Was tithing mandatory in the New Testament?

Question

Did God instruct us to tithe in the New Testament? Or was it just an OT teaching/mandatory?

Answer 1

No, because the New Testament is not about LAW, but about GRACE.

BUT, if your heart is right, you will Tithe.

Tithing is considered by most to be 10% of your income, but honestly that's just a rule of thumb. What you give to help the Kingdom of God will be remembered. Don't fall for those "prosperity preachers" who tell you that you must tithe to get rich, it's not about that.

You don't tithe for you.

You tithe for God. You may be rewarded in this world for it and you may not be rewarded. But I can pretty much assure you that you'll be rewarded spiritually.

When I tithe, I 'feel' great. When I don't, I suffer. I've been through it over and over again.

Tithing today, in the New Testament, is an act of love.

Answer 2

No.
In the New Testament the members of the Church sold all of their possessions and each person of the congregation shared equally in the profits.
Originaly the Church was supposed to take care of all social issues, and leave the job of running the state to the government. The government however (thanks in large part to the New Deal here in the U.S.) began welfare and other social programs, and the Church simply stood by and let them. However, the Church gave up on the sharing all things in common far before this. Tithing returned to the Church early on, but I'm not sure why exactly. I do know that at one point the Church was taking a large portion of a persons wages for a variety of reasons (indulgences) with is one of the reasons the Protestant Reformation took place...
The Tithe is 10% of an entire income (tithe means tenth), and in the OT it was said to be a workijng of man (ti) and God (theos), but nowhere in the NT is the principle of tithes taught, we are to give according to our heart, not expecting to recieve as many false teachers clalim, but out of gratitude and thanksgiving.

Answer 3

If i am not mistaken tithing was never "mandatory" in the new testament the followers sold their possessions voluntarily. the only problem was when two of them Lied about the amount. and in the old testament i think they they did not tithe, but instead they brought sin offerings. because Jesus had not delivered us through Grace.

Answer 4

Tithing was part of the Mosaic law put on place before Jesus' ransom death, the bible repeats over and over that faith , fine works and a sincere heart is what draws us closer not our money, there is a scripture but I can't find it right this second but it says, Give Caesar's things to Caesar. So pay your taxes but does God want you paying the church - NO - I mean look at these churches where you ahve to show your yearly income? that is crazy - GOd does not care about your money your car or your clothes - just as long as your are provides for....

But as for the law once Jesus died for us he relieved us of those Mosaic laws because now everything is covered by his blood.
Hoped this helped;)

Answer 5

Does God change? The word tithe means a tenth. God allows you to keep 90%. If you don't pay your tithes you rob God. Are the ten commandments only for the old testament. I believe give and it shall be given unto you.
I think that you can not out give God.
In Malachi we have the promise from God "prove ye me".Trust God to keep his promises.<><

Answer 6

If memory serves Tithing was mandatory in the old testament. under the law not under the new testament.

Tithing was the way the priests and the widows and orphans were cared for.

Answer 7

Christ said if we didn't pay tithing, we were robbing God. So I assume it was mandatory then and the true Church today will have the same requirement.

Answer 8

When Jesus said to Give unto Caesar what is Caesar's, and unto God what is God's he was talking about Gods tithe.
Jesus also said that if we do not pay our tithe we are robbing God.

Answer 9

God Does Not Command Us to Give 10% or Any Fixed % of Our Salary or Property

Tithes were required by God from the Israelite farmers and ranchers (see Deuteronomy 14:22 and Leviticus 27:30). Tithes were agricultural produce and not money (and they had money back in those days). The tithes were used in the temple, for festivals and for helping the poor.

There were 3 tithes from some of the Israelites and a 4th from the Levites to the Levite priests.

1) The Levitical tithe required those who raised crops (not everyone and not all professions – just those who raised crops) to give 10% of that to the Levites. This tithe occurred 6 years out of the 7 year cycle. It also required those that raised 10 or more animals to give each tenth animal that passed under the rod to the Levites. If a person raised less than 10 animals, they were not required to tithe.

