Scripture reveals that tithing is a consistent command and expectation from God throughout the Bible, as part of our worship and obedience to Him.
Scripture on Tithing
Leviticus 27:30
Old Testament
"A tenth of all the produce of the land, whether grain or fruit, belongs to the Lord. It is holy to the Lord."
Malachi 3:10
Old Testament
"Bring the full amount of your tithes to the Temple treasury so there will be ample provisions in my Temple. Test me in this,' says the Lord of Heaven's Armies. 'See if I won't open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing so great you won't have room enough to take it in!"
Matthew 23:23
New Testament
"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the weightier matters."
Luke 11:42
New Testament
"But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others."
1 Corinthians 16:2
New Testament
"On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made."
The Bottom Line
God faithfully commands His people to honor Him with the first and best of what He's given, so He can pour out blessings on our lives.
Try Today
Make a plan to start tithing 10% of your income to your local church, as an act of worship and obedience to God.
Prayer
As Jesus said, 'Ask and it will be given to you' (Matthew 7:7).
Heavenly Father, I confess I have not been faithful in my giving to You. Forgive me for putting my own needs ahead of honoring You. I want to trust You fully with my finances. Give me the wisdom and discipline to tithe consistently, so I can experience Your promised blessings. May my giving be an act of worship that draws me closer to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read Malachi 3 to explore God's heart and promises regarding tithing.
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