Do Christians Tithe?

Do Christians tithe or should they tithe?

Tithing is mentioned in the OT and the Gospels. Officially, Christianity doesn't start until the book of Acts. Jesus lived and taught under the OT laws. Christianity didn't start until the death and resurrection of Jesus and that's where the gospels ended.

Tithing is not mentioned in the letters to the church, because they didn't have to tithe. Tithing was given to the Jews as a way of recognizing God as their landowner. They were the "tenant farmers" living off the land that God had assigned each family. Their tithes were "payment" to God for the use of His land.

Christians are the adopted children of God and children don't pay their father for the use of the family land, tools, animals, etc. that belong to the family.

Children, however, are supposed to share what they have with family, friends and those who are less fortunate. It's definitely correct for the church to collect gifts, offerings, etc. for the support of the church community and the local community as a whole.