Tithing & Alms | Hebrew Readers

Tithing and Alms

Understanding Tithes

Tithing is payment of a tenth unto Alahayim through the servants of Alahayim.

Definition:

H4643
מעשרה מעשר
BDB Definition:

tithe, tenth part, payment of a tenth part
Strong's Definition:

From H6240; a tenth ; especially a tithe: - tenth (part), tithe (-ing).

Abram paid tithes to the priest and it was established as an ordinance forever in the days of his event with the kings of Sodom:

Jubilees 13:25

...for Abram, and for his seed, a tenth of the first-fruits to Ahayah, and Ahayah ordained it as an ordinance forever that they should give it to the priests who served before Him, that they should possess it forever. 26. And to this law there is no limit of days; for He hath ordained it for the generations forever that they should give to Ahayah the tenth of everything, of the seed and of the wine and of the oil and of the cattle and of the sheep. 27. And He gave (it) unto His priests to eat and to drink with joy before Him.

Jacob paid tithes to the minister of Alahayim before the temple was built. In his days, tithes were ordained on the heavenly tables as a law:

Jubilees 32:1–4,8-15
[1]And he abode that night at Bethel, and Levi dreamed that they had ordained and made him the priest of the Most High Ala, him and his sons for ever; and he awoke from his sleep and blessed Ahayah. [2]And Jacob rose early in the morning, on the fourteenth of this month, and he gave a tithe of all that came with him, both of men and cattle, both of gold and every vessel and garment, yea, he gave tithes of all.

A tithe can be a tenth of all things that we have including our finances.

3. And in those days Rachel became pregnant with her son

Benjamin. And Jacob counted his sons from him upwards and Levi fell to the portion of Ahayah, and his father clothed him in the garments of the priesthood and filled his hands….8. And he tithed all the clean animals, and made a burnt sacrifice, but the unclean animals he gave (not) to Levi his son, and he gave him all the souls of the men. 9. And Levi discharged the priestly office at Bethel before Jacob his father in preference to his ten brothers, and he was a priest there, and Jacob gave his vow: thus he tithed again the tithe to Ahayah and sanctified it, and it became holy unto Him. 10. And for this reason it is ordained on the heavenly tables as a law for the tithing again the tithe to eat before Ahayah from year to year, in the place where it is chosen that His name should dwell, and to this law there is no limit of days for ever.

Our “second tithes” of what we may eat before Ahayah Alahayim is a law for what we must do with our tithes at the Temple in Jerusalem, the place that Ahayah chose for his name to dwell.

11. This ordinance is written that it may be fulfilled from year to year in eating the second tithe before Ahayah in the place where it hath been chosen, and nothing shall remain over from it from this year to the year following. 12. For in its year shall the seed be eaten till the days of the gathering of the seed of the year, and the wine till the days of the wine, and the oil till the days of its season. 13. And all that is left thereof and becometh old, let it be regarded as polluted: let it be burnt with fire, for it is unclean. 14. And thus let them eat it together in the sanctuary, and let them not suffer it to become old. 15. And all the tithes of the oxen and sheep shall be holy unto Ahayah, and shall belong to His priests, which they will eat before Him from year to year; for thus is it ordained and engraven regarding the tithe on the heavenly tables.

So our second tithes must be eaten at the temple and the tithes of oxen and sheep are holy to the priests to eat before Ahayah. Our tithes in general of the things we have like our finances (gold) are what we owe unto Alahayim and it is to be given to his ministers of the Church even as Jacob gave the tithes of all he had including his gold (money) unto Levi the priest. Disciples in the New Testament also paid Alahayim their debts through the Apostles:

