Tithing, as practiced under the Law of Moses, is not a requirement for Christians today but was specific to the Levitical priesthood.
Tithing originates from the Old Testament, primarily as a practice commanded by God for the Levitical priesthood in Israel. The first mention of tithes is recorded in Genesis 14:20, where Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedec. Under the Mosaic Law, tithes were designated for the tribe of Levi, who served in the temple and were not given an inheritance of land (Numbers 18:21). While the scripture in Malachi 3:8 speaks of tithing, it addresses the Israelites, charging them with robbing God by withholding tithes due to the Levites, but it does not impose this obligation on Gentile Christians, who are not under the law. Therefore, while the practice of giving can be sustained as a form of supporting ministry, the optional nature of such gifts underscores the principle of grace rather than legal obligation.
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