. In Malachi 1:6 the indictments are clearly and specifically directed towards the Priests. From that point forward there is no clear change in the direction of focus for whom those indictments are made. The “Priests” are again specifically addressed in Malachi 2:1. As such, it would seem that the indictment to “bring the whole tithe into the storehouse” was actually directed towards the priests. We see no clear change in focus from the Priests for the indictment of “robbing God” so it is reasonable to assume that the indictment could very well have been directed toward the Priests, rather than the entire nation of Israel. 2. There are reasons to believe that the Levitical Priesthood were the only ones actually allowed in the temple storehouse. Non-Jews were permitted the 'ezrat ha-nashim (the forecourt of the Temple); most Jews were permitted in the 'azarah (inner courtyard); only the priests and Levites were permitted in the heychal (inner court or sanctum); and only the High Priest could enter the kodesh kodashim (Holy of Holies). If only a select people were allowed in the storehouse, then Malachi 3:10 cannot be universally applied. It was the Levites, not all of Israel, who were to “bring up the tenth of the tithes to the house of our God, to the chambers of the storehouse” (Nehemiah 10:38). Therefore, it would seem that Malachi 3:10 was not directed at any others besides the Priests at the time which would further weaken the argument that tithing is to be universally applied today. 3. Since the biblical tithe had nothing to do with paying money from monetary earnings there is no biblical reason to think that if anyone gives money to the church they will be monetarily blessed in return or otherwise cursed. 4. It’s possible that what was happening at the time was that the Priests weren’t bringing the proper quantity and/or quality of tithe items (produce and livestock) to the temple as directed, perhaps keeping the best elements of their portion of the tithe for themselves. God could be indicting the Priests, through the prophet Malachi, to properly execute their part of the system, which included bringing proper sacrifices (quality livestock) and food (produce) for the other temple Priests and temple workers. Only the Priests were allowed to conduct sacrifices. 5. The “floodgates of heaven” has nothing to do with monetary blessing. We first find this same term used by God back in Genesis 7:11 where the windows of heaven were open and rain contributed to the flood, as the fountains of the deep were broken open. In Genesis 8:2 it says the windows of heaven were stopped and the rain from heaven was restrained. Isaiah 24:18 also mentions the windows from on high; this phrase is consistently used for rain water. In Genesis it was a judgment. In Malachi 3 it was to be a blessing - rain on their crops. The nation lived in large part by their agriculture (Husbandry) and depended upon the rain. God's blessing had to do with the provision of water; no rain and they couldn’t produce adequate crops or sustain livestock. Perhaps this passage is emphasizing that if the Priests mishandled their tithes, which was part of the blessing in the Mosaic covenant, a curse would be put on them. The ground would not yield food because God would not allow it to rain which of course would be a detriment to all of Israel. 6. There is no specific indictment for the entire nation of Israel to tithe as only the products of farmers and herdsmen were accepted as tithes. There is no mention of merchants, tradesmen, carpenters etc… ever bartering their crafts or services as a form of tithing or giving a tenth of their earned monetary wages. Therefore, it is unreasonable to conclude that Malachi 3:8-12 applies to the entire nation of Israel. As such, it’s also unreasonable to conclude that it applies to us today either. 7. The book of Malachi was written at the time of Mosaic law in Israel. These laws supported a system of atonement that is now obsolete in the Christian faith as we (Christians) are now under grace, provided by the blood of Jesus.
I do not give 10% to a church to spend on building a new addition, a new steeple, a new garden etc....I stand ready to pay for the food the person in the line ahead of me falls short of being able to pay, that person who needs fuel at the gas station to get home, I will give to whoever on the street out Lord moves me or puts me at the right place or time to help.
Okay so, here’s my perspective. I do give what you would call tithe and I endeavor to make it the first amount I take of any earning, but not to justify myself, I possibly miss it at times. I don’t see tithing or refusal to pay tithe as a sin. I believe everything I am, have or own comes from God and so I just want to be a son that honors his Father but giving an amount towards that project which is close to his heart. Yeah, it is a minimum of 10% but I would very much like to give more than (a tenth - tithe). Let your heart lead.
Uncomfortable with the teachings in the many churches I've attended I began going for fellowship with Christians only . God said to the preacher " you teach your message for profit and not mine , repent or I will rip my people from your arms. AND to the congregation you New and said nothing . Repent ". Ephisains 5-11 , John 3-20 teaches REPOVE THESE THINGS. Reprove Is to denounce or speak against . I've since decided to apply my skill to helping those that can't afford professional help . I pray I'm doing the right thing .
My pastor has day job. At least part time. Doesn't beg for money. Church has grown with solid Christian members. Minor improvement on building and surroundings.
I've always given an offering. I'm not Jewish, I don't tithe. I also volunteer my time to the church by teaching Children's church once a month in rotation or if a special event comes up where they need help.
maybe yall should test the scripture yourselfs searching to undeerstand instead of mindlessly following someone elses experience or choosing to be ignorant, both are the same.
