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According to many posters here, the Old Testament Laws are null and void. Tithing is a Law from the OT. However, stating that, gifts/giving are not Law and we are free to give. I believe the purpose of mainstream traditional church and other non-denominations is to provide a church building. a paid leader and staff and all the overhead that goes hand in hand with supporting a physical church ministry is necessary that the membership/followers support financially. Do any of these Christian churches require "tithing" as in 10%? I think most do and they lay on sermons to encourage "obedience". I personally prefer the Home Fellowship that as closely as possible resembles the 1st century church, where we come and meet in each others homes, keep it small, but also keep it intimate, knowing the needs of one another (spiritual and financial) and able to provide support within each home group. Here in this setting, there is no need for the "overhead" financial support and the Old Testament Law of tithing. Note that the temple system had ministers/the Levites, and a building to support. Paul worked as a tentmaker so as not to be a burden to the churches. The 1st century churches took up offerings/gifts which stated nothing about a percentage being required from their crops or herds.