Is tithing mandatory to the new testament church as it was in the old testament?

Question

If yes do you tithe on the gross pay or the net (after taxes have been taken)

Answer 1

Here is an opinion. However if you do believe that you should tithe then, (also an opinion) you might consider giving based on your gross income. After all God gave his all to us. Should we not be compelled to do the same?

Is tithing for the New Testament Church?
Answer: emphatically NO!



The bible says tithing is a law, so that means it is a LAW! One place the bible tells us that tithing is a law is in (Hebrews 7:5 KJV). There are many other places in the Old Testament that tells us that to tithe is an Old Testament law. In the New Testament, however, we are plainly told that we now live by grace because of Jesus. ~~ (Galatians 2:16 KJV) Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. ~~ This verse alone tells us that we are not under the law as born again Christians. If we believe Jesus paid the price for our sins and we are made a new person by the blood of Jesus, then we are no longer under the law. So we live by grace. Grace livers give because they love God and want to give as He directs them.

This is one of the verses that make me feel so strongly about this issue: (Rom 4:13-16 KJV) For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,

Answer 2

Churches like anything else need money to operate and offer services. I would say to give what you can afford to give. The people that can give more should do so, example two people in a family gives $100.00 a month, you can't expect a family of 5 to do the same. Some churches set a per cent per month to tithing, that's hard for a family that's large or doesn't have that much money coming into the household. Remember the Lord or St. Peter aren't going to return your money and tell you to go to hell when your time comes. Some churches have more money on the books than really is necessary to operator. You will receive a blessing at whatever amount you are able to give.

Answer 3

Some will say yes and some no, but the thing is that if God is going to bless your finances then you really must tithe as a basic amount of giving and then if God tells you to give an offering of more then you give it. God needs to be in control of your finances.
(Obviously you need to have a personal relationship with Christ or you will never know what he wants you to do)

I see that someone put gross pay..the tithe as I understand is on your gain, if your salary is from a company then I always tithed on the gross.
If you own a business personally you tithe on the salary that you take out of the business and not the gross of the whole company before expenses.
If you buy and sell things you tithe on your gain after expenses.
This is the way I have done it and it has always worked for me and I have been blessed. I am not wealthy, but I always have what I need and God takes care of me.
God at times has spoken to my heart to give beyond titheing and I have obeyed him and I never came to need, although I sometimes was thinking that I would..
My experience is give and it will be given to you.
I do not normally give handouts of cash to everyone that asks, but will buy a meal for almost anyone when it comes to food..

Answer 4

Yes, we are commanded to do it (10%) and it's on the gross pay. We do it out of obedience and love.

Let me ask you this...

When you step through the gates of Heaven and Jesus is standing there, arms open, big grin on His face...and He says, to you..."there's something I want to know, you haven't been paying your tithe...why were you stealing from me?" What will be your answer.

We tithe because all that we own belongs to Him. We are to be good stewards of everything He has blessed us with.

TRUE STORY: The last couple of paychecks...I sure could have used my tithe to buy Christmas gifts. I prayed about it and gave my tithe. I knew my bills were covered but in my heart, I wanted to be able to give gifts for Christmas. (It is better to give than receive.)

I knew God could do more with my 10% than I could and I also had faith He would provide.

Part of my prayer was that my company would give out bonuses this year, so that, that would be my Christmas money. (They have previously...I was hoping and praying it would happen this year as well.)

I got my Christmas bonus. It was for three times the amount that it was for last year. Even after taxes, it's twice as much as it was last year (before taxes.) I'm able to buy gifts and pay a large bill that was looming.

I promise, if you will walk in faith and obey Him...He will provide

Answer 5

Here in austria, the bishop has made a contract with the Vatican that he will donate a certain amount of money every year (872,000euros). All catholics are required to pay 'kirchenbeitrag." I forgot how it was calculated but it is derived from the salary and all income of parents and children.

JWs don't have tithes.
Because when Jesus came: Ephesians2: 15 By means of his flesh he abolished the enmity, the Law of commandments consisting in decrees, that he might create the two peoples in union with himself into one new man and make peace...

We are not under Mosaic Law anymore. also:

2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each one do just as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Answer 6

Its unfortunate that many people do not understand what is meant by Christ fulfilling the law. The law of god and what he said was right and wrong is still the same as it always was. Christ fulfilled the law in that he paid the wage of death for sin and the sacrfices of animals and the actions that needed to be taken to cover sin were undone. The fulfillment of the law by Christ does not mean that God changed his mind and you get to ignore the OT. Tithing is still a command of God

Answer 7

Deuteronomy 12:5-8--
5 But YOU ARE TO SEEK THE HABITATION OF YOUR FATHER; THE HOUSE OF YAHWEH--the place which Yahweh your Father shall choose out of all your tribes to establish His Name--and THERE YOU MUST GO.
6 THERE you must bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your TITHES, and special gifts you have vowed to give, your freewill offerings, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks.


Mat 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.


Mat 5:19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.


Mat 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

You pay on your gross income to your Heavenly Father's House. Anything else you are paying your money in vain.

Answer 8

No, tithe is not required. It is a sign of worship and if it was mandatory that would be a "work" and works do not save. Just as singing in church is not required, but it is still encouraged and appreciated. James speaks of how 'Faith without works is dead.' This does not mean works are required, it just means faith INSPIRES works if it is true faith. So many faithful Christians do give the illustrated amount of tithe out of faith that they can live on less than 100 cents on the dollar, but it is not required.

Answer 9

Yes. Gross pay.

Answer 10

No it is not in the new.. it is said that we're supposed to give from our heart and that the Lord likes a cheerful giver.... and
sometimes you'll give more than others. He says listen to your heart when giving. You can also offer your time and talent for your faith instead of always it being your treasure.