Discuss Malachi 3 Page 9

Hi Ann; You have sure got that right! But you know? Birds of a feather flock together! How is it that some of us can feel it immediately and are totally convicted to Run for our lives whenever we get around those kinds? while others don't seem to care a thing for ANYTHING that you're talking about! God separates His own from those who are NOT! The times are made by the kind of people of that time.

Not all who are teaching or preaching and not all who prophecy, are called to do so by God.
I do believe whomever God calls to do his work, He will be provided for.
A lot of these pastors are taxing their congregation to meet personal needs and the needs of the church building. They are not helping the orphan, the captive, the widow, the fatherless, etc.
for some self ordained church=quick money

Linus; This is one of the most misused Scriptures in the church world today: "Take heed, and beware of covetousness; for a man's life consists not in the abundance of things he possesses." It would be better to take the position Paul took, and rather work for one's living! 1 Cor. 9:12 "..Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ."

Unfortunately, many of the brethren today misunderstand his rebuke. To help you understand, Malachi was not addressing the Christians of today. He was rebuking the House of Israel in his generation for not honoring God's Law. The law of tithing in Malachi's day was sacrificing 10% of their increase,(animals, money, herds and flocks) to be given in support of the families of Aaron and Levi.

Hello Saints,

I know church folks, who never pay tithes. I wonder what happens to people who go on home to heaven, who never paid tithes? Do you think their may be some laundry to do in heaven?

V.3, " ... the sons of Levi" refers to the pastors of HIS churches. V.5 , " ... to turn away the stranger from his right ... " refers to false teachers teaching lies about God's word and turning these to false beliefs. A 'stranger' is also a gentile, as opposed to a Christian. God has ALWAYS loved strangers, gentiles; He leads us to His truth - to accept or reject.

Philip. 3:5 - " ... God will reveal even that unto you." God is a revealer of men's secrets that NEED to be revealed. If a pastor or the treasurer or the Elders that collect the tithe is skimming them - the church needs to pray for enlightenment from the Lord Jesus, unless it is known who it is. Prayer - WORKS.

V. 16 - " ... and that th'ot upon His name." To 'think' upon His name is to DO everything in His name. Whenever we converse with others by letter, phone, our work, etc. to ask God in Jesus name to bless it. Even some sinners know this as is shown in Acts 19:13. And, of course, baptizing in water is 'doing' something, Acts 2:38.

V. 8-11'; bring ye ALL the tithe (10 percent) into the storehouse..."; the store house is the type of the church of today. It says right there it's for the Levites (who have no land to till to feed themselves and their families). The 'Levites' today are the pastors, ministers. They can't work at worldly jobs; their duty is to God - hosp., home, evangelistic work. cont.

To C. Kalu - you need to read Malachi 3:10-12. If we will be faithful in our tithing AND freewill offering, God WILL bless us; I give 10 per cent every week and He's never failed to bless me. It's not always in money, it's also answered prayer for healing or for salvation of others, or a car or repairs to something or whatever HE sees the need for.

Vs. 18 brings out that there is a clear distinction between those who serve God and those who who do not. t will radiate from our personality, speech, and behavior. Therefore, we should strive to apply the Bible's direction on our life. We can not live a double life. God knows those who belong to him.

G-W: Helping others in need is a good thing,but stealing from God is not! Malachi 3:8-11. Helping others usually gives a warm fuzzy feeling,are we again taken something that's not ours? A tithe,the glory,a lie:using money or things that belong to someone else is not us helping the needy.
Sin upon sin will it ever end?Thanks be to God. 1 John1:6-9,2:1. (All of 1 John) the best help "salvation"

70 weeks have been fulfilled. "He" in the 27th verse is the Messiah. This prophecy and vision is about the Messiah, and the time determined upon Daniel's people, City and Temple. After He was cut off, the covenant kept being confirmed by apostles and disciples by the Spirit of Christ to the circumcision until Acts 7. Romans 15:8 Galatians 3:17 Malachi 3:1, Micah 7:19-20, Luke 1:68-74, Acts 7.

