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=What does the Old Testament teach?=
=What does the Old Testament teach?=


==The requirement to tithe is part of the Abrahamic Covenant==
==Is the requirement to tithe part of the Abrahamic Covenant?==


Many message ministers (as well as denominational pastors) use the argument that, because Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek, we are obligated under the Abrahamic covenant to pay tithes to the church.  
Many message ministers (as well as denominational pastors) use the argument that, because Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek, we are obligated under the Abrahamic covenant to pay tithes to the church.