Is the new covenant believer required to tithe?
Tithing is not to be imposed upon the new covenant believer. Instead Christians are to give in the same way they live, by grace. Tithing is not mentioned after the Cross and the inauguration of the new covenant with the exception of Hebrews 7:5-9. These verses in Hebrews are not used to support tithing, they are given as a historical reference to demonstrate the principle of genetic identity. The foundation for new covenant giving can be found in 2 Corinthians 8-9. The key is 2 Corinthians 9:7, the believer is to give “as he has purposed in his heart.” Some believers still use tithing as a guideline in their giving. This practice is fine as long as tithing does not become a legalistic practice or is made to be an indicator of spirituality.
