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Does Scripture Require Tithing? Point: Yes — the Bible Commands Us to Tithe
Does the Bible command Christians to tithe and, if so, is the baseline 10 percent as expressed in the Old Testament? I believe the answer is yes. The tithe is essential for holiness, vital for the ongoing work of Christ’s church, and required for receiving God’s blessing. My argument, in a nutshell, is this: The requirement to tithe preceded the Mosaic law, was codified in it with ceremonial aspects added, and was affirmed by Jesus as binding on His followers.
Cultivating Gratefulness
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How to Read the Pastoral Epistles
As is displayed in Acts and his other letters, Paul’s love and compassion for others overflows in the Pastoral Epistles. He refers to Timothy as “my son” and as “my beloved child.” He calls Titus “my true child in a common faith.” But we especially see Paul’s heart for others at the end of his last letter, 2 Timothy. We hear his heartbreak over those who abandoned him.
Ungratefulness as the Root of Sin
In its essence, ingratitude is a rejection of God. It is a rejection of Him as Creator and Ruler of all things. It is a rejection of God as the giver of life, the giver of every blessing, whether expected or unexpected, whether pleasant or painful. Even in prison, Paul rejoiced and exhorted the Philippians to rejoice with him. He exhorted others to give thanks always.
Why Does Paul Call the Church God’s Field?
The Apostle Paul uses an agricultural metaphor for the church in 1 Corinthians 3, calling it “God’s field” (v. 9). In that same chapter, he also refers to the church as “God’s building” (v. 9) and “God’s temple” (v. 16). All of these images teach us something about the church, and each metaphor brings out a different feature about the church and our responsibility as members of it.
The Christian Life as Death and Resurrection
Yet Paul’s command also includes not being conformed to the world in its “morality.” Many are motivated to be “nice” or to be a “good person” because of its benefits in this life—to be liked, to gain the accolades of man, to be popular and ultimately to be successful. Some even attempt to be good because they believe it will earn God’s favor. In its essence, however, this is living for self and is contrary to the call for the Christian to live wholly for God.
Book Review: Some Pastors and Teachers by Sinclair Ferguson
Some Pastors and Teachers. By Sinclair Ferguson. Banner of Truth, 2017. 824 pp. In my church study, I have beautiful floor-to-ceiling bookcases that line the walls. When I finish reading a book, it goes in its proper place on these shelves. I also have a smaller bookcase next to my desk. That bookcase contains “go to” material, books, and notebooks that I use regularly or want close at hand for regular reference. This book will go in that smaller bookcase.
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