Website design By BotEap.comTithing is mentioned only 4 times in the New Testament, three times in the Gospels, and once in the letter to the Hebrews. In the Gospels, Jesus recognized that the Pharisees were very careful about tithing (Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42; 18:12) to the point of overemphasizing it. They were so focused on tithing that they lost sight of the great purpose of the Law, that is, love and justice for our neighbor. Furthermore, they trusted that their tithe would give them credit before God.

Website design By BotEap.comNow remember that the Pharisees were under the law, and by law they had to tithe. All the people of Israel were under the law. When Jesus was crucified, he inaugurated the New Covenant, and the Old was consummated. Tithing was established under the law and has no place in the Church. It is not an easy thing to choose to adhere to the Law, even with a seemingly small matter like tithing. Anyone who chooses to keep any part of the Law of Moses is obligated to keep the entire Law and is therefore exposed to its curse.

Website design By BotEap.comThis point is made in the solitary reference to tithe in the New Testament epistles, that is, in Hebrews 7. Heb. 7: 5 says “And those who are of the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have the commandment to receive a tithe from the people according to the law, that is, from their brothers. [Israel]”. Notice three things from this verse: 1) There was a commandment about tithes in the Old Testament; 2) They were to be handed over to the Old Testament priests (not the Church); 3) They were required by the Jews, not the Christians.

Website design By BotEap.comHebrews 7:12 points out that “When there is a change of priesthood, there must also be a change of law.” In other words, that commandment that existed under the Old Covenant has been changed, because the priesthood with which it was related has now also been changed under the New Covenant.

Website design By BotEap.comHebrews 7:18 says that this commandment has been abolished. That priesthood, due to its inability to achieve perfection, is now nullified. The Old Covenant is obsolete, and the laws that required tithes to be given to the Levites are obsolete. These Hebrews, meaning Jewish converts, were mixing law with grace, and in chapter 7 they were told to stop tithing! The Gentiles did not need this message. The Gentile church was never under the law.

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Website design By BotEap.comIn Romans 4: 4 and 11:35, Paul makes it clear that if our doing any work, including tithing, meant that God was obligated to us in some way, then we would not be in His favor, but He would be indebted to us. . . Whenever you hear that you must do something for God in order for Him to bless you, be careful! If you believe this, you will be taken out of the grace of God and returned to the realm of Law. And the Law will actually become a curse for you, because even if you keep it all in one area, tithe, but not another. , you will experience its curse.

Website design By BotEap.comIf we don’t tithe, how will God’s work be done and how will the pastor’s needs be met?

Website design By BotEap.comFirst, let me tell you that there is a hermeneutical principle that has always been helpful in interpreting the Bible and it is this: specialization in specialties. Jesus told 38 parables, 16 refer to how we should handle money. He talked more about money than about heaven and hell combined. One in 10 verses in the Gospels deals with possessions or money. In the Bible there are approximately 2,500 references to money and possessions and only 500 references to prayer and faith. It is an important theme in the Bible. Many of these verses teach us that the way we handle finances reveals a lot about where we are spiritually. Wherever your treasure is, there your heart will also be.

Website design By BotEap.comThe Gospels contain more warnings about the misuse of money than any other topic. The first recorded sin among God’s people was related to giving. Ananias and Sapphira fell dead giving. So how we manage our finances is a major theme in the New Testament.

Website design By BotEap.comMoses (the Law) said “Tithe”, but Jesus says “Give”. The New Testament teaching was about “giving”, never about “tithing.” Giving is the result of the energy of God’s grace in our lives. Giving expresses a quality of life that reflects the nature of God. “God loved so much … that he gave …” The Father loved to give all things to the Son. Jesus gave his life for the world. By doing so, you have gained an everlasting kingdom. But He will one day give it back to the Father. God wants to have a family that reflects His nature. It is the way of the Cross. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” The Cross opens the heart, expands it, making it reach others.

Website design By BotEap.comWhen we are under the law, we have to be told to tithe. We reveal our immaturity under legalism by asking childish questions, such as, “Should I tithe on my gross income or my net income?” Grace treats us like grown children by not legislating. Grace brings us to the purposes of the heart, family, and kingdom of God and enables us to engage with Him. But our participation is not requested by the manipulation of fear or the manipulation of guilt, but as a result of the operation of the energy of grace in our hearts. So what we give we do freely. God loves to whom give happiness.

Website design By BotEap.comIt is clear from passages like 1 Corinthians 9: 7-14 that we have a responsibility to ensure that God’s servants who preach the Word are free to do so without the hindrance of secular work. But there is still no legislation on this. We approach this matter as responsible children, not as intimidated servants.