Consecration and the Beginning of Church Finances

Title

Consecration and the Beginning of Church Finances

Publication Type

Podcast

Publication Date

January 15, 2024

Authors

Griffiths, Casey Paul (Primary), and Woodward, Scott (Primary)

URL

https://churchhistorymatters.podbean.com/e/consecration-and-the-beginnings-of-church-finances/

Abstract

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.

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