Consecration and the Beginning of Church Finances

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Published 2024-06-20
In the last few years the finances of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been in the media spotlight, and not always in positive ways. It’s no secret that the Church today has amassed an impressive financial reserve to ensure the accomplishment of its purposes. But it was not always so. There have been some narrow straits through which the church has had to pass to get where it is financially today. It’s quite compelling history, actually, which is why we wanted to dedicate a whole series to exploring this fascinating and important topic. In today’s episode of Church History Matters, Casey and Scott go back to the beginning of church finances to explore the undergirding principles in the original revelations that have gotten us to where we are today. And among them all, there is one particular principle that looms larger and is more responsible for the church’s financial success than any of the others, and that is consecration, a law shrouded with some degree of mystery and confusion in the minds of some. So in this episode, we want to at least begin dissecting what this law is and what it isn’t.

This is the first episode of our 8-part podcast series on Consecration and Church Finance. For a full transcript of this episode, as well as show notes and additional resources, visit our website at doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/podcast-episode/co…

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Originally published January 16, 2024

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All Comments (8)
  • @pamelawilkinson
    Loved this historical journey of the Lord’s financial laws ‘back in the day’.
  • @cheekymonkey2
    I love this series. You two are very compatible teachers and friends that make it successful. I wish I had such a friend.
  • @applesauceroftheyear4269
    This has been on my heart lately. I wasn’t able to finish this video, but in my reading tonight I turned to Acts Ch 4 and found this Acts 4:31-35 31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. 32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. 33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. 34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, 35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. What a testament to the mighty change the Holy Ghost can have on our hearts.
  • @danielschulz9304
    Good job brethren, looking forward to the next installment. Thank you
  • @bonnienandino6942
    I hope you continue this history. Its very interesting and educational.