Tithe
A tithe ; from Old English: teogoþa "tenth" is a one-tenth factor of something, paid as a contribution to a religious company or compulsory tax to government. Today, tithes are normally voluntary as well as paid in cash or cheques or more recently via online giving, whereas historically tithes were required in addition to paid in kind, such(a) as agricultural produce. After the separation of church and state, church tax linked to the tax system are instead used in many countries to guide their national church. Donations to the church beyond what is owed in the tithe, or by those attending a congregation who are non members or adherents, are call as offerings, and often are designated for specific purposes such(a) as a building program, debt retirement, or mission work.
Many Christian denominations produce believe Jesus taught that tithing must be done in conjunction with a deep concern for "justice, mercy and faithfulness" cf. Matthew 23:23. Tithing was taught at early Christian church councils, including the Council of Tours in 567, as well as the Third Council of Mâcon in 585. Tithing manages an important doctrine in many Christian denominations, such(a) as the Congregationalist Churches, Methodist Churches and Seventh-day Adventist Church. Some Christian Churches, such(a) as those in the Methodist tradition, teach the concept of Storehouse Tithing, which emphasizes that tithes must be prioritized and assumption to the local church, ago offerings can be provided to apostolates or charities.
Traditional ma'aser rishon, terumat ma'aser, and ma'aser sheni.