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	Tithes are holy to the Lord, and members honor Him by paying tithing. This is an expression of faith in God and His promises. Those who pay tithing receive this promise from the Lord: “Prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it” (Malachi 3:10).<ref>[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/34-finances-and-audits?lang=eng#title_number7 "34.3.1 Tithing"], ''General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'' (accessed 2 March 2023).</ref>		Tithes are holy to the Lord, and members honor Him by paying tithing. This is an expression of faith in God and His promises. Those who pay tithing receive this promise from the Lord: “Prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it” (Malachi 3:10).<ref>[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/34-finances-and-audits?lang=eng#title_number7 "34.3.1 Tithing"], ''General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'' (accessed 2 March 2023).</ref>
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	==Should I pay tithing on gross income, net income, or something else?==		==Should I pay tithing on gross income, net income, or something else?==
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	In other words, the way you define your income, and consequently your tithing, is a matter between you and the Lord. Prayerfully seek the Lord’s guidance on issues like taxes, gifts, scholarships, and other matters to determine what qualifies as a full tithe.<ref>[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2008/02/to-the-point/do-i-pay-tithing-on-my-income-before-taxes-are-taken-out-or-on-what-i-receive-after-taxes?lang=eng "Do I pay tithing on my income before taxes are taken out or on what I receive after taxes?"], ''New Era'', February 2008.</ref>		In other words, the way you define your income, and consequently your tithing, is a matter between you and the Lord. Prayerfully seek the Lord’s guidance on issues like taxes, gifts, scholarships, and other matters to determine what qualifies as a full tithe.<ref>[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2008/02/to-the-point/do-i-pay-tithing-on-my-income-before-taxes-are-taken-out-or-on-what-i-receive-after-taxes?lang=eng "Do I pay tithing on my income before taxes are taken out or on what I receive after taxes?"], ''New Era'', February 2008.</ref>
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	==Can I donate to a charity and count that as tithing?==		==Can I donate to a charity and count that as tithing?==
	Church members are encouraged to donate to help the poor and needy when they are able to do so.<ref>"One day each month, we go without food and donate the cost of that food (and more) to help those in need." Russell M. Nelson, [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/46nelson?lang=eng "The Second Great Commandment,"] October 2019 general conference.</ref> However, those donations to charitable organizations are not tithing. Elder Neil L. Andersen taught: "The Lord clearly directed how tithing should be disbursed, saying, 'Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse' [Malachi 3:10], meaning bring the tithes into His restored kingdom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."<ref>Neil L. Andersen, [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/22andersen?lang=eng "Tithing: Opening the Windows of Heaven,"] October 2023 general conference.</ref> This echoes the teaching of President Dallin H. Oaks: "We pay tithing, as the Savior taught, by bringing the tithes 'into the storehouse' (Mal. 3:10; 3 Ne. 24:10). We do this by paying our tithing to our bishop or branch president. We do not pay tithing by contributing to our favorite charities. The contributions we should make to charities come from our own funds, not from the tithes we are commanded to pay to the storehouse of the Lord."<ref>Dallin H. Oaks, [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/tithing?lang=eng "Tithing,"] April 1994 general conference.</ref>		Church members are encouraged to donate to help the poor and needy when they are able to do so.<ref>"One day each month, we go without food and donate the cost of that food (and more) to help those in need." Russell M. Nelson, [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/46nelson?lang=eng "The Second Great Commandment,"] October 2019 general conference.</ref> However, those donations to charitable organizations are not tithing. Elder Neil L. Andersen taught: "The Lord clearly directed how tithing should be disbursed, saying, 'Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse' [Malachi 3:10], meaning bring the tithes into His restored kingdom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."<ref>Neil L. Andersen, [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/22andersen?lang=eng "Tithing: Opening the Windows of Heaven,"] October 2023 general conference.</ref> This echoes the teaching of President Dallin H. Oaks: "We pay tithing, as the Savior taught, by bringing the tithes 'into the storehouse' (Mal. 3:10; 3 Ne. 24:10). We do this by paying our tithing to our bishop or branch president. We do not pay tithing by contributing to our favorite charities. The contributions we should make to charities come from our own funds, not from the tithes we are commanded to pay to the storehouse of the Lord."<ref>Dallin H. Oaks, [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/tithing?lang=eng "Tithing,"] April 1994 general conference.</ref>
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	==Should I pay tithing before paying for food or rent?==		==Should I pay tithing before paying for food or rent?==
