My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q4. Are there biblical examples of tithing?

Picture: Q4. Are there biblical examples of tithing? JTLD 348.1

Yes, tithing is shown as an important practice throughout Scripture. Abraham gave Melchizedek, the priest of God Most High, “a tithe of all.” As Abraham paid tithe to the priest Melchizedek, New Testament believers give tithe to Christ, our High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek (Hebrews 5:9, 10; Hebrews 7:1-22). Jacob understood the tithing requirement and vowed to the Lord, “Of all that You give me I will surely give a tenth to You” (Genesis 28:22). After the Exodus, God reaffirmed the law of tithing as a divinely mandated practice upon which Israel’s prosperity depended (Deuteronomy 12:6, 11, 17). JTLD 348.2

Jesus Himself validated the principle of tithing and condemned those who violate its spirit (Matthew 23:23). As God’s covenant people, we continue to show love and respect for God as we cheerfully return our tithes with gratitude to the Giver. JTLD 348.3

• Bible Discovery: Genesis 14:18-20; 28:22; Numbers 18:24, 26, 28; Deuteronomy 14:22; Nehemiah 13:12
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, Review and Herald, December 8, 1896, par. 1