Tithing is frequently taught as a continuing obligation for Christians, yet Scripture reveals that it belonged to a specific covenant and priestly system under the law of Israel. With the coming of Christ, that system reached its fulfillment and conclusion. The New Testament does not re-establish the tithe, but instead introduces a different principle of giving—one rooted in freedom, generosity, and the leading of the Spirit. This article explores why the practice of tithing, as a religious requirement, has passed away with the old covenant.
