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*The tithe predates the Mosaic law: Abraham gave a tithe of the spoils of war to [[Melchizedek]], and when Jacob vowed a tithe of all he possessed.  (Some groups argue that Abel's giving of the firstfruits of his flock -- as opposed to Cain's giving "of his produce" -- is another example of the tithe.)  

*The tithe predates the Mosaic law: Abraham gave a tithe of the spoils of war to [[Melchizedek]], and when Jacob vowed a tithe of all he possessed.  (Some groups argue that Abel's giving of the firstfruits of his flock -- as opposed to Cain's giving "of his produce" -- is another example of the tithe.)  

*Though the tithe is mandated in the [[Old Testament]] ([[Leviticus]] 27:30–33) as applicable to Jews, it was praised by [[Jesus]] ([[Matthew]] 23:23) and not eliminated by Him.

*Though the tithe is mandated in the [[Old Testament]] ([[Leviticus]] 27:30–33) as applicable to Jews, it was praised by [[Jesus]] ([[Matthew]] 23:23) and not eliminated by Him.

*Malachi 3 (specifically verse 10) warns believers about "robbing God" by not tithing and giving.

*[[Malachi]] 3 (specifically verse 10) warns believers about "robbing God" by not tithing and giving.

===Arguments Against===

===Arguments Against===