The special system of tithing was founded upon a principle which is as enduring as the law of God. This system of tithing was a blessing to the Jews, else God would not have given it them. So also will it be a blessing to those who carry it out to the end of time. Our heavenly Father did not originate the plan of systematic benevolence to enrich Himself, but to be a great blessing to man. He saw that this system of beneficence was just what man needed. {3T 404.4}

Det specielle tiendesystem grundede sig på et princip, der er lige så varigt som Guds lov. Dette tiendesystem var en velsignelse for jøderne, ellers ville Gud ikke have givet dem det. Således vil det også være en velsignelse for dem, der gennemfører det (405) indtil tidens ende. Vor himmelske fader indførte ikke planen om systematisk godgørenhed for at berige sig selv, men for at den skulle være en stor velsignelse for menneskene. Han så, at dette velgørenhedssystem netop var, hvad menneskene trængte til.