There are two major camps when it comes to whether or not Christians should tithe: ’No, we shouldn’t', and ’Yes, we should!’ It seems like these are logically the only two responses to tithing. However, both of these responses fall short of the New Testament teaching of giving.

No, we shouldn’t!

The main arguments given by those who reject tithing for today’s Christians are as follows:

1. Tithing in the Old Testament was part of a societal structure that is similar to our taxes today. However, today we are not living in a theocracy (where God is the King and we are his subjects). See Numbers 18:21

2. We are no longer under the law, we are under grace. See Romans 6:14

3. The tithes were primarily used in a sacrificial system that no longer applies. See Leviticus 27:32

Yes, we should!

Of course, the other side of the debate has their own set of arguments.

1. Tithing is still valid because Jesus didn’t come to abolish the law but to fulfill it. See Matthew 5:17

2. Jesus even told the Pharisees that they should not abandon tithing. See Matthew 23:23

3. Much like the temple, the church also has need for monetary gifts so that it can function. See 1 Corinthians 9:13-14

Before I dive into why I think both of these arguments fall short of New Testament teaching, I want to hear from you. Do you think we should or should not still be tithing? Are there other arguments you would add to the list above to support your position?