Acts of Peter Chapter 30

Now on the Lord’s day, as Peter discoursed unto the brethren and exhorted them unto the faith of Christ, there being present many of the senate and many knights and rich women and matrons, and being confirmed in the faith, one woman that was there, exceeding rich, which was surnamed Chryse because every vessel of hers was of gold -for from her birth she never used a vessel of silver or glass, but golden ones only- said unto Peter: Peter, thou servant of Alahayim, he whom thou callest Alahayim appeared unto me in a dream and said: Chryse, carry thou unto Peter my minister ten thousand pieces of gold; for thou owest them to him. I have therefore brought them, fearing lest some harm should be done me by him that appeared unto me, which also departed unto heaven. And so saying, she laid down the money and departed. And Peter seeing it glorified the Lord, for that they that were in need should be refreshed. Certain, therefore, of them that were there said unto him: Peter, hast thou not done ill to receive the money of her? for she is ill spoken of throughout all Rome for fornication, and because she keepeth not to one husband, yea, she even hath to do with the young men of her house. Be not therefore a partner with the table of Chryse, but let that which came from her be returned unto her. But Peter hearing it laughed and said to the brethren: What this woman is in the rest of her way of life, I know not, but in that I have received this money, I did it not foolishly; for she did pay it as a debtor unto Christ, and giveth it unto the servants of Christ: for he himself hath provided for them.

The ministers use the finances for the help of the servants of Christ so those in need may be refreshed. The ministers minister the spiritual things and the people give their carnal things for the furtherance of the Church.

1 Corinthians 9:13-14
[13]Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?
[14]Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

This is why people of the Jews and Gentiles were giving their things unto the Apostles to distribute for the ministry of the Church:

Acts 4:34-37
[34]Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, [35] And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
[36]And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, [37] Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

Romans 15:26-28
[26]For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
[27]It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
[28]When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

Paul exhorted the Churches in reference to the ministers of Alahayim to pay to whom it is due in the Church:

Rom 13:1

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of Alahayim: the powers that be are ordained of Alahayim.

Rom 13:4

For he is the minister of Alahayim to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of Alahayim, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Rom 13:5

Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Rom 13:6

For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are Alahayim's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Rom 13:7

Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

Yache also admonishes that paying tithes while omitting the fruits of the spirit is not well, so this is why we harp on the weightier matters of obedience to the law bringing forth fruits of repentance first, while not neglecting the smaller matters of tithing:

Matthew 23:23-24
[23]Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Definition:
G586
Original: ἀποδεκατόω
Transliteration: apodekatoō
Phonetic: ap-od-ek-at-o'-o
Strong's Definition:

From G575and G1183; to tithe (as debtor or creditor): - (give, pay, take) tithe

Our tithes are paying our debts unto Alahayim as Peter said of the woman who paid her debt unto Lord Yache.

[24]Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.

As one can see the camel is the fruits of the Spirit in judgement mercy and faith so it is more needful to focus on those and it will make tithing profitable because we wont be blind anymore by tithing but not bearing the fruits of righteousness.

Identifying the Ministers of Alahayim

One is encouraged to identify the true ministers of Alahayim to render one's due in tithes unto Alahayim. The scriptures give understanding of how to identify the Lord Yache's ministers as well.

Joh 15:8

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

Joh 15:10

If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
Joh 15:11

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
Joh 15:12

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

The disciples of Christ Yache are them that bear much fruits of the Spirit by keeping his commandments of loving one another according to the commandments of the Father to abide in his love. When one finds such disciples, they show themselves to be approved as ministers of Alahayim by the following:

2Co 6:4-10

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of Alahayim, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; 6 By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by love unfeigned, 7 By the word of truth, by the power of Alahayim, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 8 By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; 9 As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; 10 As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

As the ministers of Alahayim endure such as is fitting for approval as His ministers, they will also feed the flock willingly of a ready mind being examples unto them:

1Pe 5:2-3

Feed the flock of Alahayim which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over Alahayim's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

Through scripture, we have understanding of how to identify the disciples of Christ who are approved as ministers of Alahayim to give our tithes unto.

Identifying False prophets and Ministers of Satan

We must be mindful in these times because there are many false Christs and false prophets who have transformed themselves into the ministers of righteousness, but ye shall know them by their fruit, so if they walk not in the fruits of the Spirit keeping the commandments sincerely, from such turn away.

