THE HONOR DUE TO GOD by Ellet Joseph Waggoner

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jul 2, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 26.

THE HONOR DUE TO GOD.

By Ellet Joseph Waggoner

BY ELD. E. J. WAGGONER.

This is a candid examination of the question as to what the Lord expects from his children as an acceptable manifestation of gratitude for his gifts and care. It treats the important subject of tithes and offerings in a new and interesting way. Its arguments are clear and concise. It is a plain and faithful presentation of the truth of God's word on the important subject. An idea of the scope of the work may be obtained from the following brief synopsis:—

CHAPTER I.

Man's Duty to Love God Supremely.—God's Pleasure Man's Profit.—Love is Active, not Passive.—Two Ways of Honoring God—with Our Time and Our Substance.—Tithing Rests on Same Foundation as Sabbath.—The Right of Property; Everything is the Lord's.—Tithing Not Peculiar to Jewish Dispensation.

CHAPTER II.

First Instance of Payment of Tithes.—What the Tithe Is.—Jacob's Vow.

CHAPTER III.

From What is the Tithe to be Paid?—When Shall It Be Laid Aside?—Redeeming the Tithe.—Object of the Tithe.—Nehemiah's Example.—Offerings; Various Kinds in Old Dispensation.—David's Example.—Christian Obligation.

CHAPTER IV.

Difference Between Tithes and Offerings.—Offerings to be Given Willingly.—Modern Methods of Raising Money for Church Support Contrasted with Ancient.—Tithe Must Be Paid Continuously.—Church Expenses; How Raised in Ancient Times.—Support of the Poor; Bible Plan.—A Second Tithe.

CHAPTER V.

Who Should Pay Tithes.—Who should Make Offerings.—The Promise of God.

CHAPTER VI.

Parable of Rich Man; Luke 12:15-21.—"Rich Toward God."—Parable of the Unjust Steward.—Children of this World Wiser than Children of Light.—Why God Requires Men to Give of Their Means.

CHAPTER VII.

Systematic Giving.—Impossible to Discharge Our Obligations Without a Plan in Giving.—Purposing in the Heart.—How to Make Duty a Pleasure.—Giving One of the Christian Graces.

CHAPTER VIII.

An Objection; Tithing Not Mentioned by the Apostles.—The Reason Why.—Not One-tenth Merely, but All Belongs to God.—"Sell That Ye Have, and Give Alms."—When Does this Command Apply?

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