==Tithing in the Bible==
It is thought that tithes were not adopted by the Catholic [[Christian church]] for over seven centuries. Although rejected, they were mentioned in councils at [[Tours]] in [[567]] and at [[Mâcon]] in [[585]]. They were formally recognized under [[Pope Adrian I]] in [[787]]. Tithing in Christian churches today is frequently preached from the pulpit, but denominations and sects view tithing differently. As tithing was only a requirement found in the [[Old Testament]], some consider it to be a practice that has no place in modern Christianity. Others, such as [[Word of Faith]] advocates, espouse that tithing which is inspired in the individual by God will enable blessings, usually financial, with references to ten or hundred-fold increases. Some organizations, such as [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] expect active members to pay an honest or full tithe.
The tithe and tithing first appear in the [[Bible]] in the in the book of [[Genesis]] in connection with the prophet and patriarch [[Abraham]]. The origin of tithing is intimately linked with both Abraham's cultural background and the figure of the Canaanite king and priest [[Melchizedek]].
