"In 1936, at the height of the Great Depression in the United States, when people were struggling to make ends meet, Elder John A. Widtsoe admonished the Saints to pay their tithing because of the spiritual blessings they would receive. He said: 'Obedience to the law of tithing . . . brings a deep, inward joy . . . that can be won in no other way. . . . The principles of truth become clearer. . . . Prayer becomes easier. . . . The spiritual sense is sharpened [and] . . . man becomes more like his Father in Heaven' ("Tithing Testimonies of Our Leaders," Deseret News, May 16, 1936, Church Section, 5)."
Sheldon F. Child, "The Best Investment," Ensign, May 2008, 80-81
2 comments:
I have so many testimonial anecdotes regarding tithing that I would be a fool not to pay it. Then again, I haven't (yet) been in the throes of an economic collapse like the Great Depression. Stay tuned. I'll let you know soon how I react!!
;-)
Ever the optimist, Frank!
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