The Tithe and Our Approach to Giving in 2026

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Under the Mosaic law, Jews tithed up to 30%—what does that mean for Christians giving under grace?

The episode is a sermon by the pastor of Grace Life Church, part of a series preparing the congregation for the new year. He begins by questioning if God is worthy of one's life, urging those without faith to come to Christ. He recaps previous sermons on church ethos, including expectations from Matthew 16, faithfulness from Revelation 3, and commitments to meaningful church membership. The pastor then addresses giving, prompted by a church budget shortfall starting in November, which required cuts and placed ministries like Vacation Bible School in an unfunded category. He reports positive responses from members re-evaluating their giving. The sermon covers three main sections: tithing in the Old Testament, where Abraham and Jacob tithed voluntarily, and Jews under Mosaic law tithed 23-30% for priests, festivals, and the poor; tithing in the New Testament, where Jesus paid taxes and emphasized giving to God, but tithes were for Jews under the old covenant; and application today, where he argues Christians are not commanded to tithe but should give out of love. He calls members to begin with 10% giving to the church, managed by elders, and to offer additional funds for unfunded ministries. The pastor shares personal tithing practices and lessons on avoiding mistakes like diverting tithes to outside organizations. He closes by encouraging trust in leadership and excitement for the church's future.

As heard by us

A tithing sermon that measures financial obedience against grace, Jesus' teaching, and the worthiness of Christ.

The episode frames giving as part of a larger question: whether Christ is worthy of more than attention to finances, tithes, and offerings, but of an entire life.

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You want to think about tithing in 2026 with grace, worthiness, and church finances in the same room.

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