By Dan R. Owen Since the time of Abraham, dedicated followers of God have given of their wealth to the One who provides all wealth. God blessed Abraham with much and Abraham gave a tenth to Melchizedek, priest of God most High (Genesis 14:20). Jacob, an heir to the great promise, vowed to give a tenth to God, probably giving it to a priest in the order of Melchizedek as well (Genesis 28:22).