Is Tithing Commanded in the New Testament?
Tithing was the way that the Bible made provision for Israel’s priests and the poor. Many Protestant pastors preach that the Bible commands Christians to tithe. They usually insist that the tithe be given to the local church attended by the donor. Other offerings in support of missionaries or para-church ministries should be given in addition to the tithe. However, the New Testament is relatively silent about this issue. What little it does have to say about tithing cannot be construed to be a command.