@blueskunk12 I understand what your saying, but should we continue to sin just because Christ died for all our sins. God forbid. I don't tithe because I found truth in the bible about how the Levites and poor etc. were supposed to get 10% of food from the other israelites etc. I'm still learning the truth within the bible and I enjoy listening to your program.
Has not the old Olive Branches been torn up, and we as Christians are grafted into the Family of Abraham. I don't believe in tithing, I do expect that we are liberal to those in need. For Jesus Himself said"Whomsoever doeth to the least of My Brethren you do unto Me" We are warned all throughout the New Testament that we are to follow His Commandments. "If you love me you will feed My sheep" " Anyone who says they know Me, and keep not My Father's Commandments is a Lier" "Think not that I came to bring peace to the world, but a Sword" "Not one jot nor tittle shall pass away from the Law" I understand that in the last 150 years, we've made a mess out of religion. It's never a bad thing to want to please God Almighty. I in no way think that I can please God all the time, I am just a man. I have complete faith in Jesus Christ and the Atonement He made was the final sacrifice for all who exept Him. I am not taking away from Christ, I am trying to live as if He was right there with me, and He is, all praise be unto The Most High God!!!
We have the liberty in Christ to choose to give a tithe but is not a requirement. There were those who gave tithes before the mosaic law of tithing was instituted. If we tithe according to the law it is sin. if we choose to tithe in Grace it is acceptable. The dividing line here is not whether tithing in itself is sinful but whether we tithe according to law or choose to tithe in Grace. The question really is, if you tithe, are you giving a tithe, or paying and tithe. if you are paying a tithe then you are trying to satisfy a debt. Jesus paid our debt on the cross in full. this is why it would be sinful to continue to tithe according to the law. If you are paying a tithe according to the law, you are saying that Christ did not pay the full debt we owed. The sacrifice of Christ, according to Scripture, becomes of no effect to anyone who practices the law. God has blessed my wife and I more abundantly when we stopped paying a tithe and started giving from our heart. everything that we have received, or ever will receive, is through the cross of Jesus Christ alone, there’s nothing we can do to earn God‘s love and favor and blessing. we have received all favor and blessings and financial provision through Jesus Christ alone.
Amen Brother Michael! It's been hard all my life to tithe. Pastors make you fell guilty. When The Rauch HaKodesh told me to stop going to church in November last year, I started listening more, AND HEARING The Rauch HaKodesh. He guides me. When I see the homeless or other people. The Rauch HaKodesh reveals to me to give to this one or that one. When I look at them. I suppose He sees through my eyes.
Tithing was discontinued with God's discontinuance of the Priesthood. it was the priest who collected the ten percent from the people and it was they who distributed. But over the years the priests became crooked oppressors as a result God ended and disbanded the group. This also ended the obligation to give 10% of annual accumulated wealth. It was the death nail for the Children of Israel.
He mentioned if you do anything in an effort to please God or to make yourself right with him that is keeping the law; what about 1 Thessalonians 4:1 KJV Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. Also in It says; Luke 11:42 KJV But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Jesus told the pharisees that they should tithe and keep the weightier matters concerning judgement and the love of God.
When I saw the title of this video I thought for sure I was going to be in disagreement with him. But I totally accept and I’m in agreement with what he said.
Some think they can RSVP a spot in GOD kingdom by giving money, GOD himself refer to it as Filthy Mammon or filthy Lucre? His Son was betrayed for 32 pieces of Silver, last GOD just wants your love and obedience, people say I give to keep the church going? The real church is Christ in your Heart! Salvation is Free! Debt been Paid in full. GOD owns Everything!
Tithing is NOT required, however a Christian should surpass the righteousness of the Pharisees, more than their tithing... HalleluYAH! Peace/Shalom 📖💎💝🌈😇🙌🙏
Tithing was always the first fruit of the field or livestock to the Jew under the law and 10% was required in monetary terms if that was not possible. That was because the priest's service was to be concentrated on the service towards God in the temple and not spent using the money given forth. A cheerful giver does recognise that they should give all they can to the service of the NT church and just like Michael says, the 10% should be seen as a minimum. In essence, tithing is not giving money (as is the primary giving method for the NT saint) but fruit of the field or livestock.
It def makes giving much more pure. Still, I don't see a prob with giving to the church or the needy on a reg basis as long as it's done for the right reasons. Abraham gave a tenth to Melchizedek before the law was in place. It was a one time thing but it shows it pleases God. Honoring our mother & father was also a requirement but we still do it because it's good & it pleases God. Tithing helps support God's ministry and I see no reason he wouldnt bless us for giving steadily. As long as it's not done out of duty/stress or solely for His blessings. After all, a lot of Christians report constant financial blessings from tithing. Btw, My brother doesn't belong to a church but he tithes to needy friends & strangers. Not out of duty but just because he loves to give & believes God will bless him for it. I'd love to know what Michael & anyone else here thinks about giving to the church or the needy on a steady basis if done for the right reasons. Anyone?
