Christian Stewardship

While the New Covenant does not impose tithing as a law, the principle of returning to God a portion of our resources remains. Jesus mentioned tithing without revoking it (Matthew 23:23), and the apostle Paul taught about systematic generosity (1 Corinthians 16:2). Tithing is a biblical starting point, but Christian generosity should go beyond, according to each person's possibilities.

When you return your tithe, base it on the net income—the amount that actually reaches your hands, whether you are salaried or self-employed. In doing so you set apart for God only what you truly received and can steward, remaining faithful to the biblical principles of firstfruits (Proverbs 3:9) and giving according to prosperity (1 Corinthians 16:2), always with a heart eager to honor Him.

Jesus taught that we should seek first the Kingdom of God, and all other things will be added to us (Matthew 6:33). If you are in debt, it is important to honor God with your tithes and offerings, trusting that He will provide. At the same time, it is wise to seek financial guidance and develop a plan to get out of debt. Many testify that by being faithful in tithes even in difficult situations, they experienced God's supernatural movement in their finances.

Malachi 3:10 instructs us to bring the tithes to the "storehouse," which in practice was the temple, the place of support for the Levites and the sacred service. The tithe has the specific purpose of supporting God's work through the local church. However, voluntary offerings can and should be directed to social and missionary works, as God directs each person. The important thing is that both the tithe and the offerings are given with joy and purpose (2 Corinthians 9:7).