Why do we still tithe today? We are doing a two part sermon, first is tonight (www.thecitylifechurch.com), to explore this thought further. But in part, because just as the spiritual well being of the nation of Israel was dependent on people being fully devoted with their time and energy to the ministry, so it is today. Our communities would suffer immeasurably more if there were no clergy supported by their neighbors so the work of God can go forth!
In chapter 21 we see that not only was their standard of living made possible by the tithe of the people in Israel, a total of 48 cities were given for the Levites and their families to have places to live! They had no allotment of land as with the other tribes...they were fully supported by the people...may it still be today!!
Pastor Fred
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