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I'm going to have to disagree with the "you're sinning" part of this teaching, because I tithe because I want to tithe. On top of that I give an offering and give to a number of ministries. All of which I do with a joyful heart, not as some kind of work to please God as it were. My dad was a supply minister and never received tithes, but he gave tithes. I can remember as a boy when my parents gave me a quarter a week allowance, I would give a nickle in tithe every two weeks. I'm 68 and have seen God take care of my needs, even stretching my funds so I am able to help the less fortunate, all because I tithe. So if the Lord loves a cheerful giver, then He loves me.
But if after Christ came there is no longer Jew nor Gentile what would the purpose be for the Jews to keep the law? If it’s a sin for Gentiles to keep the law after Christ it should be considered a sin for the Jews to keep the law after Christ also. So why wasn’t Paul teaching the same message to both Jew and Gentile?
Please explain why Jesus is brother, James, wrote in his book, faith without works is dead. And also explain why Jesus Says by their fruits you shall know them?
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Galatians 5:4 (KJV) Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; (ye are fallen from grace.) By Grace Alone through Faith Alone Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
*My English is not good, I'm from India, my native language is Hindi so mistek can happen but I'm trying to write please understand , I'm a new born believer Christian and I'm a pastor now last 8 months ..when I came in Christ I feel it what you told to us here about tithe, many Christian scare and confusion about tithe even I don't want to take Money from people i don't like it..because it feel me beggar , infact i gave my tithe to my senior pastor altough my income is nothing , Jesus told in scripture u , (in Matthew **10:31** , so don't be afraid, you are more valuable yo GOD than a whole flock of sparrow) so I depend only Jesus, but my question to u pastor ...because I want to know how can I stop other who do this ? And if we are not give our tithe how can pastor survived who served his life for him( Jesus) because he is doing ( pastor) ministry only, please answer me..*
Looks like every person is his own pastor now. Looks familiar: In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. Judges 21:25.
I have been tithing over to 20% and giving to needy fks at least another 10% of my income CHEERFULLY. The LORD loves a cheerfully giver. For 35 or so years from age 15 to 50 I gave a dollar on Sunday and 5 dollars on Christmas and Easter. For the last 20 years, I have graduated from about 5000 a year to over 20,000 a year. You can't outlive God. He keeps giving me and my wife of 50 years more than we could ever need for ourselves. Gee, haven't you ever heard, it's much better to give than to receive. Then there's the story in the book of Haggai and God's challenge in Revelation. But I digress. I have NEVER felt obligated.
When you find someone that is this true to the scripture it inspires trust. There is no doubt in my mind that this is a man of the living God.
God Bless anyone who drives a tractor, and especially anyone who can preach a bible message from a tractor!
Woo hoo ..I just sent this to my son.
His wife insisted that they give 10% of everything they make.
I never have but felt guilty. Your message set me free. Thank you.
My church is a tiny church built by the hands of my Pastor, my grandpa and the other men in our congregation. My grandpa was Italian and he sold homemade pizza and delivered them for $3 (This was in the late 50s early 60s, way before Dominos) and he did it to help raise money to build our church. Some people who helped build it are still there after all this time and a few other's have went home to be with Jesus (including my grandpa). We pay tithes or give a dollar or two as an offering. But it's never asked of anyone and if someone doesn't have a $1 to put in the offering they are never treated differently. We give offering to keep the lights on and for the upkeep of the church. It's small and not much to look at, in fact most would consider it a shack but to me it's home. Built on the blood, sweat and tears of my family. And It's where I first learned about Jesus.
yes he is teaching the truth
I highly respect his teachings. No watered down teachings here.
What a fresh ministry by Bro Pearl.. he is so natural and speaks clear enough for this old gal to understand..
"Tithing is a sin".
Never heard anyone of faith say that.
Makes sense, since we're not under the law of Moses.
A legendary teacher and preacher among legendaries.
When you are born again you just naturaly want to give.Of your time and money.Wherever and whenever the wholly spirit leads.
Wow! What you said is exactly the way I think about tithing. If a church 'guilts' a member into tithing or tithing an amount that puts a financial strain on a member then the preacher is asking for himself.....if he asks for a love offering or something specific for a mission then i, personally, will give more and freely with an open heart.
Mike -- I SO APPRECIATE this video! You are so RIGHT ON regarding "tithing"!!!!
Him and Phil Robertson need to meet. I’d love to see a video of them just outside on the front porch or on tractors or hunting giving wisdom.
Was raised Seventh day Adventist and tithing was required. I am no longer Adventist after asking God for wisdom and discernment and sincerely studying the Bible. Pauls teachings set me straight on many things and especially about grace.
