Bible verse new testament tithing
Here are some Bible verses related to tithing in the New Testament:
- Matthew 23:23: "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former."
- Luke 11:42: "But woe to you Pharisees! You give God a tenth of your mint leaves, of your anise, and of your cummin, and you neglect justice and love for God's approval. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former."
- Hebrews 7:1-10: This passage talks about the priestly order of Melchizedek, who was a type of Christ. It says that Abraham gave a tenth of his spoils to Melchizedek, and that Jesus is our great High Priest who has become a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.
- 1 Corinthians 9:9-14: This passage quotes from the Old Testament (Leviticus 27:30-32) and applies it to the New Testament church. It says that those who preach the gospel should live by the gospel, and that those who are called to preach should be supported by the church.
- 1 Timothy 5:17-18: "The elder who is worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching, for the scripture says, 'Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,' and, 'The worker deserves his wages.'"
These verses do not explicitly command Christians to tithe, but they do provide principles and examples that can be applied to the practice of tithing. Some key takeaways include:
- Giving to God is not just about giving a percentage of our income, but about giving ourselves to Him (Matthew 23:23, Luke 11:42).
- The Old Testament practice of tithing was a shadow of the greater reality of giving to God, which is now fulfilled in Christ (Hebrews 7:1-10).
- Those who are called to preach the gospel should be supported by the church, and those who are worthy of double honor should receive it (1 Corinthians 9:9-14, 1 Timothy 5:17-18).
Ultimately, the decision to tithe is a matter of personal conviction and obedience to God's leading in our lives.