Examining Tithing Deceptions

One of the most consistent falsehoods in churches today is that you are obligated to "pay tithes." There are no such instructions anywhere in God's Word. The purpose of this Blog is to examine false doctrines in today's teachings on tithing. Anyone claiming that a Christian must tithe is teaching a falsehood. "These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so." - Acts 17:11

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

TITHING BEFORE THE LAW?

TITHING BEFORE THE LAW?

"God is not restricted by earthly timelines."

Revelation 1:8 - "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty."

HEBREWS CHAPTER SEVEN

Tithing teachers, and those who they deceive into a false model of tithing routinely claim that "tithing was in practice before the law" (before the Law of Moses), and therefore "should continue to be practiced after the law in the New Testament era."

There are multiple reasons why this is false and deceptive. There is no logical reason that "tithing before the law" proves that tithing after the law is a rule or principle to adhere to. The sacrifice of animals was practiced "before the law;" why not after? Why just tithing?

Consider the following...

>> ONE; No scripture cites Abraham as a reason or example of tithing to be followed, not before the Nation of Israel, not to the Nation of Israel, or to the New Testament Church.

>> TWO; The Levites, the very embodiment of the law, paid tithes to Melchizedek;

Hebrews 7:11 - "If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?"

Hebrews 7:9 - "And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham."

How could one claim that Abraham's tithe to Melchizedek was "before the law" when the very embodiment of the law, the Levites (Hebrews 7:11), were involved in tithe paying by and through Abraham to Melchizedek?

Additionally; God's purpose of Abraham's tithe to Melchizedek was to reveal and prove the superiority of the Melchizedek priesthood over the Levite priesthood to the Nation of Israel and the world. This has been accomplished and no further tithing is needed to Melchizedek or to anyone to prove it over and over again. The Levites were a type of the law involved in paying tithes (Hebrews 7:9), NOT BEFORE THE LAW FROM GOD'S ETERNAL FRAME OF REFERENCE, BUT LITERALLY AS THE LAW AT THE TIME OF ABRAHAM, AND REPRESENTING THE LAW. (Study the principle of Federal Headship).

If the Levites had NOT been in the loins of Abraham when he paid tithes to Melchizedek, Abraham's tithe would have been of little or no value to God and proving nothing to the Hebrew people.

The Law, that is to say the Levites being in Abraham, and by therefore tithing to Melchizedek, proved the following...

Hebrews 7:15-17 - "And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life. For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."

Hebrews chapter seven clearly reveals God's purpose in Abraham's tithes to Melchizedek, and it is not a record to be used by tithing teachers to convince the gullible and unlearned Christian to hand over ten percent of their income to a pastor or church.

In short; the Law was in Abraham via the Levites when Abraham tithed to Melchizedek making the Law contemporaneous and together with Abraham's tithe.

Romans 16:18 - "For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple."

Philippians 3:19 - "Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)"

>> THREE; No scripture cites Jacob as a reason or example of tithing to be followed, not BEFORE the Nation of Israel, not TO the Nation of Israel, not AFTER JACOB to the New Testament Church. No scripture records Jacob tithing anything to anyone. Jacob spoke a VOW to tithe, God did not command Jacob to tithe or to make such a vow. No record of any vow to tithe exists in the New Testament by any Apostle or any other Believers.

>> FOUR; NO COMMAND to tithe directed to the New Testament Church existed before or after the Law of Moses, or before or after Abraham.

CONCLUSION;

The Levites and Abraham; The tithe of Abraham to Melchizedek was not an event "before the law" from God's point of view. It was an event clearly INCLUDING the very Type of the Law; the Levites, who were the Law givers and Law administrators (Hebrews 7:11).

Jacob; The Vow of Jacob does not compel any New Testament Believer to tithe anything to anyone.

>> Footnote; is there any other scripture recording Levites paying or offering tithes? Yes...

Nehemiah 10:38 - "And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house."

Numbers 18:26-28 - "Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, even a tenth part of the tithe. And this your heave offering shall be reckoned unto you, as though it were the corn of the threshingfloor, and as the fulness of the winepress. Thus ye also shall offer an heave offering unto the LORD of all your tithes, which ye receive of the children of Israel; and ye shall give thereof the LORD'S heave offering to Aaron the priest."

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

THE FALSE CLAIM ABOUT HEBREWS 7:8

THE FALSE CLAIM; "Hebrews 7:8 is instructing a Christian to tithe ten percent of their income to a church or minister."

THE VERSE; Hebrews 7:8 - "And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth."