Totally agree with you! Giving is what we are called to do as Christians! God loves a cheerful giver! Tithing was for the Jews.
I amazed how people do not understand this very simple idea! If you are going to tithe, there is so much more than giving 10%. If you follow one law, you have to follow ALL the laws. It is so much better to live under the Grace of the One Who FULFILLED the law for us. Praise God for His perfect plans.
I’ve had people tell me I’m cursed for not tithing. Because of that I searched the scriptures up and down. I now know with confidence it is sin to tithe, even if one agrees with me. I know that’s the truth of Gods scripture. And you know what pastors and teachers don’t understand? That this message makes me want to give more to God but rather out of a pure heart not trying to follow the law. This makes me tear up almost everytime I watch it. I love God and I want to know his word more.
Wow. Interesting. One thing about the not doing something because you will feel guilty if you don't, well, I don't suppose I'd ever have read the entire Bible if not for feeling guilty. I thought God wanted me to read the Bible. Sometimes I did it because I wanted to , but sometimes I did it because I felt that I should. I've found often that when I do whatever thing for the purpose of pleasing God, then I often learn to love that thing that I felt like resisting at first.
I found out brother by reading the Bible, you seek his face and you want to spiritually mature. And the more spiritually mature you become then the less likely you are to fall into false teachings and other things.
Thank you
Yes, amen. When Holy Spirit is leading me, I know it is what God wants right then. I find myself giving whenever Holy Spirit prompts me to and it is very fulfilling! I find it a blessing to give and I tend to give more that way. If God says, "give this..." I give. I don't need a 10% to guide what I give, because I just do what God tells me to ON THE SPOT. And it is wonderful to see the blessings from it!
Thank you for this video...and for echoing what my grandfather taught me as a little girl.
YES BROTHER PEARL 🙌 BROTHER JAMES 🙏
Everything belongs to God, us, our money, our possessions, everything. It is all made by God for God. God does want us to help further the Gospel of Jesus Christ and that takes not only money but a much more valuable possession, our time. God loves a cheerful giver and as we give, we receive blessings from God both earthly and heavenly, much more than the gift we give. It’s also a faith thing. How much do we trust Gods promise to take care of us and meet all our needs.
My wife thinks because we cut back on giving that bad things will happen. I told her if we give it's offering not a tythe and if God puts in my heart to give I'll give, but not under compulsion. funny how they say time to collect tythes and offerings. They should tell the leadership to stop teaching false and say we are collecting only offerings. So much deception in today's church.
'Feed the hungry and clothe the naked'......I believe we are to help those in need. It can just be service to the Lord with our time or our effort. People are so confused brother Pearl...Thank you....
Oh yeah, and by the way, I am testing the scriptures myself. And I believe every word that it says.
Thank you pastor- I’ve heard it called an offering -& a tithing. When I give it’s an offering. Your the only one that took an Stand on this . Many blessings to you and your flock .
Well, speaking for myself, I have tithed for many years now and believe that the Lord has blessed me for it. By the way, blessings can take many forms, and not just financial. Good health for example can be a blessing from God. I agree with Mr. Pearl on most issues but have to part company with him on this one.
Tithe belongs to God, in turn God blesses tiether,
Teachings of truth. Could not be said better than this. I know many that are guilted and put into fear of like a superstition by pastors that lead people to believe in tithing. Yes, lets all give when and where it is needed. And do so, abundantly when it call on your heart.
Let the spirit of God guide you, sounds like a great answer.
Hit it right on the head!! Tithing is not required, but it's taught because the people teaching it are dependant on it for their income.
I used to stress over this. I’m not wealthy so giving ten percent would make it hard on my family to pay another bill. We have just enough to get by and God knows that. So I give my time and talents freely to the church when I can’t make offering.
I have heard preachers teach on this and make people think tithing is a magic Lottery system. Put a dollar in to get more money…this is silly. Do what you can.
THANKS BROTHER MICHAEL
Yikes! But that made my heart happy, I don’t belong to a church so I am always looking for a place to send my money now I can just give it to The needy as I see them. If I heard an online sermon that ministered to my spirit I would always say well I’ll send my tithe to them this month. I was always leery about sending my tithes to preachers that were multi millionaires.
Love this teaching! Confirmed what I already knew!...GOD bless you!
Thank you so much. I've noticed that the larger most churches are the more hypocritical and 💰 minded the pastor's children are in life. Breaks my heart 💔
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 King James Version (KJV)
6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
About my last post. That tells me that we need to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
So much truth to this. And in Deuteronomy you will find out what tithing really is. For two years Israelites would take 10% and take it to the place God would tell them. They would literally use it to party, to celebrate with God. And if they could not make it, God told them to sell the truth for money and spend it on whatever their heart desired. So a tithe is not considered money. On the third year they would of take 10% and put in the storehouses in certain areas that they lived in for widows, the fatherless, the homeless and the levites. This was so everyone had an equal share. Then back to the next two years to party with the tithe again.
