Tithe & Storehouse

A Scripture-first study on the tithe and the storehouse.

“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse.” — Malachi 3:10

Here you will find what Scripture actually says about where tithe goes, in every era and under every administration.

Polity decides the plumbing; Scripture sets the direction.

God always names the recipient of the tithe. The administration (polity) may change, but the direction remains: to the house of God, for the support of God’s work. Follow the Scripture. Let polity handle the plumbing.

BEFORE THE LAW

Tithes went to Melchizedek, priest of God Most High.

Genesis 14:18–20

UNDER THE LAW

Tithes went to the Levites in the storehouse.

Malachi 3:10

UNDER THE GOSPEL

Tithes go to those who labor in the gospel (the ministry).

1 Corinthians 9:13–14

But what if the leaders are corrupt?

Corruption in the handling has never released the giver from the returning. Our duty is to obey God’s direction and to correct His house from within; His is to judge the ones who err. Scripture faced this exact question — and answered it.

“Unworthy ministers may receive some of the means thus raised, but dare any one, because of this, withhold from the treasury, and brave the curse of God? I dare not. I pay my tithes gladly and freely.” — Ellen G. White, Special Testimonies, Series A, No. 1, pp. 27–28

What this is not.

This is not an attack on any person or ministry.
We honor those who disagree, and seek to learn together.
We test the doctrine, not the man.
Our aim is truth, clarity, and obedience to Scripture.

Tithe & Storehouse

Polity decides the plumbing; Scripture sets the direction.

But what if the leaders are corrupt?

What this is not.

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