Tithing in Deuteronomy 14:22-29 as a Tool for Poverty Alleviation and Nation Building in Nigeria

Margaret Yemisi Ojo, Oghenekevwe Kate Jibromah, Seyifunmi Damilola Bademosi, Abel Olatoye Iyanda and Abigail Tanu
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Margaret Yemisi Ojo: Department of Religious Studies, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti.
Oghenekevwe Kate Jibromah: Department of Christian Religious Studies, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo.
Seyifunmi Damilola Bademosi: Department of Christian Religious Studies, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo.
Abel Olatoye Iyanda: Department of Religious Studies, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo.
Abigail Tanu: Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Niger Delta University, Bayelsa.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 10, 2128-2136

Abstract: Tithing system was an ancient and widespread practice among the Hebrews, but it is also found in religions and cultures of the Semitic people. The major recipients of tithes according to the priestly code were the Levites and the priests (Num. 18:21-32). The Deuteronomic code included the foreigners, fatherless and the widows (Deut. 14:22-29). The contemporary Nigeria society is faced with people living in abject poverty with no means of surviving. Ironically, there is the clamouring by church leaders for strict observance of tithe payment by the adherents with absolute sincerity. The usage and purpose of tithes in the Old Testament especially in the chosen texts, which involved or rendering help to the poor; hospitality to strangers and care for the needy has been jettisoned. Therefore, this study with the use of Exegetical and Descriptive methods delves into measuring the standard for the collection of tithes and the meaningful utilization of it to help in the nation building of the country. The research would then serve as model for the church leaders to see the fact that tithes are not only for them but for humanity.

Date: 2024
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