This is the way I see Tithing:
Why would GOD put a limitation on how much to give?
When a percentage is put on something, the percentage limits whatever it is, that its placed upon.
Because, unless it happens to be 100%, it is not the total, but instead a fraction of the total.
(i.e. 50% = a half of something)
I don't believe GOD would put a limitation on giving.
To demand 10% would stop someone who wants to give more or everything they have.
Christ told people to sell their possessions, give to the poor, & follow Him.
Christ did NOT say, sell a fraction of you possessions, give a fraction to the poor, & follow Him!
Other than tithing (10%), I don't know of any other example where GOD decrees a limit on giving.
& GOD is not concerned with the percentage of how much we give. But rather, GOD is only concerned with the condition of our heart, when we give.
The woman who gave 2 mites, everything she had, gave more that all the financially stable people.
Those people gave a fraction.... a percentage less than 100% of what they had.
They didn't please GOD.
But the woman did!
Because GOD looks past percentages & is only concerned with the heart!
The tithe is a percentage.
It doesn't please GOD.
It only pleases some preachers on Sunday!
Tithing should not be encouraged.
Why encourage a method of giving that limits giving??
So it doesn't even make sense.
Just give what you can; when you can; how you can, with a cheerful heart.
& don't focus on numbers, nor percentages.
Yes you just confirmed what God is telling me.
I won’t tithe anymore. I will give an offering instead ! There problem solved ! 🙂. I cry at least once every month..... when I write out my charity check and thank God for all the blessings I have received and pass those blessings on with joy and humility ! HALLELUJAH !!!
Thank you so much for this Mr. Pearl.
thanks for this teaching. ...
I love hearing the truth!
Thanks for setting that straight mate...🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
We should be cheerful givers, for we are not under the law. We should not like scribes and Pharisees, who did all before men to get praise by men.
Jesus also says:
"For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven."
And we should do all good things in faith, Paul also says in his letter:that no matter what we do that we think is right, even like eating, if we have not do it in faith, it is a sin. He says in his letter:
"And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin"
Read the letter from Paul to the Romans, they gave cheerfully to help brothers and sisters in need, and Paul praised their deed and was looking forward to seeing them.
We give because we love God, not because under the Law.
I taught tithing for several years until I realized that it wasn’t at all biblical. Have been shunned by the church every sense. So happy to be in His service and free.
I studied this for 3 years...it was so clear tithing was not right. I was being told by pastors our washing machines would break, God would get His money one way or the other. I was asking Jesus...what are you like? Father what are you like? My husband had left me, I was so afraid of not tithing. I found this e book called....Tithing, Giving and the Next Testament...by Anastasios Kioulachoglou. It was free online. The best thing I have ever read on it. Why has no one with a big name out there admitted the truth???
What about Abraham and his sons? That was before the law.
Is it required to make heaven? No! But he does promise an easier life to those that do, and I see as a way to keep your heart humble and willing to give. But hey each must work out their own salvation with fear and trembling. Praise the Lord Jesus! For he reins forever!
Awesome video brother...
We are not giving 10% back to God, its all His in the first place, as is everything we have is His. Trust in God and He will provide in abundance.
Absolutely Agree... Give whatever with a cheerful heart ❤...
Tithing in my opinion is the willful giving when the situation arises the blessings of food or money to the church or brother when in need
Thank you brother for your sermons and answering questions.
But....I do say the book of Malachi is a very strong argument to test the tithe.
Now I'm not the kind of person who believes that all of your tithing needs to go into the church, especially if you belong to some super mega church and your pastor is driving around in a Mercedes-Benz and has four houses and two boats and encourages people to tithe so he can go on his 10th vacation this year.
But I personally have tested the tithe with god. I test what he says in the scriptures by using money that I get and I don't have much of it, but using my 10% and often times more, whatever God tells me that I should give, in everything from helping the poor to friends or Neighbors and the homeless and yes even my former Pastor who no longer runs our church because he is now retired but because him and his wife take care of six children and three of those children are disabled and two of them are in wheelchairs with spinal problems.
And strangely enough, with the little money that I get living on disability, somehow God always ends up not only giving me my money back in other ways, but he has actually doubled and tripled it when I have given more than my finances allow.
So I will say that when you do test the tie then you trust in God even with very little money that you may have, he absolutely delivers. He absolutely will cover your bills and cover your rent and cover the things that you need. Our God absolutely will supply and I have tested that many times and I have never been let down, not once.
So I do agree when it comes to not tithing to Mega churches. And don't tithe to pastors who insist that you tithe. And make you feel guilty about not doing it....they obviously are not trusting in GOD for their needs.
But if your pastor is a good man. And if your pastor is leading the church in the proper way it should go and he is relying solely on tides as his paycheck then why should we hold any tithing back at all from a man who should get paid for his services and all the things that he does within the church as a shepherd?
