Doctrine and Covenants 64:23

"Behold, now it is called today until the coming of the Son of Man, and verily it is a day of sacrifice, and a day for the tithing of my people; for he that is tithed shall not be burned at his coming."
Doctrine and Covenants 64:23


This is interesting to me, and reminds me of Moses and Pharaoh, and how the Israelites were spared *if* they marked their doors.  And then the Angel of Death knew to keep going. :)  I'm sure the Lord could have communicated that without the mark... but the Lord could have given the Brother of Jared light for his boat without requiring any thought too... and the Lord could have teleported all the early Saints to new homes rather than make them walk across the plains.  What good would we be if the Lord just gave us everything without letting us help, or giving us a way to grow?  We'd be lazy and worthless.  Tithing is what he requires of us, in this scripture, so that we won't be burned at his coming.  I think that is a pretty fair trade. :)  And, you know... it isn't even about the trade.  I think that tithing is completely based on faith.  We give to the Lord, trusting that the Lord will continue to give to us.  And he does.  He gives and gives, and all he asks is a token, really... a small sign of faith.  In return, not only does he offer us the normal blessings of tithing... but we also get to be fireproof when he comes again.  Pretty cool if you ask me. :)