Exodus 30:16
And you shall take the atonement money of the children of Israel, and shall appoint it for the service of the tabernacle of meeting; that it may be a memorial unto the children of Israel before the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.

Just like this chapter,is your name written in the Book of Life.Imagine the Book being opened n my Name read,Just feel the Love of God.l Will Live for this JEHOVAH,GOD OF DANIEL.This chapter really an encouragement to me n alot of Hope to see God.its wonderful to Trust in God n love him by doing His will.Praise be the Name of God. Malachi 3:16-19.tells it all too.

@Michael C... verse 6 speaks volumes

Answering Galatians 2:20: The second greatest commandment; after loving the LORD our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; is to love our neighbor as ourselves. When the King sits upon His throne, and all are gathered before Him for eternal judgment; it is how we cared for His poor and needy, His sick and strangers and imprisoned, that will set us either on His right hand, or His left.

v 8: Abraham gave one tenth of the spoils to Melchizedek, but took not so much as a shoelace from the king of Sodom; for he had lift up his hand to the LORD. Rendering to the LORD the beginning of our strength, is a sign of the grace of Christ in our heart; which is shown by love. It is better for the Lord's servants to pay their own way, than to give occasion to the adversaries to speak evil.

BSP; I like verse 16 also! The one thing the devil and his seed can't stand, is our election of God. Its interesting how when we start to speak of wisdom and righteousness and judgment, the hostility rears up its head and strikes like a viper! The Law of our God is in our heart; none of our steps shall slide: but they that seek our souls to destroy them, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.

What carnal logic human can conclude determinately and cast hypocritical judgement on another?... tithe what you will to this world but it will not buy the next...amen

In these wicked last days, verse 18 brings out how it will be plain to see the distinction between a righteous person and a wicked person.

Talking about Tithing; Supporting the widow, and the orphan, is counted as tithing. Supporting the poor and the stranger is counted tithing. Supporting the "Levite" who is within your gates, is considered tithing. Tithing was done every three years; not every Sunday. Read the law! Collections were to be gathered for the poor Saints in Judea, the first of the week, so Paul could send by messengers.

If you do not tithe you are disobeying God. If you are a real child of God with his Holy Spirit in you not tithing will make you live in fear and guilt. You will have no peace cos you are living in disobedience. Do I have a witness? If you agree with me you have the Spirit of God, please repent and trust him he won't fail. I have been there and hey teach your children tithing

I so much beleive that the best one can do is to help the needy and the less privellaged,the idea of paying tithe is good but not when u do not know what the money is being used for,
how can one pay tithe to a pastor that is riding on cars what 100ds of millions,or pastors that has private jets,
i strongly disagree on tithe but i beleive in word of God.
Tithe is for the farmers not money

I believe tithing is 10% or more of anything, the Lord gives, wether it be ,
Wisdom, money, food , helping hand, ANYTHING, giving unto the Lord, as he gave to you, without expecting anything in return.

PARADOX ! My Heavenly Abba Dad and God Almighty Yahweh hath revealed it as I had recieved it and have indeed spoken it, in and through His Son, my Blessed Lord and near future Majesty King to come, Christ Yeshua to His everlasting Glory, Glory Amen indeed. God said it I believe it and that settles it period. May our Abba Father in Heaven raise up and send forth ELIJAH. SHALOM ISRAEL ZION AMEN ! !

peter ndubusi the best place to start is to pray to God in the Name of Jesus to lead you and ask Him what you should do. Roman 3:23 tells us we all fall short of the Glory so nobody is perfect, As Christians we fall . we pray for forgiveness. we pray for strength to resist temptation we try to do what Jesus said and live by the ten commandments.Trust in God for everything Talk to God ,

very interesting

I can't get into my email,but,tithing is food,not-money

Nice reading,God is good