Where else is he going to receive money to survive on?
We don't work for free....neither does a pastor.
Why should he get payed?
God bless you.🙏
A few other thoughts on Malachi: At face value this passage would seem to imply that God is playing the role of either a mob boss or a slot machine - or both if one translates this passage in terms of monetary value. Who but a ruthless dictator would curse another for not carrying out this alleged indictment to regularly pay a percentage of your income - or else! Does this idea really pass the “love test”? Isn’t choice a primary component of love? And if tithing is compulsory as stated under Mosaic law, how can it really be considered a choice or any sort of act of faith? Another possible translation of this passage would suggest this is not the case. Some of the reasons why could be as follows:
1. In the first few verses of the book of Malachi the “children of Israel” are addressed in a generic sense. However, since the Levitical Priests were technically also “children of Israel” it’s possible that the passage could have been directed to them exclusively. In Malachi 1:6 the indictments are clearly and specifically directed towards the Priests. From that point forward there is no clear change in the direction of focus for whom those indictments are made. The “Priests” are again specifically addressed in Malachi 2:1. As such, it would seem that the indictment to “bring the whole tithe into the storehouse” was actually directed towards the priests. We see no clear change in focus from the Priests for the indictment of “robbing God” so it is reasonable to assume that the indictment could very well have been directed toward the Priests, rather than the entire nation of Israel.
2. There are reasons to believe that the Levitical Priesthood were the only ones actually allowed in the temple storehouse. Non-Jews were permitted the 'ezrat ha-nashim (the forecourt of the Temple); most Jews were permitted in the 'azarah (inner courtyard); only the priests and Levites were permitted in the heychal (inner court or sanctum); and only the High Priest could enter the kodesh kodashim (Holy of Holies). If only a select people were allowed in the storehouse, then Malachi 3:10 cannot be universally applied. It was the Levites, not all of Israel, who were to “bring up the tenth of the tithes to the house of our God, to the chambers of the storehouse” (Nehemiah 10:38). Therefore, it would seem that Malachi 3:10 was not directed at any others besides the Priests at the time which would further weaken the argument that tithing is to be universally applied today.
3. Since the biblical tithe had nothing to do with paying money from monetary earnings there is no biblical reason to think that if anyone gives money to the church they will be monetarily blessed in return or otherwise cursed.
4. It’s possible that what was happening at the time was that the Priests weren’t bringing the proper quantity and/or quality of tithe items (produce and livestock) to the temple as directed, perhaps keeping the best elements of their portion of the tithe for themselves. God could be indicting the Priests, through the prophet Malachi, to properly execute their part of the system, which included bringing proper sacrifices (quality livestock) and food (produce) for the other temple Priests and temple workers. Only the Priests were allowed to conduct sacrifices.
5. The “floodgates of heaven” has nothing to do with monetary blessing. We first find this same term used by God back in Genesis 7:11 where the windows of heaven were open and rain contributed to the flood, as the fountains of the deep were broken open. In Genesis 8:2 it says the windows of heaven were stopped and the rain from heaven was restrained. Isaiah 24:18 also mentions the windows from on high; this phrase is consistently used for rain water. In Genesis it was a judgment. In Malachi 3 it was to be a blessing - rain on their crops. The nation lived in large part by their agriculture (Husbandry) and depended upon the rain. God's blessing had to do with the provision of water; no rain and they couldn’t produce adequate crops or sustain livestock. Perhaps this passage is emphasizing that if the Priests mishandled their tithes, which was part of the blessing in the Mosaic covenant, a curse would be put on them. The ground would not yield food because God would not allow it to rain which of course would be a detriment to all of Israel.
6. There is no specific indictment for the entire nation of Israel to tithe as only the products of farmers and herdsmen were accepted as tithes. There is no mention of merchants, tradesmen, carpenters etc… ever bartering their crafts or services as a form of tithing or giving a tenth of their earned monetary wages. Therefore, it is unreasonable to conclude that Malachi 3:8-12 applies to the entire nation of Israel. As such, it’s also unreasonable to conclude that it applies to us today either.
7. The book of Malachi was written at the time of Mosaic law in Israel. These laws supported a system of atonement that is now obsolete in the Christian faith as we (Christians) are now under grace, provided by the blood of Jesus.
I do not give 10% to a church to spend on building a new addition, a new steeple, a new garden etc....I stand ready to pay for the food the person in the line ahead of me falls short of being able to pay, that person who needs fuel at the gas station to get home, I will give to whoever on the street out Lord moves me or puts me at the right place or time to help.
Okay so, here’s my perspective. I do give what you would call tithe and I endeavor to make it the first amount I take of any earning, but not to justify myself, I possibly miss it at times. I don’t see tithing or refusal to pay tithe as a sin.
I believe everything I am, have or own comes from God and so I just want to be a son that honors his Father but giving an amount towards that project which is close to his heart. Yeah, it is a minimum of 10% but I would very much like to give more than (a tenth - tithe).
