The Bible’s Guidance on Giving Money to the Church



  • The Bible encourages believers to give financial support to the church as a way of expressing their faith and commitment.
  • Giving to the church is seen as an act of worship and a way to honor God with our wealth.
  • The Bible teaches that giving should be done willingly, cheerfully, and with a generous heart.
  • The purpose of giving to the church is to support the work of ministry, provide for the needs of the community, and further the spreading of the Gospel.

What does the Bible teach about tithing? The Bible speaks of tithing primarily in the Old Testament as part of the Mosaic law given to ancient Israel. The practice involved giving one-tenth of one’s agricultural produce or income to support the Levites, who served as priests, and to care for the poor and needy. We see this outlined in passages such as Leviticus 27:30-32 and Deuteronomy 14:22-29 (Blegur et al., 2022; Crossley, 2010). The prophet Malachi famously exhorted the people…

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