Which part of bible in the new testament says we must pay 10% tithe to the church?

Question

is the church is money running organisation.

Come on. Give me sensible answer. i know we need to a cheerful giver to God. but the point is why the church is specifying 10% of the salary to be given to church?

Catholic church does not tie to the salary scheme. we give based on what we could.

get my point? so what is ur answer?

i once went to a protestant and got it's affliate mail practically every month.

it keeps mailing me to help to save soul and ask for $ until one day i got fed up and told them to stop asking for $.

Beside asking for $ it send nothing to me. i really wonder what it is up to. it is more like a $ driven organisation to me.

Answer 1

I don't think I ever read that in the New Testament. But you should support your local Bible believing Church. There are no rules as to how much, but in the Old Testament a tithe which means 10% was the set amount. I think it should serve as a good example for Christians today. Keep in mind that the Lord loves a CHEERFUL giver!

Answer 2

The New Testament doesn't specifically state 10%; however, it does reference "tithe" or "the tithe" which, from the Old Testament is 10%.
Whether 10% or 30%, the issue is the "heart" with which it is given, not the amount.
This is an area some folks just get crazy about--it's 10% or burn in hell. But, they are limiting God and his ability to bless by focusing on "10%."
The best policy is and has always been, listen to God and allow the Holy Spirit to direct your giving. That way, you'll NEVER go wrong. Regardless of what ANY person says!
Sadly, organized religion is little more than a business meant of making money. No wonder so many dear folks in this world are so complacent about church.
God really has little to do with "church," in the sense of what it has become these days.
You want to see what real religion is, visit remote Applachian areas in this country, and many small villages in other countries, and you will see Church.
Best wishes on your journey and in your quest for knowledge.

Answer 3

What does the Bible say about tithing?

A tithe means a tenth part. Old Testament law required that a tenth of all produce, flocks, and cattle be given to support the Levites (the priestly class). In turn, the Levites were to give a tenth of that for support of the high priest (Leviticus 27:30-33, Numbers 18:21-28).

An additional tithe, collected every three years, was to be used to meet the needs of the Levites, strangers, orphans and widows. (Deuteronomy 26:12-13). Additional tithes were taken for festival purposes.

In addition, everyone was to be generous with those in need:

If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother. Rather be openhanded and freely lend him whatever he needs. (NIV, Deuteronomy 15:7-8)

The New Testament did not repudiate the Old Testament tithing rules nor add any specific new rules about tithing. However, Jesus made it clear that we are obligated to be generous to those in need (Matthew 25:31-46).

Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. (NIV, Matthew 5:42)

Giving is to be done cheerfully, rather than as an obligation (2 Corinthians 9:6-7), and not for the purpose of public recognition (Matthew 6:1-4). The amount to give is not necessarily limited to ten percent (Matthew 19:21, Luke 18:22, 21:1-4, Hebrews 13:16, 1 John 3:17). Generous giving is an acknowledgment that everything we have is a gift from God, and is to be used in His service (Luke 12:33, Acts 20:35, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, James 1:17, 1:27, 1 Peter 4:10).

The tithing rules in the Old Testament of the Bible were based on the religious and social system of ancient Israel and on an agricultural economy. Modern day questions about what percentage we should give and whether it should be computed on gross income, net income or wealth simply have no Biblical answers. Nor does the Bible tell us how much of our giving should go to the Church and how much to help the needy. In today's world, we must pray and listen to our consciences when deciding how much to give and to which organizations or individuals.

Answer 4

The tithe is Old Testament.No where in the New will you find that command.The tithe was to support the temple and the myriad of priests and Levites that ran the joint.Paul says lay aside some money so that on the first day of the week you can give(notice the first day is Sunday,not Saturday all you cultists and "Legalists").He also says God loves a cheerful giver,so don't be a sour puss when you give what you can,1%,20%,whatever.

Answer 5

The whole 10% thing comes from the days after the Israelites entered the promised land. All the tribes except the Levites were given land, while the Levites were given the temples and the charge of maintaining them. So the other tribes were charged with giving 10% of what their land yielded in order to sustain the Levites. It was called a "tythe". Many churches cling to this, and I have issue with it myself. Christ said we should give all that we have to give...but doesn't put a percentage on it. The interesting thing is that people with more money generally give less, percentage-wise, than those with little money...so it would seem rich folks are more inclined to be greedy. This follows along with what Christ said about how easy (or difficult, I should say) it will be for a rich person to get into heaven.

Answer 6

To leave out a section of the Bible[like to separate the old and new testaments] means you are reading the Amputated Bible.
Why do you and so many others have such a big problem with giving a measly 10% back to the church? God gave you your job and the good health and presence of mind to be able to do it. He also gave you a way to live a blessed life here and now not to mention everlasting life through GREAT personal sacrifice on His part, so WHY why WHY would anyone hold in a death grip 10% when GOD gave us everything???? God can do more with your 10% in His hand than you can. It is not about money. He doesn't need your money,He owns the cattle on a thousand hills and the hills under them. This is about being faithful and obedient for YOUR own good and the good of the Church to be able to continue to spread the gospel. You cannot take the $$$ with you but you can take the blessings with you.

Answer 7

Check out these verses on Tithing:
Hebrews 7:5, Matthew 23:23, Luke 11:42

The church uses our tithes to keep functioning to do the work of God. Tithing, like anything else done for God, should be done with the proper attitude. If you are giving grudgingly, then you need to check your heart condition (see what Jesus said to the Pharisees).

Answer 8

Dear softspot, 10% of gross to the church 28% of gross to the federal government 15% to state Gov. 5% to local Gov. 2.9% to school tax. That is 60.9% of your gross check before you get a penny to feed your family pay your mortgage pay your utilities and put clothes on your children back.
The God I know and serve would much rather I take that 10% and feed my children and provide them a decent and warm place to live than give it to a church. If God would rather you pay that to the church to keep an over paid pastor salary going then he is not the God of my Bible. Be very careful that you are not reading a man made scripture for their personal gain. I personally believe that God will bless you if you give what you can after you take care of the family he has given you. Remember God want your love not your money. The pastors want your money that is how they feed their families.
God Bless

Answer 9

In Malachi 3:10, it says "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and put Me to the proof now herewith," saith the LORD of hosts, "if I will not open to you the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it."

This is commanded by God to the Israelites during the old testament (the time of Moises), however since we are now in the law of Jesus Christ, tithings does not apply to us anymore. Since the there is a change of priesthood (which is Jesus Christ), there must also be a change of the law. and the law of Jesus Christ is to give what our heart pleases.

2 Corinthians 9:7 "As every man purposeth in his heart, so let him give, not grudgingly or out of compulsion; for God loveth the cheerful giver."

Answer 10

Genesis 14:18-20. But tithing is not required of Christians. 2 Corinthians 8:12 says: "For if the readiness is there first, it is especially acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what a person does not have." and 2 Corinthians 9:7 says: "Let each one do just as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."