Mat 24:4

And Yache answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
Mat 24:5

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

If any person comes saying they are the Christ, they are deceiving you.

Mat 7:15

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

False prophets, though they may come with the outward appearance of being good, they are known by their inward struggles that can be known by the fruits of the lusts of the flesh that they bring forth or outwardly not keeping the commandments or striving for righteousness themselves.

Mat 7:16

Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
Mat 7:17

Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
Mat 7:18

A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

A false prophet will bring forth the evil fruits of the lust of the flesh while a true prophet will bring forth the good fruits of the Spirit.

Mat 7:20

Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

The simplicity of identifying false prophets are whether they are operating in the fruits of the Spirit or the lust lusts of the flesh. Some indicators that false prophets and teachers are operating in the lusts of the flesh are as follows:

2Pe 2:1

But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

So any man or woman which omits or changes a commandment from the precepts of Alahayim’s understanding, and/or denies Yache’s character being the fruits of the Spirit that called you unto him. Which means they would be denying Yache because he gave us the standard of serving him in truth by our own conduct and mindset. Anyone teaching against those principles would be considered a false prophet.

2Pe 2:2

And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

Their heresies will speak evil of the way of truth in obedience to the commandments and fruits of the Spirit which will gain them many followers

2Pe 2:3

And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

Through their own covetous, they will speak insincere words with the intent of making money off you by saying what’s pleasing to hear and that feeds an unrighteous desire

2Pe 2:14

Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

Instead of being sincere and honest, they will be exercised in covetousness knowing manipulation tactics, struggling with adultery lusting after others that are not theirs and unable to cease from sinning themselves along with their teaching against the way of truth. So they will beguile unstable souls who also struggle with the lusts of the flesh.

2Pe 2:15

Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

They will unfortunately be gone astray in the love for wealth gained in unrighteousness having a love for money and vain glory like Baalam.

2Pe 2:17

These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.
2Pe 2:18

For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.
2Pe 2:19

While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.

Their insincere words in covetousness can be seen in their speeches of vanity that will allure people through the lusts of the flesh and wantonness as they promise them liberty from punishment and lack of necessity to be obedient to the commandments while the false prophets and teachers themselves will be servants of corruption unable to cease from sins. This lawless environment to fulfill lusts with speeches of vanity and liberty will cause many to follow them, but know that these are false apostles of Christ and truly ministers of Satan:

2Co 11:13-15

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

Knowing even Satan's ministers are transformed as ministers of righteousness, we can identify them by the fruits that they walk in, whether of the Spirit or of Lust. We can also identify them by their teaching, whether they are bringing us unto obedience into the way of truth in the commandments and fruits of the Spirit or leading us astray by speeches of vanity promising us liberty as we fulfill our lusts and they continue serving corruption themselves unable to cease from their sins while making merchandise of us. With the understanding for differentiation between the Lord’s ministers and Satan’s, we have to be mindful to identify the disciples of Christ and ministers of Alahayim through the admonitions in scripture to ensure we are giving our tithes unto Alahayim through them and not being robbed of a great glory to enable unrighteousness.

Understanding Alms

Alms are different than tithes.

G1654 (Strong)

ἐλεημοσύνη

eleēmosunē

el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay

From G1656; compassionateness, that is, (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction: - alms (-deeds).

Thayer Definition:

1) mercy, pity

1a) especially as exhibited in giving alms, charity

2) the benefaction itself, a donation to the poor, alms

Tithes are payments of debts unto Alahayim through his ministers, while alms are donations of our substance to the poor.

Admonitions on Tithes and Alms

We encourage believers not to think tithing and alms alone will save us because righteousness by keeping the commandments is still required to be a believer and saved:

Tobit 12:8-10
[8]Prayer is good with fasting and alms and righteousness. A little with righteousness is better than much with unrighteousness. It is better to give alms than to lay up gold: [9]For alms doth deliver from death, and shall purge away all sin. Those that exercise alms and righteousness shall be filled with life: [10]But they that sin are enemies to their own life.

