Definition of Tithing
According to D&C 119:4, this is what tithing means.
What is "one-tenth of all their interest annually"?
The prophet who received the revelation on tithing in D&C 119.
Who is Joseph Smith?
D&C 120 states this group is responsible for deciding how tithing is used.
Who is the First Presidency, the Twelve, and the Presiding Bishopric?
Tithing is primarily used to build this.
What is the Kingdom of God (or Zion)?
The city where D&C 119 and 120 were received.
What is Far West, Missouri?
D&C 119 introduces this term to define the portion given to the Lord.
What is “tithing”?
The year in which the revelation in D&C 119 was received.
What is 1838?
The group in D&C 120 is referred to collectively as this.
What is "the council"?
One specific use of tithing funds mentioned in Church history.
What is "building temples"?
Tithing was revealed during a time of this kind of need.
What is financial or economic crisis?
The Lord defines tithing not just as income but this broader term.
What is "interest" or "increase"?
According to D&C 119:1, the revelation was given as an answer to this.
What is "the prayer of the Prophet"?
The decisions about the use of tithing funds are made under this principle.
What is "by voice and decision of the council"?
Tithing funds are managed and used under this guiding principle.
What is “the will of the Lord”?
One major purpose for instituting tithing at that time.
What is “to fund the building of the temple”?
Tithing replaces this earlier practice in Church financial contributions.
What is "consecration of all their property"?
This section officially establishes tithing as a commandment.
What is D&C 119?
Tithing is administered under the authority of this priesthood.
What is the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Church leaders seek this through prayer before using tithing funds.
What is "inspiration or revelation"?
The revelation came shortly before this major event in Church history.
What is the expulsion from Missouri?
According to D&C 119, after the initial offering, members are to give this yearly.
What is "one-tenth of their interest annually"?
Tithing is described as being required of whom?
Who are “those who gather unto the land of Zion”?
D&C 120 says this is who directs the council.
Who is the Lord?
Tithing was used to support these leaders and their duties.
Who are General Authorities or Church leaders?
The early Saints were commanded to gather here.
What is the land of Zion (Missouri)?