God has asked His children to pay tithing. Those who are charitable givers and faithful payers of fast offerings are to witness miracles. “For God loveth a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

(D&C 119:3-7) President Hinckley tells a story of a woman who sacrificed to pay tithing.

A Standing Law unto the Church

Chapter 44: Tithing: July 1838

Chapter 45: The Widow’s Mites

Two children dress up as adults and pretend to be a young married couple discussing finances.

First Things First!

A poor widow contributes her all into the temple treasury. Jesus teaches that her contribution is greater than that of the rich who gave of their abundance. Mark 12:41–44

Jesus Teaches about the Widow's Mites

(Malachi 3:8-12) Elder Oaks explains the importance of paying tithing.

Paying Tithing

(2 Chronicles 1-7) President Monson teaches that temples are built by the sacrifices of members of the church.

Temples Are Built by Faith and Sacrifice

(D&C 119:3-7) President Hinckley teaches about the miracle of tithing.

The Miracle of Tithing

(D&C 64:23-25) President Hinckley teaches that those tithed will not be burned at His coming.

Those Tithed Not Burned at His Coming

(D&C 119:1-3) Elder Oaks teaches how tithing funds the Lord's work.

Tithing Funds the Lord's Work

This video illustrates how temple and family history work can help a new member generate the faith necessary to pay her tithing so she can receive the blessings of the temple.

Tithing: I Will Make a Leap of Faith

When you and I pay honest, true tithes to the Lord, the Lord will open the windows of heaven.

Will a Man Rob God?

Sheldon F. Child, “Tithing: The Best Choice,” Friend, Feb. 2010, 32–33 From a general conference talk given in April 2008. Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse (3 Nephi 24:10).

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