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We should remember that our money is not our money, it's God's money. It's a gift to us to give to others.

In both the OT and NT, giving represents a form of worship. The Law was given to instruct God’s people in the way of righteousness and holiness. Later, Paul addresses the believer’s attitude towards giving. How do we apply this today? While we shouldn’t give grudgingly nor out of necessity, the mark of a mature believer is one who GIVES. The spirit behind your offering reflects your love for Christ, his Church and his Kingdom.

Thank you so much for addressing such an important topic🌻

It is time the Gospel Coalition took a definite stand on this question. We keep getting opposite answers from the same source. What is the new believer who is not into yet fully immersed into the Bible conclude? I believe this conversation strikes right at the truth of the New Testament.

Such a great conversation! ❤️💯

I didn't hear anything wrong! The guy answered the question scripturally/accurately! On the other hand, most people who wrestle with this, are people who really just don't want to give anyway! We should give as God prospers us. It is a privilege to be able to advance the Kingdom of God. Giving is a spiritual principle/law. We reap what we sow (much more). However, time spent with God (prayer) will guide us in giving, because in order to reap a harvest, we must be sowing in good ground! Also, if you're not going to give CHEERFULLY, it's pointless to give.

Ever since I left the church I don't have to tithe. When I donate my money now, it actually does good; it doesn't just go to maintaining an expensive building and paying salaries.

Well said.... another reason not to enforce tithing as a law is that after Jesus died, was buried and was raised from the dead the law was fulfilled.... we do not live in the dispensation of the old testament or the mosaic laws..... we are to give as God purposed in our heart NOT stand in the $50 line to give! that is NOT of God. Tithing is NOT a sin to continue to follow.... but tithing is held over peoples heads just to gain revenue for the support of not just the church but to support a pastor.... tithing has to do with crops and animals an not cash but many pastors has twisted tithing to include currency. this video or should I say the scriptures clears all that confusion.... how can the church pay the bills.... because the congregation SHOULD support the ministry. the only way to do that is through currency and volunteer work inside the church. I believe in giving to the church but I dont see tithing as a commandment in the new testament.... people pick and choose which mosaic laws to follow and not follow.... like.... God didnt have to write in the new testament not to have sex with animals for you to understand that commandment is perpetual..... but there are hundreds of LAWS that a modern life can not follow! I have no oxen or land to plow! I have not sheep or goats to sacrifice..... pastors lie, churches lie and twice the bible to force people to give.... but giving should be centered on the principals of supporting the ministry and helping OTHERS not based on following a LAW that no longer exists. but if you tell a pastor or preacher they are wrong they will try to rebuke you for sharing the TRUTH! because they feel their title makes them smarter about the bible than you.... the truth is truth and the bible is the truth. enough said.... you cant argue with the bible. Give whats in your heart NOT based on a percentage or a set amount! give to support the church ministry and give to help others in need...

Why suggest giving 10% as a guiding rule? In light of everything said that seems completely arbitrary and, at the very least, borders on legalism.

old testament law tithe had nothing to do with money, and it was only to be given to "Levitical" priests Tithing is not "giving" - Tithing is tax... Christians should give (to much is given, much is required) additionally, this whole concept supports the organization known as "the church", not THE CHURCH - Did Jesus die for us to create a collection of independent non-profit bushiness? The whole premise is upside down.

1:30 I think he meant 1 Corinthians 16:2.

We don't have to tithe, we get to tithe. In the scriptures, tithing is a means of honoring God(Prov 3:9). Abraham honored God by tithing before the Law was even given(Heb 7:1-2). Able brought an offering to God looonnnggg before the Law was given(Gen 4:4). By tithing, we acknowledge God as our source, so that even though we have 10% less, we know He will super charge the remaining 90% so that our purchasing power is greater than if we had kept the 100%. I've tithed from the time I became a Christian up until this day, which is many, many years. Through life's ups and downs God has never failed to honor that commitment with special provision. Blessings in terms of health, promotion at work and most importantly being used in part time ministry. Tithing just works. It works because it requires faith to do it and faith pleases God(Heb 11:6). Sometimes I even do special exploits in faith, where I will quadruple tithe(40%). I do it anonymously. The blessings that follow are thrilling. It seems the greater the step of faith, the greater the blessing. So to me, it's just silly to quibble over a tithe when it can so enhance your walk with the Lord.