THE COMMENTARY AND CLARIFICATION of Hebrews 7:8 is found in Hebrews 7:9 - "And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham."

Note; "And as I may so say" ... the writer of the Book of Hebrews is telling us that he is about to make a clarifying comment or commentary of what he wrote in Hebrews 7:8.

The commentary on Hebrews 7:8 is as follows...

>>> From Hebrews 7:8 ... "And here men that die receive tithes" (...which received was under the law of Moses [citation A]);

> The commentary and clarification in Hebrews 7:9 ... "And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes"

>>> From Hebrews 7:8 ... "but there he 'receiveth them,' of whom it is witnessed that he liveth."

> The commentary and clarification in Hebrews 7:9 ... they [Levites] "payed tithes in Abraham." (...to an eternal priesthood, once and for all time proving the superiority of that eternal priesthood of Melchisedec; [citation B], [citation C], citation D])

CONCLUSION;

Hebrews 7:8 and Hebrews 7:9 make NO CLAIM that New Testament Christians are required to hand over ten percent of their income to anyone, or that the New Testament church should tithe as Abraham did to Melchisedec.

In order for the New Testament church to fulfill Hebrews 7:8 as "tithers" they would have to be a LEVITE (under the Law of Moses; [citation A]) in the loins of Abraham, and pay tithes through Abraham to Melchisedec. No New Testament Christian can do so. The church would also have to be tasked by God to prove the superiority of the Melchisedec Priesthood by tithing; the church has no such task required of it.

OTHER SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES CITED;

[A]Hebrews 7:5 - "And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:"

[B]Hebrews 7:7 - "And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better."

[C]Hebrews 7:15-16 - "And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life."

[D]Hebrews 8:6 - "But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises."

NOTE;

Hebrews 8:6 states that we have a better covenant, that fact was ONCE AND FOR ALL TIME proven by Abraham, with the Levites in his loins tithing to Melchisedec; Hebrews 7:7 - "And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better." The "better" is a reference to Melchisedec who represents the better (or superior) covenant, The New Testament; Hebrews 7:19 - "For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God."

No further tithing to Melchisedec, or to anyone else is required to establish the fact of the superior New Covenant. Hebrews 7:8 is not a call for "Christian tithing." Hebrews 7:8-9 is simply stating (in keeping with the entire 7th chapter Hebrews) the superiority of the Melchisedec priesthood which will live forever having the power of endless life. ___________________________________________________________________

THE MODERN DAY CHURCH

WHAT TITHING TEACHERS WILL NEVER TELL YOU

>> If you do this...

Malachi 3:10 - "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it."

>> Then you are also bound by this...

Deuteronomy 27:26 - "Cursed be he that confirmeth not ALL the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen."

And this...

James 2:10 - "For whosoever shall keep THE WHOLE LAW, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."

And this...

Galatians 5:3 - "For I testify again to every man that is circumcised [i.e., keeping the Law of Moses], that he is a debtor to do THE WHOLE LAW."

>> Because of this...

Malachi 3:7 - "Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances [the Law of Moses], and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. But ye said, Wherein shall we return?"

Malachi 4:4 - "Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments."

>> Why? Because Malachi 3:10 was written pursuant to, based on, and under the authority of the Law of Moses. Malachi 3:10, bringing tithes to the storehouse, originates from the Law of Moses;

Numbers 18:26 - "Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, even a tenth part of the tithe."

Which is explained (expanded) in detail here...

To tithe based on Malachi 3:10 places a person under the Law of Moses, and therefore subject to the results of not obeying the whole Law of Moses.

ADDITIONALLY...

>> And; if you are tithing money, if your tithe consists of money, you are in violation of God's word that states the following...

Deuteronomy 14:22-27 - "Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year. And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always. And if the way be too long for thee, so that thou art not able to carry it; or if the place be too far from thee, which the LORD thy God shall choose to set his name there, when the LORD thy God hath blessed thee: Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the LORD thy God shall choose: And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, And the Levite that is within thy gates; thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee."

...consume the tithe yourself, or sell the tithe for money, bind the money to your hand, DO NOT USE IT TO PAY A TITHE; money must be spent on you and your family, part of your purchases shared with a Levite within your gates.

>> To Israel, not to the New Testament Church;

Malachi was written to the Nation of Israel under the Law of Moses; the church is NOT Israel, and the church is NOT under the Law of Moses. See; Malachi 3:7, Malachi 4:4, Hebrews 7:5, AND; Acts 15:24 - "Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave NO such commandment:"

Romans 6:14-15 - "For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid." ___________________________________________________________________

THE FALSE ARGUMENT

THE FALSE ARGUMENT

A typical false argument for "tithing" used by many tithers and false tithing teachers is "Tithing is more of a good starting point based off of an OT precedent rather than an outright command."

