“And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes,
payed tithes in Abraham.
10 For he was
yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.” (Hebrews 7:9-10)
God has a covenant of wealth only with those that are
born of His Spirit. Anyone born of the Spirit of God then qualifies to pay
tithes.
In the above scripture, Levi, even though he was not
yet born, was credited to have paid tithe through his great grand father
Abraham. It stands to reason therefore that all the descendants of Abraham are
to continue paying tithes since they had started paying thorough their
forefathers. Jesus was categorical on this.
“They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our
father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the
works of Abraham” (John 8:39)
Those who want the blessings of Abraham should be
ready to exercise themselves in the works of Abraham. Abraham paid tithes,
among other things, and so obtained the blessings of God.
“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law,
being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth
on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through
Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”
(Galatians 3:13 - 14)
Every born again Christian is entitled to the
blessings of Abraham through our blessed savior Jesus Christ, but he must
engage himself in the works of Abraham.
I hope that those who claim that the days for the
payments of tithes have passed away are not also saying that the days of
Abraham’s blessings have passed away. They have not passed away! Rather we are
beneficiaries of such blessings through the Lord Jesus Christ. It is important
that every born again Christian be obedient and faithful in the payment of
tithes. This is our duty. It is also an avenue to receive more blessings from
God.
Let every born again Christian do the works of Abraham
in order to enjoy the blessings of Abraham.
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