The pastor outlined four key reasons why tithing should not be considered a binding practice in the New Testament era. First, tithing was instituted to support the Levitical priesthood under the ...

Moving beyond the tithe: A new covenant mandate The concept of tithing originates in the Old Testament, where the Israelites were commanded to give a tenth of their income to support the Levites ...

According to Pastor Damina, the concept of tithing originated from the tribe ... believers,” Pastor Damina pointed out. “In the New Testament, Christianity is historic and apostolic.

Multiple “copycat” lawsuits accusing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of fraud over tithing have now been ... clearing a new path for litigation before U.S. District Judge ...