Tithe FAQs
Here are answers to seven questions you may have about the tithe.
Malachi 3:10 instructs us to bring the whole tithe into the storehouse. Tithe on the gross. The difference between the gross and the net includes things that directly benefit you, like health insurance, government-supplied roads, police, fire, etc.
Tithing is more than a law. It is a principle and is actually older than the old covenant because Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek in Genesis 14. Jesus advocated the paying of the tithe in Matthew 23:23. Paul told the Christians at Corinth, in 1 Corinthians 16:2, “On the first day of each week let each one of you bring an offering as God hath prospered you.” This is speaking of percentage or proportionate giving.
You are only held accountable for what you have in your hands. However, don’t just assume your spouse won’t allow it. Take time to discuss it together. Most importantly, tithe on money that does come into your hands, and God will honor it.
It would be a good practice to tithe on the profits your business makes. This is the “increase” God has given you. God prospers the businesses of Christians who purpose to further His kingdom through giving.
The prophet Malachi made it clear in Malachi 3:10, “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse that there may be meat in My house.” The storehouse is where your spiritual feeding comes from each week, which is your local church.
Actually, the word “tithe” literally means “tenth.” The tithe is meant to be a starting place for every believer. Offerings above the tithe are encouraged throughout the Bible to support special projects and other worthy ministries.
Yes, for two reasons. First, as leaders, we must be examples. Secondly, the scriptures say in Numbers 18:26, “When you Levites take tithes from the Israelites which I have given you from them for an inheritance, then you shall present an offering from it to the Lord, even a tenth of the tithe.”