Below is a list of all 36 bible verses about tithes from both the Old and New Testament scriptures. There are many bible verses that refer to other forms of giving such as offerings, Spirit-led giving, or firstfruits; but I have only chosen bible verses that explicitly fit the definition of the tithe. I have combined the bible verses into 17 passages where it makes sense as a whole and included a general paraphrase to offer a quick synopsis of the verse(s).
You can view the Greek and Hebrew words that we to translate the word “tithe” on biblestudytools.com. The Hebrew word in the Bible most commonly used is Ma`aser. The Bible also uses `asar and `asiyriy when looking through a concordance. All these Hebrew words mean the same – to take a tenth. The Greek word used in the bible is Apodekatoo.
What are the Old Testament Bible verses about tithes?
- Genesis 14:20 – Melchizedek comes out to meet Abraham, as Abraham gives him a tithe of the spoils of his victory.
- Genesis 28:20-22 – After the vision of God’s renewed covenant, Jacob initiates a vow with God by offering a tithe of what he receives from the promised land.
- Leviticus 27:30-32 – The specifications of tithing are introduced into the law of Moses.
- Numbers 18:20-32 – The tithe is dedicated to the Levites for the work in the tabernacle.
- Deuteronomy 12:5-11 – God gives instructions for what to do with the tithe once Israel crosses the Jordan.
- Deuteronomy 14:22-29 – God gives instructions on how to disperse and exchange the tithe.
- Deuteronomy 26:12-15 – God gives instructions on how Israel should sanctify the tithe before they can ask for a blessing.
- 2 Chronicles 31:5-12 – The children of Israel do what’s right under the reign of Hezekiah, and bring the tithes to the designated places.
- Nehemiah 10:37-38 – Israel obeys God and brings the tithes to the storehouse.
- Nehemiah 12:44 – Officers were appointed to watch over the tithes in the storehouse.
- Nehemiah 13:5-12 – Nehemiah cleanses the storehouse and kicks Tobiah out of the room that was designated to store the tithe. He then restores order.
- Amos 4:4 – God commands Israel to bring back the tithe and reiterates the curse that is upon them if they don’t.
- Malachi 3:8-10 – God reprimands Israel for not delivering the tithe, and reiterates the blessings and curses that would be in result of whatever decision they chose.
What are the New Testament Bible verses about tithes?
- Matthew 23:23 – Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for not obeying the weightier matters of the law along with tithing.
- Luke 11:42 – A parallel bible verse of Matthew 23:23 as Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for not obeying the weightier matters of the law along with tithing.
- Luke 18:12 – A Pharisee brags about his obedience to the law and tithing.
- Hebrews 7:5-9 – Abraham’s tithe is used to illustrate a change concerning the priesthood.
Murutwo was Jesu says
Hi Leslie,
I need to dispense of with two matters before I raise an issue with you.
Firstly, I hope you understand that tithing refers to Making a sacrifice to God, equal to 10% of your earnings as an understood from Moses’ instruction to Israelites.
Secondly, I am going make a comment on what you wrote above: I quote you:
“I begged the Holy Spirit to enlighten me on this issue. The Holy Spirit revealed to me:
We are no longer under the old law of Moses…” by which I guess you mean you are not going to tithe but are going to give out of free will which is commendable. That’s all we have been insisting that everyone should do.
So now I came to the issue and I once more quote you:
“However, for everything that we do in free will, there is a cause and effect.”
Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same. By the blast of God they perish, and by the breath of his nostrils are they consumed.” (Job 4:8-9.).
Your inter pretention of the above is “…if you sow money, you will reap money…” and
“… one will always reap more…”
So, do I correctly read your motive for giving? Do I read that you will be conducting a transaction in which you will give a sum of money from which you will expect to reap a 100% profit? Do I read that you have made a commitment (vow) to undertake this profitable transaction? Read the following excerpt from Ecclesiastes 5:1-5
“1Walk prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear rather than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
2Do not be rash with your mouth,
And let not your heart utter anything hastily before God.
For God is in heaven, and you on earth;
Therefore let your words be few.
3For a dream comes through much activity,
And a fool’s voice is known by his many words.
4When you make a vow to God, do not delay to pay it;
For He has no pleasure in fools.
Pay what you have vowed—
5Better not to vow than to vow and not pay.”|
Well, it is your deal brother!
