Ask AI: if he tithe is specifically reserved for the Levite priests according to the Torah, can you tell me why protestant pastors ask for the tithe?

Protestant pastors ask for the tithe for a variety of reasons, including supporting the church, helping the poor and needy, spreading the Gospel, and providing for the pastor and other staff members. Some Protestant churches also use the tithe to fund special projects and ministries. Although some Protestant churches may use the tithe according to the Old Testament model, most view the tithe as a voluntary financial contribution, rather than a mandatory one.