So alms with righteousness in keeping the law will purge all sin, deliver from death and fill us with life, but if we sin we are enemies to our own life even if we give alms.

1 Corinthians 13:3
[3]And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor… and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

Charity is the fruit of the Spirit we attain unto in the commandments so we have to keep them to attain unto Charity so our alms may profit us:

1 Timothy 1:5

Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

So by precept we are shown if we keep the commandments we will attain unto charity in a pure and sincere heart, good conscience and show forth unfeigned faith. When we do these things and give alms, our alms will profit us and we will be filled with life. This helps understand the benefit of alms giving and righteousness:

Tobit 14:11
[11]Wherefore now, my son, consider what alms doeth, and how righteousness doth deliver...

We now understand and know for our consideration that when we do both alms and righteousness we will be delivered from death:

Ecclesiasticus 3:30-31
[30]Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an atonement for sins.
[31]And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter; and when he falleth, he shall find a stay.

Punishments for Alms with No Righteousness

There are punishments for only giving alms but not actually operating in the righteousness of the Law to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit as well:

Apocalypse of Peter Chapter 12

And near by this place of torment shall be men and women dumb and blind, whose raiment is white. They shall crowd one upon another, and fall upon coals of unquenchable fire. These are they that give alms and say: We are righteous before Alahayim: whereas they have not sought after righteousness. Ezrael the angel of Alahayim shall bring them forth out of this fire and establish a judgement of decision. This then is their judgement. A river of fire shall flow and all judgement (they that are judged) shall be drawn down into the middle of the river. And Uriel shall set them there.

Apocalypse of Paul 40
40. And I observed and saw men and women clothed in bright garments, having their eyes blind, placed in a pit, and I asked: Sir, who are these? And he said to me: These are of the people who did alms, and knew not the Lord Alahayim, for which reason they unceasingly pay the proper penalties.

They knew not the Lord by reason of working iniquity [Matt 7:22-23] because those that know him keep his commandments. [I John 2:3-6] Unfortunately, the blind didn’t keep his commandments and trusted in just giving alms and doing good deeds as righteousness only:

1 John 2:3

And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

1 John 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

1 John 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of Alahayim perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

This is why the Pharisees and those which tithe, give alms and do charitable acts but don't work righteousness in keeping the commandments are referred to as blind because they didn’t walk in the commandments as the Lord walked to clean the insides of themselves in their hearts through obedience to the voice of Alahayim but merely cleaned the outside of the cup by doing some good deeds and outward show that are seen by men but omitted the weightier matters of the fruits of the Spirit and keeping themselves from idols:

Luke 11:39

And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.

Luke 11:40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?

Luk 11:41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.

He encouraged them unto mercy and charity to give of their own things unto those in need so they would be pure in heart performing the ministration of Alahayim in sincerity out of love cleansing themselves within and without in good works.

Luk 11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of Alahayim: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Mat 23:23

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Mat 23:24 Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.

The misconception of righteousness by alms and tithes without working righteousness in keeping the commandments blinds the Pharisees and scribes and also lead those who followed them to be blinded in the same misconception of righteousness as well.

Matthew 15:14

[14]Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

Through scripture it’s understood to give alms or tithes without actually working righteousness in judgement, mercy, faith and the love of Alahayim outlined in the law blinds us from the righteousness of Alahayim and leads us into a ditch as we saw the punishments to come for us all if we walk in the same blindness of alms and tithes without walking in the righteousness of the law as Christ walked.

The Lord Christ’s Admonition on Alms

Matthew 6:1-4
[1]Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [2]Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
[3] But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: [4] That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

Tobit 4:7, 11
[7]Give alms of thy substance; and when thou givest alms, let not thine eye be envious..

When you give, give sincerely from the heart for the well-being of others and don’t be envious thinking about what you could have done with what you gave or how it could have benefited you. Give and be thankful unto Alahayim that that person has what they need and Alahayim blessed you to be able to give to someone in need.

