PUTTING THE PRINCIPLE OF TITHING TO WORK Again, some Christians will argue that we no longer live under the Law of Tithing. But consider this question: Can you think of one New Testament example in which Jesus Christ took an Old Testament principle and lowered the bar? No, in fact the Lord usually raised the standard: “You have heard that it was said...but I say to you.” Jesus constantly held people to a higher standard of performance. So those who want to discount the biblical concept of tithing