— A Biblical Look at Worship, Wealth, and the Heart
📖 Summary
The Bible cares less about how much you give,
and more about why and how you give.
Tithing is not a tax—it’s a declaration that God owns everything.
Giving flows from gratitude, not guilt.
1️⃣ Introduction | “Do I have to tithe?”
Many Christians struggle with this question.
Some treat giving as a religious duty, others dismiss it as Old Testament law.
But Scripture teaches:
Giving is not about rules—it’s about relationship.
When you give, you’re not losing money;
you’re acknowledging God’s ownership of all you have.
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation | Tithing Precedes the Law
📘 Genesis 14:20 (ESV)
“And Abram gave him a tenth of everything.”
→ Long before Moses, Abraham gave as an act of faith and gratitude.
📘 Malachi 3:10 (ESV)
“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse… put me to the test, says the LORD.”
→ God invites trust, not transaction.
Tithing is an act of dependence, not donation.
📘 2 Corinthians 9:6–7 (ESV)
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver.”
→ In the New Covenant, giving is not by law but by love.
3️⃣ Theological Insight | Grace Reframes Giving
📜 John MacArthur — God’s Plan for Giving
“Tithing is not legal obligation but spiritual confession of God’s ownership.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — Reformation Study Bible
“Giving is the overflow of grace, not the weight of guilt.”
📜 John Piper — Desiring God: Toward the Tithe and Beyond
“Tithing is not the ceiling—it’s the floor for generosity.”
📜 Tim Keller — Counterfeit Gods
“Money reveals who your real god is.”
→ Giving reflects faith, freedom, and gratitude.
Law restrains, but love releases.
4️⃣ Misconceptions vs Biblical Truth
| Misconception | Cause | Biblical Truth |
|---|---|---|
| “Tithing was abolished with the Law.” | Misreading of covenant | It began before the Law (Gen 14:20) |
| “I can’t afford to give now.” | Circumstantial faith | Giving shows trust in God’s provision (Mark 12:41–44) |
| “More giving = more blessing.” | Transactional mindset | God blesses cheerful, not calculated giving (2 Cor 9:7) |
| “I’ll give because I have to.” | Fear-based religion | God loves willing, joyful givers (2 Cor 9:7) |
5️⃣ Application | Move from Obligation to Overflow
1️⃣ Shift Perspective
- Giving is not loss—it’s worship.
2️⃣ Change Attitude
- Don’t tithe out of duty; give as an act of delight.
3️⃣ Act Wisely
- Set giving as a spiritual rhythm, not a leftover decision.
- Include your family in giving decisions to teach faith.
4️⃣ Reflection Questions
- Do I give because I trust God or because I fear lack?
- Does my spending reflect that God owns all I have?
6️⃣ Conclusion | God Desires the Heart, Not the Amount
Tithing is not a number—it’s a confession of faith.
Grace transforms giving from burden to blessing.
“Tithing is not taxation—it’s trust.” — Revito
Faith. Work. Renewal. — Revito
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