Dagirathi, Murutwo wa Jesu
Leslie Frye says
To Murutwo was Jesu/ Glen:
Hey Guys….Please don’t take issue with my motivation. That isn’t the point I was trying to make. The point is “sowing and reaping”. If you do any sowing it should be in love and not out of selfish motivation. Also, remember the points made by Paul and James. Everything that we do for Christ/ in Christ should be in faith (in other words, trusting God). A lot of us fear giving because we believe we will have nothing afterwards…(especially those of us who have nothing to give:) This is truly a walk of faith for us. Therefore, when I likened myself to the widow, “giving all I have”, I really meant it…LOL!!! I DON’T have enough money to give in tithe or sacrifice, but I will. I will freely give and TRUST that God will supply and take care of ALL my needs, be it in sacrifice or tithing.
Jean9 says
Whether we agree or not on tithe, let’s share in love. God commands us to do whatever we do in love. And I also agree if you believe that the Old covenant of Tithing is still in effect under the New covenant, you are obligated to follow the law to the tee or you are still disobeying the tithe commitment. Here are some key things that are outlined in the bible.
If Tithing is still mandatory and we are still under that law, then it’s essential that the law is followed to the tee just as it’s written. According to the word of God, every 3 years, ALL THE TITHE should be given to the LEVITES, THE ALIEN, THE ORPHAN, AND THE WIDOW who belong to your community. Are Churches that collect tithes, giving all of the tithes on the 3rd year to the above people? The key is ALL THE TITHE, not just a portion held back for other expenses. If not, are they too guilty of not following the law, and thereby cursed?
You can find the specific instructions regarding this at Deuteronomy 14:28.
I love how Tithing as expressed in the bible is truly a love feast. Food is shared among the brethern and the saints are encouraged to spend time with their families. What a blessing if we were to tithe as they did in the bible. Everybody, bringing a tenth of their food, clothing, Skills, and talents to share to the body of Christ each year. What a feast, and there would probably be no lack among us. We would fellowship with our God and each other.
Read Deuteronomy 14L22-26.
2 Corinthians 9:7 (AMP)7Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind and purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or sorrowfully or under compulsion, for God loves (He [a]takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, “prompt to do it”) giver [whose heart is in his giving].
After indepth study and seeking God’s face, my heart is convicted to give God all of me and to give liberally financially to work that advances God’s kingdom. I want to build the church (the people of God), not interested in placing millions of dollars into building church buildings.
erica says
love what you wrote!!!
so many of us are so fearful to talk to our pastors/leaders about our true feelings in this matter cause we are warned and frightened with “touch not God’s anionted and do his prophets no harm” .
GrammieOf41 says
“Touch not God’s anointed and do his prohets no harm.” One needs to be able to discern who are God’s anointed and who are Satan’s minions. Sometimes it’s hard to tell unless you stay close to the Spirit.
Glen says
2 Corinthians 8:
10 And here is my judgment about what is best for you in this matter. Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. 11 Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. 12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.
13 Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. 14 At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. The goal is equality, 15 as it is written: “The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”[b]
We see here that God accepts what is given from a heart that’s willing,and not under compulsion as in 2 Corinthians 9:7. Also it is stressed that it should be according to your means (income) for some, this will be more (as I said before, for some of the rich this can mean well more than 10%) for some this will be less ( If I owe more than I make and my net worth is less than zero,well, then what?).
We also see that God desires equality. Do you go to a church where some are on food stamps,or facing foreclosure,while others drive to church in their Audis and Volvos and Mercedes Benz’, but all are giving 10%? Think about that for a moment in the light of this passage,how can that possibly be justified as a “RULE” for giving? Man, we are sooo far from where the church was in the first century that it is not even funny. Its really all about Greed, I do not mean to be critical to earlier posters on this thread, but look at the emphasis on “getting” when we give. Why are you so concerned with what you are going to GET? That’s the wrong heart. Jesus says that when we give we store up for ourselves “treasures in Heaven”,and to seek first Gods kingdom ,and all these things will be added to you,and to be content with what you have. Let Everyone here, whether they tithe or not,look around their congregations this Sunday, before they give,and see if there is anyone who really needs help,and give to that person,and God will be just as honored than if you give to the church.
Pastor Shep says
Actually it is God who put conditions on his blessings…. The word “If” is recorded in the bible over 300 times. It IS ok to give with expectants of a return. Luke 6:38 states “Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you mete with it shall be measured to you again” a seed is something that is planted to receive more. God wanted a family so he planted his son. I do agree with you that it should be done with the right heart, which mean plant the financial seed in faith that God will increase it. If you give money to God, it is because you want something back or, because of previous blessings. I think that anyone who says that they are totally exempt from that is telling an untruth! It would be as telling a farmer to plant seeds, for other reasons than to receive that farm…. The bible says seek heaven FIRST, which mean it’s ok to seek the rest, which one will receive if he/she keeps God first!