2) From what was given to them, the Levites in turn had to give a tenth of the very best to the priests.

3) The festival tithe required that those who raised crops or animals to set aside 10% for the annual festivals.

4) The Poor tithe occurred only in the 3rd year of the seven year cycle. This was set aside for the poor.

Now about Christians and tithing, God never established a set standard for Christians to give. The principle of 10% of earnings being required of believers is not taught in the Bible. Giving should be done out of freewill and love and sometimes God puts it in our hearts to give much more than 10% and it doesn’t have to be just money. We are to be led by the Holy Spirit. Giving should be done cheerfully from the heart (2 Corinthians 9:7) for the honour and glory of God, to help the needy (Hebrews 13:16, Acts 20:35, Matthew 25:35-45, Acts 6:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:1-16) and to support GENUINE Christian pastors and ministries who would use what is given to them for GODLY PURPOSES AND NOT FOR WORLDLY PURSUITS (1 Corinthians 9:7-14, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-37, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, 2 Corinthians 8:1-13, 1 Timothy 6:17-19).

Just as the animal sacrifices were replaced under the New Covenant by the great sacrifice of our wonderful Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ (Hebrews 7:27) and circumcision was replaced by circumcision of the heart (Romans 2:29), Old Covenant tithing was replaced by giving cheerfully of what one (who is being led by the Holy Spirit, of course) has decided in their heart to give (2 Corinthians 9:7). Examples of what we can offer are: food, money, clothing, furniture and our service as Christians. We must use wisdom and make sure that the things we offer are needed. Some ministers use others' hard earned cash to embellish their churches and feed their worldly desires.

It’s clear that God never told us that we should be giving 10% (or any fixed %) of our salaries. Those who preach that Christians are to give 10% (or any fixed %) are wresting the Scriptures to conform to their belief at the expense of the truth. An individual may teach this false doctrine due to one or more of the following:

• Ignorance

• Fear of ridicule or disapproval of others who support this teaching

• Not wanting to admit what they always taught was wrong

• Love of money (1 Timothy 6:10)

Applying Old Testament practices in the New Testament is in essence, placing those who hear them under the bondage and curse of the Mosaic Law (Galatians Ch. 3).

Any one who teaches that we are to follow Old Covenant regulations are subverting the souls of those who hear them:

Acts 15:24
Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

If you’re teaching others that God commands this, no matter how good the intentions are, it’s a sin. It’s time to break free from the false doctrine of believers being required to give 10% (or any fixed %) of their earnings, and take a stand against it.

2 Corinthians 9:7
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

http://www.cnview.com/on_line_resources/christians_and_the_tithe.htm

http://www.letusreason.org/doct54.htm


REDEMPTION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH

Because mankind is incapable of meeting God’s standard of perfection necessary to abide in God’s presence (Romans 3:19-20,23), God sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay the total debt for the believer’s sins and mercifully credits to his account Christ’s righteousness (Romans 3:21-28,5:1-11; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21). Jesus’ gracious act of atonement was complete and covers all sin (Colossians 2:13-14; 1 John 1:9). Salvation is not based on good deeds but according to the mercy of God (Titus 3:4-5). Believers are justified by faith; it is a gift by God’s grace (Romans 4:3-8; Ephesians 2:8-9). A true, living faith will result in a desire to live a holy, loving life of good works (Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:6; James 2:14-26), but failure to be absolutely successful at righteous living does not negate the believer’s justified status.

If you sincerely say this prayer, your sins will be washed away, you will be redeemed to God, be saved from eternal torment and inherit the Kingdom of God:

"Dear Jesus,

I am a sinner.
I repent of my sins.
Please forgive me and save me by your shed blood;
come into my heart.
I want to receive you as my own personal Lord and Savior.

Amen"

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Answer 10

No. Not in the NT. Give as you purpose in your heart...freely and cheerfully.