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A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing the man of God bread of the firstfruits...
2 Kings 4:42
The firstfruits should have been taken to Jerusalem, but the King of Israel had forbidden any citizens of his kingdom from going to the Temple. Since they couldn't go to Jerusalem, it was better that the firstfruits be brought to Elisha than to the false temple of the north.
This is an example for all of us who attempt to keep the feasts where we have been exiled in the nations. We do what we can, with what we have, where we are. Just don't mistake our rehearsals for the actual Feast in Jerusalem.
The word tithe comes from the Hebrew word מַעֲשֵׂר (Strong’s #h4643) and literally means tenth part. Leviticus 27 a tenth part of all seed or fruit of the land belongs to the Creator as well as every tenth animal that passes under the shepherds rod as they are counted and there are instructions for substitution that add value. Although it is important to make certain that the Creator is given back what is His, there is nothing in the Bible that instructs anyone to give ten percent of our income to a religious organization.
SMALL STRAWS by MARSHA BURNS
Do not concern yourself with what others are doing or how they have chosen to live their lives. Rather pay attention to who you are, what you want to become, and set a course for yourself and your future. You can more completely accomplish your spiritual and natural goals through maintaining relationship with Me, says the Lord. Allow Me to show you the way. Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
SMALL STRAWS by MARSHA BURNS
Do not concern yourself with what others are doing or how they have chosen to live their lives. Rather pay attention to who you are, what you want to become, and set a course for yourself and your future. You can more completely accomplish your spiritual and natural goals through maintaining relationship with Me, says the Lord. Allow Me to show you the way. Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.