Linda says
How many times does the word tithe or tithing appear in the Bible?
Thabo Alfred Mandila says
people are so longing to glorify this tithe to a point of twisting the scriptures to suit their hunger for money. Firstly Abram did not pay tithe from his own property instead from the plunder from the war from which he took nothing. Read the scripture well &honestly bretheren do not simply take what u want from the scriptures in order to get the scripture say what they want it to say…. Let me b specific: tithe is out of time &tune according the new dispensation &covenant.
Did Christ preach about tithe? No! Did Peter preach about tithe? No! Nor any other apostle for that matter they spoke about giving or offering not tithe….
William Lansdowne says
Jesus reprimanded the pharasees for vbeing such sticklers at tithing and neglecting the other parts of the law such as mercy< he told them you should have practiced the first without leaving out the other.
Some people say be led by the spirit and we are not under the law true , we arent judged and saved by the ten commandments but buy faith in the redeeming act of christ being the final sacraficial lamb paying once for all or our sins ,,,,
but to be fair jesus said
” whoever practaces and teaches these camandments will be called great on the kingdom of heaven…..
and like he told the pharasees .. you augfght to not hav practiced the one ” the strict adherance to the law ) and also not left the other undone ( mercy and grace)
so were are justified by faith in chroist but to truly be his followers we shouldstrive to keep the law if i may use that term < and truly these commands lead to us being blessed and to walking in close fellowship with god
so let us joyfully tith a tenth werather that ifs feeding the father less helping the widow or giveing of our material; possesions to theose who have sowed withjin us of the spiritual blessings.
so remember to strive to do both ” keep the teachings of the scripures and know that we rely ultimatly on the grace ( not works ) but our faith without works is dead.
so teach these commands and practice them
Murutwo was Jesu says
Hi Lansdowne
I see that like most proponents of tithing, the motive is blessings which translate to materialistic things of this world. In the days of the Old Testament when there was no Eternal life to hope for, and blessing actually meant wealth, the tithe and the upholding of all other laws worked perfectly. Unfortunately, we are not in that era any more and our though we need our material comfort, our hope is not in this world but in heaven. So I shall not dissuade you from offering of tithe in hope of a hundred fold or whatever fold returns. However, Jesus gave another alternative way of chasing wealth which you may want to try. It is in Matthew 6:33 and advises that you “… seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you”. While at it, I should also remind you that Jesus came to Earth to be an alternative to all sacrifices and offerings which God had become very weary of as seen in Micah 6:6-8 which reads: “With what shall I come before the LORD, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, The fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?” Also in Hebrew 10: 8, it is revealed, “Sacrifice and offering, burnt offerings, and offerings for sin You did not desire, nor had pleasure in them” (which are offered according to the law).
So, like a good Christian, you should know that Jesus Christ came to bring the Gospel which is The Good News. You have been bought out of bondage. You are a free person and from God you can get anything freely. You just have to ask it of the Father in Jesus name. You don’t have to buy anything from God!
Rev: 21:5
5Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.” 6And He said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. 7“He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.
2 Corinthians 5:17
17Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
Galatians 5:1
1Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
So brother, don’t tithe but give freely to those who are in need. That is what Jesus asks of you.
Be blessed with understanding of the Word: The same is the Gospel: The same is The Good News of Jesus the Christ.
Dagirathi, Murutwo wa Jesu.
Delores says
Thank was so well put..
odette boily says
The Creator’s Government: Observance of the Divine Statutory Laws
We are to become familiar with the Levitical Law for it contains rules that must be obeyed; it contains instructions that if studied will enable us to understand better the rule of faith and practice that we are to follow in our dealings with one another. Those who receive Christ by faith will receive also power to become the sons and daughters of God.
The Statutory Laws contained in the book of Exodus, Leviticus and Deuteronomy were not legislated by Moses for the Israelites. The Great Legislator gave Moses, commandments, statutes and judgments which define and describe His government. The Decalogue, He wrote with His own fingers on tables of stones and were kept in the Ark of the Covenant; the statutes and judgments were written by Moses under God’s direction and were kept by the side of the Ark. ”And the LORD spake unto Moses saying, speak unto the children of Israel.” For the sake of records, open the book of Leviticus and count how many times in the 27 chapters of Leviticus, ”the LORD spake unto Moses saying”. Every chapter of Leviticus contains these words.
