The Israelites were to set aside a tenth of the produce of their land.  I always thought this tenth was to go to the Levities (the church). I was mistaken! According to Deuteronomy 14: 22 Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year. 23 Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the presence of the LORD your God at the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name, so that you may learn to revere the LORD your God always. … Continue reading Deuteronomy 14-16: The open hand