Let your heart lead.
If God wants my money or anything else I have he is more than welcome to it.
Thank you for your explanations, I sorely need them.
Thank you Brother
Uncomfortable with the teachings in the many churches I've attended I began going for fellowship with Christians only . God said to the preacher " you teach your message for profit and not mine , repent or I will rip my people from your arms. AND to the congregation you New and said nothing . Repent ". Ephisains 5-11 , John 3-20 teaches REPOVE THESE THINGS. Reprove Is to denounce or speak against . I've since decided to apply my skill to helping those that can't afford professional help . I pray I'm doing the right thing .
My pastor has day job.
At least part time.
Doesn't beg for money.
Church has grown with solid Christian members.
Minor improvement on building and surroundings.
But if you love Me, keep My commandments?
Deuteronomy 14:22- confirms what the minister is saying.
I've always given an offering. I'm not Jewish, I don't tithe. I also volunteer my time to the church by teaching Children's church once a month in rotation or if a special event comes up where they need help.
maybe yall should test the scripture yourselfs searching to undeerstand instead of mindlessly following someone elses experience or choosing to be ignorant, both are the same.
wow I just saw this I'm totally confused 🤔 but I do agree 100% it's just shocking 😮
@blueskunk12 I understand what your saying, but should we continue to sin just because Christ died for all our sins. God forbid. I don't tithe because I found truth in the bible about how the Levites and poor etc. were supposed to get 10% of food from the other israelites etc. I'm still learning the truth within the bible and I enjoy listening to your program.
Has not the old Olive Branches been torn up, and we as Christians are grafted into the Family of Abraham.
I don't believe in tithing, I do expect that we are liberal to those in need.
For Jesus Himself said"Whomsoever doeth to the least of My Brethren you do unto Me"
We are warned all throughout the New Testament that we are to follow His Commandments.
"If you love me you will feed My sheep"
" Anyone who says they know Me, and keep not My Father's Commandments is a Lier"
"Think not that I came to bring peace to the world, but a Sword"
"Not one jot nor tittle shall pass away from the Law"
I understand that in the last 150 years, we've made a mess out of religion.
It's never a bad thing to want to please God Almighty.
I in no way think that I can please God all the time, I am just a man.
I have complete faith in Jesus Christ and the Atonement He made was the final sacrifice for all who exept Him.
I am not taking away from Christ, I am trying to live as if He was right there with me, and He is, all praise be unto The Most High God!!!
We have the liberty in Christ to choose to give a tithe but is not a requirement.
There were those who gave tithes before the mosaic law of tithing was instituted.
If we tithe according to the law it is sin.
if we choose to tithe in Grace it is acceptable.
The dividing line here is not whether tithing in itself is sinful but whether we tithe according to law or choose to tithe in Grace.
The question really is, if you tithe, are you giving a tithe, or paying and tithe.
if you are paying a tithe then you are trying to satisfy a debt.
Jesus paid our debt on the cross in full.
this is why it would be sinful to continue to tithe according to the law.
If you are paying a tithe according to the law, you are saying that Christ did not pay the full debt we owed.
The sacrifice of Christ, according to Scripture, becomes of no effect to anyone who practices the law.
God has blessed my wife and I more abundantly when we stopped paying a tithe and started giving from our heart.
everything that we have received, or ever will receive, is through the cross of Jesus Christ alone, there’s nothing we can do to earn God‘s love and favor and blessing.
we have received all favor and blessings and financial provision through Jesus Christ alone.
Faith without works is dead. This is the only thing in the bible that God says "test me"! Its not a sin. Its a financial reward.
I forgot to add the moment Adam took the one tenth for himself he lost the nine tenths or they were cursed.
Amen Brother Michael! It's been hard all my life to tithe. Pastors make you fell guilty. When The Rauch HaKodesh told me to stop going to church in November last year, I started listening more, AND HEARING The Rauch HaKodesh. He guides me. When I see the homeless or other people. The Rauch HaKodesh reveals to me to give to this one or that one. When I look at them. I suppose He sees through my eyes.
Very Good!..
Tithing was discontinued with God's discontinuance of the Priesthood. it was the priest who collected the ten percent from the people and it was they who distributed. But over the years the priests became crooked oppressors as a result God ended and disbanded the group. This also ended the obligation to give 10% of annual accumulated wealth.
It was the death nail for the Children of Israel.
Jesus said He did not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it.
It’s really sad that money rules everything in this world.... thanks for your videos Brother....
I find it to be a blessing to tithe the church. Tithing is a commandment like any other commandments.
God bless u oracle of god ....
"tithing" is necessary for churches to pay their enormous overhead and make the pastor wealthy.
He mentioned if you do anything in an effort to please God or to make yourself right with him that is keeping the law; what about 1 Thessalonians 4:1 KJV
Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. Also in It says; Luke 11:42 KJV
But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Jesus told the pharisees that they should tithe and keep the weightier matters concerning judgement and the love of God.
