Tithing in The New Testament
The practice of tithing in the New Testament is often
discussed but rarely understood. Since many Christians don’t know how to tithe,
they avoid the topic altogether. This is very unfortunate because giving tithe
is one-way God has ordained for our prosperity.
When you understand what it means to give to God, you’ll
be more inclined to participate. The reason why many find it difficult to give
is that they lack a biblical understanding of giving.
Some Christians don’t believe in giving of tithe though
they have read many Bible verses about it. Some see it as part of Old Testament
teaching which was not established in the New Testament. They believe we don’t
need to continue in it.
Today, one controversial topic modern Christians have to
battle with is tithing in the new testament.
Verses in the New Testament where tithing is mentioned are few when
compared to the Old Testament. There God
gave specific instructions to the children of Israel about it.
As Christians, we are called to give our time, talent,
money, or whatever we have to God. We can do this when there are needs to be met
in any God-kingdom project. We received everything we have from God; hence He
can ask us to loan Him anything we have.
Tithing is one of the most talked-about ways of giving
in the Bible. It goes as far back as the Old Testament. The first person to pay
tithe in the Bible is the father of faith – Abraham in Genesis 14:20.