"Would any of us intentionally reject an outpouring of blessings from the Lord? Sadly, this is what we do when we fail to pay our tithing. We say no to the very blessings we are seeking and praying to receive. If you are one who has doubted the blessings of tithing, I encourage you to accept the Lord’s invitation to “prove [Him] now herewith.” Pay your tithing. Unlock the windows of heaven. You will be abundantly blessed for your obedience and faithfulness to the Lord’s laws and commandments.
Be assured that these blessings are poured out equally upon rich and poor alike. As the hymn says, it is “sacrifice [that] brings forth the blessings of heaven,” not the sum of our contributions. 13 Members who freely give a full 10 percent of their annual income receive all of the promised blessings of tithing, whether the amount is a widow’s mite or a king’s ransom."
Be assured that these blessings are poured out equally upon rich and poor alike. As the hymn says, it is “sacrifice [that] brings forth the blessings of heaven,” not the sum of our contributions. 13 Members who freely give a full 10 percent of their annual income receive all of the promised blessings of tithing, whether the amount is a widow’s mite or a king’s ransom."
- Elder Hales, Tithing: A Test of Faith with Eternal Blessings
I have personally felt the blessings of tithing time and time again in my life. Not always monetary blessings, but without fail a divine peace in knowing I am living the commandments. And when I seem to wonder if my small "mite" makes a difference, I am reminded that it is our heart not our money that the Lord is truly asking for. Some blessing come soon, and some come late, and some will come after this life, but when we obey any commandment we are immediately blessed as we draw closer to our Heavenly Father.
I have personally felt the blessings of tithing time and time again in my life. Not always monetary blessings, but without fail a divine peace in knowing I am living the commandments. And when I seem to wonder if my small "mite" makes a difference, I am reminded that it is our heart not our money that the Lord is truly asking for. Some blessing come soon, and some come late, and some will come after this life, but when we obey any commandment we are immediately blessed as we draw closer to our Heavenly Father.
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