Tithe, does the bible command it for the Christians?

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Tithing and the Law of Moses
Tithing was part of a body of laws given by God through Moses to the ancient nation of Israel. Twelve tribes of Israel were required by law to support a 13th tribe, the priestly Levites, who had no land inheritance. This enabled the Levites to concentrate on the spiritual needs of the nation. (Numbers 18:21-24) Being an agricultural people, the Israelites were not required to pay the tithe in cash. Rather, it was to come from the land’s produce and from the increase in livestock. If produce was to be tithed and an Israelite wanted to give money instead, then he had to pay 20 percent more than the value of the produce.—Leviticus 27:30-33.
God’s command on tithing was a serious matter. If an Israelite mistakenly used for himself some of what he was going to tithe, then he had to make amends. How? By giving an extra 20 percent and offering up an animal sacrifice for his guilt. (Leviticus 5:14-16) Though not every Israelite could share in the priesthood, everyone could share in the support of the priestly service through the tithe. All of this was included in God’s law on tithing. Therefore, it fitted the circumstances of that ancient people
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My whole life is 100% tithed to the Lord. 100% of my money for Him to direct its use, 100% of my time - 100% of my possessions.

All of me. Tithed to Him.
 
CRC,

Your interpretation of Lev. 27:30-33, that one could tithe money instead is wrong.

The word "redeem" in verse 31 means "to buy back". The one tithing had to tithe. He could not forego obedience to that command. But, once he tithed, he had the option of buying the crops tithe back. It was not a thing of just taking money to the Levite. He had to take the crop tithe per the command.

Also, your blog does not address the titled question of the thread. You mentioned nothing of Christians at all in the body of the blog.
 
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