The Statutory Laws were given to protect the 10 Commandments (Decalogue). They were not shadowy precepts to be nailed to the cross at the death of Christ. They are binding forever unto eternity.
The Statutes were given to guard the 10 Commandments.
Example: Leviticus 3:17 ”It shall be a perpetual statute…. that ye eat neither fat nor blood.” This statute protects the 6th commandment: ”Ye shall not kill.” This statute was given to protect human health and assure longevity.
There are over 600 Statutory Laws in the Bible and they are all given to protect the 10 Commandments. The statute of Tithes and offerings is part of the Statutory Laws which protects the 8th commandment: ”Ye shall not steal.” Christ was the Author of these Statutes which form His government. How could He have abolished them at the cross since His ultimate sacrifice was not merely for the salvation of disobedient human beings but mainly to Vindicate the Law of His Father, His Character?
To make void the Commandments, the Statutes and the Judgments after the cross is to cancel the very possibility of the Kingdom of God to be established in Earth as it is in Heaven. These Statutory Laws, Judgments and Commandments are the very essence of God’s Government and form the Law which Lucifer declared in heaven, cannot be kept. Those who repeat this lie, that ”The Law of Commandments, Statutes and Judgments of the Old Covenant cannot be kept or do not need to be kept or were nailed to the cross” essentially join in with Lucifer with his war against the Creator’s Government. Shaky and dangerous ground to stand on indeed!
pfire252 says
Awesome insight!!! One thing to consider: did Jesus support all 600 of those rules, such as the stoning of the adulterous woman? It is impossible for Jesus to contradict himself so maybe we’re still missing the deeper message.
saa says
pfire252: If I may answer your question regarding odette boiley’s comment, Jesus absolutely authored and supported every part of the Law. The point of the account of the stoning of the adulteress is not that Jesus undermines or overrules His own Law through forgiveness and grace. The adulteress did deserve death as we deserve death. Jesus doesn’t justify her sin or nullify her due punishment in confronting her accusers and forgiving her. Rather, He frees her from the completely just punishment of her sin by taking the penalty on Himself. Grace and mercy are not a manifestation of Christ contradicting or revising His established Law. He fulfills the Law in that, where it requires our death, he dies in our place. Where it requires our sacrifice, he offers the ultimate sacrifice in our place. Where it requires our suffering and shame, he bears these in our place. God is both perfect justice and perfect love… and Jesus is the personification of this almost unimaginable reality.
Jared says
All very interesting. I suppose I’ll give my two cents. First off I have not properly tithed since… well ever. This has begun to weigh on my heart. I have looked at scripture and something I have noticed is that scripture was written in terms of a people that don’t live now. So really I think it best to try and find the meaning of it. If God asked the people of Israel, Gods people, then he did it with good reason. Perhaps it was for showing of faith, or spiritual growth, or whatever reason the scripture may imply. Whatever the reason God asked his people for a reason. I feel the reason I have what I have is because of God. 10 percent is little and really, I should feel no resistance in myself to give it back to God as it wasn’t mine to begin with. Which I guess is something to remember. Your money isn’t your money. Technically your not giving it because you don’t own it. It isn’t an act of generosity unless you have given more than what God asks. Now I know you can say, but hey, what about all the other rules in the old-testament. Well I truly don’t know. I’m still learning and in study of it. But I do know that tithe is stressed far to much to be taken lightly. I say trust God in it and give 10 percent. It really couldn’t hurt.
Lainii87 says
If you study out the Bible you will find that everything God asked or required of people is only so that He could Bless them. There are laws that God put in place that even He cannot violate because He is a righteous God. One of those laws that come into play is linked to giving and honoring God. He certainly doesn’t need our money. Tithing is our way of saying to Him that we honor Him above our money. We worship Him not the stuff He gives us. We are seeking Him..not what he can DO for us. We acknowledge Him as our source and tithing is a way of acknowledging Him and thanking Him for what He has provided us with. It is not just throwing money mindlessly in a bucket..it is a heart worship of God as recognition of who He is to us and where our Blessings really come from.
