In Christianity, is tithing really mandatory? Did Jesus Christ command us to give 10% tithe.?

Question

It seems that tithing was in the Old Testament only

Answer 1

it still works

Answer 2

NO. Under the New Covenant, there is no requirement that Christians must tithe. It would be impossible to do even if we wanted to, since the Mosaic Covenant (which never applied to gentiles then and certainly doesn't now) REQUIRES that tithes be given to the Temple for keeping in the storehouse. There is no other earthly Temple except our bodies (1 Cor. 3:16). There are no NT passages that equate the Temple with the local church. There are also no NT examples of Christians (Jew or gentile) titheing to their local church; instead, we see the local churches gathering money and food to give to the disadvantaged.

Under the New Covenant, we are commanded to give money and assistance to the poor, widows, orphans, fellow believers in need, and anyone else who asks. See Matthew 25:40, 1 John 3:17, 2 Cor. 9:6-15 for example. God has NO NEED to receive our money directly; what He does tell us, though, is that when we give to others, we are giving to Him. For that matter, the NT guidelines don't even require that we give money to these causes. We can give of our time and talents. For example, if a widow needs a window repaired and you do it out of your love for God and this woman, God considers that you've given to Him. Money isn't what He looks at; it's the HEART.

Some Pastors teach that we must give money in order to be blessed monetarily. Anyone who gives money to a church in order to receive money from God just doesn't get the NT concept of giving to God.

Anyone who disagrees, please take the "Titheing Test": http://www.truthorfables.com/Tithe_Test.htm

EDIT: Tzadik, you've ignored the plain fact that even the Mosaic Law DID NOT command ALL Jews to tithe! So EVEN IF the law of titheing was still in effect, only herdsmen, farmers, and those growing crops or raising animals for personal use have to tithe from the increase. The Levites ONLY had to tithe IF they raised animals or grew personal crops. The tithe was given to the storehouse to support the workings of the Temple AND to help support the Levites, because God was their inheritance -- they were given no land while the rest of the Tribes were. Today, we are PRIESTS in an Order that has replaced the Levitical priesthood. Therefore, the question of how to spend the increase given to us by God is OUR responsibility -- just as it is OUR responsibility to offer daily sacrifices (Romans 12:1, Eph. 5:2 & Hebrews 13:15). WE are the Temple and its storehouse; WE decide how the money is spent. You are entitled to your opinion, but you cannot accuse me of not having read the Law.

And I do not believe in Replacement Theology. I'm not sure why you would ask this.

Answer 3

No tithing is not mandatory. But since the ministers are not paid by a government authority, they rely on their congregations to support them. If a pastor has a small congregation, he probably will need to take a second job. My old pastor had two jobs, each of them were on call 24/7. We adopt tithing only to support the minister. It is not really to give money to God, it is just to help support the pastor. Many pastors are very poor unless they have a huge congregation of a couple thousand.

Answer 4

No it is not. Jesus never commanded this. As a matter of fact, there is an account in the bible about many rich people contributing money from their surplus but a widow who only dropped in 2 small coins. Jesus favored the widow because she gave from her heart "all the means of living she had" (Luke 21:1-4). This shows that Jehovah God and Jesus value voluntary giving. The first century Christians followed this method of giving by giving "just as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). So, we give voluntarily out of a willing heart, not under compulsion.

Answer 5

I agree with you. Paul said that Christ is the end of the law for those who believe. We are taught to walk by faith and to let the spirit guide us. Paul said to the Galatians that he feared for them because they started following the OT laws of eating and observing days again. And then people throw this law of tithing in there. It doesn't fit. Not that we shouldn't give. I think of everything I have as being the Lord's and allow Him to direct me to give it where He sees fit. No, I don't think it is applies in the new testament.

Answer 6

No.No.And it should be noted that all organized religion is controlled by the illuminati.There are no denominations in the Scriptures.The letters or epistles were writings to Believers in various cities.Church buildings are the same as pagan temples of worship.Nothing wrong with a meeting place,but all those lavish trappings of most churches are simply to inspire awe in the pews.Same with boards and deacons and the like.It's folly.

Answer 7

Jesus told the Pharisees they were right to tithe:

Luke 11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Answer 8

The saints are to continue to tithe. This is New Testament.

Answer 9

You must give what is called your first fruits to God. which generally is ten percent or more the spirit will lead you to what you can give. In the old testement they gave animals for sacrifice, today you can give your money, or your time if you have none. Give the Lord his respectful share and will make sure you are ok. Take it to the storehouse.(church-must support Gods work)

Answer 10

The New Testament tells us not to give out of necessity but out of a cheerful spirit. God blesses those who give with a cheerful spirit, that is to say that they give cheerfully because they know that it glorifies God, not because they think they will get something in return.

2Corinthians 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
2Co 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
2Co 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

Answer 11

It depends on which denomination of Christianity you are talking about. Some will ask for what you can afford to give while others ask that you give 10% of your weekly income to the church