CHARITY & TITHINGS --- WHO & WHAT IS IT FOR?
Charity/Tithings --- Who & What is it for?
1. Charity, one is supposed to be cheerful in your givens - why?
2. Tithings, one is supposed to give 10% of their earnings why?
3. Who is supposed to be the benefactors of our givens?
4. What results of our givens are we supposed to see?
5. When are we supposed to see the results of our givens?
6. Who or what are we suppose to give to?
7. What does it mean charity starts at home?
In 1998 I was moved to support a group of college bound students that was out soliciting donations for their college education, yet I did not support their cause because of the following: Was I being obedient?
Restricted Laws of Islam it is stated spend of what Allah has given to you in the cause of Islam.
It is clear who it is not for, Allah/God, considering God is the giver. It is also clear what it is not for, the purpose of material gains of the select.
Let us build on positive thinking and solutions concerning charity/tidings. Thank you in advance for your input.
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Tithing, from a spiritual/symbolic perspective, is the giving of 10 percent to the Temple within, and Tithing from a religious perspective is the giving of 10 percent one's monetary earnings to a Temple without. I'll delve into the spiritual/allegorical perspective of tithing.
The first mention of tithing in the Bible is in the Book of Genesis and involves a person named Melchizedek. Genesis 14:18, "And Melchizedek King of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God."
Genesis 14:19, "And he blessed him and said, blessed by Abram of the Most High God, Possessor of heaven and earth.
Genesis 14:20, "And blessed be the Most High God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him a TITHEof all.
The 7th chapter of Hebrews refers to Melchizedek as representing something that is eternal having no father, mother nor a genealogy. Thus, Melchizedek is described as Christ. When Christ is seen as a state of Consciousness, the allegory of tithing to Melchizedek begins to make sense. When dealing with Consciousness, we deal with the Mind/brain. We use 10% of the brain, which is called the left side, and is considered the analytical or physical side. While the right side, which makes up the 90%, is considered the emotional or spiritual side. As it is above, so it is below. 90% of the universe is made of dark matter. Only 10% is the physical or visible.
Since nothing happens by coincidence, let's check out the words that happen to make up the word Melchizedek:
MEL = Dark (dark matter/90%).
CHI = 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet . Chi Eastern life force. What is so fascinating about Chi is that as the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet (pronounced KI), the 22nd chromosome was the first chromosome to have its genetic structure decoded, and in Stedmans medical dictionary, chromosome 22 is named CHRIST CHURCH chromosome.
Z = Symbol for atomic number and symbol for impedance. Let's define impedence: dance n. Symbol Z A measure of the total opposition to current flow in an alternating current circuit, made up of two components, ohmic resistance and reactance. Here we see a letter in the alphabet, found in the name Melchizedek, that connects it to the sub atomic, which is the realm of dark matter. Also, connected is impedance, which is resistance. OHM is the law of electrical resistance, named after George Simon Ohm. Resistance or impedance is used in meditation via the sounding of Om. The whole concept is to reduce the electrical energy (CHI) flowing through the spine to the brain to prevent overheating or overloading. Overheating of the brain via electrical energy results in those times when we mentally "snap." As the scripture says, "resist the devil and he will flee."
DEK = 10.
Giving up the 10th means seperating or letting go of the left side of our thinking, which occurs during meditation, thus, joining to the dark matter or right/spiritual side. Whenever we let go of the thinking of this world, we tithe to Melchizedek, also, called the King of Salem, which means the King of Peace. Just as religious tithing contributes to the growth/expansion/development of external temples, spiritual tithing contributes to the growth/expansion/development of the internal Temple.
Hope this answers your questions Beloved.
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