Jared Brian says
If the tithe cannot be violated then why did God tell the Israelites to give less than 1% of the spoils of war? (Numbers 31) Why did Abraham only give from his spoils of war and not from his own wealth? (Hebrews 7). Why did the poor receive tithes and not give them? Why did God require a tithe only from those who farmed or raised animals? Which means that bankers, lawyers, doctors, carpeters, etc did not give a tithe from their occupational income (Leviticus 27)
– jared
lacey says
i feel very sorry for so many people that have been swayed into thinking they need to give away ten percent of their income….in hopes of god blessing them double…..in return they have ended up homeless, struggled paying bills…etc. god wouldnt want you to lose a roof over your head…or not be able to feed your family….he only wants u to be able to help someone in need…that doesnt have to be money…something more precious than giving money…is giving someone your full attention….giving someone compassion and love….and you cant put a price on that.
Jared Osburn says
Your not supposed to tithe to get anything in return. If you tithe hoping for something in return, then your doing it wrong. Tithing is showing respect and thankfulness to God while also trusting him that he will always provide for you.
KT says
Jared,
Not one scriptural reference to support you stance? Nice! C’mon dude, this group is to advanced for you to bring such a weak argument. And the tithe isnt stressed in relatively speaking in terms of how much its mentioned in the old testament.
Jared says
Would you have me leave this group for my lack of debating skills? How then can you lead someone to God if you ask them to leave? Food for thought.
Read Malachi 3, then read the entire Pentateuch from start to finish. I don’t like so much citing individual verses as I have seen them get to often skewed.
While you read, do not look for a debate, but rather try to see the purpose in it all. Giving a tenth is a big thing. Not all can afford to do this easily. So why would God have his people give a tenth? Well personally I got the impression of obedience, trust in the Lords hands, and recognition that nothing we have is our own, but Gods.
I don’t see God bringing the tithe up so much for no reason. Sure it may not be a requirement anymore, but it does not mean it cannot help us to draw closer to him. Would God harm someone for tithing? Punish them for trying to learn the lessons that tithing can teach? I don’t think he would. I have not tithed for long but I can say I do not regret it. In the end I can not present any argument that would properly convince anyone of why they should tithe. I can say though that you should at least try it, with your intentions and motivations in the right place, and see what God may teach you in your life.
Joel says
Hi Jared Osburn,
Did you read Deuteronomy 14:1-29 ?
It is impossible for anyone after reading that particular scripture to keep paying money tithe to anyone here unless you are a bit on the slow side or down right stubborn and ignorant lack any sense of reality.
I say this to continue to promote the law of tithing because its the best way to earn favor with God is not only stupid but treating what Jesus did as something of no value
I like what Paul said in Galatians ” to try and earn favor with God by practicing any part of the law for example ; sabbath , circumcision, sin offerings ,killing adulterous people, or paying food tithe means” YOU ARE CUT OFF FROM CHRIST”
We are set free from the law in the first Covenant God made with the Jews.
Because of the blood of Jesus in the new Covenant of Grace
Unless you are absolutely slow or thick then you will not understand that.
Mark says
Jared, I’d say you are out of line! His comments are much more backed up in scripture than yours are. Jesus summed up mankind’s whole duty in a few verses, (Matt 22:37) “thou shalt love the lord thy God with all they heart and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind…though shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. on these two commandments hang ALL the law and the prophets. Please don’t confuse the simplicity in which Jesus came to teach by pretending that you must be a scholar to get to know God. As far as tithing goes, whoever posted earlier that a tenth seems like little to give in exchange for the promises held out to those who believe is correct in that. God doesn’t want our money but wants our love. So often people give money out of obligation or threat that they are breaking a commandment of God. Money(tithing) seems to take the place of what God truly wants from people. So many people just give their money and then go about their own lives with no real regard for God or what he really wants. Jesus also talked about this…
Joel says
Hi Jared Osburn,
I just want to point out to those who want to twist and misinterpret scripture to argue their point. Jesus said in Mathew 23:23 that tithing is included in the Law.
Why do Christians ignore what He said and was recorded for our benefit
Please whoever lied to you or brain washed you to get your 10% does not want you to know the truth.
To lie or to promote anything that is not supported by scripture is fraudulent
People who defraud others for financial gain are prosecuted and if found guilty sometime imprisoned or fined anywhere in the world
But we have pastors and Evangelist defrauding Christians in churches all over the world and are getting away with it because Satan is promoting it to deceive and rob uninformed Christians
These Pro tithers do not really want to know that Satan is a thief and a liar
Jesus was betrayed by Judas for 30 pieces of silver not mint anise and cummin ..lol
Wake up and use the brain God gave you
This is funny, the love of mint anise and cummin is the root of all evil …lol
Thou shall not covet thy neighbors WIFE, CAR, HOUSE, INCOME, (10% or more) ..lol
They will fight you to the death to protect this CON.
