About tithe in new testament

The concept of tithing in the New Testament is a topic of ongoing debate among Christians. While the Old Testament commands the Israelites to give a tenth of their produce to the Lord (Leviticus 27:30-33, Deuteronomy 14:22-27), the New Testament does not explicitly command Christians to tithe in the same way.

However, there are several passages in the New Testament that suggest the principle of giving a portion of one's income to support the work of God and the needs of others:

  1. Matthew 23:23 - Jesus teaches that giving to the poor and needy is a matter of justice and righteousness, and that giving to God is a matter of the heart.
  2. Luke 12:15 - Jesus warns against greed and covetousness, and encourages believers to store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth.
  3. 1 Corinthians 9:7-11 - Paul argues that those who preach the gospel should be supported by the churches they serve, and that those who preach should not be a burden to anyone.
  4. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 - Paul encourages believers to give generously and cheerfully, and promises that God will bless their giving.
  5. Galatians 6:6-10 - Paul teaches that those who preach the gospel should live by the gospel, and that those who receive the gospel should support those who preach it.

Some arguments for tithing in the New Testament include:

  1. The principle of giving a portion of one's income to support the work of God and the needs of others is a biblical principle that is not limited to the Old Testament.
  2. The New Testament emphasizes the importance of generosity and giving to support the work of God and the needs of others.
  3. The New Testament teaches that those who preach the gospel should be supported by the churches they serve, and that those who receive the gospel should support those who preach it.

However, there are also arguments against tithing in the New Testament, including:

  1. The New Testament does not explicitly command Christians to tithe in the same way that the Old Testament commands the Israelites to tithe.
  2. The New Testament emphasizes the importance of giving to support the work of God and the needs of others, but does not specify a particular percentage or amount.
  3. The New Testament teaches that giving should be done cheerfully and generously, rather than out of obligation or duty.

Ultimately, the question of whether Christians should tithe is a matter of personal conviction and interpretation. Some Christians believe that tithing is a biblical principle that applies to them, while others do not.