The system of tithes and offerings was intended to impress the minds of men with a great truth--that God is the source of every blessing to His creatures, and that to Him man's gratitude is due for the good gifts of His providence.

Menneskene skulle give tiende og gaver for at lære den store sandhed, at det er Gud, der skænker sine skabninger alle velsignelser, og at menneskene bør vise ham taknemmelighed for de gode gaver, de modtager af ham.