Tithing:  Tithe = tenth

Please read each scripture to confirm and adopt the meaning of each statement which is taken from the bible.

The tithe belongs to the Lord (Lev 27:30) and is for the support of the work of the church (Num 18:20-24). We are to bring it into the church (De 12:6) and not scattered about (Mal 3:10). We are not to neglect the Levite (pastors, priests) and we are to bring all the tithe of our produce and deposit it in your town every 3rd year. (De 14:23,27,28,29)

We are to give according to our income (De16:17) without ostentation (Mt 6:3) and to give freely, (Mt 10:8) cheerfully, (2 Co 9:7) with simplicity, (Ro 12:8) regularly. (1 Co 16:2)

Stinginess results in want (Pr 11:24) and when we cry out to the Lord we will not be heard (Pr 21:13), we will have many curses. (Pr 28:27) Hoarding riches results in hurt (Ec 5:13) and worse than this it robs God. Yes, STEALS FROM GOD (Mal 3:8, Ac 5:1-3) and wearies God (Is 43:24).

Generosity is encouraged. We will prosper (Pr 11:25) and be blessed (Pr 22:9), our gloom will lift (Is 58:10) as God pours out (Mal 3:10). Our generous giving will be returned to us in the same measure (Lu 6:38) and we will reap bountifully (2 Co 9:6)

We are to give to the poor. We are to sustain our countrymen (Le 25:35, De 15:7). We will store up treasures in heaven (Mt 19:21) and God will deliver us (Ps 41:1). We must know and trust that God will repay us for our giving to the poor (Pr 19:17) and Jesus will say to us that when we gave to the poor, we were giving to Him. (Mt 25:35-40)