The 12 Apostles Mission & The Law of Tithing | Church History Matters with Scott & Casey | Oct 13-19

Marketers are increasingly vocal about the phenomenon of "bull spend," where advertising budgets are allocated to metrics that appear impressive until scrutinized by financial officers. This trend is highlighted in discussions among marketers who reflect on their past justifications for spending, emphasizing the need to cut unnecessary expenditures.

The conversation shifts to significant revelations in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, particularly focusing on sections 115 to 120 of the Doctrine and Covenants. Section 118 addresses the reorganization of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during a tumultuous period marked by apostasy and dissent within the church. This section sets the stage for the critical mission to the British Isles, which would lead to a substantial influx of converts in subsequent decades.

Sections 119 and 120 introduce the law of tithing and the management of church finances. Section 119 outlines the expectations for church members to contribute a portion of their surplus property and establishes a standardized practice of paying one-tenth of their income. This revelation is seen as a pivotal moment in church financial governance, leading to the formation of a council responsible for overseeing the disposition of tithes, as detailed in section 120. The discussions reflect on the lasting impact of these revelations on the church's financial practices and the spiritual benefits derived from adhering to these principles.

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1:45 Context - D&C 118 Rebuilding the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 4:40 Content - The twelve called and sent forth 7:00 Controversies & Consequences - Fulfilling prophecy in a dangerous Far West 15:15 Missionary success in British mission 19:56 Context - D&C 119 Seeking revelation concerning church finances 26:25 Tithing of one-tenth of interest annually 33:43 Controversies - Tithing and the law of consecration 38:10 Consecrating our surplus 44:00 Interest vs increase/income? 50:54 Consequences - Establishment of the current law of tithing 52:30 Context & Content - D&C 120 Disposition of the properties tithed 55:12 Controversies & Consequences - The use of sacred tithing funds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices