D&C 51: 3, 9

Wherefore, let my servant Edward partridge, and those whom he has chosen, in whom I am well please, a point unto this people their portions, every man equal according to his family, according to his circumstances and his wants and needs.

Let every man deal honestly and be alike among this people, and receive a like, that you may be one, even as I commanded you.

As the early saints became a community and gathered together they had to deal with the realities of every day - housing, food, clothing being the basic needs. Many were immigrants arriving with very little. Some were disowned by their families as they embrace this new religion.

The Lord asked them to take care of each other, to love their neighbor as they love themselves. They were called upon to be faithful, just, and wise Stewart's.

What does this mean for us, the law of consecration as they lived was abandoned a long time ago. But I also have consecrated all I have to the lord. I made that promise in a holy Temple and I take it seriously. Just recently Lynn and I rededicated our home. We wanted to be a place where all who enter feel loved and where all the things we own are used to bless others. We each pray during that we dedication - a lovely experience to share as husband and wife.