Tithing is the type of giving that most people are familiar with. The Bible defines tithing as giving 10 percent of your income. Tithing has a long and rich history in the church, dating back to Abraham in the Old Testament. In Genesis after a battle, Abraham thanked God for giving him victory and expressed gratitude by giving 10 percent of what he owned.

"Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, And try Me now in this,” says the LORD of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it." Malachi 3:8

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Matthew 23:23