“Does a Christian have to tithe?”Christians who want to please the Lord often have questions about tithing. The dictionary defines the word “tithe” as “a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment.” It was a common practice in the Old Testament and was required of members of the nation of Israel. …

Understanding what the Bible says about tithing, in both old and new testament Scriptures, can help people of faith today to decide what and how they want to give.

What is a tithe, and why don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses practice tithing? The commandment to tithe, or contribute a tenth of one’s belongings, was part of the Law given to the ancient nation of Israel. However, the Bible makes it clear that this Law —including the “commandment to collect tithes” —does not apply to Christians.

A tenth part, or 10 percent, given or paid as a tribute, especially for religious purposes. The Bible tells of two instances prior to the setting up of the Law covenant in which a tenth part of possessions was paid to God or to his representative. The first of these was on the occasion when Abraham gave Melchizedek one tenth of the spoils of his victory over Chedorlaomer and …

The tithe is ten percent of your gross income. In addition to giving ten percent of your monetary income, consider giving God the firstfruits of other resources as well.

Some wonder how Jehovah’s Witnesses get money to finance and support their preaching, translation, and disaster relief work.

A tenth part, or 10 percent, given or paid as a tribute, especially for religious purposes. It is also called a “tithe,” and giving it is called “tithing.” (Mal 3:10; De 26:12; Mt 23:23) Under the Mosaic Law, a tenth of the produce of the land and a tenth of the increase of the herds and flocks were given to the Levites yearly to support them. The Levites gave a tenth of this tenth to ...

Give a Tithe of Your Increase Along with supporting the work of the local church, one of the purposes of giving a tithe is to learn to fear the Lord: “Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.

The Bible says, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse … and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it” (Malachi 3:10). Think how much greater our impact on the world would be if every Christian followed this injunction.

Q: I make annual contributions to many humanitarian organizations, yet my church tells me that isn't the same as a tithe. Why does God need money when everything is at His command?