Church Tithes: What Are They And Should You Pay Them

Many Christians give 10% of their income as church tithes to support a church’s operations. Churches use this money to pay salaries, purchase supplies, pay bills, and support local mission work. While it is based on the biblical commandment to give 10% of your increase, there is an important difference between the two.

The biblical tithe consists of tithing food grown and harvested off the land. This tithe supported the Tabernacle and Levite priesthood in Israel. Today’s tithes support activities and initiatives within churches.

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Table of Contents

• 1. What Are Church Tithes?
• 2. What’s the Average Tithe in Church?
• 3. Why Do We Tithe 10 Percent?
• 4. Who Is Supposed to Pay Tithes?
• Summary
• Outsmart the False Teachers

1. What Are Church Tithes?

Generally, church tithes are a tenth (10%) of one’s yearly income. Church tithes are donations from congregation members to support the church’s ongoing operations and functions. The funds gathered from these tithes typically go towards paying bills such as rent for the church building, utilities, staff wages, and other expenses related to running the church.

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2. What’s the Average Tithe in Church?

The average church tithe The average weekly giving amount per churchgoer is $17 per week, according to Health Research Funding. Those tithes amount to $73.67 a month per giver or $884 a year per giver. Generally speaking, the modern church’s teaching of tithing is 10% of one’s income.

However, some churches may have different interpretations or expectations regarding what constitutes a tithe. In some cases, it may be voluntary; in others, it can be mandatory or enforced by church leaders. Ultimately, each church sets its guidelines for members to follow regarding tithing.

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3. Why Do We Tithe 10 Percent?

Tithing 10 percent is rooted in the Bible’s Old Testament, where giving a tenth of one’s harvest was common to honor God. Doing so was believed to pave the way for blessing and protection from God.

Malachi 3:10-11 King James Version

10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts.

Although tithing doesn’t appear prominently in the New Testament, many believers continue to tithe as a demonstration of faith and commitment. It’s also seen as an act of gratitude for all that has been given. Ultimately, tithing is viewed as simply returning what rightfully belongs to God and trusting Him with our financial future.

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4. Who Is Supposed to Pay Tithes?

In the Old Testament, the LORD required tithes from the Israelites. The Mosaic Law required the 11 tribes to tithe to the tribe of Levi. Specifically, the Hebrew Israelites farmed and raised cattle required to pay tithe.

Leviticus 27:30

And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD’S: it is holy unto the LORD.

Leviticus 27: 32

Every tithe of the herd and flock—every tenth animal that passes under the shepherd’s rod—will be holy to the Lord.

The tribe of Levi received the tithes so they could serve and work in the temple. According to the Bible, the LORD said, “I give to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as their inheritance in return for the work they do while serving at the tent of meeting (Numbers 18:21).

Today, however, church members are expected to pay tithes. This is seen as a way for believers to show gratitude towards God for all He has provided. While tithing is often mandatory in many churches, it is ultimately up to the individual to decide how much they will give.

The New Testament encourages voluntary, cheerful giving. However, Scripture doesn’t specify tithes as a required form of Christian giving.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7 King James Version

6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Many churches and denominations encourage or require members to tithe at least 10% of their income as a sign of faith and gratitude. Ultimately, it’s up to each person to decide how much they should donate and how often they should do so.

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Summary

Church tithes and ancient biblical tithes are two concepts that often get confused. Church tithes refer to donating 10% of one’s income to their local church for financial support. In contrast, in ancient biblical times, tithing was crops and livestock used to give back to God. The concept of tithing is present in both cases – making regular donations back to God or their local church – with slightly different applications.

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Thanks for reading, and be blessed!