20 (Genesis 28:22; Leviticus 27:30). Tithing Goes Back to Days of Adam—The tithing system reaches back beyond the days of Moses. Men were required to offer 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 they were to manifest in offerings their appreciation of His mercies and blessings to them. This was continued through successive generations, and was carried out by Abraham, who gave tithes to Melchisedek, the priest of the most high God. The same principle existed in the days of Job (The Signs of the Times, April 29, 1875).{1BC 1093.2}

20 (1.Mos. 28,22; 3.Mos. 27,30). Tiendebetalingen går helt tilbage til Adams dage. - Tiendesystemet når længere bagud end Moses dage. Mennesker blev pålagt at ofre gaver til Gud til religiøse formål, for det bestemte system blev givet til Moses, endog helt tilbage til Adams dage. Ved at indvilge i Guds krav viste de deres påskønnelse af Hans nådegaver og velsignelser til dem, ved at de bragte Ham ofre. Dette fortsatte gennem efterfølgende slægter, og blev gennemført af Abraham, som gav tiende til Melkisedik, den højeste Guds præst. Det samme princip blev praktiseret i Jobs dage (ST 29. april, 1875).