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6441 Counsels for the Church, p. 272.4 (Ellen Gould White)
Rightly directed benevolence draws upon the mental and moral energies of men, and excites them to most healthful action in blessing the needy and in advancing the cause of God. Testimonies for the Church 3:401
6442 Counsels for the Church, p. 272.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Every opportunity to help a brother in need, or to aid the cause of God in the spread of the truth, is a pearl that you can send beforehand and deposit in the bank of heaven for safekeeping. Testimonies for the Church 3:249
6443 Counsels for the Church, p. 273.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… which God has ordained to advance His cause is to bless men with property. He gives them the sunshine and the rain; He causes vegetation to flourish; He gives …
6444 Counsels for the Church, p. 273.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… for God. The Lord had spoken, and they must obey His voice. They withheld nothing. All gave with a willing hand, not a certain amount of their increase, but a large …
6445 Counsels for the Church, p. 273.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… of God, and donated more than enough for the purpose.
6446 Counsels for the Church, p. 273.7 (Ellen Gould White)
… from God's beneficent hand? Not until He ceases to bless you will you cease to be under bonds to return to Him the portion He claims. He blesses you that it may …
6447 Counsels for the Church, p. 274 (Ellen Gould White)
Tithing Is Ordained by God
6448 Counsels for the Church, p. 274.1 (Ellen Gould White)
Voluntary offerings and the tithe constitute the revenue of the gospel. Of the means which is entrusted to man, God claims a certain portion—a tithe. Testimonies for the Church 5:149
6449 Counsels for the Church, p. 274.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… to God. The Lord graciously entrusts to His stewards His treasures, but of the tenth He says: This is Mine. Just in proportion as God has given His property to …
6450 Counsels for the Church, p. 274.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… -sustaining. God's plan in the tithing system is beautiful in its simplicity and equality. All may take hold of it in faith and courage, for it is divine in its …
6451 Counsels for the Church, p. 274.5 (Ellen Gould White)
… for God, and there would be no want of means with which to carry forward the great work of sounding the last message of warning to the world. The treasury will …
6452 Counsels for the Church, p. 274.6 (Ellen Gould White)
… to God and their fellow men, and that their personal efforts are extending their sphere of usefulness, they will realize that it is a great blessing to be co …
6453 Counsels for the Church, p. 275 (Ellen Gould White)
The Privilege of Being a Co-laborer With God
6454 Counsels for the Church, p. 275.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… characters. God is not dependent upon any man's gold or silver. He says: “Every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.” “If I were hungry …
6455 Counsels for the Church, p. 275.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… . Now God requires, not less, but greater gifts than at any other period of the world. The principle laid down by Christ is that the gifts and offerings should …
6456 Counsels for the Church, p. 275.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… to God His own in tithes and offerings, the way will be opened for the world to hear the message for this time. If the hearts of God's people were filled with love …
6457 Counsels for the Church, p. 276 (Ellen Gould White)
God Asks for One-tenth of the Increase He Gives
6458 Counsels for the Church, p. 276.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… to God gifts for religious purposes before the definite system was given to Moses, even as far back as the days of Adam. In complying with God's requirements …
6459 Counsels for the Church, p. 276.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… required, God has specified one tenth of the increase. This is left to the conscience and benevolence of men, whose judgment in this tithing system should …
6460 Counsels for the Church, p. 276.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… rob God. Sin offerings, peace offerings, and thank offerings were also required in addition to the tenth of the increase.