The Benefit of Alms

Tobit 12:8-9

[8] Prayer is good with fasting and alms and righteousness. A little with righteousness is better than much with unrighteousness. It is better to give alms than to lay up gold: [9]For alms doth deliver from death, and shall purge away all sin. Those that exercise alms and righteousness shall be filled with life:
Tobit 4:9-11

[9]For thou layest up a good treasure for thyself against the day of necessity. [10]Because that alms do deliver from death, and suffereth not to come into darkness. [11]For alms is a good gift unto all that give it in the sight of the most High.

The benefits of alms giving, with working righteousness are that it delivers from death, purges sins, fills us with life, keeps us from coming into darkness, and it’s a good gift to give in the sight of Alahayim.

What Kind of Alms May We Give?

Tobit 4:7-8, 16
[7]Give alms of thy substance;…
[8]If thou hast abundance give alms accordingly: if thou have but a little, be not afraid to give according to that little:
[16] Give of thy bread to the hungry, and of thy garments to them that are naked; and according to thine abundance give alms: and let not thine eye be envious, when thou givest alms.

Tobit 12:8
[8]… It is better to give alms than to lay up gold

Alms can be of our food, clothing or according to our financial abundance. When giving of our substance, we have to be mindful not to fall into poverty ourselves when helping our neighbour

Ecclesiasticus 29:20

Help thy neighbour according to thy power, and beware that thou thyself fall not into the same.

This means we ensure we have what’s necessary for our own household and ourselves before helping another lest we fall into poverty ourselves.

Ecclesiasticus 29:21 The chief thing for life is water, and bread, and clothing, and an house to cover shame.

Be sure you have bread, water, clothing and a house for yourself before helping your neighbor, least you fall into the same poverty

The scriptures show alms can be of our finances by evidence of the poor lame man asking alms of money in scripture:

Act 3:2

And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;

Act 3:3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.

Act 3:4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.

Act 3:5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.

Act 3:6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Yache Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

The ministers of Alahayim give alms according to their ability as well to help understand we give according to our ability lest we fall into poverty ourselves as well.

To Whom Do We Give Alms?

Ecclesiasticus 29:9

Help the poor for the commandment's sake, and turn him not away because of his poverty.

Tobit 4:7, 11
[7]Give alms of thy substance; and when thou givest alms, let not thine eye be envious, neither turn thy face from any poor, and the face of Alahayim shall not be turned away from thee.

[11]For alms is a good gift unto all that give it in the sight of the most High.

When it comes to the poor, we are not to make distinction of who to give or not to give because we are not to turn away the face of any poor for Alahayim sake since it’s a good gift in his sight when we give alms: Aligning with sound doctrine, the Angel of Repentance revealed to give unto the poor without distinction as a good giver in the sight of Alahayim.

Hermas Mandate 2

1[27]:4 But clothe thyself in reverence, wherein is no evil stumbling-block, but all things are smooth and gladsome. Work that which is good, and of thy labors, which Alahayim giveth thee, give to all that are in want freely, not questioning to whom thou shalt give, and to whom thou shalt not give.

This means if any poor person is in want of food, clothing, or money give to them according to your ability without going into poverty yourself

Give to all; for to all Alahayim desireth that there should be given of His own bounties.

1[27]:5 They then that receive shall render an account to Alahayim why they received it, and to what end; for they that receive in distress shall not be judged, but they that receive by false pretense shall pay the penalty.

1[27]:6 He then that giveth is guiltless; for as he received from the Lord the ministration to perform it, he hath performed it in sincerity, by making no distinction to whom to give or not to give. This ministration then, when sincerely performed, becomes glorious in the sight of Alahayim. He therefore that ministereth thus sincerely shall live unto Alahayim.

1[27]:7 Therefore keep this commandment, as I have told thee, that thine own repentance and that of thy household may be found to be sincere, and [thy] heart pure and undefiled."

