The only means 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 health and ability to acquire means. All our blessings come from His bountiful hand. In turn He would have men and women show their gratitude by returning Him a portion in tithes and offerings—in thank offerings, in freewill offerings, in trespass offerings. {5T 150.1}

Det eneste middel, Gud har forordnet for at fremme sin sag, er at velsigne menneskene med sine gaver. Han giver dem solskin og regn; han lader planterne gro; han skænker sundhed og evne til at erhverve midler. Alle vore velsignelser kommer fra hans gavmilde hånd. Til gengæld ønsker han, at mænd og kvinder skal vise deres taknemmelighed ved at give ham en del tilbage som tiende og offergaver som takofre, som frivillige ofre, som syndofre.