Additional Study

The following questions and scriptures will help you ponder further on the principles in this pamphlet. Footnotes and cross-references in the scriptures will refer you to additional passages and resources about these principles.

Why is tithing important?

Leviticus 27:30 (Bible, Old Testament)

Luke 12:16–21 (Bible, New Testament)

What blessings come from paying tithing?

Malachi 3:8–12 (Bible, Old Testament; see also 3 Nephi 24:8–12, Book of Mormon, page 455)

Matthew 6:31–33 (Bible, New Testament; see also 3 Nephi 13:31–33, Book of Mormon, page 435)

“Tithing,” True to the Faith (The missionaries or a member of the Church can help you obtain a copy of this book. You can also find it online at www.mormon.org.)

How can I help the poor and needy?

Isaiah 58:6–7 (Bible, Old Testament)

Matthew 19:21 (Bible, New Testament)

Mosiah 4:26 (Book of Mormon, page 157)