Tithing gets argued about a lot, and most modern debates assume the Bible was written for direct deposits and church apps. In Part 1, we slow down, read the key passages in context, and define the tithe using the original Hebrew word ma‘aser (a tenth).

We also walk through what the tithe was doing in Israel’s community life, and we clear away common myths with a short sidebar: Three Things the Tithe Is Not (not a transaction, not a scorecard, not a shortcut to wealth).

You’ll leave with clarity, a simple on-ramp to take a real next step, and a healthier view of generosity rooted in trust, not pressure.

Scriptures referenced: Psalm 24:1, Leviticus 27:30, Deuteronomy 14:22–29, Deuteronomy 26:12, Matthew 23:23, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 6:33 (ESV)