GDM :
A careful study of Scripture shows that tithing did not originate from the law of Moses; rather, it existed long before the law was instituted. In Gen. 14:8–20, Abraham gave a tenth of his spoils to Melchizedec, the priest of the Most High God. This event occurred centuries before the law was given, demonstrating that tithing was a voluntary act of honour and reverence toward God, not merely a legal obligation under Judaism. Similarly, in Gen. 28:20–22, Jacob vowed to give God a tenth of all he received, again demonstrating that the principle of returning a portion to God predates the law.
The New Testament does not record Jesus abolishing tithing. In Matthew 23:23, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, noting that they carefully tithed small herbs but neglected justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Importantly, Jesus stated, “These ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.” This indicates that while He condemned their misplaced priorities, He did not condemn the practice of tithing itself. Instead, He emphasized that outward giving should be accompanied by inward righteousness and genuine devotion to God.
In Heb. 7:1–10, the Bible references Abraham's tithe to Melchizedec to establish a spiritual principle that transcends the Levitical priesthood, connecting it to Christ's eternal priesthood. Read particularly verse 8: “And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.”
Therefore, the argument that tithing ended with the termination of Judaism is not supported by Scripture. Instead, biblical evidence suggests that tithing is a timeless spiritual principle that predates the law, was affirmed by Christ, and is consistent with apostolic teaching on supporting God's work. Under the New Covenant, believers are called not to give less but to give with greater understanding, sincerity, and generosity, reflecting gratitude for God's grace and provision.
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