>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/120?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e78::c12e78) | [Historical Resources](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources-2025/42?lang=eng) | [JS Papers](https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/revelation-8-july-1838-d-dc-120) | [CFM 2025 (Ch 115-120)](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-doctrine-and-covenants-2025/42-doctrine-and-covenants-115-120?lang=eng) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet at Far West, Missouri, on July 8, 1838, to Church leaders, in response to inquiries about managing tithing funds amid financial needs for building up Zion. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God tells church leaders to work together like a team to decide how to use the special money people give to help build His church and help others. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The Lord reveals that properties consecrated to the Church, including tithings, shall be managed by a council consisting of the First Presidency, the presiding bishop and his counselors, and the high council, who will decide their disposition according to the Lord's will and covenants [[D&C 120#1|v1]] — establishment of the council for tithing disposition. This ensures unified and inspired stewardship over Church resources to support its growth and welfare. The revelation emphasizes accountability and divine direction in financial matters. > >#Gospel/Tithing #Gospel/Stewardship #Gospel/ChurchAdministration ###### 1 1 Verily, thus saith the Lord, the time is now come, that it shall be disposed of by a council, composed of the First Presidency of my Church, and of the bishop and his council, and by my high council; and by mine own voice unto them, saith the Lord. Even so. Amen.