THE TITHING SYSTEM

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 21, 1879

THE TITHING SYSTEM.

If the experience of those who have adopted the tithing system for the support of the gospel should have weight in the matter, it favors this plan as the most desirable for the individual as well as for the cause. Here is a chance continually for brethren and sisters to test their conscientiousness, and their honesty to God as well as their love for his cause. In laying aside of our income that which belongs to the Lord, we are ever reminded of his goodness to fallen man and of our obligation to him.

The tithe once laid aside, it should be regarded not as ours but as belonging to the Giver of all our bounties. Then let it be paid into the treasury. This done quarterly, and there are no arrears to follow. Under the former plan of pledging some have been very negligent, and S. B. treasurers have not always done their duty in the matter. And the result is, some are more or less behind on pledges, some of these one or two years; perhaps ten, twenty, or thirty dollars are due to make good moderate pledges. Now what shall be done? Shall these dues run along, or shall they be regarded in the same light as you would an honest debt? We hope as far as possible these dues may be paid before, or at the time of, our next camp-meeting. Let the old books be squared up, and all start anew. If the committee can favor you with any suggestions to help you, they will cheerfully do so.

VERMONT CONF. COM.