The tithe was an early form of taxation, used by rulers to collect taxes disguised as offerings for temple service. [1]
Abraham introduced the tithing system in Salem following the Sethite priests' ancient traditions. [2] Abraham's tithing to the Salem treasury was derived from ancient Sethite traditions established by Melchizedek. [3]
Abraham's leadership saw the Melchizedek brotherhood thrive with over one hundred thousand regular tithe payers and improved methods of conducting business within the Salem colony. [4]
Jesus administered the tithe from Mary's dovecote proceeds for charity. [5]
Focused on minor duty, the Pharisees neglected justice, mercy, and truth, rejecting the light of life despite meticulous tithing and ostentatious almsgiving. [6] Jesus said: “You strain out the gnat and swallow the camel, tithing mint, anise, and cumin while disregarding faith, mercy, and judgment.”. [7]
In the age of relative progress and perfection, tithing finances public activities in a world in the first stage of light and life. [8]