Rebecca J. gave a spiritual lesson on the observance of tithing from the
Howard W. Hunter manual.
The payment of tithing strengthens faith, increases spirituality and
spiritual capacity, and solidifies testimony. It gives the satisfaction
of knowing one is complying with the will of the Lord. (Howard W. Hunter, The Law of Tithing)
- Have you noticed blessings in your life specifically from paying tithing?
In 2 Samuel 24:18–25
we read that David would not make an offering unto the Lord of that
which cost him nothing. He no doubt reasoned that unless the gift cost
the giver something of value, it was not fit or appropriate to be an
offering for the Lord. (Howard W. Hunter, The Law of Tithing)
“A religion that does not require the sacrifice of all things never has
power sufficient to produce the faith necessary unto life and salvation;
for, from the first existence of man, the faith necessary unto the
enjoyment of life and salvation never could be obtained without the
sacrifice of all earthly things. It was through this sacrifice, and this
only, that God has ordained that men should enjoy eternal life” (Joseph Smith, Lectures on Faith, 69).
- How do you feel about paying tithing? Whether or not you do pay it, do you want to pay it?
If
tithing is a gift, we could give whatever we please, when we please, or
make no gift at all. It would place our Heavenly Father in the very
same category as the street beggar to whom we might toss a coin in
passing.
The
Lord has established the law of tithing, and because it is his law, it
becomes our obligation to observe it if we love him and have a desire to
keep his commandments and receive his blessings. In this way it becomes
a debt. (Howard W. Hunter, The Law of Tithing)
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