Understanding the 10% tithe, New Testament giving, and honoring God with your finances
The Bible introduces tithing (giving 10%) in the Old Testament as a requirement under Mosaic Law (Leviticus 27:30, Malachi 3:10). In the New Testament, Jesus affirmed tithing for those under the Law (Matthew 23:23), while Paul taught giving should be generous, cheerful, and according to one's ability (2 Corinthians 9:7). Most Christians view tithing as a helpful starting point for generosity, though the New Testament emphasizes heart motivation over a specific percentage.
Understanding the origin and purpose of the tithe under the Mosaic Law.
"Every tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the trees, is the LORD's; it is holy to the LORD."
— Leviticus 27:30 (ESV)
"Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need."
— Malachi 3:10 (ESV)
"And blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!" And Abram gave him a tenth of everything."
— Genesis 14:20 (ESV)
How Jesus and the apostles taught about generosity and financial stewardship.
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others."
— Matthew 23:23 (ESV)
"The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
— 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (ESV)
"On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come."
— 1 Corinthians 16:2 (ESV)
Applying biblical principles to modern financial stewardship.
"Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine."
— Proverbs 3:9-10 (ESV)
"Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you."
— Luke 6:38 (ESV)
"In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive.""
— Acts 20:35 (ESV)
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