Christians: Can You Prove To Me That Tithing Is Still A Practice God Requires Of Us?

Question

Not saying I do or do not believe in it. I want to hear from you.
Can this be proven so that it can't be refuted?

Answer 1

yes I can ... next question! ;-)

God tells us to "prove" Him, to fulfill this bold promise: “Bring you all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove Me now herewith, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it” (Mal. 3:10).

Wow!

As Creator, God has set laws in motion for our own good. Obeying these laws brings stability in all facets of life—including financial stability. God created all human beings, and He holds prior claim over us and all that we possess (Psa. 89:11).

God allows us to be in partnership with Him. Although He is Creator and sustainer of all that exists, He turns over to us not just 10% or even 50%, but rather 90% of what is entirely His.

New Testiment:

It is interesting to note that none of the four passages in the New Testament where the tithe is mentioned requires Christians to tithe.

Nor do these same passages expect Christians to STOP at tithing 10%.

Luke 11:42 and Matthew 23:23 recall Jesus’ condemnation of faithful tithers for failing to do justice and mercy; Jesus tells them they should indeed tithe, but he also adds other Law-keeping practices no longer mandated for Christians (see, for example, Luke 5:12-14).

Luke 18:12 (where the Pharisee goes above and beyond tithing on fruit of the land to “everything”; in the same verse he goes above and beyond on fasting by doing more than was required), our attitude and kingdom agenda of justice and mercy are more important than tithing according to Old Testament laws.

Finally, Hebrews 7:4-10 does not advocate that Christians should tithe but specifically says it was something done by Jewish people for Levitical priests on the basis of law; the writer then uses Abraham’s tithe to Melchizedek as allegorical proof of Melchizedek’s superiority to Levitical priests.

Instead of settling for 10 percent, we should note the command to give generously and radically, just as Jesus gave to us: loving God with all he had and loving his neighbor—even his enemies—as himself, just as Jesus did (Matthew 22:37-40; 2 Corinthians 8:9; 1 John 3:16-19).

John the Baptist raised the "standard" of giving to 50 percent (Luke 3:11), and Jesus exhorts us to give 100 percent (Luke 21:1-4).

So the scarce mention of the tithe in the New Testament is evidence not that God expects less of us today, but that far more is possible.

Even the 10% He reserves for Himself comes back to us, as He uses it for the benefit of humanity—teaching mankind His truth, which will make it free (John 8:32).

Answer 2

We are Christians by faith and therefore what we believe is not "proven" - it is the evidence of things NOT seen (proven).

I firmly believe in tithing because of all the references for it in the Scriptures. I'm surprised that some people feel since no percentage was prescribed in the New Testament, it's no longer a requirement. The early Christians sold all they had and put it toward the needs of the body of Christ. Their giving could not be called a tithe, because it was not 10% - it was 100%!! In my heart and mind it's clear that we should give our 10% tithe, and offerings if we are so inclined.

But MORE importantly, God doesn't need any of our money to effectuate HIS work in the kingdom. The tithe is the manifestation of our own obedience and gratitude. Scripture says that the "devourer will be rebuked for our sakes" if we tithe. God sees the heart, and an obedient heart that is devoted to God will be giving the proper amount to the church and other ministries.

One thing is for sure, a Christian's giving is a matter between his or her own heart and God's. So we should be careful to be obedient to our own revelation from God regarding the tithe, and not judge our brothers or sisters in Christ for their giving or lack thereof. God desires obedience, and above all, UNITY.

Answer 3

No. It was an Old Testament practice by the Isrealites. They tithed 10% of their money to the Levite tribe, which was the tribe of priests who ran the temple. But really, the Jews gave about 30% all together if you counted the other taxes that ended up going to the temple. Jesus taught (in the NT) that it matters more the condition of your heart when you give than how much. A rich person can give 10% and they wouldn't even notice it was gone. A college kid might give 10% and not be able to pay a utility bill because of it. It is the motivation and meaning that matters more than the amount.

Answer 4

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 5

According to the bible truly christians aren´t under the old covenant (Ephesians 2:15) also Hebrew 7:12.

If people apply Malachi 3:10 then they also must kept therest of 600 laws given in Leviticus the same place that tithing was set as a law.

also Jesus himself spoke in past about tithing in Matthew 23:23.

Answer 6

The be conscious "tithe": does no longer look interior the SBC faith and Message doctrinal assertion. The texts which help tithing weren't further until eventually 1963. No Baptist chief will communication or debate with me on tithing. They run for the hills. Russell Earl Kelly,. PHD, author of could the Church instruct Tithing? A Theologian's Conclusions some Taboo Doctrine

Answer 7

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

Why does God want food in His house? We must go back to the purpose for tithing. What kind of food does He want? He wants spiritual food. He wants spiritual teaching. He wants right teaching in order to perfect the people of God. This is why He wants food in His house.

The operation of God's house must run as He intends to perfect the heart and to change the people. "Prove me, test me, try me," God says, "and I will open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing. I will empty it upon you. I will open the sluices of heaven!" This is a figure of speech showing that a great supply of blessings will come.

Answer 8

No darlin', because it isn't still required. It's a Mosaic Law of the Old Testament and Christ fulfilled the Mosaic Law and gave us a New Covenant.

We should give of what we have, but we aren't required to tithe.

Answer 9

I assume you are referring to the rule of tithing from the old testament. Many Christians feel that since it is in the old testament it isn't required. This is wrong. In the new testament Jesus requires us to tithe using these words, "whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me." Jesus constantly refers to selfless giving. Tithing in a church is the same as giving to a charity or giving your time to help someone. Tithing is simply giving "some" of what YOU have, to people who have not.

Answer 10

Your not going to hell if you don't tithe but, you will be rewarded if you do.

Let me give you an example. One Sunday night when the offering plate was going around, I only had $5 to my name. I gave the $5 in the offering plate. That night it was really windy and I lived in an upstairs apartment. The next morning as I was going out headed to work, the wind was still strong. But right there in front of my door lay a perfectly still $20 bill. You may say this is coincidence but I say it was my Father.