Why Christians Should Tithe

What Others Are Saying…

“Why Christians Should Tithe” comes at a critical time in the history of the Church, where there’s a barrage of emerging views that could confuse many about God’s plan for economic and spiritual blessings. Felix systematically and relevantly takes us on a journey through the Old and New Testament scriptures where she shows the value and necessity of obeying the principle of God to bring all the tithes into the storehouse.
—Pat P. Glasgow, Ed. D.
Former General Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies
and former President of the West Indies School of Theology (Trinidad, W.I.)

What is particularly intriguing in this book is the central discussion of tithing from the
perspective of the book of Hebrews, the 7th Chapter. This chapter delves into the contrasting aspects of the priesthoods, both anchored in the priesthood of Melchizedek, rather than solely
focusing on the Mosaic law, which is typically the focal point of debates surrounding tithing. The argument presented in Matthew 23:23, where Jesus appears not to condemn but rather endorse tithing, is irrefutable. Some interpret this within the context of Christ operating under the Mosaic law at that time, while others argue the continuity of tithing in subsequent priesthood or
covenantal system and era of grace. This book recommends tithing and elucidates its associated benefits without magnifying the tithes above Jesus Christ, who as she states is the embodiment and ultimate tithe of God.¬
—Joseph Muyangata
Pastor, Full Gospel Tabernacle International (Bronx, NY)


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Table of Contents


Acknowledgements
Foreword
Preface
Introduction

Chapter 1: The Kingdom Perspective of the Tithe
1. Introduction to the Kingdom Perspective
2. Levitical vs Kingdom
Chapter 2: Focus on God
3. Jesus Christ, The Tithe of God
4. For the Love of God
5. The Same God
Chapter 3: The Principle of the Tithe
1. The Concept of the Tithe
2. The Foundation of the Tithe
3. The Priestly Ordinance
Chapter 4: My King is The God
1. Why Abraham Tithed
2. The Melchizedek Order
3. The Priesthood
Chapter 5: The Responsibility of the Tither
1. Stewardship
2. Categories of Tithers
3. Vetting God’s Storehouses

Chapter 6: The Role of the Church as a Recipient of Tithes
1. The Fundamentals
2. God’s Framework
3. How to Appropriate Tithes
Chapter 7: Tithes Under the Mosaic Law
1. Tenets of the Mosaic Law
2. The Jewish Perspective
3. The Structure of Tithes Under the Law
Chapter 8: The Warfare Dimension of Tithes
Part A
1. Overcoming Financial Hindrances
2. Unforgiveness, bitterness and offenses
3. Persecutions, Tests and Trials
Part B
1. Understanding Altars and Covenants
2. Captivity and Yokes of Bondage
3. The Blessing and the Curse
Chapter 9: The Warfare Dimension of Tithes
1. Prayer #1 - Prayer of Salvation
2. Prayer #2 - Deliverance from Evil Altars and Covenants
3. Prayer #3 - Deliverance from Spirit Spouses/Masturbation
Bibliography

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Preface

This book is the work of the Holy Spirit that commenced as a question in a WhatsApp Bible Study group, ‘Should Christians Tithe’? The response was a flurry of varied perspectives that unveiled that there were different categories of Tithers. The diverse perspectives and arguments that ensued augmented that this was a highly sensitive topic that necessitated diligent research and inquiry from God.
This literature would be non-existent if Jesus Christ did not say, “…you should tithe, yes …” (Matthew 23:23b, NLT). I presented this scripture to the LORD and received revelation and insight with biblical proof for contemporary tithing. Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of the Law, endorsed the principle of the tithe in the New Testament. Therefore, theological evidence in the Bible was meticulously examined and evaluated for their relevance to this topic, in collaboration with the Holy Spirit of Truth. There are no biblical restrictions, or arguments against tithing, before, during or after the Mosaic law. Human logic has led to various interpretations and reasonings in attempts to ‘connect the dots,’ in the absence of the physical Temple in Jerusalem, and fulfillment of the Law, through Jesus Christ.
Tithes existed before, during and after the Law. This book examines the significance and relevance of these occurrences to understand God’s intent. It provides introspection and understanding of connected and underlying principles. Illustrates the attribute of the tithes as the physical connector to God’s covenant blessing with Abraham, and his seed. Depicts the Judeo-Christian connection as it relates to the tithe and change in priesthood and augments the essential fundament of tithes as a spiritual sacrifice. And homage God prefers as Creator, through His final High Priest (Hebrews 8:3 & Leviticus 27:30).