THEOSISTheodoret of Cyrus
Why did Moses, in instructing on the tithes for the priests, declare, "Thou shalt not be able to eat in thy cities the tithes of thy wheat, and of thy wine, and of thy oil" (Deuteronomy 12:17)? Moses ordained that two tithes should be extracted from their belongings: one designated for the Levites and the other to be sold, the proceeds of which would be used to prepare a banquet for themselves and to support widows, orphans, and strangers, with the feast taking place in the sacred temple. In His wisdom, the Lord deemed this practice lawful, freeing them from the lure of false deities.
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Amidst the temptations introduced by the adversary, who ensnared humanity through indulgence and pleasure, which included various distractions at demonic celebrations, the Lord, in His infinite wisdom, established ordinances regarding festivals, sanctioned sacrifices, allowed musical instruments, and commanded feasting. Through these means, He sought to shield the Israelites from the evils of idolatry.