Church History Matters 137 - D&C 78-80 CFM - Codenames & Early Business Ventures - E29B July 14-20
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Jul 9, 2025 The podcast dives into the early church's attempts to blend spiritual leadership with business operations, highlighting the establishment of the United Firm. Discussions revolve around codenames in revelations that protected leaders' identities. The hosts reflect on themes of faith and hope, comparing believers to children appreciating divine blessings. The episode also explores the challenges faced by early missionaries, focusing on key figures like Jared Carter and Stephen Burnett, emphasizing the trials and triumphs of early church leaders.
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United Firm's Dual Purpose
- Section 78 introduces the United Firm, a joint venture uniting church's mercantile and literary efforts for temporal and spiritual purposes.
- This fusion aimed to support Zion's establishment and establish church financial independence, a foundation for future successes.
Temporal Equality Fuels Spirituality
- Temporal prosperity is necessary to achieve heavenly equality; the law of consecration links earthly and spiritual welfare.
- Those clinging excessively to wealth impede their spiritual progression.
Aim for Church Financial Independence
- Financial independence is a key goal for the church to operate without external control.
- This independence enables rapid and global advancement in spiritual and temporal church programs.
