Rich Young & Powerful

Ep.81 - Is Tithing Only Old Testament Law?

April 10, 2026·10 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Is tithing just an outdated command from the Old Testament… or is it still relevant for believers today?In this episode of Rich, Young & Powerful, Andrew McNair challenges one of the most common misconceptions about giving and gets to the heart of what tithing really represents.Through both Old and New Testament examples, he unpacks a powerful truth:Tithing didn’t begin with the law—and it didn’t end with it either.Instead, it’s part of a much bigger story…One rooted in gratitude, worship, and a transformed heart. You’ll discover how:• Tithing existed before the law through Abraham and Jacob• The early church modeled radical generosity far beyond 10%• Jesus affirmed tithing—but challenged the heart behind it• True giving flows from gratitude, not obligationThis conversation isn’t about rules.It’s about what your giving says about your heart—and your trust in God.Scripture Referenced• Genesis 14:20 (Abraham tithes before the law)• Genesis 28:20–22 (Jacob’s vow)• Acts 2:45 (The early church’s generosity)• 2 Corinthians 9:7 (Cheerful giving)• Luke 11:42 (Jesus on tithing and the heart)Find more resources at RichYoungPowerful.com/blog. Check out our YouTube channel at Everyday Philanthropist and grab a copy of Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book.  Please subscribe, rate, and review! Subscribe to the Everyday Philanthropist YouTube channel for more https://www.youtube.com/@RichYoungPowerful/videosFor more resources go to RichYoungPowerful.com/blog Purchase Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book Follow on social media!  Follow on TikTok www.tiktok.com/@andrew_mcnair Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsmcnair/ Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewmcnair/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AndrewMcNairRYPListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Find more resources at RichYoungPowerful.com/blog. Check out our YouTube channel at Everyday Philanthropist and grab a copy of Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book.  Please subscribe, rate, and review! Subscribe to the Everyday Philanthropist YouTube channel for more https://www.youtube.com/@RichYoungPowerful/videosFor more resources go to RichYoungPowerful.com/blog Purchase Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book Follow on social media!  Follow on TikTok www.tiktok.com/@andrew_mcnair Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsmcnair/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewmcnair/

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