Bible Question: So is this tithe----which is ten percent---how do you know its scripturally correct to give the standard ten? Thanks for your reply |
Bible Answer: No ... give more. There is a second tithe brought yearly to the tabernacle and eaten before the Lord (Deu. 12:6,7,17-19; 14:22-27) There is a third tithe, every third year to promote hospitality and charity (Deu. 14:28,29; 26:12-15). Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek (Gen. 14:20; Heb. 7:6); and Jacob vowed unto the Lord to give a tenth (Gen. 28:22). These were given before the Law. Do not count all your seeds to make sure you give a tenth of all and neglect something greater - justice, mercy, and faith (Mat. 23:23). This passage says that we should no stop tithing. |