Does the Bible Command Christians to Tithe?

Christians are often told to tithe, but many often wonder, is tithing really commanded for Christians? Or is it an Old Testament ordinance that passed away with the ceremonial law. Before we talk about whether the tithe is biblical, it is important to understand something. God doesn't need our money. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. He can provide whatever is needed, so we need to start with the idea that God had another purpose for His people to give. So here’s the question: Why are His people to give, when many lack resources? Thumbnail image by www.tradingacademy.com under CC BY-SA 2.0 Timecodes 00:00:00 Where is Our Heart? 00:19:03 Church's Financial Security 00:23:23 Faithful in Lesser Things 00:30:19 Honoring God with Money 00:33:37 Old Testament Tithing 00:37:20 Examples of Giving 00:49:08 Consequences of the Love of Money 01:00:07 Tithes vs Offerings 01:05:22 Old Testament Tithes Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NC Permanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua Horn Technical Director - Timothy Kaiser Theme Music - Gabriel Hudelson