Church History Matters

050 Zion-Building Through Poverty-Elimination

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Feb 13, 2024
Exploring the Church's journey towards creating a Zion society with no poverty, starting from the Great Depression. Learn about the evolution of financial consecration, the development of the Church welfare program, and the unseen acts of welfare that quietly bless many lives. Discover how the Church empowers individuals through self-reliance and community support, while showcasing community unity in action during times of need.
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Zion and Poverty

  • Zion is defined as God's people being of one heart and one mind, dwelling in righteousness, with no poor among them.
  • Latter-day Saints strive for this ideal by assisting the needy and promoting self-reliance to eliminate poverty.
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Consecration: Evolving Practice

  • Consecration involves freely giving time, talents, and money to build God's kingdom.
  • The practice has evolved, particularly regarding financial donations.
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Tithing and Consecration

  • Tithing, a subset of consecration, was not meant to replace it.
  • Consecration principles apply in various ways over time.
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