The Doctrine and Covenants (1922 RLDS)/Section 114

by Joseph Smith, Jr., Joseph Smith III and Frederick M. Smith

SECTION 114.

Revelation given October 7, 1861.

1. In order to place the church in a position to carry on the promulgation of the gospel, and as a means of fulfilling the law, the twelve will take measures in connection with the bishop, to execute the law of tithing; and let them before God see to it that the temporal means so obtained is truly used for the purposes of the church, and not as a weapon of power in the hands of one man for the oppression of others, or for the purposes of self-aggrandizement by anyone, be he whomsoever he may be.

2. As I live, saith the Lord, in the manner ye execute this matter so shall ye be judged in the day of judgment.