I Believed the LIE about Tithing for Years — Key Takeaways
Tithing as "giving back to God" misreads scripture — the Bible describes three distinct tithes totaling ~23% (not 10%), none of which map neatly onto writing a check to your local church.
Key takeaways
Tithing predates Mosaic law — Abraham tithed to Melchizedek with zero legal obligation
Tithing predates Mosaic law — Abraham tithed to Melchizedek with zero legal obligation
- Genesis 14: Abraham gave a tenth to Melchizedek spontaneously — no command, no prior teaching, no law existed yet.
- Genesis 28: Jacob independently vowed a tenth to God, showing tithing as a kingdom principle, not a legal requirement.
Luke 12:31-34 — God's 'good pleasure' is to give us the kingdom, not extract rent from us
Luke 12:31-34 — God's 'good pleasure' is to give us the kingdom, not extract rent from us
- 'Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.' God's posture is generosity toward us, not collection from us.
- The passage reframes giving: not paying God back, but repositioning treasure toward an indestructible kingdom.
One full tithe was meant to be spent on your own family's worship — feasting, wine, 'whatever delights the eye'
One full tithe was meant to be spent on your own family's worship — feasting, wine, 'whatever delights the eye'
- Deuteronomy 14:22-26: Set aside a tenth, travel to God's chosen place, and spend it on the best food, drink, and anything you wish — then rejoice.
- If travel was too far, convert it to silver and buy whatever you want at the destination. The point was joyful, lavish family worship.
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- 1mIntro
- 8mDon’t Give You Money Back to God
- 23mTithing - Scriptural Basis
- 43mTithing - Application
- 46mIdentify These Groups
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