I have probably read this before... but I was intreged by the tithe being "eaten" by the giver of the tithe. It was to be set aside, but eaten "so you may learn to revere the Lord your God always." I pictured the tithe as 10% taken from the giver for other... and it was, every three years (v28f). How do I apply this? I'm not going to take my tithe back from the church and eat it myself... It might change the way I counsel people about the tithe.
To those who feel they can't afford to give a full tenth away, I would encourage to still set it aside, and when you have to eat it (or spend it), do so in reverance to the Lord (in a special way honor the Lord as you eat). Give as much of the remainder that you can, to the gathering of believers that they can support the widows, fatherless, aliens, and your pastor (who's lively hood comes from the good news) (v29).
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