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	Reflecting on this experience, Bishop Orellana says, “Ever since then, they have been faithful tithe payers.” The family received some commodities from the bishops’ storehouse during their financial difficulties. Beyond that, the Lord blessed them to be able to care for themselves. Evelyn received a promotion, and Amado found a good job. Evelyn later lost her job, but they continued to pay tithing and to receive spiritual and temporal blessings for their faithfulness. Once Bishop Orellana asked Amado how the family was doing financially. Amado responded, “We’re doing all right. Sometimes we don’t have much to eat, but we have enough. And more than anything, we trust in the Lord.”<ref>Aaron L. West, "[https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2012/12/sacred-transformations?lang=eng Sacred Transformations]," ''Ensign'', December 2012.</ref>		Reflecting on this experience, Bishop Orellana says, “Ever since then, they have been faithful tithe payers.” The family received some commodities from the bishops’ storehouse during their financial difficulties. Beyond that, the Lord blessed them to be able to care for themselves. Evelyn received a promotion, and Amado found a good job. Evelyn later lost her job, but they continued to pay tithing and to receive spiritual and temporal blessings for their faithfulness. Once Bishop Orellana asked Amado how the family was doing financially. Amado responded, “We’re doing all right. Sometimes we don’t have much to eat, but we have enough. And more than anything, we trust in the Lord.”<ref>Aaron L. West, "[https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2012/12/sacred-transformations?lang=eng Sacred Transformations]," ''Ensign'', December 2012.</ref>
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	==Why should the poor and destitute pay tithing?==		==Why should the poor and destitute pay tithing?==
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	And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: for all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.		And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: for all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.
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	==Is tithing "buying our way" to heaven?==		==Is tithing "buying our way" to heaven?==
	Tithing is one way Latter-day Saints live the law of consecration, which the Lord taught is essential for those who will live in heaven.<ref>See [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/78?lang=eng&id=3-7#p3 Doctrine and Covenants 78:3–7].</ref> Living the law of tithing helps Saints prepare for living in heaven. Tithing does not "buy" anyone access to heaven.		Tithing is one way Latter-day Saints live the law of consecration, which the Lord taught is essential for those who will live in heaven.<ref>See [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/78?lang=eng&id=3-7#p3 Doctrine and Covenants 78:3–7].</ref> Living the law of tithing helps Saints prepare for living in heaven. Tithing does not "buy" anyone access to heaven.
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	==Will tithing ever go away?==		==Will tithing ever go away?==
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	Thus, the donations President Smith spoke of were those that went beyond tithing and were the donations for local building and activity funds and other programs. Thus, tithing was not intended to go away, as noted in a Church manual: "The commandment to “pay one-tenth of all [a person’s] interest annually” is not a lesser law to be replaced at some future time but is “a standing law unto [the Lord’s people] forever” (D&C 119:4)."<ref>[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-student-manual-2017/chapter-45-doctrine-and-covenants-115-120?lang=eng "Chapter 45: Doctrine and Covenants 115–20,"] ''Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual'' (2017).</ref>		Thus, the donations President Smith spoke of were those that went beyond tithing and were the donations for local building and activity funds and other programs. Thus, tithing was not intended to go away, as noted in a Church manual: "The commandment to “pay one-tenth of all [a person’s] interest annually” is not a lesser law to be replaced at some future time but is “a standing law unto [the Lord’s people] forever” (D&C 119:4)."<ref>[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-student-manual-2017/chapter-45-doctrine-and-covenants-115-120?lang=eng "Chapter 45: Doctrine and Covenants 115–20,"] ''Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual'' (2017).</ref>
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	==Has the definition of tithing changed over time?==		==Has the definition of tithing changed over time?==
