Tithes and Offerings

“Tithe” means “a tenth part.”

A “tithe” is giving the first tenth of my income.
An “offering” is anything I give in addition to my tithe.

The tithe should come from the first part of what I earn.
“Honor the Lord by giving him the first part of all
your income.” Proverbs 3:9-10

The tithe should be given where I worship.
“Bring your whole tithe to my storehouse (temple).”
Malachi 3:10

Because God commands it. (Old Testament)
“A tenth of all you produce is the Lord’s.”
Leviticus 27:30

Because Jesus commanded it. (New Testament)
“Yes, you should tithe, and you shouldn’t leave the more important things undone either.”
Matthew 23:23

Tithing demonstrates that God has first place in my life.
“The purpose of tithing is to teach you to always put God in first place in your lives.” 
Deuteronomy 14:23

Tithing reminds me that everything I have was given to me by God.
“Always remember that it is the Lord your God who
gives you the ability to produce wealth.”
Deuteronomy 8:18

Tithing expresses my love to the Lord.
“Each of you should bring a gift in proportion to the
way the Lord your God has blessed you.”
Deuteronomy 16:17

God says that refusing to tithe is stealing from Him.
“God says, ’Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing
me! But you ask, “How do we rob you?” God says, ’In
tithes and offerings … Bring your whole tithe to my
house.’”
Malachi 3:8-10

Tithing gives God a chance to prove He exists and wants
to bless you.
“Bring your whole tithe to my storehouse. Test me in this,” says the Lord, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you won’t have room enough for it!”
Malachi 3:10