Should Christians Tithe?

basics

  1. Giving Under the Law
    • Genesis 14- the first time we see tithing in the Bible, it is voluntary.
    • Leviticus 27 – the tithe in the Old Testament encompassed all a man’s material possessions.
    • Deuteronomy 14 – the purpose of tithing is to teach God’s people to put God first in everything.
    • Malachi 3 – God blesses us when we give.
  2. Giving in the Age of Grace
    • I Corinthians 16 – the more you are blessed the more you give.
    • II Corinthians 9 – any time you dare to give generously to God, you will not regret it.
  3. Principles of Giving
    • We give out of gratitude – Psalm 24:1
    • We give in worship – Philippians 4:18
    • We give in faith – Mark 12:41-44
    • We give with generosity – 2 Corinthians 8:1-5
    • We give sacrificially – I Corinthians 16:2
    • We give out of love – 2 Corinthians 9:7
    • We give to grow