Does the New Testament give new instructions for tithing?

Question

As I grow in the Word, I try to do those things that are set forth in the Bible. My reading references tithing as an Old Testament practice to support the church. It is in the Old Testament that the word "tenth" is actually written. In the New Testament, I have not seen where a "tenth" was explicitly mentioned. I have only seen references to having a generous spirit. That said, living by the instructions of the New Testament, are we as Christians still expected to give a full tenth of our income?

Answer 1

You state that tithing was an Old Testament practice to support the "church."

This is incorrect. The tithe supported the Levites, as well as the widow and orphan.

Also, tithes were never assessed of anyone's income. A tithe as the tenth of the increase of produce and livestock. There is no commandment even in the old covenant to tithe of one's wages.

A ministry is to be supported by the free-will offerings of the members of the church. If a ministry demands or even hints at having the members tithe based on the old covenant system, they commit a great sin against the members, subverting their souls.

Only a wolf would demand and extort tithes of people's wages.

Either believe what Scripture reveals, or be deceived.

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Answer 2

The Tithe or tenth was a Temple tax to support priests.
The Roman authorities also imposed a State tax,
which basically supported the occupying army.
Christians established a different method.
They collected from everyone for the common good.
The first Deacons administered these funds;-}
taking care of widows & orphans.
Today, we are heavily taxed by the state;-{
some of which supports social services (widows & orphans).
But we still need to support the church & charities.
The amount is a matter for our conscience to judge.

Answer 3

The tithing rule is a lie, and if the church had faith they would not need to resort to it. Here is the deal, the follers of Jesus in the New testement let the sprirt lead the people on what to give, in fact when the Holy Sprirt lead they had to stop donations becuse it was to much. We must let the spirit lead. !0% is a lie, No pastor should ever ask for money, and let the spirit lead his people and see what happens. read acts. itsshow were the spirit lead the people to give

Answer 4

God doesn't 'require' tithing, but He does use it to bless you. If you don't want blessings, by all means don't tithe. Tithes and offerings are the one area in which it is okay to test God.

Tithing doesn't have to be 10%. Catholics are expected to give 3% to the church, but they are also supposed to give to charity. Jews give anywhere from 10-20-60% depending on how grateful they are.

Answer 5

From what I gather, the first tenth belongs to the Lord ~if you give the first tenth of all you have then the rest is blessed

Answer 6

Some believe we have to give a tenth and some believe we don't. I believe in giving what I can.

Answer 7

we are suposed to give with a willing heart whether its a farthing or $100. we should give what we can aford there is not rule.

Answer 8

Yes its 10%.

Answer 9

No. God wants it all, and your life as well.

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).

Any one who teaches that we are to follow Old Covenant regulations are subverting the souls of those who hear them:

Acts 15:24
Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

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.

http://www.cnview.com/on_line_resources/christians_and_the_tithe.htm

http://www.letusreason.org/doct54.htm


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