Have you ever thought of this question before?
How do you keep the Law of Tithing holy?
I’ve often heard that while most commandments are on a spectrum (you can’t ever say, “yup, I’m perfect at loving my neighbor now!”), tithing is the one law you can say that you are keeping 100%.
But… what if we could still do better?
I mean, yes, attend tithing settlement and confidently proclaim whether you are a full tithe payer.
But could we keep this law even more holy?
I think of the commandment we often associate with keeping holy— Sabbath day observance.
That’s a HUGE spectrum, right?
“Keeping the Sabbath holy” to me means focusing on my mental intention for each activity I choose on Sunday.
So what if we could keep the Law of Tithing even more holy by being more intentional with our thoughts around it?
Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE paying tithing online. Super convenient.
But has it become just something that we do each month while looking at our online statement? Possibly.
Could there be more intentionality and holiness associated with this act?
For sure.
“And I say unto you, if my people observe not this law, to keep it holy, and by this law sanctify the land of Zion unto me… behold, verily I say unto you, it shall not be a land of Zion unto you.” D&C 119:6
That’s my question I’m pondering on today, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.
How do you feel you can keep the law of tithing more holy?
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
6 Responses
Gosh, I’d never thought of that before. Having just left tithing settlement for this year and feeling good because I was first instead of almost last last year, I think your question really brought me down to the depths of humility. It is an automatic gesture to hit the “use this donation” option on the online donation form each time. I think maybe I will think about my offerings each time and prayerfully consecrate them to the Lord before I hit that submit button. Thanks for the promoting!
I love your ideas of how to keep the law of tithing more holy in your life! Thanks for sharing!
I think when we remember why we give our tithing and what it is used for- to sanctify the land of Zion- we are keeping it holy. It is not about building up the land around Independence, Missouri (Zion) but the church throughout the world, and building up ourselves, increasing our faith.
I agree! Remembering “why do I donate” and “what is it for” when it comes to tithing is so important!
We don’t have much choice but to donate online as it is 13 miles to the closest bank for our ward in our little town. I do image on what my tithing goes for , church buildings, temples and know that the Presidency and people in charge pray over the use of our tithing that it will be for the best possible purposes
I love the idea of imagining what your tithing goes toward! Thank you for sharing!