What Does the Bible Say About Tithing?

Tithing is a biblical practice of giving the first 10% of all financial resources God blesses you with back to Him. For example, if you earn $1,000 in a month, the first $100 is set aside for the Lord.

A Simple Way to Calculate

A junior high Sunday school teacher once explained it simply: “Move the decimal point one place to the left.”

• Earn $100 → Give $10

• Earn $1,000 → Give $100

Key Scriptures on Tithing

• Malachi 3:10 – “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse so that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,” says the Lord of Hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.”

  • The “storehouse” refers to bringing the tithe to your local church.

  • God promises abundant blessing to those who obey.

• Proverbs 3:9 – “Honor the Lord from your wealth and from the first of all your produce.”

  • God is honored when we give Him the first and best, not the leftovers.

More Than Money

While tithing is primarily about finances, God is also honored when we give Him:

• Our Time – Serving, worshiping, and seeking Him daily.

• Our Talents – Using skills and abilities for His glory.

The Blessing of Tithing

Once you begin this spiritual discipline, you’ll discover:

• God’s faithful provision.

• A deeper trust in Him as your provider.

• Joy in partnering with Him to build His kingdom.