KEY SCRIPTURE:1Ti 1:8 KJV “But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;”

In John 1:17 the Holy Spirit writing through apostle John said the law was given by Moses, yet grace and truth came by Jesus.In Galations apostle Paul said the law was a school master that led us to grace which comes or operates by faith.The scripture even says sin shall no longer have dominion over us because we are not under the law Rom 6:14.All these suggest to us that the law lacks so much good or in a sense grossly deficient in delivering one from the power and influence of sin.In our key scripture the scripture said the law is good if one uses it lawfully. This means the law can be applied in instances if only it is lawful to do so. How can the law be used lawfully? I believe that for us to answer this issue, we ‘ve got to look for an instant in the new covenant that the Holy Spirit appeals to the law for its function.

In 1 Corinth 9:7-8, it says” Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?1Say these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?” In this very matter apostle, Paul appeals to the statements made from the law.What is the issue at stake? This concerns the upkeep of the pastor. He even said the levites who minister on the altar must live by the altar so should the minister of the gospel live by the gospel.He says in 1 Tim 1 :8 ,that, the law could be applied lawfully .In this instant it is just lawful that the minister must live of the gospel.Under the law the levites lived through tithe and offering.If it is lawful that he lives of the gospel then the lawful way for the minister should be the way of the law, that is tithe and offerings..This application is clear as rain and sunshine

I am very much aware of the many who have tried to condemn tithes as under the law and an offence for pastors to take tithe.Please the real import of tithe is not only about the man of God who would be enriched but the blessing of favour that would come to the man who pays his tithe.Jesus said in comparing the giver and the receiver, the giver is more blessed than the receiver.The real problem of people who attack the paying of tithe is because some pastors have become so rich..Please be mindful of what the Lord said about those who have left all to serve him.Mar 10:30 KJV” But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.” Stop attacking these men who are making great impact in the lives of multitude and ask, are they bearing fruits of sin or just because they have great wealth.There are some who live very carnally which is unacceptable, ,but a great number of them have the plight of the people at heart and have all kinds of relief programs to answer such needs.

THOUGHT: THE LAW IS GOOD IF USED LAWFULLY

FURTHER STUDIES

Mal 3:10 KJV Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

Mal 3:12 KJV And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.