What Does Bible Say About Tithing?

[Glowstique]

And thats just it! God does want us to be blessed, but when he blesses us, we in turn should bless those less fortunate. Afterall, nothing belongs to us. Our every breath is a gift from God.

 

[whitney]

And thats just it! God does want us to be blessed, but when he blesses us, we in turn should bless those less fortunate. Afterall, nothing belongs to us. Our every breath is a gift from God.

I agree, but the blessings doesn't necessarily mean that it's monetary. He could bless us with peace, joy, spiritually, with more gifts, etc. so then in turn we bless those around us by manifesting the Fruits of the Spirit, time, energy, spiritual guidance - or it could be monetary, but not necessarily.

 

[reba]

AMEN

And thats just it! God does want us to be blessed, but when he blesses us, we in turn should bless those less fortunate. Afterall, nothing belongs to us. Our every breath is a gift from God.

I agree, but the blessings doesn't necessarily mean that it's monetary. He could bless us with peace, joy, spiritually, with more gifts, etc. so then in turn we bless those around us by manifesting the Fruits of the Spirit, time, energy, spiritual guidance - or it could be monetary, but not necessarily.

 

[Glowstique]

Whitney, i agree with you completely. :D

 

[reba]

I believe folks should tithe to their local church. Ones local church can be a lot of different things today.

 

[Alabaster]

I believe folks should tithe to their local church. Ones local church can be a lot of different things today.

Exactly. That is where the tithe belongs.

 

[Strangelove]

What Does Bible Say About Tithing?

 

[Theofilus]

I haven't read all the post, but I presume they are the standard reasons both for and against tithing, so I won't try to quote verses to support my view. I assume others have already done that. I just want to point out one thing which, although obvious, often seems to be forgotten. The tithe was part of the "Old Covenant" - the same covenant that contained commandments concerning the weekly Sabbath, annual festivals, dietary rules and a host of other things. Most Christian churches today teach that this covenent has been done away with and that, at most, only the moral code of the "Old Covenant" remains.

The purpose of the tithe was purely ceremonial. It was to support the priests and Levites, so they could perform their sacrificial and ceremonial duties in the tabernacle and, later, the temple. This cannot be compared to supporting pastors today. The priests and levites didnt' teach. The rabbis did that, and they never recieved a tithe.

Some people believe that the entire OT law is still in effect for Gentile Christians. They keep the weekly Sabbath, the dietary laws, the annual feasts and so on. For them to say that we are obligated to tithe is in keeping with their other beliefs.

Like I said above, most Christians believe that the OT law has been done away with, with the exception of the "moral law". Those who believe this don't keep the Sabbath, ditary rules or annual festivals. For them to say that we do not need to tithe, is also consistent.

Then there's the third group. I want to make it clear that I'm not directing this toward any individual here on this forum. Like I said, I haven't read the whole thread. It just seems to me that this is a fairly common belief, and I know people like this in real life. This third group claims that the OT law is not binding on Gentile Christians, except for the moral commandments and, for some reason, the tithe.

I understand the first two, as both of them are internally consistent. But, if there's anyone here who is in the third group - someone who believes we are not required to keep the Sabbath or dietary rules, but who does believe we are required to tithe - could you please explain to me how you have come to your conclusion? Do you see the tithe as a moral commandment, while the Sabbath is ceremonial? On what grounds?

 

[whitney]

I haven't read all the post, but I presume they are the standard reasons both for and against tithing, so I won't try to quote verses to support my view. I assume others have already done that. I just want to point out one thing which, although obvious, often seems to be forgotten. The tithe was part of the "Old Covenant" - the same covenant that contained commandments concerning the weekly Sabbath, annual festivals, dietary rules and a host of other things. Most Christian churches today teach that this covenent has been done away with and that, at most, only the moral code of the "Old Covenant" remains.

The purpose of the tithe was purely ceremonial. It was to support the priests and Levites, so they could perform their sacrificial and ceremonial duties in the tabernacle and, later, the temple. This cannot be compared to supporting pastors today. The priests and levites didnt' teach. The rabbis did that, and they never recieved a tithe.

Some people believe that the entire OT law is still in effect for Gentile Christians. They keep the weekly Sabbath, the dietary laws, the annual feasts and so on. For them to say that we are obligated to tithe is in keeping with their other beliefs.

Like I said above, most Christians believe that the OT law has been done away with, with the exception of the "moral law". Those who believe this don't keep the Sabbath, ditary rules or annual festivals. For them to say that we do not need to tithe, is also consistent.

Then there's the third group. I want to make it clear that I'm not directing this toward any individual here on this forum. Like I said, I haven't read the whole thread. It just seems to me that this is a fairly common belief, and I know people like this in real life. This third group claims that the OT law is not binding on Gentile Christians, except for the moral commandments and, for some reason, the tithe.

I understand the first two, as both of them are internally consistent. But, if there's anyone here who is in the third group - someone who believes we are not required to keep the Sabbath or dietary rules, but who does believe we are required to tithe - could you please explain to me how you have come to your conclusion? Do you see the tithe as a moral commandment, while the Sabbath is ceremonial? On what grounds?

Tithing is an old covenant law.
God does tell us to be a cheerful give, however, so we should still give and the NT tells us to give more and not necessarily monetarial.

