5 Helpful Things About Tithing You Probably Don't Know Yet

5 Helpful Things About Tithing You Probably Don’t Know Yet

Undoubtedly, tithing isn’t a foreign thing for Christians.

We can trace this principle back to Abraham’s time. Even so, it strengthened itself in the life of Moses.

Most of today’s churches still practice giving back a tenth of their produce. However, there is no established consensus of the relevance of this act among different Christian denominations.

You would probably agree with me that arguing over something isn’t very Christ like! Thus, we will try to shed light on five helpful things about tithing you probably didn’t know yet.

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1) We rob God when we don’t tithe

According to Malachi 3:8, not giving back our tithes to God brings about a curse. Of course, nobody wants such.

As a fact, this issue is more of a spiritual one than financial. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize the sacredness of the tithe (Leviticus 27:30, ESV).

Well, we must understand that tithing does not provide a ticket to salvation. One of the many ironies in the Bible tells us that “one gives freely, yet grows all the richer.” Meanwhile, “another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want” (Proverbs 11:24, ESV).

Hence, it is essential to note that blessings come to those who freely give. The Scriptures say that the Lord will open heaven’s windows and pour blessings on those who bring back their tithes into the storehouse (Malachi 3:10).

Related: Bible Verses About Giving

2) Abraham pioneered tithe giving

Abraham came back from the war against Chedorlaomer and the other kings. Then, Melchizedek met and blessed him.

According to Genesis 14:18, Melchizedek was a priest. Hebrews 7:2 translates his name as “the king of righteousness.” Also, he got the title “king of Salem,” which means king of peace.

In giving a tenth of the spoils of war to Melchizedek, Abraham acknowledged that the king was superior. The Bible compares this man, who did not have his descent, to Jesus, the High Priest.

With this, we must understand that tithe giving isn’t something we do for church ministers. Instead, we do it out of love for God in acknowledgment of our relationship with Him.

3) Jacob showed us that tithing-giving is not conditional

Abraham influenced his family much with tithe giving. Thus, his grandson, Jacob, also entered a covenant with God for such.

While he was journeying through the wilderness, Jacob dreamed of a ladder with angels ascending and descending (Genesis 28:12). There, the Lord reaffirmed to him His promises to Abraham.

The following day, Jacob set up a stone for a pillar. There, he vowed to give a tenth of everything he had if the Lord would be with him.

Meanwhile, some may argue, based on this instance, that tithe-giving is conditional. Hence, you might say, “What if I’m going through a rough patch? Should I still give back my tithes?”

Guess what! When we enter a pact with God, it will never be one-sided. In terms of finances, the Lord promises that He will never let the righteous go hungry (Proverbs 10:3).

We often worry about food, clothing, and other things. Yet, God knows our needs. Hence, He said, “seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.” Eventually, He will add all these things to you (Matthew 6:33).

4) The tithe went to support the Levites

God set apart the Levites for priestly work. Thus, they were in charge of receiving the people’s tithes.

Numbers 18 lists all the duties and responsibilities of the priestly tribe and their inheritance in the land of Canaan. Surprisingly, they had none. Instead, they had the Lord’s portion as their inheritance (verse 20).

Verse 21 says, “To the Levites, I have given every tithe in Israel for an inheritance.” It was “in return for their service that they do, their service in the tent of meeting.”

The church is a non-profit organization. However, it works corporately to achieve its mission. We help to fund the church through our tithes. Without them, the church could not fulfill its mission.

With this, Jesus said that we would receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon us. Also, we will be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8).

Therefore, our mission is to spread the gospel into all the world. As a part of the body of Christ, we ought to give our share for the Lord’s work.

Indeed, tithe giving is transformative. By doing such, we partake in Christ’s mission of evangelism.

5) The Levites gave tithes, too

God established a system of benevolence that is fair. As such, the Levites had to give their share, too.

There is wisdom in giving a certain percentage of your income back to the Lord’s treasury. Luke 16:10 says, “One who is faithful in very little is also faithful in much.” However, “one who is dishonest in very little is also dishonest in much.”

Come to see your tithe in light of stewardship. In a sense, we are in a business partnership with God.

Moreover, the Bible claims that God gives us the power to create wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18). He provides us with the time, resources, and skills to earn. Thus, in return, we take the opportunity to thank Him by giving back a tenth of our income. Then, we enjoy the rest of the pie.

As good and faithful servants, we should consider that there is nothing we own in this life. According to Acts 17:28, “it is truly in Him that we live and move and have our being.”

More Resources on Tithing

Some still believe that tithing is not necessary for modern-day Christians. Check out this article on modern day tithing as well as this one about 3 purposes for tithing today.

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