When I saw the title of this video I thought for sure I was going to be in disagreement with him. But I totally accept and I’m in agreement with what he said.
Some think they can RSVP a spot in GOD kingdom by giving money, GOD himself refer to it as Filthy Mammon or filthy Lucre? His Son was betrayed for 32 pieces of Silver, last GOD just wants your love and obedience, people say I give to keep the church going? The real church is Christ in your Heart! Salvation is Free! Debt been Paid in full. GOD owns Everything!
Tithing is NOT required, however a Christian should surpass the righteousness of the Pharisees, more than their tithing... HalleluYAH! Peace/Shalom 📖💎💝🌈😇🙌🙏
Paul stated emphatically (6 times) that he would not take any money to preach the gospel.
Tithing was always the first fruit of the field or livestock to the Jew under the law and 10% was required in monetary terms if that was not possible. That was because the priest's service was to be concentrated on the service towards God in the temple and not spent using the money given forth. A cheerful giver does recognise that they should give all they can to the service of the NT church and just like Michael says, the 10% should be seen as a minimum. In essence, tithing is not giving money (as is the primary giving method for the NT saint) but fruit of the field or livestock.
Love this...
It def makes giving much more pure. Still, I don't see a prob with giving to the church or the needy on a reg basis as long as it's done for the right reasons. Abraham gave a tenth to Melchizedek before the law was in place. It was a one time thing but it shows it pleases God. Honoring our mother & father was also a requirement but we still do it because it's good & it pleases God.
Tithing helps support God's ministry and I see no reason he wouldnt bless us for giving steadily. As long as it's not done out of duty/stress or solely for His blessings. After all, a lot of Christians report constant financial blessings from tithing. Btw, My brother doesn't belong to a church but he tithes to needy friends & strangers. Not out of duty but just because he loves to give & believes God will bless him for it.
I'd love to know what Michael & anyone else here thinks about giving to the church or the needy on a steady basis if done for the right reasons. Anyone?
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I'm going to have to disagree with the "you're sinning" part of this teaching, because I tithe because I want to tithe. On top of that I give an offering and give to a number of ministries. All of which I do with a joyful heart, not as some kind of work to please God as it were. My dad was a supply minister and never received tithes, but he gave tithes. I can remember as a boy when my parents gave me a quarter a week allowance, I would give a nickle in tithe every two weeks. I'm 68 and have seen God take care of my needs, even stretching my funds so I am able to help the less fortunate, all because I tithe. So if the Lord loves a cheerful giver, then He loves me.
We are not under the law but I love reading the old testament, however I agree Jesus warned of the greed of money
But if after Christ came there is no longer Jew nor Gentile what would the purpose be for the Jews to keep the law? If it’s a sin for Gentiles to keep the law after Christ it should be considered a sin for the Jews to keep the law after Christ also. So why wasn’t Paul teaching the same message to both Jew and Gentile?
Well said
Please explain why Jesus is brother, James, wrote in his book, faith without works is dead. And also explain why Jesus Says by their fruits you shall know them?
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I have felt very guilty about not tithing. Now i feel rejoiced , i can give 2 percent 10 percent and more.
Mind blown
Galatians 5:4 (KJV) Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law;
(ye are fallen from grace.)
By Grace Alone
through
Faith Alone
Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV)
For by grace are ye saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Kind of like the song, Stairway to Heaven.
*My English is not good, I'm from India, my native language is Hindi so mistek can happen but I'm trying to write please understand , I'm a new born believer Christian and I'm a pastor now last 8 months ..when I came in Christ I feel it what you told to us here about tithe, many Christian scare and confusion about tithe even I don't want to take Money from people i don't like it..because it feel me beggar , infact i gave my tithe to my senior pastor altough my income is nothing , Jesus told in scripture u , (in Matthew **10:31** , so don't be afraid, you are more valuable yo GOD than a whole flock of sparrow) so I depend only Jesus, but my question to u pastor ...because I want to know how can I stop other who do this ? And if we are not give our tithe how can pastor survived who served his life for him( Jesus) because he is doing ( pastor) ministry only, please answer me..*
Looks like every person is his own pastor now. Looks familiar:
In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. Judges 21:25.
I have been tithing over to 20% and giving to needy fks at least another 10% of my income CHEERFULLY. The LORD loves a cheerfully giver. For 35 or so years from age 15 to 50 I gave a dollar on Sunday and 5 dollars on Christmas and Easter. For the last 20 years, I have graduated from about 5000 a year to over 20,000 a year. You can't outlive God. He keeps giving me and my wife of 50 years more than we could ever need for ourselves. Gee, haven't you ever heard, it's much better to give than to receive.
Then there's the story in the book of Haggai and God's challenge in Revelation. But I digress. I have NEVER felt obligated.