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Here’s the biblical truth about Christian tithing: the Bible does not require Christians to pay tithes. This is because the tithe command from the Mosaic Law only applies to ancient Hebrew Israelites. The Mosaic Law was abolished with the coming of Jesus. Therefore, Christians have no legal obligation to contribute a tenth of their income … Read more
Tithing vs. giving. Here’s a quick explanation of the difference. Bible-based tithing was mandatory for ancient Israel while giving was voluntary for Christian believers. The LORD required tithes from the ancient Israelites (Leviticus 27:30-32). This practice consisted of sacrificial offerings of livestock and agricultural produce. Tithes supported the Levitical priesthood, widows, orphans, and foreigners (Deuteronomy … Read more
Christians aren’t obligated to pay tithe on bonuses. 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 … Read more
Tithing is not for today. According to the Bible, God only commanded ancient Israel to tithe. This tithe commandment is part of the Old Covenant (or Law of Moses). Under the Old Covenant, ancient Israel gave tithes (agricultural produce and cattle) as sacrificial offerings. The sacrificial offerings were used to cleanse ancient Israel of its … Read more
Deciding whether or not to leave a church because of tithes can be challenging for a believer. Tithing is an important part of many Christian churches. There is nothing wrong with questioning the mandatory doctrine of paying 10% of your income. Ultimately, leaving a pro-tithing church is up to you and your relationship with God. … Read more
Jesus spoke of living life more abundantly (John 10:10). He promised believers a new and better way of life. Many Prosperity Gospel preachers have used the words of Jesus to justify their doctrine of greed and materialism. However, the abundant life extends beyond the realm of money and possessions. False teachers know that many folks … Read more