should christians tithe?

Question

should christians tithe and how much should they give?

Answer 1

"Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed me! But you say, 'In what way have we robbed You?' In tithes and offerings. You are cursed with a curse, for you have robbed Me, even this whole nation. Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, and try Me now in this," Says the Lord of hosts, "If I will not open the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it..." Malachi 3:8-10

In answer to above person (full_of_encouragement)'s view that people should not tithe.

Answer 2

What N.T. Scripture says to Christians about financial giving is different from what was said to the Jews of the Old Testament. Sad to say very few Christians understand the difference, and, as a result, many are unnecessarily living under emotional and financial stress. Each Christian is to determine for him/herself where to allocate resources in the community of Christians. Some will quote ‘the more you sow, the more you reap (2 Cor. 9:6) but note that tithing is never mentioned. The other evil in this matter is the common teaching that one must give to God before God can bless. This has no basis in Scripture.
However, neither attitude is Scriptural - giving joylessly or not giving at all. Neither is the will of God, and both are detrimental to a believer. The answer lies in 2 Corinthians 9:7; ‘...each should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.'
If, for you, that’s ten per cent, then OK.

Answer 3

yes, 10% is the most common value. tithing is the only case in the Bible where it is acceptable to test God.
"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it." Malachi 3:10

Answer 4

No. Tithing was an old covenant point of law, and Christians are not bound to the old letter of the law.

A Christian is free to give as he or she so desires, and as much or as little as they desire.

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Answer 5

I m going to tithe. I believe God put this as a comandment. I believe this is not just an old testament comandment. I need God's blessing on my life.

Answer 6

no according to Ephesians 2:15 Jesus finished the old covenant, when he died Nisan 14 Year 33 C.E.

also the book of Hebrew 7 explain that we are under a new high priest.

the Apostle Paul used to work to his own support pastor should follow his example. (1 Thessalon. 2:19 and Acts 18:3)

Answer 7

Absolutely......

10%.....as stated in the Scriptures.
Don't let anyone tell you that tithing is OT.....it is definately for today as well.

The pastor needs to eat too, right?

Answer 8

A question was posed to me before regarding this topic of tithing. The person who asked it wanted my views on it. When it comes to questions regarding religion, morality and such, viewpoints from imperfect humans are just that - imperfect.

Here was how I answered that question, by means of God's Holy Word the Bible.

A tithe by definition is a tenth part, or 10 percent, given or paid as a tribute, especially for religious purposes. However, this subject goes deeper than its definition.

In the scriptures, there are only two instances prior to the setting up of the Law covenant in which a tenth part of possessions was paid to God or to his representative. The first of these was on the occasion when Abraham gave Melchizedek one tenth of the spoils of his victory over Chedorlaomer and his allies. (Read Genesis 14:18-20)

The second case concerned Jacob, who vowed at Bethel to give one tenth of his substance to God. (Read Genesis 28:20-22)

These two accounts, however, are merely instances of voluntarily giving one tenth. There is record to the effect that Abraham or Jacob commanded their descendants to follow such examples, thereby establishing a religious practice, custom or law. The tithing arrangement was not a custom or law among the early Hebrews. It was instituted with the inauguration of the Law covenant, not before.

These tithing laws binding on Israel were not excessive. Nor should it be overlooked that God promised to prosper Israel by opening “the floodgates of the heavens” if his tithing laws were obeyed. (Malachi 3:10; Deuteronomy 28:1, 2, 11-14) When the people became negligent as to tithing, the priesthood suffered, for the priests and Levites were forced to spend their time in secular work and consequently neglected their ministerial services. (Nehemiah 13:10) Such unfaithfulness tended to bring about a decline in true worship. Sadly, when the ten tribes fell away to calf worship, they used the tithe to support that false religion. (Amos 4:4, 5) On the other hand, when Israel was faithful to Jehovah and was under the rule of righteous administrators, tithing for the Levites was restored, and true to Jehovah’s promise, there were no shortages. (2 Chronicles 31:4-12; Nehemiah 10:37, 38; 12:44; 13:11-13)

By the first century C.E., the Jewish religious leaders, particularly among the scribes and Pharisees, were making a sanctimonious show of tithing and other outward works, in a form of worship, but their hearts were far removed from God. (Matthew 15:1-9) Should Christians today tithe? NO. Why?

At no time were first-century Christians commanded to pay tithes. The primary purpose of the tithing arrangement under the Law had been to support Israel’s temple and priesthood; consequently the obligation to pay tithes would cease when that Mosaic Law covenant came to an end as fulfilled, through Christ’s death on the torture stake. (Ephesians 2:15; Colossians 2:13, 14) It is true that Levitical priests continued serving at the temple in Jerusalem until it was destroyed in 70 C.E., but Christians from and after 33 C.E. became part of a new spiritual priesthood that was not supported by tithes. (Romans 6:14; Hebrews 7:12; 1Peter 2:9)

As Christians, they were encouraged to give support to the Christian ministry both by their own ministerial activity and by material contributions. Instead of giving fixed, specified amounts to defray congregational expenses, they were to contribute “according to what a person has,” giving “as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2Corinthians 8:12; 9:7)

In summary, NO tithing, NO tithing envelopes, NO 10 percent from one’s income or anything of this sort. Any religion(s) that still practice this arrangement are not abiding by the holy writings. Such religions consider themselves to be Christians, meaning that they follow the Christ. However, their works, or actions, prove the opposite. Again, religions and religious leaders who still have this tithing arrangement are not abiding by the holy writings. For the religions that claim [or profess] to be follow the Christ, shouldn’t the fact that Jesus ransom sacrifice, which ended the tithing arrangement, give you enough evidence that this practice should no longer exist? Something to think about.

This is something that the churches in Christendom do not like to hear because that means that they (preachers, religious leaders, pastors, etc.) would no longer receive money for their services. Try telling them this and see how they react to it. Trust me, they know the principle, but do not tell their members because the money would stop flowing. They even have some of our publications, which they use in their sermons, but their members are unaware of it. As the scripture says regarding those who do not obey Jehovah God's commandments (such as the stand on tithing) as set forth in the scriptures...

Deuteronomy 28:15: "And it must occur that if you will not listen to the voice of Jehovah your God by taking care to do all his commandments and his statutes that I am commanding you today, all these maledictions must also come upon you and overtake you."


Source(s):

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures

Insight on the Scriptures, Volume 2 (1988)
Published by Jehovah’s Witnesses
Title/Subject: “Tithe”
Subheading(s): “Mosaic Tithing Laws” and
“No Tithing for Christians”
Pages 1109-1111

Answer 9

Yes, 10%

Answer 10

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).

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.

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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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