Where is tithing mentioned in the new testament
Tithing is mentioned in the New Testament in the following passages:
- Matthew 23:23 - Jesus says, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. But these you ought to have done, without neglecting the others."
- Luke 11:42 - Jesus says, "But woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithe of your mint and your dill and your cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others."
- Hebrews 7:1-10 - The author of Hebrews writes about the priestly order of Melchizedek, who "received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises" (Hebrews 7:6). The author then applies this to Jesus, saying that He is a priest according to the order of Melchizedek, and that He has received tithes from Abraham (Hebrews 7:6-7).
It's worth noting that the New Testament does not explicitly command Christians to tithe, unlike the Old Testament. In the Old Testament, tithing was a requirement for the Israelites (Leviticus 27:30-33, Deuteronomy 14:22-27, Malachi 3:8-10). However, the New Testament does encourage generosity and giving to support the work of the church and the needs of others (2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Galatians 6:6-10, 1 Corinthians 16:1-4).
Some argue that the principle of tithing is still applicable today, and that Christians should give 10% of their income to support the church and its ministries. Others argue that the New Testament emphasizes a more voluntary and generous approach to giving, rather than a strict requirement. Ultimately, the decision of how much to give and to whom is a matter of personal conviction and obedience to God's leading.