Toronto Temple Coin
Thanks to my good friend Gavin who pointed this one out to me.
Highlights from Haggai 1:5-9. (Old Testament, p.1166 in the LDS Edition of the Old Testament)
” …Consider you ways.
Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes.
This saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.
Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the Lord.
Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home, I did low upon it. Why? saith the Lord of hosts. Because of mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house.”
This scripture was written shortly after (17-18 years) the Jews return to Jerusalem from the captivity in Babylon.
We know that the common reference to the “mountain of the Lord” means the temple. The Lord was saying through Haggai that although effort was put in to earn wealth and provide for oneself and family, the return just wasn’t quite enough. Where were the blessings of heaven? Why did they struggle? It is revealed here that the temple had to be rebuilt and used.
Most reading this are in relatively close proximity to a temple. Are we using it the way we should? Would Haggai’s words apply to us? Make sure your temple attendence (and worthiness) is not lacking so the Lord doesn’t withhold monetary success from you because of your poor temple attendence. Temple worship is a great, peaceful experience; a way to serve others and the Lord’s purposes. And — as noted here, it can help make sure your are getting enough and more.
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Is this a Mormon version of prosperity theology? Can’t say I’m a fan of that…
I’d say this whole site is about “Prosperity Theology” :), if there is such a term. At any rate, the scriptures are clearly quoted and I am simply offering my thoughts on them. I think we are taking a narrow view of the scriptures if we look solely for spiritual things in them. There is practical advice to be had. Yes, all things are spiritual, but they have practical, temporal side effects.
In this case, temple attendence… first you have to be worthy of temple attendence, then you have to sacrifice time and other things to go regularly. The side effects? Many spiritual things, but also temporal blessings. I know its been a blessing in my life both spiritual and temporal. I don’t think its a bad thing to look for way to be wealthy. If your heart is not set upon those riches, but what good things you can do with them, I think God will want you to be wealthy. And what better place to learn how than from the scriptures.
Well I thought it was an excellent post, and I agree. Have you read “Hidden Treasures” by Leslie Householder? I like the way she puts scriptures (yes, LDS scripture) with practical finances.
I’m going to blogroll you. 🙂
I hadn’t heard of that book. I found a partial copy on Google Books. It looks like an interesting read; a little too much Bob Proctor and not enough meat for my liking, but definitely has some good points. Thanks for pointing it out to me.
Gods Law of Finance on m blogroll is also putting together a book on this idealogy, but with a different approach – more like the book you’ve suggested.
Once I get through my commentary on 1st and 2nd Nephi, I’ll also try to put all of these blog posts together in some sensible way and see if a book makes sense… “Nephi – Financial Planner” — we’ll see 🙂