D&C 119:3-4 Pay an honest tithing. I often wonder if we
realize that paying our tithing does not represent giving gifts to the Lord and
the Church. Paying tithing is discharging a debt to the Lord. The Lord is the
source of all our blessings, including life itself.
The payment of tithing is a commandment, a commandment with
a promise. If we obey this commandment, we are promised that we will “prosper
in the land.” This prosperity consists of more than material goods—it may
include enjoying good health and vigor of mind. It includes family solidarity
and spiritual increase. I hope those of you not presently paying your full
tithe will seek the faith and strength to do so. As you discharge this
obligation to your Maker, you will find great, great happiness, The like of
which is known only by those who are faithful to this commandment. ("Constancy Amid Change" Elder N. Eldon Tanner, Oct 1979 GC.)
