Why should I tithe?

Tithing is an ancient pattern of giving to God through covenant communities by faithful people throughout the ages, regardless of cultures and income levels. Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism all have maintained a consistent tradition of faithful giving. To trace the Biblical tradition of tithing see: Genesis 14:17-20, 28:16-22; Leviticus 27:30; Proverbs 3:9-10 Malachi 3:7-15; and Matthew 23:23

Tithing expresses through the material substance of your life your reverent covenant partnership with God.
See: Deuteronomy. 14:23

Tithing brings God's wisdom and discipline into your finances and helps you break the power of materialism in your life.
See: Matthew 6:19-21, 24-34; Luke 12:16-21; I Timothy 6:6-10,1 7-19 Ecclesiastes 5:10.

Tithing serves as a practical reminder that God blesses you abundantly with every good thing and helps you to maintain perspective in a commercialized and materialistic world.
See: I Chronicles 29:11-18; Psalm 24:1-2; Psalm 50:10-12.

Tithing allows you to experience God's care in ways you would not otherwise experience. 
See: I Kings 17; Proverbs 3:9-10; Malachi 3:7-15; Haggai 1:4-11, 2:15-19; Luke 6:38; Deuteronomy 28; Philippians 4:15-19; Mark 12:41-44.

Tithing encourages your spiritual growth.
See: Deuteronomy 14:23; Proverbs 3:5-6; Malachi 3:8-10; Haggai 1:4-11, 2:15-19 II Corinthians 8:5.

Tithing helps you maintain an eternal perspective.
See: I Timothy 6:18-19; Matthew 6:19-21; Hebrew 6:10; III John 8; I Samuel 30:22.

Tithing strengthens the ministry and stability of your covenant community and enables it to reach out to others. See: Acts 2:42-47, 4:32; II Corinthians 9:12-13.

Tithing provides the means to maintain the livelihood of the clergy and staff of your covenant community.
See: I Corinthians 9:9-11,14; I Timothy 5:17-18 III John 5-8 Philippians 4:15-19; Galatians 6:6; Luke 8:3; II Kings 4:8-10.

Tithing maintains church buildings in good repair providing a place for people to worship, study God's Word, seek counsel and enjoy the fellowship of faithful covenant community.
See: II Chronicles 24:4-14; Exodus 35,36; II Kings 12:2-16; I Chronicles 29:2-19; Ezekiel 1:4-6.