The Business of Administration of the Church (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “The Business of Administration of the Church” - it is true that our names are “written in heaven” (Revelation 13:8), but all churches should keep a complete record of the members over whom God has placed them. Our God has a definite plan which we would do well to implement in our church. It is still believed by some that “tithes” are under the Law, and is merely an Old Testament doctrine which is not applicable today. However, Beloved, please consider this - the scripture teaches us that we are “(the true-born) sons of Levi” (Hebrews 7:5), and a “royal priesthood” (I Peter 2:9). According to Hebrews 7:5, “they that are (today)...of the sons of Levi; who receive the office of the priesthood (ministry) have a commandment (not a privilege, but a commandment) to take tithes of the people according to the law”. In other words, Beloved, pastors today are “commanded” by God’s law to receive “tithes” from the congregation. Furthermore, the system of the law required “the sons of Levi” to keep a record of those who worshiped God with their tithes and offerings (see Leviticus 27). Each pastor should see that this is accomplished in God’s Church. The system of Tithing is ordained of God. It is a vital part of “the business of administration of the church” to give a tenth of your increase to the House of God.

Precious Ones, tithes began with Abraham long before the Law was handed down to man (see Genesis 14:20), but there was no designated system in Abraham’s time. The Law, which came to us during the time of Moses, merely gave us God’s system of tithes and offerings - a system which we must follow even today (see Hebrews 7:5). Beloved, a close study of the laws concerning the proper system of tithes and offerings is very enlightening. Tithes were designated for the particular purpose of providing for the priest, and, special additional offerings were designated for the temple (see Numbers 18:24-32). How then can the business of the church be properly administered if this principle is lacking in the church?

Chosen Ones, no business of any size could exist unless provision is made for running expenses (overhead), depreciation, taxes, etc. In like manner, God, through the system of tithes and offerings, has made provision for every expense incurred in running a local church such as ours.

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this...

I love you all SO very much!

In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy