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| December 27, 2011 at 08:07 PM |
Love and Law
Wherever the line is drawn between the power of love and the force of law, the breaking of commandments is certain to impact loving family relationships. Jesus taught:
Wherever the line is drawn between the power of love and the force of law, the breaking of commandments is certain to impact loving family relationships. Jesus taught:
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jethrojones highlighted Being Temperate in All Things |
| August 22, 2011 at 09:52 AM |
Being Temperate in All Things
Likewise, a temperate soul—one who is humble and full of love—is also a person of increased spiritual strength. With increased spiritual strength, we are able to develop self-mastery and to live with moderation. We learn to control, or temper, our anger, vanity, and pride. With increased spiritual strength, we can protect ourselves from the dangerous excesses and destructive addictions of today’s world.
Likewise, a temperate soul—one who is humble and full of love—is also a person of increased spiritual strength. With increased spiritual strength, we are able to develop self-mastery and to live with moderation. We learn to control, or temper, our anger, vanity, and pride. With increased spiritual strength, we can protect ourselves from the dangerous excesses and destructive addictions of today’s world.
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| May 28, 2011 at 12:17 AM |
Love and Law
The love of God is so universal that His perfect plan bestows many gifts on all of His children, even those who disobey His laws. Mortality is one such gift, bestowed on all who qualified in the War in Heaven. Another unconditional gift is the universal resurrection: "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive" (1 Corinthians 15:22). Many other mortal gifts are not tied to our personal obedience to law. As Jesus taught, our Heavenly Father "maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust" (Matthew 5:45).
The love of God is so universal that His perfect plan bestows many gifts on all of His children, even those who disobey His laws. Mortality is one such gift, bestowed on all who qualified in the War in Heaven. Another unconditional gift is the universal resurrection: "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive" (1 Corinthians 15:22). Many other mortal gifts are not tied to our personal obedience to law. As Jesus taught, our Heavenly Father "maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust" (Matthew 5:45).
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| December 31, 2010 at 12:11 PM |
Mosiah 3:6
And he shall cast out devils, or the evil spirits which dwell in the hearts of the children of men.
And he shall cast out devils, or the evil spirits which dwell in the hearts of the children of men.
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| August 25, 2010 at 09:49 AM |
1 Nephi 13:12
And I looked and beheld a man among the Gentiles, who was separated from the seed of my brethren by the many waters; and I beheld the Spirit of God, that it came down and wrought upon the man; and he went forth upon the many waters, even unto the seed of my brethren, who were in the promised land.
And I looked and beheld a man among the Gentiles, who was separated from the seed of my brethren by the many waters; and I beheld the Spirit of God, that it came down and wrought upon the man; and he went forth upon the many waters, even unto the seed of my brethren, who were in the promised land.
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What did he prophesy? (note for Lesson 27:26) |
| July 18, 2010 at 12:42 PM |
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If only we could do only those thongs that please our Father. (note for Chapter 11:25) |
| June 13, 2010 at 01:53 AM |
Note: If only we could do only those thongs that please our Father.
Chapter 11
In order to fulfill His mission, Jesus was to do the will of His Father in Heaven. "I do nothing of myself," He declared, "but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. ... I do always those things that please him" (John 8:28-29).
Chapter 11
In order to fulfill His mission, Jesus was to do the will of His Father in Heaven. "I do nothing of myself," He declared, "but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. ... I do always those things that please him" (John 8:28-29).
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Don't judge but choose good friends. (note for Matthew 7:1) |
| May 2, 2010 at 01:37 AM |
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How is the Brass Serpant not a graven image? (note for Numbers 21:8) |
| April 25, 2010 at 12:53 PM |
Note: How is the Brass Serpant not a graven image?
Numbers 21:8
And the Lord said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.
Numbers 21:8
And the Lord said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.
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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bdellium?wasRedirected=true bdellium is like Myrrh. (note for Numbers 11:7) |
| April 25, 2010 at 12:24 PM |
Note: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bdellium?wasRedirected=true bdellium is like Myrrh.
Numbers 11:7
And the manna was as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium.
Numbers 11:7
And the manna was as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium.
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Interesting that the word "dominion" is used.
(note for Moses 2:26) |
| March 28, 2010 at 01:28 AM |
Note: Interesting that the word "dominion" is used.
Moses 2:26
And I, God, said unto mine Only Begotten, which was with me from the beginning: Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and it was so. And I, God, said: Let them have dominion over the fishes of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
Moses 2:26
And I, God, said unto mine Only Begotten, which was with me from the beginning: Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and it was so. And I, God, said: Let them have dominion over the fishes of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
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Mike thinks Satan was suggesting his plan as almost a joke, because his pride was wounded and he was already scorned. Someone else mentioned that he had something to entice 1/3 of the spirit... (note for Chapter 3:7) |
| February 21, 2010 at 01:30 AM |
Note: Mike thinks Satan was suggesting his plan as almost a joke, because his pride was wounded and he was already scorned. Someone else mentioned that he had something to entice 1/3 of the spirits. He entices us all the time down here because he appeals to our carnal side. What was it about the plan he suggested that enticed our spiritual selves?
Chapter 3
Satan, who was called Lucifer, also came, saying, "Behold, here am I, send me, I will be thy son, and I will redeem all mankind, that one soul shall not be lost, and surely I will do it; wherefore give me thine honor" (Moses 4:1). Satan wanted to force us all to do his will. Under his plan, we would not be allowed to choose. He would take away the freedom of choice that our Father had given us. Satan wanted to have all the honor for our salvation. Under his proposal, our purpose in coming to earth would have been frustrated (see Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay [2003], 207).
Chapter 3
Satan, who was called Lucifer, also came, saying, "Behold, here am I, send me, I will be thy son, and I will redeem all mankind, that one soul shall not be lost, and surely I will do it; wherefore give me thine honor" (Moses 4:1). Satan wanted to force us all to do his will. Under his plan, we would not be allowed to choose. He would take away the freedom of choice that our Father had given us. Satan wanted to have all the honor for our salvation. Under his proposal, our purpose in coming to earth would have been frustrated (see Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay [2003], 207).
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What does this mean? Why did the Father need the Son's power?
According to Tom, He was giving power and authority to Jesus and "made him do it". (note for Moses 4:3) |
| February 21, 2010 at 01:23 AM |
Note: What does this mean? Why did the Father need the Son's power?
According to Tom, He was giving power and authority to Jesus and "made him do it".
Moses 4:3
Wherefore, because that Satan rebelled against me, and sought to destroy the agency of man, which I, the Lord God, had given him, and also, that I should give unto him mine own power; by the power of mine Only Begotten, I caused that he should be cast down;
Moses 4:3
Wherefore, because that Satan rebelled against me, and sought to destroy the agency of man, which I, the Lord God, had given him, and also, that I should give unto him mine own power; by the power of mine Only Begotten, I caused that he should be cast down;
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How would you like to be the guy who is called out in the scriptures for thinking about committing adultery? I wonder if he withstood that temptation. (note for D&C 66:10) |
| June 8, 2009 at 08:07 AM |
Note: How would you like to be the guy who is called out in the scriptures for thinking about committing adultery? I wonder if he withstood that temptation.
D&C 66:10
Seek not to be cumbered. Forsake all unrighteousness. Commit not adultery—a temptation with which thou hast been troubled.
D&C 66:10
Seek not to be cumbered. Forsake all unrighteousness. Commit not adultery—a temptation with which thou hast been troubled.
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How would you like to be the guy who is called out in the scriptures for thinking about committing adultery? I wonder if he withstood that temptation. (note for D&C 66:10) |
| June 8, 2009 at 08:07 AM |
Note: How would you like to be the guy who is called out in the scriptures for thinking about committing adultery? I wonder if he withstood that temptation.
D&C 66:10
Seek not to be cumbered. Forsake all unrighteousness. Commit not adultery—a temptation with which thou hast been troubled.
D&C 66:10
Seek not to be cumbered. Forsake all unrighteousness. Commit not adultery—a temptation with which thou hast been troubled.
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Adam and Eve were out of the garden for many many years before they "received" _the_ gospel. They pretty much had to be missionaries to their own children. (note for Moses 5:3) |
| May 24, 2009 at 10:49 AM |
Note: Adam and Eve were out of the garden for many many years before they "received" _the_ gospel. They pretty much had to be missionaries to their own children.
Moses 5:3
And from that time forth, the sons and daughters of Adam began to divide two and two in the land, and to till the land, and to tend flocks, and they also begat sons and daughters.
Moses 5:3
And from that time forth, the sons and daughters of Adam began to divide two and two in the land, and to till the land, and to tend flocks, and they also begat sons and daughters.
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Adam and Eve were out of the garden for many many years before they "received" _the_ gospel. They pretty much had to be missionaries to their own children. (note for Moses 5:3) |
| May 24, 2009 at 10:49 AM |
Note: Adam and Eve were out of the garden for many many years before they "received" _the_ gospel. They pretty much had to be missionaries to their own children.
Moses 5:3
And from that time forth, the sons and daughters of Adam began to divide two and two in the land, and to till the land, and to tend flocks, and they also begat sons and daughters.
Moses 5:3
And from that time forth, the sons and daughters of Adam began to divide two and two in the land, and to till the land, and to tend flocks, and they also begat sons and daughters.
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Meditation leads to revelation (note for D&C 76:19) |
| May 6, 2009 at 12:10 PM |
Note: Meditation leads to revelation
D&C 76:19
And while we meditated upon these things, the Lord touched the eyes of our understandings and they were opened, and the glory of the Lord shone round about.
D&C 76:19
And while we meditated upon these things, the Lord touched the eyes of our understandings and they were opened, and the glory of the Lord shone round about.
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Meditation leads to revelation (note for D&C 76:19) |
| May 6, 2009 at 12:10 PM |
Note: Meditation leads to revelation
D&C 76:19
And while we meditated upon these things, the Lord touched the eyes of our understandings and they were opened, and the glory of the Lord shone round about.
D&C 76:19
And while we meditated upon these things, the Lord touched the eyes of our understandings and they were opened, and the glory of the Lord shone round about.
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Sometimes I get frustrated with how confusing the old language can be. I often think that we should "update" scripture language to make it less confusing, but then I remember that thoughts l... (note for D&C 76:1) |
| May 4, 2009 at 10:48 AM |
Note: Sometimes I get frustrated with how confusing the old language can be. I often think that we should "update" scripture language to make it less confusing, but then I remember that thoughts like that are what got us in this mess in the first place.
D&C 76:1
Hear, O ye heavens, and give ear, O earth, and rejoice ye inhabitants thereof, for the Lord is God, and beside him there is no Savior.
D&C 76:1
Hear, O ye heavens, and give ear, O earth, and rejoice ye inhabitants thereof, for the Lord is God, and beside him there is no Savior.
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Temple work is where we are taught from on high, so we better be worthy. (note for D&C 43:16) |
| May 4, 2009 at 10:39 AM |
Note: Temple work is where we are taught from on high, so we better be worthy.
D&C 43:16
And ye are to be taught from on high. Sanctify yourselves and ye shall be endowed with power, that ye may give even as I have spoken.
D&C 43:16
And ye are to be taught from on high. Sanctify yourselves and ye shall be endowed with power, that ye may give even as I have spoken.
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If it is good enough for the Savior, it is good enough for everyone alive. (note for 2 Nephi 31:5) |
| May 3, 2009 at 11:12 AM |
Note: If it is good enough for the Savior, it is good enough for everyone alive.
2 Nephi 31:5
And now, if the Lamb of God, he being holy, should have need to be baptized by water, to fulfil all righteousness, O then, how much more need have we, being unholy, to be baptized, yea, even by water!
2 Nephi 31:5
And now, if the Lamb of God, he being holy, should have need to be baptized by water, to fulfil all righteousness, O then, how much more need have we, being unholy, to be baptized, yea, even by water!
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jethrojones highlighted Love and Law |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:33 AM |
Love and Law
I have been impressed to speak about God’s love and God’s commandments. My message is that God’s universal and perfect love is shown in all the blessings of His gospel plan, including the fact that His choicest blessings are reserved for those who obey His laws. (Divine Love," Liahona, Feb. 2003, 12; Ensign, Feb. 2003, 20. ) These are eternal principles that should guide parents in their love and teaching of their children.
I have been impressed to speak about God’s love and God’s commandments. My message is that God’s universal and perfect love is shown in all the blessings of His gospel plan, including the fact that His choicest blessings are reserved for those who obey His laws. (Divine Love," Liahona, Feb. 2003, 12; Ensign, Feb. 2003, 20. ) These are eternal principles that should guide parents in their love and teaching of their children.
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| January 11, 2010 at 04:33 AM |
Love and Law
The love of God does not supersede His laws and His commandments, and the effect of God’s laws and commandments does not diminish the purpose and effect of His love.
The love of God does not supersede His laws and His commandments, and the effect of God’s laws and commandments does not diminish the purpose and effect of His love.
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| January 11, 2010 at 04:32 AM |
Love and Law
The effect of God’s commandments and laws is not changed to accommodate popular behavior or desires. If anyone thinks that godly or parental love for an individual grants the loved one license to disobey the law, he or she does not understand either love or law. The Lord declared: "That which breaketh a law, and abideth not by law, but seeketh to become a law unto itself, and willeth to abide in sin, and altogether abideth in sin, cannot be sanctified by law, neither by mercy, justice, nor judgment. Therefore, they must remain filthy still" (D&C 88:35).
The effect of God’s commandments and laws is not changed to accommodate popular behavior or desires. If anyone thinks that godly or parental love for an individual grants the loved one license to disobey the law, he or she does not understand either love or law. The Lord declared: "That which breaketh a law, and abideth not by law, but seeketh to become a law unto itself, and willeth to abide in sin, and altogether abideth in sin, cannot be sanctified by law, neither by mercy, justice, nor judgment. Therefore, they must remain filthy still" (D&C 88:35).
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jethrojones highlighted 1 Nephi 9:6 |
| August 22, 2010 at 11:03 AM |
1 Nephi 9:6
But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning; wherefore, he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children of men; for behold, he hath all power unto the fulfilling of all his words. And thus it is. Amen.
But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning; wherefore, he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children of men; for behold, he hath all power unto the fulfilling of all his words. And thus it is. Amen.
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jethrojones highlighted 1 Nephi 10:18 |
| August 22, 2010 at 11:08 AM |
1 Nephi 10:18
For he is the same yesterday, to-day, and forever; and the way is prepared for all men from the foundation of the world, if it so be that they repent and come unto him.
For he is the same yesterday, to-day, and forever; and the way is prepared for all men from the foundation of the world, if it so be that they repent and come unto him.
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jethrojones highlighted Love and Law |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:33 AM |
Love and Law
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I begin with four examples which illustrate some mortal confusion between love and law.
•A young adult in a cohabitation relationship tells grieving parents, "If you really loved me, you would accept me and my partner just like you accept your married children."
•A youth reacts to parental commands or pressure by declaring, "If you really loved me, you wouldn't force me."
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I begin with four examples which illustrate some mortal confusion between love and law.
•A young adult in a cohabitation relationship tells grieving parents, "If you really loved me, you would accept me and my partner just like you accept your married children."
•A youth reacts to parental commands or pressure by declaring, "If you really loved me, you wouldn't force me."
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jethrojones highlighted Love and Law |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:33 AM |
Love and Law
The next two examples show mortal confusion about the effect of God’s love.
•A person rejects the doctrine that a couple must be married for eternity to enjoy family relationships in the next life, declaring, "If God really loved us, I can't believe He would separate husbands and wives in this way."
•Another person says his faith has been destroyed by the suffering God allows to be inflicted on a person or a race, concluding, "If there was a God who loved us, He wouldn't let this happen."
The next two examples show mortal confusion about the effect of God’s love.
•A person rejects the doctrine that a couple must be married for eternity to enjoy family relationships in the next life, declaring, "If God really loved us, I can't believe He would separate husbands and wives in this way."
•Another person says his faith has been destroyed by the suffering God allows to be inflicted on a person or a race, concluding, "If there was a God who loved us, He wouldn't let this happen."
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jethrojones highlighted Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:38 AM |
Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration
Similarly, attempts have been made by some to focus upon or magnify some minor weaknesses of the Prophet Joseph Smith, but in that process they too have missed the mark, the man, and his mission. Joseph Smith was the Lord’s anointed to restore Christ’s Church to the earth. When he emerged from the grove of trees, he eventually learned four fundamental truths not then taught by the majority of the contemporary Christian world.
Similarly, attempts have been made by some to focus upon or magnify some minor weaknesses of the Prophet Joseph Smith, but in that process they too have missed the mark, the man, and his mission. Joseph Smith was the Lord’s anointed to restore Christ’s Church to the earth. When he emerged from the grove of trees, he eventually learned four fundamental truths not then taught by the majority of the contemporary Christian world.
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| January 11, 2010 at 04:38 AM |
Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration
Suppose for a moment someone told you these three facts about a New Testament personality and nothing more: first, the Savior said of this man, "O thou of little faith" (Matthew 14:31); second, this man, in a moment of anger, cut off an ear of the high priest’s servant; and third, this man denied knowing who the Savior was on three occasions, even though he had walked with Him daily. If that is all you knew or focused upon, you might have thought this man a scoundrel or a no-good, but in the process you would have failed to come to know one of the greatest men who ever walked the earth: Peter the Apostle.
Suppose for a moment someone told you these three facts about a New Testament personality and nothing more: first, the Savior said of this man, "O thou of little faith" (Matthew 14:31); second, this man, in a moment of anger, cut off an ear of the high priest’s servant; and third, this man denied knowing who the Savior was on three occasions, even though he had walked with Him daily. If that is all you knew or focused upon, you might have thought this man a scoundrel or a no-good, but in the process you would have failed to come to know one of the greatest men who ever walked the earth: Peter the Apostle.
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| January 11, 2010 at 04:37 AM |
Love and Law
Wherever the line is drawn between the power of love and the force of law, the breaking of commandments is certain to impact loving family relationships. Jesus taught:
Wherever the line is drawn between the power of love and the force of law, the breaking of commandments is certain to impact loving family relationships. Jesus taught:
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jethrojones highlighted Love and Law |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:37 AM |
Love and Law
Where do parents draw the line? That is a matter for parental wisdom, guided by the inspiration of the Lord. There is no area of parental action that is more needful of heavenly guidance or more likely to receive it than the decisions of parents in raising their children and governing their families. This is the work of eternity.
Where do parents draw the line? That is a matter for parental wisdom, guided by the inspiration of the Lord. There is no area of parental action that is more needful of heavenly guidance or more likely to receive it than the decisions of parents in raising their children and governing their families. This is the work of eternity.
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| January 11, 2010 at 04:37 AM |
Love and Law
Where do parents draw the line? That is a matter for parental wisdom, guided by the inspiration of the Lord. There is no area of parental action that is more needful of heavenly guidance or more likely to receive it than the decisions of parents in raising their children and governing their families. This is the work of eternity.
Where do parents draw the line? That is a matter for parental wisdom, guided by the inspiration of the Lord. There is no area of parental action that is more needful of heavenly guidance or more likely to receive it than the decisions of parents in raising their children and governing their families. This is the work of eternity.
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| January 11, 2010 at 04:36 AM |
Love and Law
Where do parents draw the line? That is a matter for parental wisdom, guided by the inspiration of the Lord. There is no area of parental action that is more needful of heavenly guidance or more likely to receive it than the decisions of parents in raising their children and governing their families. This is the work of eternity.
Where do parents draw the line? That is a matter for parental wisdom, guided by the inspiration of the Lord. There is no area of parental action that is more needful of heavenly guidance or more likely to receive it than the decisions of parents in raising their children and governing their families. This is the work of eternity.
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| August 18, 2010 at 10:34 AM |
1 Nephi 5:4
And it had come to pass that my father spake unto her, saying: I know that I am a visionary man; for if I had not seen the things of God in a vision I should not have known the goodness of God, but had tarried at Jerusalem, and had perished with my brethren.
And it had come to pass that my father spake unto her, saying: I know that I am a visionary man; for if I had not seen the things of God in a vision I should not have known the goodness of God, but had tarried at Jerusalem, and had perished with my brethren.
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| January 11, 2010 at 04:36 AM |
Love and Law
Where do parents draw the line? That is a matter for parental wisdom, guided by the inspiration of the Lord. There is no area of parental action that is more needful of heavenly guidance or more likely to receive it than the decisions of parents in raising their children and governing their families. This is the work of eternity.
Where do parents draw the line? That is a matter for parental wisdom, guided by the inspiration of the Lord. There is no area of parental action that is more needful of heavenly guidance or more likely to receive it than the decisions of parents in raising their children and governing their families. This is the work of eternity.
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| January 11, 2010 at 04:36 AM |
Love and Law
Where do parents draw the line? That is a matter for parental wisdom, guided by the inspiration of the Lord. There is no area of parental action that is more needful of heavenly guidance or more likely to receive it than the decisions of parents in raising their children and governing their families. This is the work of eternity.
Where do parents draw the line? That is a matter for parental wisdom, guided by the inspiration of the Lord. There is no area of parental action that is more needful of heavenly guidance or more likely to receive it than the decisions of parents in raising their children and governing their families. This is the work of eternity.
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| January 11, 2010 at 04:36 AM |
Love and Law
IV.
In teaching and reacting to their children, parents have many opportunities to apply these principles. One such opportunity has to do with the gifts parents bestow on their children. Just as God has bestowed some gifts on all of His mortal children without requiring their personal obedience to His laws, parents provide many benefits like housing and food even if their children are not in total harmony with all parental requirements. But, following the example of an all-wise and loving Heavenly Father who has given laws and commandments for the benefit of His children, wise parents condition some parental gifts on obedience.
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In teaching and reacting to their children, parents have many opportunities to apply these principles. One such opportunity has to do with the gifts parents bestow on their children. Just as God has bestowed some gifts on all of His mortal children without requiring their personal obedience to His laws, parents provide many benefits like housing and food even if their children are not in total harmony with all parental requirements. But, following the example of an all-wise and loving Heavenly Father who has given laws and commandments for the benefit of His children, wise parents condition some parental gifts on obedience.
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| August 18, 2010 at 10:34 AM |
1 Nephi 5:4
And it had come to pass that my father spake unto her, saying: I know that I am a visionary man; for if I had not seen the things of God in a vision I should not have known the goodness of God, but had tarried at Jerusalem, and had perished with my brethren.
And it had come to pass that my father spake unto her, saying: I know that I am a visionary man; for if I had not seen the things of God in a vision I should not have known the goodness of God, but had tarried at Jerusalem, and had perished with my brethren.
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| January 11, 2010 at 04:34 AM |
Love and Law
There is no greater evidence of the infinite power and perfection of God’s love than is declared by the Apostle John: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son" (John 3:16). Another Apostle wrote that God "spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all" (Romans 8:32). Think how it must have grieved our Heavenly Father to send His Son to endure incomprehensible suffering for our sins. That is the greatest evidence of His love for each of us!
There is no greater evidence of the infinite power and perfection of God’s love than is declared by the Apostle John: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son" (John 3:16). Another Apostle wrote that God "spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all" (Romans 8:32). Think how it must have grieved our Heavenly Father to send His Son to endure incomprehensible suffering for our sins. That is the greatest evidence of His love for each of us!
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| January 11, 2010 at 04:34 AM |
Love and Law
These persons disbelieve eternal laws which they consider contrary to their concept of the effect of God’s love. Persons who take this position do not understand the nature of God’s love or the purpose of His laws and commandments. The love of God does not supersede His laws and His commandments, and the effect of God’s laws and commandments does not diminish the purpose and effect of His love. The same should be true of parental love and rules.
These persons disbelieve eternal laws which they consider contrary to their concept of the effect of God’s love. Persons who take this position do not understand the nature of God’s love or the purpose of His laws and commandments. The love of God does not supersede His laws and His commandments, and the effect of God’s laws and commandments does not diminish the purpose and effect of His love. The same should be true of parental love and rules.
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jethrojones highlighted 2 Nephi 1:9 |
| September 5, 2010 at 10:34 AM |
2 Nephi 1:9
Wherefore, I, Lehi, have obtained a promise, that inasmuch as those whom the Lord God shall bring out of the land of Jerusalem shall keep his commandments, they shall prosper upon the face of this land; and they shall be kept from all other nations, that they may possess this land unto themselves. And if it so be that they shall keep his commandments they shall be blessed upon the face of this land, and there shall be none to molest them, nor to take away the land of their inheritance; and they shall dwell safely forever.
Wherefore, I, Lehi, have obtained a promise, that inasmuch as those whom the Lord God shall bring out of the land of Jerusalem shall keep his commandments, they shall prosper upon the face of this land; and they shall be kept from all other nations, that they may possess this land unto themselves. And if it so be that they shall keep his commandments they shall be blessed upon the face of this land, and there shall be none to molest them, nor to take away the land of their inheritance; and they shall dwell safely forever.
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jethrojones highlighted 2 Nephi 1:10 |
| September 5, 2010 at 10:34 AM |
2 Nephi 1:10
But behold, when the time cometh that they shall dwindle in unbelief, after they have received so great blessings from the hand of the Lord—having a knowledge of the creation of the earth, and all men, knowing the great and marvelous works of the Lord from the creation of the world; having power given them to do all things by faith; having all the commandments from the beginning, and having been brought by his infinite goodness into this precious land of promise—behold, I say, if the day shall come that they will reject the Holy One of Israel, the true Messiah, their Redeemer and their God, behold, the judgments of him that is just shall rest upon them.
But behold, when the time cometh that they shall dwindle in unbelief, after they have received so great blessings from the hand of the Lord—having a knowledge of the creation of the earth, and all men, knowing the great and marvelous works of the Lord from the creation of the world; having power given them to do all things by faith; having all the commandments from the beginning, and having been brought by his infinite goodness into this precious land of promise—behold, I say, if the day shall come that they will reject the Holy One of Israel, the true Messiah, their Redeemer and their God, behold, the judgments of him that is just shall rest upon them.
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jethrojones highlighted 2 Nephi 1:11 |
| September 5, 2010 at 10:35 AM |
2 Nephi 1:11
Yea, he will bring other nations unto them, and he will give unto them power, and he will take away from them the lands of their possessions, and he will cause them to be scattered and smitten.
Yea, he will bring other nations unto them, and he will give unto them power, and he will take away from them the lands of their possessions, and he will cause them to be scattered and smitten.
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jethrojones highlighted Temple |
| January 9, 2011 at 08:17 AM |
Temple
A temple is literally a house of the Lord, a holy sanctuary in which sacred ceremonies and ordinances of the gospel are performed by and for the living and also in behalf of the dead. A place where the Lord may come, it is the most holy of any place of worship on the earth. Only the home can compare with the temple in sacredness.
A temple is literally a house of the Lord, a holy sanctuary in which sacred ceremonies and ordinances of the gospel are performed by and for the living and also in behalf of the dead. A place where the Lord may come, it is the most holy of any place of worship on the earth. Only the home can compare with the temple in sacredness.
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jethrojones highlighted Temple |
| January 9, 2011 at 08:17 AM |
Temple
A temple is literally a house of the Lord, a holy sanctuary in which sacred ceremonies and ordinances of the gospel are performed by and for the living and also in behalf of the dead. A place where the Lord may come, it is the most holy of any place of worship on the earth. Only the home can compare with the temple in sacredness.
A temple is literally a house of the Lord, a holy sanctuary in which sacred ceremonies and ordinances of the gospel are performed by and for the living and also in behalf of the dead. A place where the Lord may come, it is the most holy of any place of worship on the earth. Only the home can compare with the temple in sacredness.
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jethrojones highlighted Temple |
| January 9, 2011 at 08:17 AM |
Temple
A temple is literally a house of the Lord, a holy sanctuary in which sacred ceremonies and ordinances of the gospel are performed by and for the living and also in behalf of the dead. A place where the Lord may come, it is the most holy of any place of worship on the earth. Only the home can compare with the temple in sacredness.
A temple is literally a house of the Lord, a holy sanctuary in which sacred ceremonies and ordinances of the gospel are performed by and for the living and also in behalf of the dead. A place where the Lord may come, it is the most holy of any place of worship on the earth. Only the home can compare with the temple in sacredness.
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jethrojones highlighted Luke 2:23 |
| January 10, 2011 at 05:38 PM |
Luke 2:23
(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
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jethrojones highlighted Chapter 27 |
| February 20, 2011 at 01:39 PM |
Chapter 27
From the earliest days of the Church, the prophets have taught Latter-day Saints to be independent and self-sustaining and to avoid idleness. True Latter-day Saints will not voluntarily shift from themselves the burden of their own support. So long as they are able, they will supply themselves and their families with the necessities of life.
From the earliest days of the Church, the prophets have taught Latter-day Saints to be independent and self-sustaining and to avoid idleness. True Latter-day Saints will not voluntarily shift from themselves the burden of their own support. So long as they are able, they will supply themselves and their families with the necessities of life.
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jethrojones highlighted 2 Nephi 1:8 |
| September 5, 2010 at 10:34 AM |
2 Nephi 1:8
And behold, it is wisdom that this land should be kept as yet from the knowledge of other nations; for behold, many nations would overrun the land, that there would be no place for an inheritance.
And behold, it is wisdom that this land should be kept as yet from the knowledge of other nations; for behold, many nations would overrun the land, that there would be no place for an inheritance.
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jethrojones highlighted 2 Nephi 1:7 |
| September 5, 2010 at 10:33 AM |
2 Nephi 1:7
Wherefore, this land is consecrated unto him whom he shall bring. And if it so be that they shall serve him according to the commandments which he hath given, it shall be a land of liberty unto them; wherefore, they shall never be brought down into captivity; if so, it shall be because of iniquity; for if iniquity shall abound cursed shall be the land for their sakes, but unto the righteous it shall be blessed forever.
Wherefore, this land is consecrated unto him whom he shall bring. And if it so be that they shall serve him according to the commandments which he hath given, it shall be a land of liberty unto them; wherefore, they shall never be brought down into captivity; if so, it shall be because of iniquity; for if iniquity shall abound cursed shall be the land for their sakes, but unto the righteous it shall be blessed forever.
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jethrojones highlighted Love and Law |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:35 AM |
Love and Law
III.
God’s choicest blessings are clearly contingent upon obedience to God’s laws and commandments. The key teaching is from modern revelation:
III.
God’s choicest blessings are clearly contingent upon obedience to God’s laws and commandments. The key teaching is from modern revelation:
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jethrojones highlighted Lesson 16 |
| May 2, 2010 at 12:39 PM |
Lesson 16
- After Balaam arrived in Moab, Balak asked him three times to curse Israel. Each time the Lord told Balaam to bless Israel, and Balaam obeyed. What strengths did Balaam show in this account? (See Numbers 22:38; 23:8, 19-20; 24:1, 12-13.) What weakness was still evident in Balaam? (See Numbers 22:41; 23:1-3, 13-15, 27-30. Although Balaam refused Balak's requests to curse Israel, he was willing to follow Balak from place to place and listen to his requests even though he knew they were wrong.) What are the dangers of listening to unrighteous suggestions (from friends or the media, for example) when we know they are wrong?
- After Balaam arrived in Moab, Balak asked him three times to curse Israel. Each time the Lord told Balaam to bless Israel, and Balaam obeyed. What strengths did Balaam show in this account? (See Numbers 22:38; 23:8, 19-20; 24:1, 12-13.) What weakness was still evident in Balaam? (See Numbers 22:41; 23:1-3, 13-15, 27-30. Although Balaam refused Balak's requests to curse Israel, he was willing to follow Balak from place to place and listen to his requests even though he knew they were wrong.) What are the dangers of listening to unrighteous suggestions (from friends or the media, for example) when we know they are wrong?
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jethrojones highlighted Lesson 16 |
| May 2, 2010 at 12:39 PM |
Lesson 16
- After Balaam arrived in Moab, Balak asked him three times to curse Israel. Each time the Lord told Balaam to bless Israel, and Balaam obeyed. What strengths did Balaam show in this account? (See Numbers 22:38; 23:8, 19-20; 24:1, 12-13.) What weakness was still evident in Balaam? (See Numbers 22:41; 23:1-3, 13-15, 27-30. Although Balaam refused Balak's requests to curse Israel, he was willing to follow Balak from place to place and listen to his requests even though he knew they were wrong.) What are the dangers of listening to unrighteous suggestions (from friends or the media, for example) when we know they are wrong?
- After Balaam arrived in Moab, Balak asked him three times to curse Israel. Each time the Lord told Balaam to bless Israel, and Balaam obeyed. What strengths did Balaam show in this account? (See Numbers 22:38; 23:8, 19-20; 24:1, 12-13.) What weakness was still evident in Balaam? (See Numbers 22:41; 23:1-3, 13-15, 27-30. Although Balaam refused Balak's requests to curse Israel, he was willing to follow Balak from place to place and listen to his requests even though he knew they were wrong.) What are the dangers of listening to unrighteous suggestions (from friends or the media, for example) when we know they are wrong?
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jethrojones highlighted Joshua 1:2 |
| May 16, 2010 at 12:38 PM |
Joshua 1:2
Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.
Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.
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jethrojones highlighted Chapter 11 |
| June 13, 2010 at 01:54 AM |
Chapter 11
In order to fulfill His mission, Jesus was to do the will of His Father in Heaven. "I do nothing of myself," He declared, "but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. ... I do always those things that please him" (John 8:28-29).
In order to fulfill His mission, Jesus was to do the will of His Father in Heaven. "I do nothing of myself," He declared, "but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. ... I do always those things that please him" (John 8:28-29).
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jethrojones highlighted 1 Kings 18:40 |
| July 25, 2010 at 12:42 PM |
1 Kings 18:40
And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there.
And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there.
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jethrojones highlighted Numbers 11:7 |
| April 25, 2010 at 12:22 PM |
Numbers 11:7
And the manna was as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium.
And the manna was as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium.
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jethrojones highlighted Lesson 3 |
| January 31, 2010 at 12:48 PM |
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jethrojones highlighted 1 Nephi 3:5 |
| August 17, 2010 at 11:21 AM |
1 Nephi 3:5
And now, behold thy brothers murmur, saying it is a hard thing which I have required of them; but behold I have not required it of them, but it is a commandment of the Lord.
And now, behold thy brothers murmur, saying it is a hard thing which I have required of them; but behold I have not required it of them, but it is a commandment of the Lord.
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jethrojones highlighted 2 Nephi 2:16 |
| March 14, 2010 at 01:26 AM |
2 Nephi 2:16
Wherefore, the Lord God gave unto man that he should act for himself. Wherefore, man could not act for himself save it should be that he was enticed by the one or the other.
Wherefore, the Lord God gave unto man that he should act for himself. Wherefore, man could not act for himself save it should be that he was enticed by the one or the other.
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jethrojones highlighted Moses 2:26 |
| March 28, 2010 at 01:28 AM |
Moses 2:26
And I, God, said unto mine Only Begotten, which was with me from the beginning: Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and it was so. And I, God, said: Let them have dominion over the fishes of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
And I, God, said unto mine Only Begotten, which was with me from the beginning: Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and it was so. And I, God, said: Let them have dominion over the fishes of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
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jethrojones highlighted Being Temperate in All Things |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:43 AM |
Being Temperate in All Things
When our hearts are stirred to anger by disputation and contention, the Savior taught that we should "repent, and become as a little child." (3 Nephi 11:37.) We should be reconciled with our brother and come to the Savior with full purpose of heart. (3 Nephi 12:24.)
When our hearts are stirred to anger by disputation and contention, the Savior taught that we should "repent, and become as a little child." (3 Nephi 11:37.) We should be reconciled with our brother and come to the Savior with full purpose of heart. (3 Nephi 12:24.)
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jethrojones highlighted Being Temperate in All Things |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:43 AM |
Being Temperate in All Things
What better example do we have of temperance than our Savior, Jesus Christ?
What better example do we have of temperance than our Savior, Jesus Christ?
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jethrojones highlighted Being Temperate in All Things |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:43 AM |
Being Temperate in All Things
When our hearts are stirred to anger by disputation and contention, the Savior taught that we should "repent, and become as a little child." (3 Nephi 11:37.) We should be reconciled with our brother and come to the Savior with full purpose of heart. (3 Nephi 12:24.)
When our hearts are stirred to anger by disputation and contention, the Savior taught that we should "repent, and become as a little child." (3 Nephi 11:37.) We should be reconciled with our brother and come to the Savior with full purpose of heart. (3 Nephi 12:24.)
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jethrojones highlighted 1 Nephi 5:4 |
| August 18, 2010 at 10:34 AM |
1 Nephi 5:4
And it had come to pass that my father spake unto her, saying: I know that I am a visionary man; for if I had not seen the things of God in a vision I should not have known the goodness of God, but had tarried at Jerusalem, and had perished with my brethren.
And it had come to pass that my father spake unto her, saying: I know that I am a visionary man; for if I had not seen the things of God in a vision I should not have known the goodness of God, but had tarried at Jerusalem, and had perished with my brethren.
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jethrojones highlighted Being Temperate in All Things |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:41 AM |
Being Temperate in All Things
In a later message, Alma instructed his son Shiblon, and by extension instructs all of us, to "see that ye are not lifted up unto pride." (Alma 38:11.) Rather, we should "be diligent and temperate in all things." (Alma 38:10.) Being temperate means to carefully examine our expectations and desires, to be diligent and patient in seeking righteous goals.
In a later message, Alma instructed his son Shiblon, and by extension instructs all of us, to "see that ye are not lifted up unto pride." (Alma 38:11.) Rather, we should "be diligent and temperate in all things." (Alma 38:10.) Being temperate means to carefully examine our expectations and desires, to be diligent and patient in seeking righteous goals.
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jethrojones highlighted Being Temperate in All Things |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:40 AM |
Being Temperate in All Things
Learning to be temperate in all things is a spiritual gift available through the Holy Ghost.
Learning to be temperate in all things is a spiritual gift available through the Holy Ghost.
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jethrojones highlighted Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:39 AM |
Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration
In many ways the gospel of Jesus Christ is like a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. When Joseph Smith came on the scene, perhaps 100 pieces were in place. Then Joseph Smith came along and put many of the other 900 pieces in place so that people could say, "Oh, now I understand where I came from, why I am here, and where I am going." As for Joseph Smith’s role in the Restoration, the Lord defined it clearly: "This generation shall have my word through you" (D&C 5:10).
In many ways the gospel of Jesus Christ is like a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. When Joseph Smith came on the scene, perhaps 100 pieces were in place. Then Joseph Smith came along and put many of the other 900 pieces in place so that people could say, "Oh, now I understand where I came from, why I am here, and where I am going." As for Joseph Smith’s role in the Restoration, the Lord defined it clearly: "This generation shall have my word through you" (D&C 5:10).
