Knowing Faith Is Tithing Biblical? Do I Have To Tithe?
Oct 2, 2025
Join the hosts as they unpack the meaning of tithing, clarifying misconceptions around the 10% rule. Explore the Old Testament roots and how they shaped Israel’s giving practices. Discover the difference between tithes and offerings, and why Christians today may not be bound by Old Testament laws. Learn about generosity as a core virtue for New Testament believers. The discussion includes practical strategies for giving and how churches can cultivate a culture of generosity among their congregations.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Origin And Purpose Of The Tithe
- The tithe originates in Mosaic law and structured Israel's economic life around giving to God.
- Tithes supported priests and temple functions, while offerings were voluntary responses of thanksgiving or repentance.
Multiple Tithes In Israel's System
- Old Testament law included multiple tithes serving different purposes, not a single 10% for everything.
- Jen notes cumulative obligations could total around 20–25%, showing the OT system differed from modern single-tithe ideas.
Israel Was A Civic-Religious Society
- Israel functioned as a civic-religious society so many laws addressed governance, not just personal piety.
- Transposing OT economic structures directly onto modern church-state contexts misses those civic differences.
