Hebrews 7:8 break down; scripture interpreting scripture...
"And here men that die receive tithes" Stated here >>>
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:"
"but there he receiveth them," Stated here >>>
Hebrews 7:4 - "Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils."
"of whom it is witnessed that he liveth." Stated here >>>
Hebrews 7:16 - "Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life."
Continuing...
Hebrews 7:8 says here men [Levites] who die receive tithes [Hebrews 7:5], and he [Melchisedec] lives [forever, Hebrews 7:16] . ("receiveth them" added by KJV translators.)
Sorry, there is no command to hand over ten percent of your income to anyone for any reason commanded in Hebrews 7:8. Only liars claim it does.
Even if it was, it would be an example of tithes paid to Levites and to Melchisedec. New Testament ministers are neither Levites or Melchisedec with any authority to collect tithes from anyone.
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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