"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." — John 8:32

A Seventh-day Adventist Church Member's Inquiry

Welcome friends to TITHE TRUTH - Issues Regarding Tithe! This website is a work in progress on a very important and controversial topic. Please check back often for updates. I am a Seventh-day Adventist Christian and this website is the result of my personal search for answers to important questions regarding tithe (10% of increase) and its proper use, and other church related matters. Questions such as:

• "What does the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy have to say about tithe?"
• "Who owns the tithe and to whom should it be given?"
• "What are proper and improper uses for the tithe?"
• "Are SDA's and other Christians personally responsible for how their tithe is used?"
• "Should the Church Manual have authority in the Seventh-day Adventist Church?"
• "How does God define the 'True Church' as opposed to the 'Professed Church'?"
• "Why are faithful SDA's being prevented from holding church offices over tithe issues, even though they pay a faithful tithe to support the work of God as God directs them by His Holy Spirit?"
• "Is the Seventh-day Adventist denomination truly following God's Word and the Spirit of Prophecy counsels regarding tithe?"
• Should the church structure be heirarchial or are we "all brethren" under one Head -- Jesus Christ?

Feel free to browse this website to search for insights and counsel regarding tithe and other current spiritual issues such as "What or who is the True Church?" and "Should we have a Church Manual?." As the people of God we must understand these vital issues and relate properly to them and to one another. May God guide each of us by His Holy Spirit as we study His counsel. Be sure to me with any insights you may have relating to tithe or other important church matters. God's blessings as you seek to do His will and to honor His holy name.

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Authoritative Sources Regarding Tithe

The Holy Word of God (Scriptures)    |   The Spirit of Prophecy (Ellen G. White)

Important Issues Related to Tithe

The True Church  |  The Church Manual  |  Stocks & Bonds  |  Resources (Books)

The Storehouse —
There is no biblical or Ellen White evidence that the conference is the storehouse. This was admitted by Robert J. Kloosterhuis, vice president of the General Conference, when he wrote an article published in the August 1997 issue of Ministry, pp. 14-17. He writes: “Is the storehouse the local conference? Or the local church? It may surprise you, but the Bible does not sanction either one as the storehouse! There are those who believe the storehouse should be the local church. They see parallels in the practices of ancient Israel. They contrast the present practice of Seventh-day Adventists with that of Scripture and say it is not biblical to have the local conference as the storehouse. On the other hand, the world church follows the plan of the local conference/mission as the storehouse. Which is biblical? Unfortunately, this question is not easily answered by a crystal clear statement of Scripture either in favor of the local church or of the local conference.”

Source File: Ministry Magazine - August 1997 PDF Download

To be singular for singularity's sake is positively detestable, below the dignity of a Christian, but to be singular because it is necessary to be so as the result of worshipping God and Him only, places Heaven's dignity upon man. We must not be afraid of being singular when duty requires us to be thus to exalt and honor God. . . . Do not court singularity for the sake of being odd, but for the sake of avoiding sin and dishonor to God. And in this case we are not to mind even the multitude who are against us. "Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil." - Upward Look, p. 315

When asked to hear the reasons of a doctrine that you do not understand, do not condemn the message until you have given it a thorough investigation, and know from the Word of God that it is not tenable. If I had an opportunity, I would speak to the students of every Sabbath-school in the land, lifting up my voice in earnest appeal that they go to the Word of God, seeking for truth and light. God has precious light to come to His people at this very time, and you should strive earnestly in your investigations to aim at nothing less than a thorough knowledge of every point of truth, that you may not be found in the day of God among those who have not lived by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. - Testimonies on Sabbath School Work 1900, p. 59

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