Former Pirates star giving 10 percent of his earnings to needy  |

As if to follow the biblical principle of the tithe, a former Orlando Pirates star is giving 10 percent of his income to the needy.

The tithe, a term from ancient English meaning ‘tenth’, is a custom dating back to Old Testament times. It was adopted by the Christian church whereby lay people contributed a 10th of their income for religious purposes.

THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLE OF THE TITHE

The principle can be traced back to the Biblical tale of Abraham presenting a tenth of the war spoils to Melchizedek, the king of Salem [in Genesis]. 

In the Old Testament, Jews brought 10% of their harvest to a storehouse as a welfare plan for the needy.

Some modern-day believers still practice it, although the practice has been ridden with controversy.

However, that has not stopped former Orlando Pirates defender-cum-midfielder Marshall Munetsi from giving to the needy.

Munetsi plies his trade in France for Stade de Reims and has attracted the interest of English clubs.

The 26-year-old, who recently wedded, donates part of his salary to 60 children back in his native home Zimbabwe.

The Warriors strongman revealed this in a Prime Video Sports interview conducted in French.

Through the Munetsi Foundation, the money pays fees for kids in the high-density suburb of Mabvuku, east of Harare. The foundation was established in 2020 and is based in the capital of Zimbabwe, Harare.

MARSHALL MUNETSI GIVING 10 PERCENT OF HIS SALARY

Munetsi has also donated kits to Kadyamadare Primary School in his home village in Mashonaland East.

”God gave me a talent. So I need to invest 10% of my salary in my Foundation to help 60 children in my country. In Africa, we don’t get things easy [so it is important to assist others],” he said.

Munetsi left Pirates in 2019 after penning a four-year deal with the French side. He has established himself as a regular for the Ligue 1 outfit.

Reports in January linked him with Championship sides Watford and Burnley. The Zimbabwe international, capped 23 times, has impressed again this season.

He has bagged three goals and one assist in 16 Ligue 1 appearances. Mainly operating as a defensive midfielder, he has been credited for winning and progressing the ball quickly.

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