1. When it comes to our possessions, to whom do they really belong?

The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein.

For every beast of the forest is Mine, And the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the birds of the mountains, And the wild beasts of the field are Mine. “If I were hungry, I would not tell you; For the world is Mine, and all its fullness.

2. What has God specifically said about the world’s wealth?

‘Thesilver is Mine, and the gold is Mine,’ says the Lord of hosts.

3. Where do all our financial blessings come from?

You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth.

4. How much of a person’s income has God asked to be returned to Him?

All the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s. It is holy to the Lord.

5. What was the purpose of the tithing system?

I have given the children of Levi all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work which they perform, the work of the tabernacle of meeting.

6. Does God intend for ministers today to be supported by the tithe?

If we have sown spiritual things for you, is it a great thing if we reap your material things? . . . Do you not know that those who minister the holy things eat of the things of the temple, and those who serve at the altar partake of the offerings of the altar? Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.

7. Did Jesus comment on the system of tithing?

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.

8. Where in the Bible is the first example of tithing found?

Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. And he blessed him and said: “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; And blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” And he gave him a tithe of all.

9. For what purpose should the tithe be used?

Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house.

10. Can I choose what I want my tithe to be used for?

All the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s. It is holy to the Lord.

11. So how should a person support worthy causes if not by using the tithe?

Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings.

12. How important is it that a person faithfully returns tithes to God?

Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings. You are cursed with a curse, For you have robbed Me, Even this whole nation.

13. What blessing is promised to those who faithfully return the tithe to God?

“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,” Says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it. “And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, So that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, Nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field,” Says the Lord of hosts; “And all nations will call you blessed, For you will be a delightful land,” Says the Lord of hosts.

14. How can a person be sure tithing is the right thing to do? Could this not be seen as a form of righteousness by works?

If you love Me, keep My commandments.

God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered.

15. If a person tithes, can that person expect to prosper financially?

Try Me now in this,” Says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it.

16. How should a person who has not tithed begin to incorporate tithing into their life?

Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.