does the bible obligates us to tithe?

Answer 1

Tithing is an Old Testament concept. The tithe was a requirement of the law in which all Israelites were to give 10% of everything they earned and grew to the Tabernacle / Temple (Leviticus 27:30; Numbers 18:26; Deuteronomy 14:24; 2 Chronicles 31:5). Some understand the Old Testament tithe as a method of taxation to provide for the needs of the priests and Levites of the sacrificial system. The New Testament nowhere commands, or even recommends that Christians submit to a legalistic tithe system. Paul states that believers should set aside a portion of their income in order to support the church (1 Corinthians 16:1-2).

The New Testament nowhere assigns a certain percentage of income to set aside, but only says it is to be “in keeping with his income” (1 Corinthians 16:2). The Christian church has essentially taken the 10% figure from the Old Testament tithe and applied it as a “recommended minimum” for Christians in their giving. Although the New Testament does not identify a specific amount or percentage to give, it does talk about the importance and benefits of giving. They should give as they are able, “in keeping with his income.” Sometimes that means giving more than a tithe, sometime that may mean giving less than a tithe. It all depends on the ability of the Christian and the needs of the church. Each and every Christian should diligently pray and seek God’s wisdom as to whether to participate in tithing and/or for how much he or she should give (James 1:5). “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Answer 2

Tithing is an issue that many Christians struggle with. In many churches tithing is over-emphasized. At the same time, many Christians refuse to submit to the Biblical exhortation in regards to making offerings to the Lord. Tithing / giving is intended to be a joy, a blessing. Sadly, that is rarely the case in the church today.

Tithing is an Old Testament concept. The tithe was a requirement of the law in which all Israelites were give 10% of everything they earned and grew to the Tabernacle / Temple (Leviticus 27:30; Numbers 18:26; Deuteronomy 14:24; 2 Chronicles 31:5). Some understand the Old Testament tithe as a method of taxation to provide for the needs of the priests and Levites of the sacrificial system. The New Testament nowhere commands, or even recommends that Christians submit to a legalistic tithe system. Paul states that believers should set aside a portion of their income in order to support the church (1 Corinthians 16:1-2).

The New Testament nowhere assigns a certain percentage of income to set aside, but only says it is to be “in keeping with his income” (1 Corinthians 16:2). The Christian church has essentially taken the 10% figure from the Old Testament tithe and applied it as a “recommended minimum” for Christians in their giving. Although the New Testament does not identify a specific amount or percentage to give, it does talk about the importance and benefits of giving. They should give as they are able, “in keeping with his income.” Sometimes that means giving more than a tithe, sometime that may mean giving less than a tithe. It all depends on the ability of the Christian and the needs of the church. Each and every Christian should diligently pray and seek God’s wisdom as to whether to participate in tithing and/or for how much he or she should give (James 1:5). “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Answer 3

We are not obligated to do anything. Deut 11:26 says we have a choice.
There are many benefits to tithing. Prosperity, health, long life, peace and the list goes on. But that is another story (sermon) for another day.
We must first understand what it means to tithe. It means to give a tenth of what you have. If you are unable to work, give your time to the church. Volunteer to help clean or something like that. It is not strictly about money or financial giving or gain.
While the Old Testament establishes the pretense for tithing, Jesus said in Mark 12:17 that we should "give to God the things that are God's". It is also in Luke 20:25.
I could go on about this but I won't. My advice to you is this. Pray and seek God's wisdom in this matter. He will bless a cheerful giver more than a person who feels obligated.
Hope this helps and clears up some of the questions you have.

Answer 4

Unless you want to rob God. (Malichi 3:8) The concept of tithing was actuall instituted before the law when Abraham paid tithes to Melchisedek (Genesis 14: 18-20). Hebrews 5:6-10 states that Jesus is a high priest after the order of Melchisedek. Therefore since there has been no Biblical abolition of the tithes, we should continue to pay them. Besides, why would you not want to give 10% of your gross income to a God who promises that He will open the windows of Heaven and pour out a blessing that you don't even have room to contain. (Malichi 3:10) =)

Answer 5

A tithe implies that you give a 10th of your income to God. It is with God that we are able to work and earn our money using the abilities that he gave us. The old testament did have a law that made this more of an obligation. However, the new testament absolves the idea of a cerrtain percentage or divison of one's income. The new testament says that we should indeed give both to the poor and to the church. If you think about it outside of scripture and think of it in a logical manner, the church needs the money as well. Someone needs to pay the lights. Someone needs to pay to fix the air conditioner that the members are complaining about. Someone needs to get the money for that new classroom that everyone wants. Things require money. The church is --in every sense of the word-- a charity. People don't pay to go to a church. The services provided are done as a gift to its members. It's a donation to the church in order to keep things running.

Answer 6

Heavenly sanctioned thievery!

Charitable works are one thing but just lining the coffers of the church hierarchy is just plain sinful.

The church in collusion with royalty has for millenium robbed and taxed (oh I ready said robbed) the poorest of the people to feather the beds of the richest.

What does the Catholic church really need with gold plated alters?! Hmmm?

The bible says if we don't then we are stealing from god - hmm was not the book written by man who is the only one able to profit. What does an omnipotent being need with cold hard cash? If he's so omnipotent then why can't he help the poor and sick by preventing the illness and making us all equally self sustaining? Only the church has ever profited and only the church ever will.

I'm already tithing 10% to the FN feds and doesn't include the 13% I pay on top of everything I buy every dang day.

Answer 7

In English, that would be "Does the Bible obligate us to tithe?", to which the answer would be "yes".

Answer 8

Only that we should pay taxes.
The tithe to the church was to pay for the BBQ and wine stuff, If you couldn't bring pot luck,, but it got out of hand,,, and a select few leaders get rich or live in luxury or perversion.
Remember Jesus was piz sed off at the money changers.
then realized just how stupid we are and never trashed the temple again.

Answer 9

Yes, 10%. Just because it was in the old testament doesn't mean that it doesn't apply now. How can the church function without financial support?

Matthew 23:23:
"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former."

In the old testament it says not to murder does that mean that since the new testament now we can? No.

Answer 10

The Bible tells us that if we do not tithe we are stealing from God. It also promises us that if we give an honest 10% then our cup will runneth over. (we will have more blessings than we can handle) Hey God's promising...you decide