“With all my heart, I plead with the Latter-day Saints to live honestly with the Lord in the payment of tithes and offerings. I plead with youth to establish this habit while you are still young and to resolve to continue with it all the days of your lives.”

Gordon B. Hinckley was a Mormon religious leader and educator in the 20th century. He served as the 15th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1995 until his death in 2008. Known for his accessible, encouraging leadership and emphasis on faith, family, and service, his speeches often blended spiritual insight with practical wisdom.