Tithing. What are Christians suppose to do?

The term "tithe", simply means "a tenth". There is nothing in the term that indicates it is compulsory or a commandment.

The Law of Moses included tithing as a commandment, but tithing was practiced before the Law was given.

You was meant in plural for all, not you specifically. I'm answering in the context of giving which seems like the intent of the OP's question, you're answering in the biblical technical definition of tithe.

I guess it would just be easier for OP to state the intent: of giving 1%,5%,10% or a question about the practice of old testament tithing under the law, and if we're still supposed to follow old testament laws, which seems Juvenile as majority of Christians unless ultra brand new know, we're under grace not law.

I don't see how a few comments in passing constitute "very important". I also don't see how said comments, from the middle of Jesus' rebuke of the Pharisees, can be taken as directive for Christians. Context is always important!

There is no qualification. Either you belong to Jesus or you don’t. What you do with your money is between you and God.

If there is no qualification, how can you tell Real Disciples from the Fake Disciples? Without a qualification anyone can claim to be a Disciple and it will be accepted, can they not? Do, for example, Doctors have to reach a certain standard to be accepted as Real Doctors?

You statements demonstrate why, apparently, you don't understand anything you are reading in Scripture. You are seeing what you want to see. You don't want to Tithe, that's why, apparently, you see Tithing as irrelevant.

What we have learnt concerning Scripture:

1) Every Word, Law, Command and Doctrine from Genesis to Revelation is absolutely crucial.

2) Every Word that Yeshua/Jesus utters is with Great Veracity and Purpose.
3) Yeshua Messiah/Jesus Christ in all things he speaks and does teaches to be a Follower of Christ. He is teaching the Scribes and Pharisees to be a Follower of Christ.

You demonstrate clearly that you are not paying close enough attention to what I'm saying.

Please go and learn what an ad hominem fallacy is, and stop employing it. Pointing fingers at me isn't helping anyone understand these issues.


Crucial, as in you follow it? Do you stone adulterers? Do you go to the Temple three times a year? Do you gird yourself up like a man and go to slaughter Canaanites? No. When you understand the Bible properly, you will see understand that Christians are not required to follow every directive given to Israel. Should we read the OT? Yes. Are we under the Law? No. It's that simple.


No, He was rebuking them consistently for following their own man-made religion instead of His word in the Law.

Your use of words like "great veracity and purpose" is just blowing smoke. You don't have a coherent argument.

2 Timothy 3:16 King James Version (KJV)

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Revelation 5:1-2 King James Version (KJV)

5 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.

2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?


If there is no qualification, how can you tell Real Disciples from the Fake Disciples? Without a qualification anyone can claim to be a Disciple and it will be accepted, can they not? Do, for example, Doctors have to reach a certain standard to be accepted as Real Doctors?

I might be kicking a hornets nest, but I would like to know what some people’s opinions on the matter are. Are we called to give a tenth as the Israelites were, or do we give according what’s in our heart? Please let me know. I look forward to a spirited(And friendly) discussion.

I appreciate your clarification; it did seem like you were addressing me directly.

Although I have not encountered many recently, I formerly knew many Christians who believed that we are required to tithe--as in surrender 10% of our gross income to our local church, and give substantial offerings over and above. One local church I visited (only once!) taught the same thing. This is why I resist use of the term "tithing" in place of "giving"; as much as Christians should know that we are not under the Law, many don't understand how that works with finances. It doesn't help that the big-name Christian finance advisors teach tithing 10% as a standard practice.

And it’s how I’ve heard majority explain it, but of course there are a few churches that I guess are in business to extort people.

I appreciate your clarification; it did seem like you were addressing me directly.

Although I have not encountered many recently, I formerly knew many Christians who believed that we are required to tithe--as in surrender 10% of our gross income to our local church, and give substantial offerings over and above. One local church I visited (only once!) taught the same thing. This is why I resist use of the term "tithing" in place of "giving"; as much as Christians should know that we are not under the Law, many don't understand how that works with finances. It doesn't help that the big-name Christian finance advisors teach tithing 10% as a standard practice.

What's your point?

17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.20 Therefore by their fruits you will know them
Matthew 7:17-20

See post #3 from the link below in regards to 119 Ministries.

https://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/a-study-of-acts-15-by-119-ministries.179489/

What was purpose of worshippers bring their tithe or first fruits to the storehouse?

To supply food for the Levites and priests whose job was to minister, judge, and teach.

This is a strange argument from silence. Jacob ended up being richer than both Abraham and Issac. Just because Genesis did not record him regularly tithing, its plain silly to say Jacob did not do it.

Imagine if the Bible included Jacob, or Issac or Abraham tithing, it will sound like this

Genesis 18:33 When the Lord had finished speaking with Abraham, he left, and Abraham returned home, and Abraham tithe to the Lord

Genesis 26:12 Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the Lord blessed him, and Issac tithe to the Lord.

Can you see how silly it is for the Bible to record down every time these people tithe, in order to convince us Christians 2000 years later that tithing was before the Law?