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The same terminology used for the accursed thing in the story of Israel's defeat at Ai is used in relation to the tithe. When we fail to tithe, God doesn't come after us like the mob, but He can't bless us without an opening. God's purpose in the tithe is to bless us.
Deuteronomy 12:8 tells the Israelites (and us) that we're not to keep doing things the way we've been doing them. Everyone was doing what was right in their own eyes. Being a good steward means being obedient.
2 Chronicles 31 - We need to know the purpose of tithing:
1) Tithes were for the Levites. They had no inheritance among the tribes.
2) Only the Levites were priests. They were supported by the tithes of the people so they could devote themselves to the law of the Lord. We see a similar parallel in the New Testament when the apostles chose people to handle the daily ministration to widows, so they could spend their time in the Word of God.
In 2 Chronicles 31:21 - Hezekiah:
1) Destroyed idolatry
2) Had the people bring the tithe
As a result, he prospered.
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