Tithing is the Lord's law of revenue for his church today, said Elder Earl C. Tingey in his talk during the Saturday morning session of general conference.

"Without it, we could not carry out the eternal purposes of the Lord," he said.

Elder Tingey spoke of the importance for all members to pay a full tithe because it is a way for them to prove loyalty to the Lord and worthiness to receive blessings.

He also pointed out how it is fair to everyone.

"The amount of tithing we pay is the most perfect and equitable arrangement of which I know," he said. "All, from the poorest to the richest, pay the same percentage."

Elder Tingey encouraged new members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to pay their tithing.

"Nothing you do as a new convert will more completely prepare you to enjoy the wonderful blessings that await you - even temple blessings - than paying your tithing," he said.

He also counseled the missionaries to properly teach investigators about the law of tithing.

Concluding his talk, Elder Tingey pointed out the blessings that will come to families as they pay their tithing.

"A special peace that will surpass all understanding will come to you and your family as you pay a full tithing," he said. "You will find that all fears concerning finances and care of family will diminish. You will come to know that you Heavenly Father loves you."

Copyright Brigham Young University 6 Apr 2002