My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q3. What does it mean to “tithe?”

Picture: Q3. What does it mean to “tithe?” JTLD 347.1

Tithing means returning a portion of our increase to the Lord, honoring Him as the provider of all things. As one-seventh of our time (the Sabbath) belongs to God (Exodus 20:8-11), so does one-tenth of all material things we acquire. We tithe because God commanded us to do so. It is part of the covenant between God and His people. JTLD 347.2

Tithing is a beautiful system of equity. The proportional claim on the rich and on the poor reminds us that all can return to God a tithe in response to what He has lent us to manage. JTLD 347.3

• Bible Discovery: Genesis 14:20; Leviticus 27:30, 32; Deuteronomy 14:22; Proverbs 3:9; Malachi 3:8-11
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 3, p. 404.4