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In the [[Christian]] and [[Jewish]] traditions, a '''tithe''' is a sum of [[money]], usually 10% of a person's [[income]],<ref>The Hebrew word for ''tithe'' is ''tenth''.</ref> that is given to the [[church]].

In the [[Christian]] and [[Jewish]] traditions, a '''tithe''' is a sum of [[money]], usually 10% of a person's [[income]],<ref>The Hebrew word for ''tithe'' is ''tenth''.</ref> that is given to the [[church]].

Tithing is generally preached within most [[Evangelical]], [[fundamentalist]] and [[Pentecostal]]/[[charismatic]] churches, though for different reasons ([[Prosperity Gospel]] churches will teach it as a means of earning God's favor, and thus more material blessings to the giver, while most churches teach it as demonstrating obedience to God and thankfulness for His blessings).  It is also commonly emphasized greatly within [[megachurch]]es (to the extent that church employees, in some cases, have it automatically deducted from their paychecks as a condition of employment).

Tithing is generally preached within most [[Evangelical]], [[fundamentalist]] and [[Pentecostal]]/[[charismatic]] churches, though for different reasons ([[Prosperity Gospel]] churches will teach it as a means of earning God's favor, and thus more material blessings to the giver, while most churches teach it as demonstrating obedience to God and thankfulness for His blessings).  It is also commonly emphasized greatly within [[megachurch]]es (to the extent that church employees, in some cases, have it automatically deducted from their paychecks as a condition of employment).