What Are Tithes Used For? Where the Money Actually Goes
What are tithes used for, biblically and today? The Levites, the temple, the poor in Scripture. Staff, buildings, and missions in a modern church budget.
Articles on Tithing & Giving
Should you tithe on gross or net? Can you tithe while you're paying off debt? Did Jesus actually tell anyone to tithe? These are the questions people type into a search bar at midnight, and most of what comes back is either fundraising copy or a hedge. These articles take a different route: start with what the Bible actually says, then work forward to your paycheck. Some answers are direct. Some sit in tension, because Scripture does. Either way, you'll get an honest look at tithing, Christian giving, and financial stewardship without a guilt trip attached. Read what's useful, skip what isn't, and when you want an actual number, the tithe calculator takes about ten seconds.
Tithing in the New Testament: What Did Jesus Actually Say?
Is the tithe in the New Testament? Yes, a few times. Here is every passage, what Jesus told the Pharisees about tithing, and what it means for you today.
Do You Tithe on Bonuses, Business Income, and Other Irregular Money?
Yes on bonuses, business profit, gifts, and side income. No on loans. Here is how to tithe on every kind of irregular money, with the reasoning behind it.
How Often Should You Tithe? Weekly, Monthly, or Per Paycheck
How often should you tithe? Give when you're paid, not on a fixed calendar. The biblical case, plus worked examples for weekly, biweekly, and monthly giving.
Tithes vs Offerings: What's the Difference?
A tithe is the first ten percent, commanded and defined in Scripture. An offering is anything given beyond it, freewill, in whatever amount you're led to give.
6 Common Questions About Tithing, Answered
Short, biblical answers to the six questions about tithing we hear most often. Gross or net? What about debt? Can I designate my tithe? Honest answers, with verses.
Should I Tithe on My Tax Refund?
Should you tithe on a tax refund? Short answer - no, in most cases, because you already tithed on that money when you earned it. Here is the reasoning, with a few exceptions.
Should You Tithe While in Debt?
Should you tithe while paying off debt? Short answer - yes. The tithe is the first ten percent, not the spare ten percent. Here is how to think about it biblically and practically.
Why Should I Tithe?
Why do Christians tithe? Four reasons rooted in Scripture - obedience, partnership with God, the right place for money in your heart, and the slow transformation of becoming generous.