Put It Into Practice

Tithing is an act of worship. When you give the first tenth of your income, you acknowledge God as your provider and let that gratitude guide how you manage the rest.

When to Give

Build a habit of giving that fits your pay schedule. As you receive income, take time to thank God for His faithfulness and consider how your giving can help someone else.

Where to Give

Give your tithe to the church where you worship. It helps support the people who minister to you and the work your church does in the community. As God leads you, you can also support other ministries that share the Gospel.

What to Give

A tithe is one tenth of your gross income. You can also give God the first part of your day in prayer and use your time, abilities, and energy to serve your church and community.

How to Give

Give willingly and with joy. In 2 Corinthians 9:6–8, Paul reminds us that God loves a cheerful giver and provides what we need to do good works.

Grow in the Fear of the Lord

Giving helps us remember that we depend on God. In times of abundance it gives us a way to express gratitude. In difficult times it gives us a way to practice trust. Deuteronomy 14:22–23 connects tithing with learning to honor the Lord.

Store Up Treasures In Heaven

Jesus calls us to set our hearts on lasting treasure (Matthew 6:19–21). Giving through the tithe and beyond it is a way to honor God and help meet the needs of others.

See also Colossians 3:1–2 and Malachi 3:10.