Because of MONEY…AND THE LOVE OF IT …lol
IN Deuteronomy 14
It teaches that God never asked any poor people for money or food tithe and NOW the pastors promoting tithes say that if you want to be blessed give them 10% first.
What a sick joke
Heartless crooks if you ask me
Apostle Paul never ask for any money tithe anywhere in the New Testament.
Jared says
To be fair, I do not tithe because my home church ask me, but because out of my own research I feel I can benefit from it. Not to be blessed by it by receiving some reward, but rather I do it so I may learn more about God. I feel I can learn more about trust in God, patience, thankfulness, and the ability to give joyfully all by tithing. These are concepts that I have learned recently are important. So not by the church’s request do I tithe, but out of my need to grow closer to my maker. Plus I support my church greatly in their mission to change the world and create leaders out of everyone. I have seen where the money goes at times and I am glad to participate. Now I do agree that there are many churches that abuse the tithe, but just because someone does something the wrong way, it doesn’t mean others can’t do it the right way. I feel it is better to be an example of a proper tithe rather than ignore it all together.
Joel says
Jared,
You said I quote “not to be blessed by it” and “you learn more about trust, patience, thankfulness ..etc .
You just pay your money tithe because that is the kind of guy you are.
I say that you are not a very good liar
You are doing it to test God to see if He will not open up the windows of heaven (Rain on you)…lol
That their will not be enough room to store it ..lol
I hope you like rain because that is the promise for people who farm their land and raise animals read Deuteronomy chapter 14:1 to the end
When God said 10% of food and animals raised within the gates of Israel He was not kidding.
Food and animals in Deuteronomy 14:1-29, Malachi 3:10 and Mathews 23:23 but now we changed it to money because God does no mind it if we change His Word (Bible) so that we can enjoy the good life..lol
A little lie is ok ?
Find out who the father of lies is then you will be free
Jared says
“You just pay your money tithe because that is the kind of guy you are.
I say that you are not a very good liar
You are doing it to test God to see if He will not open up the windows of heaven (Rain on you)…lol”- I don’t see how you drew this conclusion.
To be fair, I do want blessings. I want the blessings of the lessons I stated before. I would prefer that I continue to not get any monetary gain from my tithe because that would defeat the point. God will not grant me heaven for a tithe. Tithe has nothing to do with heaven. I do it to be closer to him in the mean time. Please I ask, do not put words in my mouth.
If you don’t believe me that is fine. My walk with God does not need your judgment. I’m sorry if my words don’t seem right to you, but I just wanted to share my testimony.
tony says
Joel,Malachi 3 is the only place in the bible where god says “test me in this”,so it seems to me like god is laying down the gauntlet.recently i landing a great job,so i promised god i would tithe with every paycheck,partly because i feel its the right thing to do and partly because Jehovah himself said “test me in this”.i love to give,i love helping the food bank at the local church,etc.i would not give to any mega church so the pastor can buy a 5,000$ suit or new caddy,i do give my church becuase i know all they(we) do for the community at large.i dont feel like im under the mosiac law at all,i am under grace,not the law.did i mention after 3 weeks at my new job i got layed off? will be interesting to see how god handles this,especially after reading malachi 3 ad naseum,i will keep ya posted
Delores says
So then does that mean that god is into trading it still comes down to giving to get…what does righteous mean, what is the church, what is the kingdom and where is it??? It is all inside of u…
Murutwo was Jesu says
Brethren
It seems to me that we are here not dealing with just the tithe how a Christian should relate to the Old TestamentI I say this:
If we were remove the New Testament from the Bible and followed only the teachings of Old Testament, we would not be Christians but Judaists. On the other hand, if we removed the Old Testament from the Bible and followed only the New Testament, we would be Christians, albeit without un understanding of how things were under the law. So Christ has called you to follow him and that is what you should do.
Paul shows this clearly when in Galatians 1:13-15 he says: 13For you have heard of my former conduct in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it. 14And I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries in my own nation, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.
Verse 11: 11But I make known to you, brethren that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 12For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ
6I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, 7which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. 9As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed. 10For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.
I am not going to argue with Odette Boily on his last paragraph which tends to be a bit too strong. I think he should argue with St. Paul who in Hebrews 8:7-9 tells us:
“7For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. 8Because finding fault with them, He says: “Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— 9“not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt.” If I were Odette, I would apologize to that saint.
