[Cc: all guild nominees]
http://www.rsicc.org/FoundingLetters/consecration.htm

Doug,

As guild treasurer, one of the sacred responsibilities I see you
having has to do with instructing in the principles of free-will
consecration and facilitating the administration of consecrated funds.

I do not believe that the typical LDS-taught model is ideal. It is
too much like "follow the prophet," shifting responsibility from the
individual to another person. You know I love the motto, "Would that
all the Lord's people were prophets." This principle carries over
into consecration well.

I believe that each person needs to be responsible for how he/she
disburses their resources, and that the LDS model of giving all
excess to one person who then dispenses to those in need is a lower
program.

We present a better model in our "consecration" document, but still
I'm sure there can be improvements made on that as further revelation
or insight is given to refine it.

The bottom line is that we need to present an alternative to
socialism to the world.

In my opinion, if done right, your position could be one of the most
important on the planet.

As I write this, I get the feeling that we are going to see a lot of
change and evolution in our present concepts, and that we need to be
open to such changes.

We are barely seeing the tip of the iceberg, but we are on the right
track just by seeking to actually implement something along these
lines.

The Lord will guild our steps.

We need to pray for the right individuals and information to come to
us.

Again, I feel the need to emphasize that your responsibility is
anything but mundane. It is very sacred.

I feel to also invoke a blessing on you that you may be able to be
open to the angelic guidance that will come as you seek to fulfill
this calling faithfully.

Many millions of lives will be blessed because of it, temporally and
spiritually.

We're here to support you.

I'm astonished as how strongly I feel as I write this to you. There
is a feeling of deep destiny.

God bless you, Doug, as you carry out this responsibility in concert
with many many other individuals who will both instruct and assist
you.

Most of all, be humble as you press forward in this. Pride is an
antithesis attribute of those who do the work of the Lord, which this
is.

Sincerely, your brother in Christ,

Sterling D. Allan