0
Votes
Resolved
OT NT tithing
I am struggling to make the 10% tithe giving. I hear that it is old testament law to give 10% and that the new testament grace allows us to give freely and cheerfully whatever we want. Which is it??? Thanks :)
- 3 Answers
- In Discipleship
-
- by
-
- thelove...
- 518 Views
- 1 year ago
Answers
|
0 Votes
certainly the 10% tithe was part of the OT jewish law. but it was also practiced by Abraham BEFORE the jewish law was in place (Gen. 14:20). even as early as Cain and Able, the practice of giving God your best, right off the top is timeless. in the NT, we are challenged to give freely and without restriction (not limited to the tithe). |
|
0 Votes
We are no longer under the old law so 10% is not the rule, but can be a good reference or starting point. Jesus teaches that the amount is not important. What is important is that we give sacrificially and cheerfully becuase it shows our faith. If we give to God an amount that requires no sacrifice on our part, it reveals a distrust in him to bless us and further his kingdom. |
|
0 Votes
I think it's BOTH. One of our pastors says the tithe is a starting point. Jesus himself mentioned it when he called the Pharisees out for tithing off of their spices yet not doing the more important things. He doesn't say tithing is bad, it's a start. The NT example is selling everything, giving far more than a mere 10%. |