Dagirathi, Murutwo wa Jesu.
Gil says
Question:
I believe in tithing to God with all my heart, but struggle with something I also believe in my heart about tithing. When the bible talks about tithing 10%, I have always believed it meant to tithe 10% of YOU. In other words, part of your income, part of your time for working in the church, helping others, part of your fruits (garden, farming crops, etc). Am I making sense? I hope so. :0) I have never believed to just hand over 10% of your income, and then that’s it you did your part. I believe we give 10% of ourselves as a whole. A percentage of our income as lead by the Holy Spirit, a percentage of our time (doing God’s work, cleaning the church, maintenance of the church facilities, outreaching your local community to name a few), a percentage of your farming/garden crops, etc, etc,
Am I off base here? I have felt this from God all my Christian walk with Him (which is now 27 years!!!) Can you help clarify this? I appreciate any input. Thank you and God Bless.
Murutwo wa Jesu. says
Hi Gil
It is good to do all those things you are doing for your church if you feel that it really is your calling and you are doing it out of compassion rather than out of compulsion. The two questions I would like to ask you are first, why 10% and how do you calculate that when it comes to giving in kind rather than cash? The second is, after you have given your tithe, what happens if you come across someone who is in real need of your help? Will you give some more or will you tell him that you have tithed what you would have given him and so have no more to give. Do you remember that Levite who Jesus spoke of who was too busy going to attend to temple matters that he had no time for an injured man who lay by the roadside? What Jesus meant is that work of God is not necessarily in Church but out there with needy humans (Jesus used the term “your neighbour” to mean humanity). By giving that lesson, Jesus was telling you that you have come to a point of spiritual maturity that you are no longer under the law but have been given freedom to act in each special circumstance you come across, according to your judgement. God removed the law because he believed in your ability to do good by your faith in Jesus Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. So I tell you, Exercise your God given freedom in every situation your come across. Don’t let Judaistic law, your church law or any other law dictate to you some percentage. You are no longer under law. Jesus freed you of law.
Dagirathi, Murutwo wa Jesu
Jared says
Hello again to all,
I was thinking a lot on this subject. Researching more. Thinking on how I can convince others of what I feel is right… Then it occurred to me that I shouldn’t be doing that. I believe what I believe and I have stated why, but the real issue at hand is the lack of focus. The whole point is for us to pursue a great understanding of God, a closer relationship, and to allow him to craft us into the shape we are supposed to be. So when your considering the tithe, only consider what God would want. Think of why or why not God would want you to tithe. This is how I reached my conclusion on the topic. Arguing among ourselves does not draw us closer to our King in Heaven. I say this out of concern. Even I began to fall into debate, which is not why we should be discussing the tithe. We should do it in fellowship and respect. Remember to keep God commands and teachings when dealing with others and never lose sight of the point. If you want to know if you should tithe, look to God and let him show you if it is a good thing or a bad thing. Giving generously can not happen if we seek to find reasons why we shouldn’t give at all. If you don’t trust the church your at with a tithe, then don’t go to that church. Find a place where you feel that the people in charge are truly being led by God. If you don’t believe in the tithe then don’t forget to be an example of God. God gives generously, and we cannot follow him rightly if we do not do the same. I do not post this for debate. Just ask that it be considered.
Alex Aranha says
There’s no need to enter into doubtful disputation, so I agree with you that we shouldn’t be trying to change anyone’s mind. However, as believers we sorely lack the ability to share contrasting views of God’s Word, so that if there is error, the Truth can enter in.
Instead, we often choose to separate ourselves into sects and that is UNHOLY – a house divided shall not stand.
I praise God that we should all be able to come together in love and unity to discuss any variances we may have. It is a blessing.
Alex Aranha says
The tithe being a tenth is symbolic (as all things natural have a spiritual example to them for man’s benefit and to point us to Christ – John 5:39; Romans 1; Colossians 1:16) of the FULLNESS of God through Christ.
The tithes are to symbolize God’s fullness of mercy sowed forth to reap the abundance of souls into salvation, as we know it is today through Christ. After all, man was always destined to fall before his creation and Christ was always meant to be the greatest show of love the world has ever known (John 15:13).
We are to show our faith in God with a cheerful heart through giving, not because it’s law (that has been fulfilled through Christ), but because God has commanded we do it as He did it for us first! If we can’t believe God to bless us because of our obedience to His request for our acknowledgment of Christ, the true first fruit, through sowing the tithes – and yes, we can then we really EXPECT abundance, so there’s no need to be so spiritually minded that we neglect the natural components – then we really CAN’T believe Jesus was sown into the earth and rose to bring the abundance of souls (including ours) in to salvation.
