Did you know that biblical tithing was not simply about giving 10% of your money every week?

Are Christians required to give exactly 10% of their income? In the Old Testament, the tithe belonged to God's covenant with Israel: it was tied to crops and livestock, supported the Levites and cared for foreigners, orphans and widows. The New Testament calls believers to give generously, but it does not present 10% as a universal fee for the Church or as a condition for God's blessing. As 2 Corinthians 9:7 teaches, giving should be willing and cheerful, never a way to purchase God's favor.