Biblical Answer

The amount that Christians should give is not a fixed percentage, but rather a generous offering from the heart. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 8:9 that "you will abound in every good work" when you give to the Lord. This verse emphasizes the importance of giving generously, rather than giving a specific percentage. In fact, the Bible does not specify a particular percentage that Christians should give. Instead, it encourages us to give freely and cheerfully, as God delights in a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7).

The idea that we should give a certain percentage of our income is a human invention, not a biblical mandate. This is not to say that giving a certain percentage is wrong, but rather that it is not the primary focus of biblical teaching on giving. The key is to give generously and cheerfully, trusting that God will bless our offerings. As the Bible says, "God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). This means that we should give not out of obligation or duty, but out of joy and gratitude for what God has given us.

The Bible also emphasizes the importance of giving to support the spread of the Gospel and to help those in need. In 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Paul writes that "whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." This verse encourages us to give generously, not just to support our own churches, but to support the spread of the Gospel and to help those in need. By giving generously, we are not only blessing others, but we are also trusting that God will bless our offerings.