Faithful In Times of Adversity. Part [2] 09/11/2025 (Evening thought)

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!

Faithful In Times of Adversity. Part [1] 09/10/2025 (Morning thought)

Malachi 3: 10 Bring ye all the tithes into the store- house, 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.

Before we begin the study, it must be established in our minds, in the clearest terms, that the first tenth of our increase is holy unto God, and should not be touched for any reason, unless God gives a direct command to do so. The instruction does not take into consideration nor makes allowance for poverty, adversity, tariffs, rents groceries, student debt, or the sticker shock persons may encounter, when prices for goods and services are going through the roof.

All of the above are never to be reckoned as valid reasons why the tithe should be appropriated for personal use. It is holy unto God, and He reserves it to use at His discretion. This must first be clearly established from the Bible. 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.

Leviticus 27:32 And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passes under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the Lord. 33 He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he changes it at all, then both it and the change thereof shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.

Malachi 3:11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts. 12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for you shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!