In the Old Testament people were to tithe annually to the Levites, tithe annually for celebrations and tithe every 3 years for those in need. Some groups falsely teach that Christians must give ten percent of the earnings to the church. But in the New Testament it is clear that everything we have is God's. Our financial giving is between us and Him and is symbolic of our gratitude to and trust in Him. We give where we are fed, that the work may continue to abound.