For these reasons, according to our ability without going into poverty ourselves, we give to the poor that are in want of food, clothing and money without distinction of who to give and who not to give to, that we may perform the commandment in sincere repentance. Peter gave unto the poor without distinction:

Acts of Peter the Coptic Fragment
…Thereafter Ptolemaeus died, departing out of this life, and went unto his Lord: and when he made his will he bequeathed a piece of land in the name of my daughter, because through her he had believed in Alahayim and was made whole. But I unto whom the disposition thereof fell, exercised it with great carefulness: I sold the land, and Alahayim alone knoweth neither I nor my daughter (received the price). I sold the land and kept nought back of the price, but gave all the money unto the poor.

Abraham is an example giving alms without distinction as well by how he fed, clothed, and supplied those in need without distinction in his days:

Jasher 22:11-13

11. And Abraham planted a large grove in Beersheba, and he made to it four gates facing the four sides of the earth, and he planted a vineyard in it, so that if a traveler came to Abraham he entered any gate which was in his road, and remained there and ate and drank and satisfied himself and then departed.

12 For the house of Abraham was always open to the sons of men that passed and repassed, who came daily to eat and drink in the house of Abraham.

13. And any man who had hunger and came to Abraham's house, Abraham would give him bread that he might eat and drink and be satisfied, and anyone that came naked to his house he would clothe with garments as he might choose, and give him silver and gold and make known to him Ahayah who had created him in the earth; this did Abraham all his life.

By Abraham performing the ministration sincerely he created relationships based off his character that opened doors for people to receive his words. When people understand our good character and sincerity they are drawn to us, seeing Alahayim formed in us to then draw them unto Alahayim and open the door for conversations in hopes of converting others by their trust in your character..

Jasher 26:36-38

36. And he brought all the children of the earth to the service of Alahayim, and he taught them the ways of Ahayah, and caused them to know Ahayah.

37. And he formed a grove and he planted a vineyard therein, and he had always prepared in his tent meat and drink to those that passed through the land, that they might satisfy themselves in his house. 38. And Ahayah Alahayim delivered the whole earth on account of Abraham.

Through the testimonies we see an example giving unto those in need without distinction in sincere service unto Alahayim.

Loving Your Enemies

Christ bringing the grace and truth of the law, revealed to do good unto our enemies as well out of love so that we may be perfect:

Matthew 5:43

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Matthew 5:45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

He also teaches to be kind to our enemies as well as our neighbors:

Luke 6:31

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Luke 6:32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

Luke 6:33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

Matthew 5:42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Give what you can without falling into poverty yourselves unto those who ask of you not hoping for anything in return:

Luke 6:35

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Who Do we Not Give Unto?

Sir 12:7

Give unto the good, and help not the sinner.

if you know someone is not planning to do right with what you give them by reason of them telling you their intent, don’t give for we’re not to help them do iniquity knowingly.

Sir 4:22

Accept no person against thy soul, and let not the reverence of any man cause thee to fall.

When we understand a person is not intending to do well, we do not give unto them out of respect for Alahayim.

Doing Good of Our Own Will:

There is a difference between being asked for help from the poor that are in want as opposed to having our own desire to do something good for someone without being asked for the help. When we desire to do something good for someone of our own accord without being asked, we have to be sure to know who we are doing good for:

Ecclesiasticus 12:1-3
[1]When thou wilt do good know to whom thou doest it; so shalt thou be thanked for thy benefits.
[2]Do good to the holy man, and thou shalt find a recompense; and if not from him, yet from the most High. [3]There can no good come to him that is always occupied in evil, nor to him that giveth no alms.

Tobit 4:11

[11]For alms is a good gift unto all that give it in the sight of the most High.