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	In 1838 "questions arose about the best way to meet the Church’s financial needs and the role donated funds should play." In response to these questions, the Lord instructed that "first, the Saints should make a one-time donation of all their surplus property; 'and after that,' the revelation said, 'those who have thus been tithed shall pay one-tenth of all their interest annually.'"<ref>"Tithing," Church History Topics. See also Doctrine and Covenants 119:1–5.</ref> By 1841, the requirement for an initial donation of all surplus property "shifted to donating one-tenth of Saints’ net worth at the start of the Nauvoo Temple’s construction or when they joined the Church," while the requirement of donating "10 percent of their increase or income each subsequent year" continued unchanged.<ref>"Tithing," note 10, Church History Topics.</ref> This practice of tithing continued through the end of the 19th century.<ref>See for example remarks by John Taylor in "Salt Lake Stake Conference," in Journal History of the Church, [https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets/28f94e0a-624a-4463-8ee4-c4eb0339c50b/0/74 8 January 1881, page 5].</ref> At some point around the turn of the century, the practice of donating 10 percent of net worth upon joining the Church was discontinued. Today, "tithing is [defined as] the donation of one-tenth of one's income to God's Church."<ref>''General Handbook,''[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/34-finances-and-audits?lang=eng#title_number7 "34.3.1 Tithing,"] accessed 14 May 2023.</ref>		In 1838 "questions arose about the best way to meet the Church’s financial needs and the role donated funds should play." In response to these questions, the Lord instructed that "first, the Saints should make a one-time donation of all their surplus property; 'and after that,' the revelation said, 'those who have thus been tithed shall pay one-tenth of all their interest annually.'"<ref>"Tithing," Church History Topics. See also Doctrine and Covenants 119:1–5.</ref> By 1841, the requirement for an initial donation of all surplus property "shifted to donating one-tenth of Saints’ net worth at the start of the Nauvoo Temple’s construction or when they joined the Church," while the requirement of donating "10 percent of their increase or income each subsequent year" continued unchanged.<ref>"Tithing," note 10, Church History Topics.</ref> This practice of tithing continued through the end of the 19th century.<ref>See for example remarks by John Taylor in "Salt Lake Stake Conference," in Journal History of the Church, [https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets/28f94e0a-624a-4463-8ee4-c4eb0339c50b/0/74 8 January 1881, page 5].</ref> At some point around the turn of the century, the practice of donating 10 percent of net worth upon joining the Church was discontinued. Today, "tithing is [defined as] the donation of one-tenth of one's income to God's Church."<ref>''General Handbook,''[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/34-finances-and-audits?lang=eng#title_number7 "34.3.1 Tithing,"] accessed 14 May 2023.</ref>
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	Thus, the donations President Smith spoke of were those that went beyond tithing and were the donations for local building and activity funds and other programs. Thus, tithing was not intended to go away, as noted in a Church manual: "The commandment to “pay one-tenth of all [a person’s] interest annually” is not a lesser law to be replaced at some future time but is “a standing law unto [the Lord’s people] forever” (D&C 119:4)."<ref>[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-student-manual-2017/chapter-45-doctrine-and-covenants-115-120?lang=eng "Chapter 45: Doctrine and Covenants 115–20,"] ''Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual'' (2017).</ref>		Thus, the donations President Smith spoke of were those that went beyond tithing and were the donations for local building and activity funds and other programs. Thus, tithing was not intended to go away, as noted in a Church manual: "The commandment to “pay one-tenth of all [a person’s] interest annually” is not a lesser law to be replaced at some future time but is “a standing law unto [the Lord’s people] forever” (D&C 119:4)."<ref>[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-student-manual-2017/chapter-45-doctrine-and-covenants-115-120?lang=eng "Chapter 45: Doctrine and Covenants 115–20,"] ''Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual'' (2017).</ref>
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			==Has the definition of tithing changed over time?==
			Yes, the definition of tithing has changed over time. From the Church's founding until 1838, "the words ''tithe'' and ''tithing'' as used in the Church referred to any voluntary offering, regardless of the amount."<ref>[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/tithing?lang=eng "Tithing,"] Church History Topics, Gospel Library, accessed 14 May 2023.</ref> Beginning in 1831, "the Saints had been instructed to consecrate all of their property to the Church. This effort was moderately successful at first, but, ultimately, unsuccessful business and banking ventures undertaken by Church leaders, as well as nationwide economic problems, failed to produce the necessary funding to carry out the various divinely mandated endeavors. In an effort to cover Church expenses, Edward Partridge, in consultation with his first counselor and the manager of the Missouri storehouse, had suggested in late 1837 that each household donate 2 percent of its net worth each year."<ref>David W. Smith, [https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/the-development-of-the-council-on-the-disposition-of-the-tithes/ "The Development of the Council on the DIsposition of the Tithes,"] ''BYU Studies Quarterly'' 57, no. 2 (2018), 137–138. See also historical introduction to [https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/revelation-8-july-1838-c-dc-119/1#historical-intro "Revelation, 8 July 1838—C [D&C 119],"] josephsmithpapers.org.</ref>

