Just recently, the following question was asked: Why do we pay tithing? Someone then answered saying, "because it is a commandment." Yes, I totally agree, but I felt like there should be more to this answer. We shouldn't pay our tithing or keep other commandments unwillingly, just because it's what we're expected to do. We should follow and keep the commandments because we want to, because we love the Lord.
As members of the church, we are often asked to do many things we may not completely understand. How often do we question and doubt the actions or standards we are required to follow? We shouldn’t have to think twice about what is asked of us. If we love the Lord and our Savior, we will do whatever they say and keep their commandments without a second thought. They truly have our best interest in heart, and though, we may not understand at this present time, we must trust in them. They have a unique, eternal perspective that we are incapable of having. The Savior is our ultimate guide through this life. We need to follow the commandments, because it's what is asked of us, and most importantly, because we love him and our Father in heaven. This is one way we show the Lord and Savior our love and gratitude for all the wonderful and infinite blessings they have given us.
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