ANSWER...

Tithing is NOT a good starting point because nothing in the New Testament instructs a Christian to "start at 10 percent." All you are doing is trying to get around the fact that no scripture in the New Testament instructs tithing for Christians, so you are trying to redefine tithing as a "New Testament starting point," when in fact there is NO such starting point to be found in the New Testament. Also, for the following reasons...

In the New Testament no Apostle ever instructed tithing, asked for a tithe, rebuked any person or church for not tithing, or received a tithe. Not one of them. The early church seen in the Book of Acts NEVER tithed. We have NO record of them doing so. In fact, The Book of Acts records this...

"Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave NO such commandment:" - Acts 15:24

NOT REQUIRED, NOT EVEN SUGGESTED

If tithing was required and taught in the New Testament for Christians, it would have to be clearly detailed and outlined in the terms and conditions of the New Testament like all promises and commands of the New Testament are. Tithing instructions would be clearly included in the New Testament, there are NO SUCH INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOUND. No such terms, conditions or details are outlined anywhere in the New Testament. Tithing was never, is not now, and will never be part of the New Testament. The New Testament KNOWS NOTHING OF ANY COMMAND FOR A BELIEVER TO TITHE.
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Monday, January 19, 2026

PASTOR-LEVITES TAKING TITHES? IS THERE A "PASTOR-LEVITE" ESTABLISHED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT?

> 1. The New Testament does not establish a special order or priesthood of "pastor-levites." In fact...

> 2. We are all a kingdom of priests, and do not need a special "pastor-levite;"

1 Peter 2:9 - "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:"

> 3. Even if a pastor could claim to be a "New Testament pastor-levite," he would be required to be in the presence of a priest descended from Aaron to collect tithes, as clearly stated here;

> 4. As a "pastor-levite" he would be required to collect his tithes on the Promise Land (Israel) from only the People of Israel;

Hebrews 7:5 - "And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:"

Additionally, the tithe of God must be collected on the Promise Land...

Deuteronomy 12:10-11 - "But when ye go over Jordan, and dwell in the land which the LORD your God giveth you to inherit, and when he giveth you rest from all your enemies round about, so that ye dwell in safety; Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, YOUR TITHES, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD:"

The land where tithes were to be taken was the Land of Israel, no other land has been designated by God as a location where tithes are to be taken;

Leviticus 27:30 - "And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD'S: it is holy unto the LORD."

> 5. No, the so-called "pastor-levite" cannot claim to have Jesus with them as the priest who fulfills the requirement of a priest being present when tithes are collected because Jesus is not a priest after/or descended from the priesthood of Aaron. Jesus is a priest after the Order of Melchizedek, the order of Melchizedek was never been commanded to be with Levites or "pastor-levites" when they take tithes.

Psalms 110:4 - "The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek."

Hebrews 5:6 - "As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek."

Hebrews 7:14 - "For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood."

> 6. The Levite priesthood is defunct and has not been continued into the New Testament;

> 7. Any pastor claiming to be a "pastor-levite" is claiming to be so with no such office established in the New Testament and has in effect separated himself from grace of God by claiming to be a Levite which was only established under the Law of Moses;

Galatians 5:3-4 - "For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace."

Romans 11:6 - "And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work."

>> CONCLUSION; there is no office or "pastor-levite" found, or established anywhere in the New Testament, and none who has the authority to collect tithes from anyone for any reason as a pastor or pastor-levite. The Levite Priesthood was established under the Law of Moses. The Apostle stated it clearly that Law was not commanded under the New Testament;

Acts 15:24 - "Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave NO such commandment:"

The Levite priesthood is dead;

Hebrews 7:8 - "And here men that DIE receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth."

Note; "receiveth them" is added by KJV translators, and is not found in the original Greek text. Yet, what did Melchisedek receive? Answer; Tithes from the Levites through Abraham (Hebrews 7:9 - "And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham."), not tithes paid to an unbiblical so-called "pastor-levite." The tithes were paid to Melchisedek, NOT TO A PASTOR.

If tithing teachers were authorized to receive tithes based on the idea of Melchisedec receiving a tithe as a New Testament Priest, we are ALL NEW TESTAMENT PRIESTS ... Revelation 1:6 - "And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." ...and therefore we should all be tithing to each other! So, next time your tithing teacher asks for tithes, ask him when he is going to pay tithes to you! ... 1 Peter 2:9 - "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:"

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