New testament scriptures on tithing
Here are some New Testament scriptures related to tithing:
- 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."
- This passage highlights the importance of giving to God's work, but also emphasizes that it's not just about giving a tenth (10%) of one's income.
- Luke 11:42: "But woe to you Pharisees! You give God a tenth of your mint, dill and cumin, 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."
- Similar to Matthew 23:23, this passage emphasizes the importance of giving to God's work, but also warns against neglecting other important aspects of faith.
- Hebrews 7:1-10: "This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He gave Abraham a tenth of the spoils, and his name became 'first among the priests.' And the scripture cannot be annulled: 'The priestly office is changed, and so too the law.' For one who has become a priest is inferior to the one who has become a son of God. So Jesus is not a priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but he was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. Let us keep striving to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience."
- This passage uses the example of Melchizedek, a priest-king who received a tenth of Abraham's spoils, to illustrate the concept of tithing. It also highlights Jesus as our High Priest who is able to sympathize with our weaknesses.
- 1 Corinthians 9:6-14: "I think that because of the temptation to which I am exposed, I have the right to be given a share in this ministry that is devoted to the gospel. But I have not taken advantage of that right. Rather, I have put up with everything and endured everything so that I might not hinder the gospel of Christ. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I might share in its blessings. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. Everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. However, they do it to receive a wreath that will soon wilt. But we do it to receive a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified."
- While this passage doesn't specifically mention tithing, it does talk about the importance of giving up one's rights and privileges for the sake of the gospel. This can be applied to the concept of tithing, where one gives up a portion of their income to support the work of God.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-7: "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each one should give what they have decided in their heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
- This passage emphasizes the importance of giving generously and cheerfully, without compulsion or obligation. While it doesn't specifically mention tithing, it does encourage believers to give freely and generously to support the work of God.
It's important to note that the concept of tithing is not explicitly mentioned in the New Testament, and the Old Testament laws regarding tithing were fulfilled in Jesus Christ. However, these passages do encourage believers to give generously and cheerfully to support the work of God, and to prioritize justice, mercy, and faithfulness in their giving.