“Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. Ye are cursed with a curse; for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts. And all nations shall call you blessed; for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts.”
This is a truly wonderful article on tithes and offerings, or as it is more formally called, systematic benevolence.
This article is on God's call for our support of the work of missionaries. Originally titled, "Help For Mission Fields," it also encourages economizing in order to give, clearly states God's promises to replenish the supply so that our giving can continue, etc. This is an article to read and pray over!
This page contains many sobering quotes on the loss of blessings and curse that comes when withholding God's Tithe.
You will find the following articles by Ellen White on the "articles" page:
God Will Provide
• God's Plan Of Systematic Benevolence
Bible System Of Tithes And Offerings
• Use of the Tithe
Use of the Tithe (1897)
Use Of Tithe (1904)
Carefully Guard God's Tithe Money (1897)
• Withholding Brings God's Curse
Withholding God's Tithe Brings God's Curse
• Generously Support Missions
Appeal For Missions (1898)
• Advance, Do Not Hinder, God's Work
Letter to P. T. Magan (Founder of Madison College) On Accepting Gifts And Free-Will Offerings - EGW
Be Wary Of Hindering God's Work