Ecclesiasticus 12:4-7
[4]Give to the holy man, and help not a sinner.
[5] Do well unto him that is lowly, but give not to the unholy: hold back thy bread, and give it not unto him, lest he overmaster thee thereby: for else thou shalt receive twice as much evil for all the good thou shalt have done unto him.
[6] For the most High hateth sinners, and will repay vengeance unto the unholy, and keepeth them against the mighty day of their punishment.
[7]Give unto the good, and help not the sinner.

The wisdom of the law helps understand to be mindful of who you have a good inclination to do good unto. Make sure it’s a good holy person when we have a desire to do good for someone on our own accord without being asked from a poor person in need.

Helping a Brother or Sister in Christ Yache

In the brotherhood of faith in Yache Christ, it is good to help our brothers and sisters that have need:

Matthew 12:50

For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Our brothers and sister are those doing the will of the Father of Christ Yache.

James 2:15

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

James 2:16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?

James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

For this reason we ought to help brothers and sisters in Christ Yache that are in need of necessary resources of food, drink, and financial resources if they are fallen into poverty.

Lending to Brothers & Sisters in Christ Yache

Ecclesiasticus 29:10

Lose thy money for thy brother and thy friend, and let it not rust under a stone to be lost.

It is right in the law to help a brother or sister in the faith monetarily, yet we have to be mindful to help according to our ability without falling into poverty ourselves:

Ecclesiasticus 29:20

Help thy neighbour according to thy power, and beware that thou thyself fall not into the same.

Ecclesiasticus 29:21 The chief thing for life is water, and bread, and clothing, and an house to cover shame.

Be sure you have bread, water, clothing and a house for yourself before helping your neighbor, least you fall into the same poverty. If you have the ability, it is fulfilling the law to be merciful and help our neighbor who also is in the faith of Yache Christ:

Ecclesiasticus 29:1

He that is merciful will lend unto his neighbour; and he that strengtheneth his hand keepeth the commandments.

Ecclesiasticus 29:2 Lend to thy neighbour in time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbour again in due season.

A neighbor in the faith will pay you what was borrowed

Ecclesiasticus 29:3 Keep thy word, and deal faithfully with him, and thou shalt always find the thing that is necessary for thee.

Beware of borrowing to unbelievers as the way they deal is not well:

Ecclesiasticus 29:4 Many, when a thing was lent them, reckoned it to be found, and put them to trouble that helped them.

Ecclesiasticus 29:5 Till he hath received, he will kiss a man's hand; and for his neighbour's money he will speak submissly: but when he should repay, he will prolong the time, and return words of grief, and complain of the time.

Ecclesiasticus 29:6 If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half, and he will count as if he had found it: if not, he hath deprived him of his money, and he hath gotten him an enemy without cause: he payeth him with cursings and railings; and for honour he will pay him disgrace.

Ecclesiasticus 29:7 Many therefore have refused to lend for other men's ill dealing, fearing to be defrauded.

If a person operates in this fashion when being lent money, it’s a sign not to lend unto them as it will cause you problems if you continue to do so.

Ecclesiasticus 29:8

Yet have thou patience with a man in poor estate, and delay not to shew him mercy.

After experiencing a person’s ill-dealings when you’ve lent unto them, take heed and don’t lend unto them again unless they are truly in poor circumstances. If the person truly is in poor estate and in want, show mercy for the commandments sake and help them according to your ability in giving them food and clothing to overcome all things with good but don’t give them money beyond your ability lest you fall into poverty yourself. We have to be mindful not to take things personal seeing that Alahayim may have a person in a certain season to teach them and that may not be where they will be forever and will remember your good deeds to help them in a trying time.

Romans 12:17-21

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Love Thy Neighbor:

Preservation of Life (Mercy)

H2551 Mercy

commiseration: - merciful, pity.

commiseration: sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; compassion.

Luke 10:25-

And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? 27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy Alahayim with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. 28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. 29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Yache, And who is my neighbour? 30 And Yache answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. 33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, 34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. 36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? 37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Yache unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

We are commanded to show mercy and help our neighbor when we see them in a life threatening situation, showing sincere charity and benevolence towards all in the fruits of the Spirit.