Christians aren’t obligated to pay tithes out of their paychecks. The Old Testament mandated that 10% of all agricultural production be returned to God. The New Testament focuses on voluntary giving. It’s not just about giving back a specific amount of money to a church. What’s important is contributing whatever you can to further the Gospel. The Bible encourages generosity with our money and possessions, but only if we can afford to do so.

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Table of Contents

• Do You Tithe Money Out of Your Paycheck?
• God Doesn’t Want Money
• Tithing Is Not for Christians
• Should You Tithe on Bonuses
• Outsmart the False Teachers

Do You Tithe Money Out of Your Paycheck?

To pay tithing from your paycheck isn’t a biblical practice. False teachers in the Christian church claim you should tithe (pay 10 percent) off every source of income in addition to your paycheck. For example, if you receive a bonus check, disability check, a legal settlement, or find money on the ground, you should also pay tithes off that. According to the Bible, God’s people paid tithing from crops and livestock, not their wages.

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God Doesn’t Want Money

This teaching is not biblical. First, God commanded that the tithe be paid through agricultural produce and cattle. Wage earners in ancient Israel were not commanded to tithe because God did not want or accept a monetary tithe. So paying tithes from a paycheck or another source of income is not supported by scripture.

Tithing Is Not for Christians

God never commanded Christians to pay tithes in any form or fashion. In the scriptures, tithing was practiced by ancient Hebrews (Israelites). Once the New Testament was established, tithing was replaced with voluntary, free-will giving.

Based on New Testament Christianity, you can give out of your paycheck or any source of income. Also, your giving is not limited to money or a specific amount. You can give more than or less than 10 percent. In addition, your giving is not limited to money. You can give your time, talents, etc.

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The Apostle provides practical guidelines for giving according to New Testament principles.

2 Corinthians 8:11-14

¹¹ Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.

¹² For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

¹³ For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:

¹⁴ But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:

The answer to your question is that you are not required to tithe from your paycheck or any other source of income. However, according to scripture, you are encouraged to give what you can to support the ministry.

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Should You Tithe on Bonuses

Hold up! In this comprehensive article, get the facts about tithing and why it’s becoming less popular among Christians.

Have you ever received a bonus or additional income and wondered, “should I tithe on this?” If so, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Many Christians struggle with whether or not to give 10 percent of their bonus income to the church. Thankfully, the Bible provides us with clear answers. Let’s look at what the Bible says about tithing and bonuses.

The Old Testament is full of references to tithing. In Deuteronomy 14:22–23, God commands the Hebrew Israelites to tithe from their crops and livestock to support the Levites and other religious leaders who served in the Temple. And in Leviticus 27:30–32, God commanded they give him a tenth of all produce as an offering. These commandments make it clear that God expected tithes from ancient Israel.

However, the Bible is silent regarding giving a portion of your bonus income to the church. While some Christians may feel obligated to do so out of obedience or gratitude for their blessings, no explicit scripture suggests you should tithe on bonuses.

Some argue that bonuses paid to employees for work performed beyond their job description is “extra” income, so they should not be subject to tithing regulations.

Additionally, if you receive a one-time lump sum, such as an inheritance or a gift from family members, you are generally not obligated to tithe on these either. Ultimately, it comes down to your convictions and relationship with God. If you feel led by Him to give away any portion of your bonus income, then it’s up to you (2 Corinthians 9:7).

The question, “Do you tithe bonuses?” can be tricky, but thankfully, God has guided us on how to use our resources wisely through His Word. No explicit commandment in scripture suggests we should tithe on bonuses, gifts, or inheritance money.

You shouldn’t feel obligated or guilty for not giving the church 10% of your bonus. No matter what decision you make when it comes to giving away extra funds, remember that God will love you regardless.

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Outsmart the False Teachers

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the tithe doctrines, don’t worry! You can start by reading The Tithing Hoax, where we break down everything you need to know about tithing. We explain why Christians don’t have to tithe and provide biblical verses to back it up. So don’t let anyone tell you you’re going to hell if you don’t tithe.

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