The mystery of God revealed here is: It is the EXACT SAME principle!!! God bless you guys.
Asia Nealy says
So I give it to a church I trust or? But honestly I don’t really go to church. So what should I do with my 10%?
Lainii87 says
Asia, we are told to sow into good ground. So when you decide to give..whether tithes or offerings, you look for good ground to sow it into. Imagine you are starving and need to grow your own food to live. You have 2 choices before you..one is a sandbox and the other, a box of fertile soil. Which are you going to plant your corn seeds in? This is the same concept with tithing. So what is fertile ground then in the realm of tithing? It is a place where they honor God in all they do; they are full of faith and honoring God by doing what He tells them to do with what they bring in. Operation Blessing is a good example of that.
Patricia says
Tithe teachers argue that tithing predated the Law. Well, so did circumcision. If preachers were as zealous about this non-issue as the other, all the men and boys would run out the church door once the preacher took the garden shears out from under the pulpit!
erica c. says
patricia, you are so right (lol)
Murutwo wa Jesu says
Hi Asia,
First don’t think in terms of 10% or in any other percentage when it come to geving. Just give according to necessity and what you can afford at the specific time of giving.
Secondly, you ask to whom you should do your giving. I shall let Jesus answer this to you in the way he did when he walked the Earth as recorded in Matthew 25:31-46: It reads as follows:
31“When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32“All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. 33“And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. 34“Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35‘for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36‘I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ 37“Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 38‘When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39‘Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 40“And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ 41“Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: 42‘for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; 43‘I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.’ 44“Then they also will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ 45“Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’ 46“And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”
I hope this has helped you and God bless you as you help those who are in need around you.
Dagirathi, Murutwo wa Jesu
Shepherdess7 says
Seek the truth and you will find it. Pastors erroneously use Malaky (malachi) 3:8 as their wherewithall to get folks to tithe. The tithe was to be given to the kahanym (priests) as they had no inheritance. Bdmdbar (numbers) 18:24, 26:62 D’Barym (deut) 10:9, 2:12. Yahuah was very specific about who the tithes were to be given to, and what they were for.
If you ready Malaky in its entirety, you will get a better understanding of just what was going on at the time Yahuah’s messenger (Malaky means my messenger) was speaking of. The people were given filthy, dirty, useless tithes, and the Kahanym, were accepting them. In addition, they were using the Dwelling Place Slaughter Place as a dumping ground for their pagan sacrifices. Yahuah was not pleased, and this is what He was referring to in Malaky.
Considering the fact that the Kahanym were voided according to Abrym (Hebrews) chapters 7 through 10 there is no need for a tithe. Who truly is storing agriculture to give to the House of Luy (Lewi/Levi) and the fatherless children and the widows in your midst? And who is taking that tithe and using portions of it as a slaughtered offering unto Yahuah? NO ONE.
Why would you adhere to a command “giving to Yashar’al” yet completely ignore all the other commands?
Circumcision, dietary, shabath, feasts days etc.
The reason being, is because if pastors told people the truth, they wouldn’t get everyone’s money, and people would begin to be obedient to the Word instead of fleeing from it.
Even when Shaul (Paul) was taking up an offering, He went to the people on a non-worship day (first day of the week) and told them to take up a collection, as he was heading back to Yarushalaym (Jerusalem) and was taking the money to the widows and fatherless children of the House of Yashar’al (Israel) in the place where Yahuah had set His name.
How many church pastors are sending your “tithes” to Yarushalaym to the widows and fatherless children of Yashar’al? I would wager to say none.
Please study the word. Yahuah loves a cheerful giver. So if you desire to “give” a certain percentage of your income, do it cheerfully, and send it to the place where Yahuah has set His Name!
shalum!
And no, I’m not Jewish…….
Tracy Whitten says
“And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.” Luke 20:25. Jesus not only taught to pay God what belongs to God, He also said to give to Caesar (the government) what is Caesar’s. So many times you’ll have people say “that’s old testament ” like everything in the old testament is void! If it had not been for the Old Testament we wouldn’t have a clue what was going on in the New Testament! There are many verses that support the act of giving. But without even going to verses, ask yourself this question: “If everyone gave like me, would my church still be in operation come Sunday morning?” Someone has to pay the bills. Just like in your home, there are necessities. Just something to think about..