Why we believe in Tithes
- Giving your tithes “…teach[es] you always to put God first in your lives” (Deut. 14:23, TLB).
- Tithing is a Bible doctrine with continuity in the Scriptures, before, during, and after Moses’ Law.
- The tithe is not mine to withhold; it belongs to the Lord (Leviticus 27:30).
- Tithing is an indicator of faithfulness to God (2 Chronicles 31:12).
- Tithing is an indicator of our generosity (2 Chronicles 31:5). And “A generous man will himself be blessed” (Prov. 22:9).
- Our tithes allow God-called ministers to devote themselves fully to the Lord’s work (Numbers 18:21; 1 Corin. 9:13f).
- I don’t want God to consider me a robber (Malachi 3:8) for failing to give tithes and offerings.
- God wants His “house”, the church, to be abundantly supplied (Malachi 3:10 with 1 Timothy 3:15).
- God says if we are faithful in tithes and offerings, He will open the windows of heaven and pour out abundant blessings (Malachi 3:10-12; also Proverbs 3:10).
- We are honoring the Lord when we give to Him (Prov. 3:9).
- There is a bible principle of sowing and reaping (2 Corin. 9:6). As we sow generously, we shall reap generously, both naturally and spiritually.
- Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.