TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1855·Brigham Young·Apostle
   I will venture to say that brothers Farr and Jolly never counselled their brethren, where they have been laboring, to come up here and pay their tithing; and yet they look to me and my brethren to do it all, to send the Gospel to the nations, to build temples, and watch night and day over the interests of this kingdom, and they have not even mouthed tithing; or, if they have, they have merely touched upon it, and when they get here, they whisper in my ear, "Brother Brigham, handle them carefully on tithing, for they know but little about it."
   Spiritual Gifts—Hell—The Spirit World—The Elders and the Nations—The Lamanites—The Temple — jodcopy citation
2. 1873·George A. Smith·Apostle
   It is said that in judging the conduct of others we should be merciful. This is a kind of proverb or select sentence. But it goes on further to say, that in criticising ourselves we should be exact and severe. Now when we come to judge our Tithing, and the interests we invest in the Temples of the Lord, let us do it conscientiously, each one for himself or herself.
   Means Required to Build the Temples—the Word of Wisdom—Unity Needed in Building Up Zion—Sabbath Schools—Journeyings in the Holy Land — jodcopy citation
3. 1978·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   When you interview a young man for a mission, determine through discussion with him what the Lord would want as an ambassador to represent him and his church. Let him explain, for instance, what the Lord would want in a missionary with regard to the Word of Wisdom, with regard to morality, honesty, dependability, tithing, obedience, devotion, etc.
   The Blessing of Church Interviews — cojccopy citation
4. 1981·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   I pray as we leave this conference that each one of us who has had a feeling that he would like to do better from now on will turn that feeling into action; that each of us will be honest and be a full tithe-payer; that we will prepare ourselves to go to the temple where we can be married for time and all eternity and have our families sealed to us.
   “Remember Who You Are” — cojccopy citation
5. 1985·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
   As you work during the productive years of life, whether at home or in the field, in the factory or at a workbench, reputation is built and character is forged as you develop self-mastery. Faithful payment of tithing is part of that process. It defends you against dishonesty or shabby temptations. Courageous accountability for your own actions becomes a cherished prize.
   Self-Mastery — cojccopy citation
6. 1992·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   Because salaries of faculty and staff are paid from the tithes of the Church, there is a standard for them as well. A Church university is not established to provide employment for a faculty, and the personal scholarly research is not a dominant reason for funding a university.
   “To Be Learned Is Good If …” — cojccopy citation