Yes, tithing is not only acceptable but is strongly encouraged and regarded as a divine requirement in the writings of Ellen G. White. Key points from her books include: - Tithing is an obligation for every church member, seen as a consecration of a portion of one’s income to God and a matter of simple honesty: “Every church member should feel under obligation to consecrate his tithe to God... The requirement is: ‘Honor the Lord with thy substance.’” (5T 481.2; Ed 138.4) - The tithe is considered God’s “sacred portion” and is to be used specifically for the support of the ministry and the advancement of the gospel: “He has reserved the tithe as His sacred portion to be used in sending the gospel to all parts of the world.” (9T 51.3; GW 227.2) - The tithing system is described as “divine in its origin,” “beautiful in its simplicity and equality,” and accessible to all: “God's plan in the tithing system is beautiful in its simplicity and equality. All may take hold of it in faith and courage, for it is divine in its origin.” (3T 388.4; GW 223.2) - Tithing predates Moses and was practiced by patriarchs such as Abraham and Jacob, and is to be voluntary, not compelled: “The tithing system reaches back beyond the days of Moses... God does not compel men to give. All that they give must be voluntary.” (3T 393.1) - The tithe is not to be diverted to other causes, even if they are good; it is specifically for the ministry: “Let the work no longer be hedged up because the tithe has been diverted into various channels other than the one to which the Lord has said it should go.” (GW 227.2; 9T 248.3) - God accepts tithes and offerings as acts of humble obedience and gratitude: “He accepts these offerings as an act of humble obedience on our part and a grateful acknowledgment of our indebtedness to Him for all the blessings we enjoy.” (5T 267) In summary, tithing is not only acceptable but is a divinely instituted practice, expected of believers as an act of faith, obedience, and support for the gospel ministry. References: - White, E. G. (1882). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5, p. 267, 481. - White, E. G. (1903). Education, p. 138. - White, E. G. (1909). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 9, p. 51, 248. - White, E. G. (1915). Gospel Workers, p. 223, 227. - White, E. G. (1875). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 3, p. 388, 393.