bcspace wrote: I'm quite certain you're skipping some of the actual language and sentiment, but you're also forgetting your Church history in which an early LDS prophet said tithing would bless the members who were in the throes of a drought.
And praise be several months later it rained. What a miracle and testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel.
"During President Snow’s time as prophet, Latter-day Saints in southern Utah were suffering from a drought. While speaking at a conference in the southern Utah town of St. George, President Snow was inspired to promise the Saints that it would rain and they would enjoy a bountiful harvest if they would pay tithing. Though the members paid their tithing, several months passed without rain. President Snow implored Heavenly Father to send rain. Later he received a telegram announcing, “Rain in St. George.” "
At this point, I was anxious to hear what assistance was going to be extended by the Church to its members to help with the situation.
I was disappointed as the letter continued to hear that, in spite of the First Presidency feeling our pain, members were directed to continue to give top priority to paying their tithing.
Something about this didn't sit well with me.
I'm quite certain you're skipping some of the actual language and sentiment, but you're also forgetting your Church history in which an early LDS prophet said tithing would bless the members who were in the throes of a drought. You also don't seem to believe in the blessings of Malachi 3 for tithe paying.
Confirmation bias.
Nothing more.
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At this point, I was anxious to hear what assistance was going to be extended by the Church to its members to help with the situation.
I was disappointed as the letter continued to hear that, in spite of the First Presidency feeling our pain, members were directed to continue to give top priority to paying their tithing.
Something about this didn't sit well with me.
I'm quite certain you're skipping some of the actual language and sentiment, but you're also forgetting your Church history in which an early LDS prophet said tithing would bless the members who were in the throes of a drought. You also don't seem to believe in the blessings of Malachi 3 for tithe paying.
Two conferences ago the brethren backed off of that position, that any temporal blessings would come from paying tithing. Then they brought it back in the previous conference. It seems they can't make up their minds.
Parley P. Pratt wrote:We must lie to support brother Joseph, it is our duty to do so.
consiglieri wrote:About a month ago, a letter was read in our ward by the bishop. It was from the First Presidency and dealt with tithing.
It started off by saying the First Presidency understands things are tough out there with the economy and all and people are having trouble making ends meet.
At this point, I was anxious to hear what assistance was going to be extended by the Church to its members to help with the situation.
I was disappointed as the letter continued to hear that, in spite of the First Presidency feeling our pain, members were directed to continue to give top priority to paying their tithing.
Something about this didn't sit well with me.
First, am I remembering this letter correctly? I wouldn't want to be misrepresenting anything, and don't have a copy of my own to reference.
Second, if I am remembering this correctly, how do the folk here feel about it?
All the Best!
--Consiglieri
Yes you remember it spot on. Keep paying tithing and go to tithing settlement. But they did emphasize a generous fast offering as you are able which I very much support.
bcspace wrote: I'm quite certain you're skipping some of the actual language and sentiment, but you're also forgetting your Church history in which an early LDS prophet said tithing would bless the members who were in the throes of a drought.
And praise be several months later it rained. What a miracle and testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel.
"During President Snow’s time as prophet, Latter-day Saints in southern Utah were suffering from a drought. While speaking at a conference in the southern Utah town of St. George, President Snow was inspired to promise the Saints that it would rain and they would enjoy a bountiful harvest if they would pay tithing. Though the members paid their tithing, several months passed without rain. President Snow implored Heavenly Father to send rain. Later he received a telegram announcing, “Rain in St. George.” "
2. Several months passing before the 'blessing' is granted is quite a while. Given the lag, and given the probability that the residents of St. George were already paying their tithe regularly when the period of no rainfall began, it would seem that this anecdote makes an equally effective argument that tithe paying actually increases the chance of drought.
He gave his wife and daughters to the church, in addition to the 30% of his money?
Did he make Double Diamond Club?
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