Numbers 18:21 And behold I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Now, it is true that the Levites who worked for the sanctuary were given the tithes that were brought by the rest of the people. But even the Levites were commanded to return tithes on the tithes they were receiving. That’s because the law releases no one from returning tithes. 24 But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer as a heave offering unto the Lord, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore, I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.
The command given to us by God to return a faithful tithe and offering, is intended to keep fresh in our minds, the all-important fact that we are created by Him and are constantly dependent on His sustaining power, for life and all that pertains to life. It is also intended to create the habit of systematic benevolence, thereby counteracting the endemic issue of covetousness, which is the root of all sin.
If and when these two purposes are fulfilled, there will not be an atheist, and many of the problems we now face will be seen for what they really are, self- inflicted wounds in the overwhelming majority of cases. According to the Bible, returning a faithful tithe and offering, could greatly mitigate the effects of global warming, it could solve the issue of persistent global hunger in many countries, it could solve the water crisis in the Midwest, and other places.
25 And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 26 Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, when you take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then you shall offer up a heave offering of it for the Lord, even a tenth part of the tithe.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!