Ellen Gould White
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Ellen Gould White über: "Purpose of the Tithe in Times of Crisis"
Answer
According to the available writings, the tithe has a clear, unchanging purpose: it is exclusively intended to support preachers and missionaries who proclaim the gospel. Even in times of crisis or emergencies, the tithe must not be used for other purposes – whether for schools, co‑operators, or personal needs. Ellen White emphatically stresses that God's instructions are clear and the tithe may not be redirected at one's own discretion.
The tithe is also purpose‑bound in emergencies
»God has given special instructions regarding the use of the tithe. He has not provided that His work be paralyzed due to a lack of resources. So that there is no arbitrary work and no error, He has made our duty in these points very clear. The portion that God has retained for Himself may not be applied to any other purpose than the one He has determined. No one should feel free to withhold his tithe in order to use it at his own discretion. They should not use it for themselves in an emergency, nor apply it as they see fit, even in what they may consider the Lord's work.«
The tithe serves the support of the preaching ministry
»The tithe is holy, retained by God for Himself. It should be brought into His treasury to be used for the support of gospel workers in their work.«
God has not changed
»God has not changed; the tithe should continue to be used to support the preaching ministry. The opening of new fields requires more preaching capacity than we currently have, and there must be resources in the treasury.«
No diversion of the tithe
»A great error is made when the tithe is taken away from the purpose for which it is to be used – the support of the preachers.«
Lack of resources hinders the work
»There are men ready to go out as the Lord's messengers, but because of a lack of resources in the treasury they cannot be sent to the places where people ask someone to come and teach them the truth.«
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