Agree besides the guy on the left saying probably give 10 %. Some good points though 👍

He didn't celebrate the widow who gave it all, it made him sad.

Unfortunately these brothers did not clarify the difference between NT “giving” and the OT “tithe.” None of the verses that were quoted to describe the traits of “giving” have nothing to do with the tithe. The reality is that if Jesus is lord of our lives then he is lord of all of our time, talents and treasure (wealth). NT giving may require more than 10% or it may be less depending on how the Lord is leading.

Who are the ones in the church that should get a salary? Just the pastor even though there is other workers?

I agree with this-except I question whether or not it HAS to be to our local church. My question is, do I have to give to the church if we don’t agree with how the church spends its money? We cannot give cheerfully anymore because of some decisions that are being made. Is that wrong? Would love to hear thoughts on this. I will say we do give generously to various local faith based organizations and missionaries we know...Is that wrong to just have our giving be to them? Thanks so much.

But Jesus even said to the Pharisees, you tithe but don’t negate the weightier matters of love, mercy and grace, amen! Right there in the New Testament

amen!! because tithe is just the minimum in reality.. if you are a cheerful giver you give more than tenth of what you have!!!!! sad to say people who doesnt believe in tithing give a very small percentage of thier income... thats where he problem lies... they purposely dobt want to believe in tithing because they put God last in thier list that whatever is left of thier money then they give a very small amount to God... and ridicule believers who wants to give back the tenth to the Lord cheerfully...

Giving was not required for every time you get paid stop ripping people off. It's funny how you only mention your church you don't mention other ministries like orphanages homes shelters. The people that needed the most.

Tithing is not required but giving is still a command? This was a bit lost

Greetings from the Pentecostal galaxy 😎

proverbs 14:31 1 TIM 5:8 has the word INFIDEL... matt. 22:17 the woed TAXES IS MENTION ...

Not even Jesus himself was qualified, accordig to the Mosaic Law, to receive tithes from anyone during his time on earth. When Jesus was on earth the Temple was still intact. Imagine if Jesus had come telling the people to tithe to him and his disciples. As a matter of fact, when Jesus sent out his disciples to preach Jesus specifically told them not to take a purse with them, but into whatever house they entered they were to eat and drink what was put tbefore them. In essence, the ONLY THING that Jesus's disciples could receive from whomever they witnessed to was food and drink. Not only was Jesus not qualified to receive tithings from anyone, there is no record that either Jesus or his disciples did ever received tithing from anyone. So, if Jesus, his disciples, even Paul, never received tithes from the people nor even qualified to receive tithes from the people, HOW IS IT THAT ANYONE WHO CLAIMS TO BE A FOLLOWER OF JESUS TODAY THINKS THAT HE OR SHE SHOULD RECEIVE TITHES FROM ANYONE? The Church was established by the Apostles in Acts chapter 2. The Temple was still intact at the time. No one even considered redirecting tithings from the Temple to the newly established Church. As a matter of fact, it was the "haves" within the newly established Church who provided for the "have nots"within the newly established Church. Guess who didn't have their hands out for a handout. Yep! The Apostles did not have their hands out for a handout. In actuality, the Apostles appointed certain persons from among them to distribute necessities to the needy within the newly Church so that the remaining Apostles/disciples would be freed up to go preach the Gospel (on each's own dime, so to speak). The take home message is that anyone who claims that he is a follower of Jesus Christ and is preaching tithing did not get that message from Jesus, nor the Apostles, and definitely not from God. The question is, who or what rules are these modern day, so-called, christians following when they request, or even demand, tithing from the people? Can you say "the devil"?

Abraham tithe 430 yrs before the law.

I say give your 10%... And the rest of the 90 is yours. Give and it shall come back to you. Pressed down, shaken together until it runs over. And give it with joy for your blessings and for the advancement of the Kingdom