How does tithing work in the Mormon Church?
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Tithing is an ancient, divine law wherein the Lord has commanded us to give a tenth of our increase—which is understood to mean income—so we may build up His kingdom on the earth and be blessed. When you pay an honest tithe, the Lord promises that He will “open . . . the windows of heaven, and pour . . . out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it” (Malachi 3:10). These blessings may be temporal or spiritual, and they will come to you as you obey this divine law.
Paying tithing is an expression of your faith and an outward sign of your belief in God and His work. Those who do not pay tithing, those who keep for themselves something that rightfully belongs to Him, rob God ( Malachi 3:8).
Tithes and offerings are paid voluntarily and privately. Members may pay tithes and offerings at any time, but it is usually best to pay tithing on income as it is received and fast offerings on the day of the fast.
Members attend tithing settlement with the bishop at the end of each year to declare their tithing faithfulness. At this private meeting, members receive a year-end report of all their donations. All financial information is kept strictly confidential.
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M$Yes tithing in itself is confusing, (even to us members)...but I'm not sure what your friend meant when she said "thats not what they told me"...unless she was told because of her income she could give less because she was concerned about paying tithing and approached her Bishop with the concerns and these were her instructions...but I do not recall a bishop giving these instructions to anyone.
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