 

[Elijah674]

I haven't read all the post, but I presume they are the standard reasons both for and against tithing, so I won't try to quote verses to support my view. I assume others have already done that. I just want to point out one thing which, although obvious, often seems to be forgotten. The tithe was part of the "Old Covenant" - the same covenant that contained commandments concerning the weekly Sabbath, annual festivals, dietary rules and a host of other things. Most Christian churches today teach that this covenent has been done away with and that, at most, only the moral code of the "Old Covenant" remains.

The purpose of the tithe was purely ceremonial. It was to support the priests and Levites, so they could perform their sacrificial and ceremonial duties in the tabernacle and, later, the temple. This cannot be compared to supporting pastors today. The priests and levites didnt' teach. The rabbis did that, and they never recieved a tithe.

Some people believe that the entire OT law is still in effect for Gentile Christians. They keep the weekly Sabbath, the dietary laws, the annual feasts and so on. For them to say that we are obligated to tithe is in keeping with their other beliefs.

Like I said above, most Christians believe that the OT law has been done away with, with the exception of the "moral law". Those who believe this don't keep the Sabbath, ditary rules or annual festivals. For them to say that we do not need to tithe, is also consistent.

Then there's the third group. I want to make it clear that I'm not directing this toward any individual here on this forum. Like I said, I haven't read the whole thread. It just seems to me that this is a fairly common belief, and I know people like this in real life. This third group claims that the OT law is not binding on Gentile Christians, except for the moral commandments and, for some reason, the tithe.

I understand the first two, as both of them are internally consistent. But, if there's anyone here who is in the third group - someone who believes we are not required to keep the Sabbath or dietary rules, but who does believe we are required to tithe - could you please explain to me how you have come to your conclusion? Do you see the tithe as a moral commandment, while the Sabbath is ceremonial? On what grounds?

Hi [postor], are you sincerely wanting BIBLE Truth alone?? And will you honor what it teaches? If so, how mixed up is the remark between Moses laws & the Godheads Sabbath of the forth Command ever being tied together??

If you can get this CLEAR to me, then I will post up my thoughts on your remark about dietary thoughts, as 'i' see them. And while you are at it, would you ask the Lord's Blessing on some of that Jones guy's drink & then drink his kool aid? (even if it was from Adam on through Rev.'s New Covenant??)

--Elijah

 

[reba]

Jesus spoke very little about tithing and what He said was not nice. He knew the old temple way of life would be gone within THAT generation.

 

[jasoncran]

of course the we should give to meet needs. i have said that if i have failed to do so.

but i do know some that have been poor most of their lives and died so and gave the tithe faitfhfully.

one of them i was blessed to learn from as she had to rely on the lord for all that she had

she died while on disability and on section 8 here, but she was rich in the lord and blessed.

never spoke evil of anyone.

when i blessed her by working on her car, i was blessed monetarily sometimes.

i never charged her to fix that car. the church purchased the parts and i installed them.

 

[Alabaster]

Jesus spoke very little about tithing and what He said was not nice. He knew the old temple way of life would be gone within THAT generation.

He said nothing not nice about tithing. He said that what the Pharisees were doing (tithing) was all good, but they were neglecting the other important aspects of the law.

He never said not to tithe. No one has said not to tithe, because they were all still doing it. It has never been rescinded. The instructions given int he NT were about giving offerings, which are over and above the tithe, which is God's.

We give an offering but we pay a tithe.

 

[jasoncran]

alabaster why not the dietary law or the bid to do as the pharisee commands after all no apostle says no to?

 

[reba]

Jason

Post 72 makes my heart smile!

 

[jasoncran]

she has been with the lord for 8 yrs.

she was bitten by a recluse spider twice and nearly lost her right leg.

she was a nurse.

she had a Grand faith that i cant explain, she learned to lean on the lord.i believe that idea when i was in need and asked the lord to bless me when i was in need as he took care of becky moore.

it seems like yesterday, the last time i talked to her was when i told her that i was likely to get the job i have now.(the govt one)

she believed that God blessed my hands to turn wrenches as i asked her to pray for me on that. and its because of her that i overcame my self-confidence issues on cars or learning new things.

 

[reba]

Luk 11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone

The Words of Christ about tithe...

I use the word tithe and most likely not the correct use. I posted a bit back about tithe belonging to the local church. Better stated would be something like local churches should be supported my the members.

Just because something is not in the NT does not imply to me we should or should not do it. like music or tithe

 

[Sam21]

Church doctrine in the New Testament does not teach mandatory tithing,hey, it does not teach tithing at all! All one has to do is read the bible with a heart that loves truth and it is as plain as anything can be. If a christian wants to tithe then that is fine and dandy, however if one claims it is a command to the church then they need to reexamine church doctrine found in the NT.

 

[reba]

We sure can't out give God. The blessings of the heart are just wonderful!

 

[Strangelove]

He said nothing not nice about tithing. He said that what the Pharisees were doing (tithing) was all good, but they were neglecting the other important aspects of the law.

He never said not to tithe. No one has said not to tithe, because they were all still doing it. It has never been rescinded. The instructions given int he NT were about giving offerings, which are over and above the tithe, which is God's.

We give an offering but we pay a tithe.

What is God's? The 'offerings' or the 'tithe'?

You see a OT tithe as a Christian moral mandate? The 10% tithe?

If it is then its the only one not reaffirmed in the NT, unless you can find scripture commanding Christians to 'pay a tithe'.