In other words, don’t be jealous.

Why?

Why would this make the Lord’s Top Ten List for basic commandments that He wanted the children of Israel to follow, and that He still asks us to follow today?

I think I’ve realized that jealousy is one of the biggest signs of where our heart is.

If I’m over here spending all my time jealous of my friend’s beautiful new backyard, or that trip that they just went on, or the bonus I know that they got…

Then I’m not spending my time loving them.

I’m probably a lot less likely to want to serve them.

I probably am not praying for them.

And it also means my heart isn’t showing gratitude.

I’m probably not overwhelmed and grateful with how dependent I am on the Lord.

I might not be as willing to pay tithing.

My heart starts to worry about the wrong things.

This is a tough one in today’s super materialistic world, and it’s not a commandment I’ve conquered yet.

But I think it is worth every effort to try and root out that pride and jealousy.

Because then we make a little bit more room to love.

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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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

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