Yes, paying tithe is biblical, in the old testament it was commanded for Israel to pay a tithe for supporting the Levites, temple maintenance and the poor.
The principle of giving the 10% of one's income to God as a sign of trust and obedience, it is an old testament principle.
It was emphasize in the bible that we should give cheerfully and willingly as it is in your heart not under forcing.
Many christians see tithing as an act of faith and stewardship, a way to support the church's ministry and also to honor God with their wealth.
Jesus endorsed the practice by acknowledging the widow who gave all she had and also the principle of tithe giving is supported by the passage in the bible which says giving giving out of a willing heart.
In the old testament law, Israel was told to give multiple tithes for many purposes which could have amounted to more than 10% of their income, so tithe must not be just your 10% , it could be more of what you got in a month.
Christians are encouraged to give generously to give to those in need and to understand that giving is linked to sowing and reaping.
Paying tithe is like clearing road for what is to come later or in the future and also thanking God for what he has given you.
WHile I agree that Christians are called in the New Testament to give, both to the church and to the needy, I am curious what scripture you base your claim that "The principle of giving the 10% of one's income to God as a sign of trust and obedience, is a new testament principle." Could you please provide the reference for that?
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Sorry I wanted to say it is in the old testament
Malachi 3vs10
That makes sense. So, let me ask this. While it is listed in the Old Testament, and while Jesus did teach on giving, how do you account for the fact that tithing, specifically, was not taught in the New Testament (not even by Jesus, Himself)?
We are expected to give freely according to how we have proposed in our hearts, not out of compulsion
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