DC 129:8b The word has been already given in agreement with revelations long since delivered to the church, that the
temporalities of the church were to be under the charge and care of the Bishopric, men holding the office of bishop under a presiding head acting for the church in the gathering, caring for, and disbursing the contributions gathered from the Saints of moneys and properties under the terms of tithing, surplus, free will offerings, and consecrations.
DC 130:6a The Spirit saith further: That the Bishopric may be still further put in condition to perform the duties of the office of caring for the
temporalities of the church, the imminent necessity of which appears clear to all,
DC 132:1 I am therefore now prepared to say that the voice of the Spirit to me is, that Bishop E. L. Kelley should be released from the responsibilities of Presiding Bishop, though he may act as traveling bishop, counseling and advising on the law of
temporalities in harmony with his successor and the Presidency.
DC 140:5a The church is admonished again that all movements toward Zion and the gathering and
temporalities connected therewith are within my law, and all things should be done in order,
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