			In 1838 "questions arose about the best way to meet the Church’s financial needs and the role donated funds should play." In response to these questions, the Lord instructed that "first, the Saints should make a one-time donation of all their surplus property; 'and after that,' the revelation said, 'those who have thus been tithed shall pay one-tenth of all their interest annually.'"<ref>"Tithing," Church History Topics. See also Doctrine and Covenants 119:1–5.</ref> By 1841, the requirement for an initial donation of all surplus property "shifted to donating one-tenth of Saints’ net worth at the start of the Nauvoo Temple’s construction or when they joined the Church," while the requirement of donating "10 percent of their increase or income each subsequent year" continued unchanged.<ref>"Tithing," note 10, Church History Topics.</ref> This practice of tithing continued through the end of the 19th century.<ref>See for example remarks by John Taylor in "Salt Lake Stake Conference," in Journal History of the Church, [https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets/28f94e0a-624a-4463-8ee4-c4eb0339c50b/0/74 8 January 1881, page 5].</ref> At some point around the turn of the century, the practice of donating 10 percent of net worth upon joining the Church was discontinued. Today, "tithing is [defined as] the donation of one-tenth of one's income to God's Church."<ref>''General Handbook,''[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/34-finances-and-audits?lang=eng#title_number7 "34.3.1 Tithing,"] accessed 14 May 2023.</ref>
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			==Will tithing ever go away?==
			In 1907, President Joseph F. Smith announced that Church members had been sufficiently faithful in paying tithing that the Church was essentially debt free (or more accurately, the Church "owes not a dollar that it cannot pay at once. At last we are in a position that we can pay as we go"). President Smith also stated, "We may not be able to reach it right away, but we expect to see the day when we will not have to ask you for one dollar of donation for any purpose, except that which you volunteer to give of your own accord, because we will have tithes sufficient in the storehouse of the Lord to pay everything that is needful for the advancement of the kingdom of God."<ref>Joseph F. Smith, Conference Report, [https://archive.org/details/conferencereport1907a/page/n7/mode/2up April 1907, 7].</ref>

			Some have wondered if this means tithing will eventually go away. From the early days of the Church until 1990, Church members were asked to contribute donations beyond what they paid in tithing. These extra donations were added to ward and temple building funds, ward activity budgets, and other activities. In 1990 the Church announced that all activities and operations of local units and facilities would be paid from tithes and offerings. As a result, wards and other local entities no longer were to ask for extra donations to cover building costs, activity costs, and so forth. <ref>See Gale Boyd, [https://publicsquaremag.org/faith/gospel-fare/a-financial-journey-fulfilling-prophecy-blessing-saints/ "A Financial Journey: Fulfilling Prophecy, Blessing Saints,"] ''Public Square Magazine'', 1 March 2023.</ref>

			In discussing this change, Elder Boyd K. Packer explained that it was a fulfillment of the statement by Joseph F. Smith. Elder Packer said: "For years, Presidents of the Church have talked of and prayed for the day when tithes and offerings would qualify members for full participation in the Church. President Joseph F. Smith, as early as 1907, stated, [quote from above]. . . . The scriptures speak of tithes and of ''offerings''; they do not speak of assessments or fund-raising. To be an offering, it must be given freely—offered. The way is open now for many more of us to participate in this spiritually refining experience."<ref>Boyd K. Packer, [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/teach-them-correct-principles?lang=eng "Teach Them Correct Principles,"] April 1990 general conference.</ref>

			President Thomas S. Monson described this change as a "giant step forward in funding all such costs through tithing—even the Lord’s way."<ref>Thomas S. Monson, [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/the-lords-way?lang=eng "The Lord's Way,"] April 1990 general conference.</ref>

			Thus, the donations President Smith spoke of were those that went beyond tithing and were the donations for local building and activity funds and other programs. Thus, tithing was not intended to go away, as noted in a Church manual: "The commandment to “pay one-tenth of all [a person’s] interest annually” is not a lesser law to be replaced at some future time but is “a standing law unto [the Lord’s people] forever” (D&C 119:4)."<ref>[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-student-manual-2017/chapter-45-doctrine-and-covenants-115-120?lang=eng "Chapter 45: Doctrine and Covenants 115–20,"] ''Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual'' (2017).</ref>
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	==Is tithing "buying our way" to heaven?==		==Is tithing "buying our way" to heaven?==
	Tithing is one way Latter-day Saints live the law of consecration, which the Lord taught is essential for those who will live in heaven.<ref>See [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/78?lang=eng&id=3-7#p3 Doctrine and Covenants 78:3–7].</ref> Living the law of tithing helps Saints prepare for living in heaven. Tithing does not "buy" anyone access to heaven.		Tithing is one way Latter-day Saints live the law of consecration, which the Lord taught is essential for those who will live in heaven.<ref>See [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/78?lang=eng&id=3-7#p3 Doctrine and Covenants 78:3–7].</ref> Living the law of tithing helps Saints prepare for living in heaven. Tithing does not "buy" anyone access to heaven.
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