The
Law of Consecration is very interesting – as it is not equal distribution – but
a fair distribution of all one has that they do not need or use. One example –
my family has a farm and I raise an abundance of wheat. Our annual wheat usage
is 1/16 of what we harvest – the other 15/16 would go into the ‘kitty or
Bishop’s Storehouse’ to be then distributed on a need basis to other members in
the community – or even further out if not all consumed – no one gets more than
they need! Those who are unable to put into the ‘kitty’ would have to provide
labor or other service – those with handicaps within their abilities – and
those with age the same.
Another
example – is that of ‘things’ – some have lots of things and others do not.
Clothes – plastic containers – whatever – we’re to donate that which we are not
using for the good of all.
Lastly
– I’ve a five bedroom home – with 3 full baths – and another has a one bedroom
home with one full bath. Is there an inequality – it would depend on needs. In
fact our mortgage payments could be the same depending on when the homes were
purchased. This is not inequality unless I was showing off – and did not need
such a home – when we purchased the home it had three bedrooms and 2 full baths
– but we’ve changed the interior of the home. And if needed it allows for our
family to come and live with us if needed. Indeed – I might need to move to a
smaller home – but with limited resources – my staying where I am might be more
frugal due to the cost of housing.
Now
another aspect of the Law of Consecration is that it is not a Commandment – but
a Covenant! One is not to be Commanded in all things – otherwise they’re a
slothful servant (see Matthew 25:26 and Doctrine & Covenants 58:26). Only
those with a current Temple Recommend are within this Covenant. Yet, we’ve not
been required to live it – but can do so of our own free will and choice.
You
come visit my home – or we’re at Church – and you comment how much you like the
tie I’m wearing - I’d take it off and give it to you – I’ve other ties
and you like this one. Or someone sees a piece of furniture we’ve and says how
much they like (innocently – not trying to get it given to them) and by the
prompting of the Spirit we give it to them. We’ve a stewardship for all
Heavenly Father has blessed to be responsible for – here and now. When we give
this to someone else it becomes their stewardship for a season.
However,
many are greedy for the things of the world – hoarding much they’ll never use –
and what they’ve goes to moth, rust, decay – or many times just gets lost and
no longer useable.
Another
thing which many do not consider is ‘knowledge’ – sharing what you know
willingly and freely rather than making others learn the ‘hard’ way – they
still have to have the desire to learn – and still have to study it out – but
we can help them in many ways along the way. Mostly this involves our time!
The
true sense of the Law of Consecration in a layman’s understanding is I’ve two
pencils – you’ve none – I give you one of mine. And it is done without thought
or after-thought – for the right reason – at the right time and the right
place. We don’t do it for the world to see – but because it needed to be done.
Consecration is the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually
religious. The word consecration literally means "association with the sacred". Persons,
places, or things can be consecrated, and the
term is used in various ways by different groups.
“A Law”
cji
1/31/16
A law of
obedience
covenanted
with Father
in Holy
Places only
yet well
known
distorted
by some
yet
sacred by few
most
cannot live it
those told
to failed
too hard
– too tough
understanding
not
the law
or covenant
consecration
to do
as a way
of life
when
asked by Father!
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