The purpose of this paper is to provide a better understanding of what Doctrine & Covenants 129:8f,g means, when the Lord says: "The church has been directed to accede to the rendition of the Bishopric with respect to the temporal law; and until such heed is paid to the word which has been given, and which is in accordance with other revelations given to the church, which had been before given, the church cannot receive and enjoy the blessings which have been looked for when Zion is fully redeemed."  Among the material that is included in this paper, is a letter to the editor written to Joseph Smith, III.  This letter and Joseph's concluding remarks are relevant to better understanding a practical application of the rendition of the bishopric with respect to the temporal law of the church, today.

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Normally when someone talks about stewardship, the conversation usually centers on the importance of filing an annual financial accounting and the paying of tithes and free-will offerings.  Unfortunately, these steps alone seldom reveal the spiritual changes necessary to take place in the life of the individual steward that demonstrate a lasting difference.

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