Question:
Hello Pastor Shaliach, I’ve been told that tithing is a must if we want God to bless our finances. Some even say it’s a law under grace. Isn’t tithing required in the New Covenant to receive financial blessings?
— Jason L, Bengaluru

Answer:
Hi Jason, thank you for writing in. No, tithing is not a New Covenant requirement for receiving financial blessings. Tithing was an Old Covenant law, tied to Levitical priesthood, temple maintenance, and national Israel. In the New Covenant, giving is based on grace, love, and purpose, not percentages or fear.

Tithing (Hebrew: ma‘ăśēr, מַעֲשֵׂר) was part of the Old Covenant under the Law given to Israel. It involved giving 10% of produce or livestock to support the Levitical priesthood (Leviticus 27:30, Numbers 18:21). The New Testament does not command Christians to tithe.

The Church under the New Covenant operates by the Spirit, not by the letter of the Law. Paul never instructs believers to tithe. Instead, he encourages generous, willing, Spirit-led giving.

2 Corinthians 9:7 (AMP) says:
“Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

Giving is not a condition for blessing; it’s a fruit of grace. We give because we’re already blessed in Christ (Ephesians 1:3), not to earn blessings.

To teach tithing as a rule under grace is to mix covenants — something the apostles clearly warned against.

In Galatians 5:4, Paul says:
“If you seek to be justified and declared righteous and to be given a right standing with God through the Law, you have fallen from grace.”

You are free to give — but not bound to tithe. God honours giving from the heart, not from pressure or fear of losing blessing.

Hope this helps.

In Christ,
Shaliach