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jethrojones highlighted Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:39 AM |
Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration
The fourth truth that Joseph Smith learned was that the full and complete Church of Jesus Christ was not then upon the earth. Of course there were good people and some components of the truth, but the Apostle Paul had anciently prophesied that the Second Coming of Christ would not come "except there come a falling away first" (2 Thessalonians 2:3).
The fourth truth that Joseph Smith learned was that the full and complete Church of Jesus Christ was not then upon the earth. Of course there were good people and some components of the truth, but the Apostle Paul had anciently prophesied that the Second Coming of Christ would not come "except there come a falling away first" (2 Thessalonians 2:3).
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jethrojones highlighted Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:39 AM |
Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration
The third truth that Joseph Smith learned was that God still speaks to man today—that the heavens are not closed. One need but ask three questions, once proposed by President Hugh B. Brown, to arrive at that conclusion (see "The Profile of a Prophet," Liahona, June 2006, 13; Ensign, June 2006, 37). First, does God love us as much today as He loved the people to whom He spoke in New Testament times? Second, does God have the same power today as He did then? And third, do we need Him as much today as they needed Him anciently? If the answers to those questions are yes and if God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, as the scriptures so declare (see Mormon 9:9), then there is little doubt: God does speak to man today exactly as Joseph Smith testified.
The third truth that Joseph Smith learned was that God still speaks to man today—that the heavens are not closed. One need but ask three questions, once proposed by President Hugh B. Brown, to arrive at that conclusion (see "The Profile of a Prophet," Liahona, June 2006, 13; Ensign, June 2006, 37). First, does God love us as much today as He loved the people to whom He spoke in New Testament times? Second, does God have the same power today as He did then? And third, do we need Him as much today as they needed Him anciently? If the answers to those questions are yes and if God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, as the scriptures so declare (see Mormon 9:9), then there is little doubt: God does speak to man today exactly as Joseph Smith testified.
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jethrojones highlighted Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:38 AM |
Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration
The second great truth Joseph Smith discovered was that the Father and the Son have glorified bodies of flesh and bones. Following the Savior’s Resurrection, He appeared to His disciples and said, "Handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have" (Luke 24:39). Some have suggested this was a temporary physical manifestation and that when He ascended to heaven He shed His body and returned to His spirit form. But the scriptures tell us this was not possible. Paul taught, "Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him" (Romans 6:9). In other words, once Christ was resurrected, His body could never again be separated from His spirit; otherwise He would suffer death, the very consequence Paul said was no longer possible after His Resurrection.
The second great truth Joseph Smith discovered was that the Father and the Son have glorified bodies of flesh and bones. Following the Savior’s Resurrection, He appeared to His disciples and said, "Handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have" (Luke 24:39). Some have suggested this was a temporary physical manifestation and that when He ascended to heaven He shed His body and returned to His spirit form. But the scriptures tell us this was not possible. Paul taught, "Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him" (Romans 6:9). In other words, once Christ was resurrected, His body could never again be separated from His spirit; otherwise He would suffer death, the very consequence Paul said was no longer possible after His Resurrection.
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jethrojones highlighted Mark 1:1 |
| March 13, 2010 at 02:44 AM |
Mark 1:1
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
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jethrojones highlighted More Diligent and Concerned at Home |
| January 24, 2010 at 01:33 AM |
More Diligent and Concerned at Home
Brethren and sisters, when was the last time you took your eternal companion in your arms and said, "I love you"? Parents, when was the last time you sincerely expressed love to your children? Children, when was the last time you told your parents that you love them?
Brethren and sisters, when was the last time you took your eternal companion in your arms and said, "I love you"? Parents, when was the last time you sincerely expressed love to your children? Children, when was the last time you told your parents that you love them?
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jethrojones highlighted More Diligent and Concerned at Home |
| January 24, 2010 at 01:34 AM |
More Diligent and Concerned at Home
As disciples of the Savior, we are not merely striving to know more; rather, we need to consistently do more of what we know is right and become better.
As disciples of the Savior, we are not merely striving to know more; rather, we need to consistently do more of what we know is right and become better.
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jethrojones highlighted More Diligent and Concerned at Home |
| January 24, 2010 at 01:34 AM |
More Diligent and Concerned at Home
As disciples of the Savior, we are not merely striving to know more; rather, we need to consistently do more of what we know is right and become better.
As disciples of the Savior, we are not merely striving to know more; rather, we need to consistently do more of what we know is right and become better.
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jethrojones highlighted Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration |
| January 11, 2010 at 04:38 AM |
Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration
First, he learned that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, are two separate, distinct beings. The Bible confirms Joseph Smith’s discovery. It tells us that the Son submitted His will to the Father (see Matthew 26:42). We are moved by the Savior’s submission and find strength in His example to do likewise, but what would have been the depth and passion of Christ’s submission or the motivational power of that example if the Father and the Son were the same being and in reality the Son was merely following His own will under a different name?
First, he learned that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, are two separate, distinct beings. The Bible confirms Joseph Smith’s discovery. It tells us that the Son submitted His will to the Father (see Matthew 26:42). We are moved by the Savior’s submission and find strength in His example to do likewise, but what would have been the depth and passion of Christ’s submission or the motivational power of that example if the Father and the Son were the same being and in reality the Son was merely following His own will under a different name?
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jethrojones highlighted Temple Work |
| May 17, 2009 at 06:44 AM |
Temple Work
The Gift to Those Who Enter The Temple.
David B. Haight
"John A. Widtsoe wrote: 'I believe that the busy person on the farm, in the shop, in the office, or in the household, who has his worries and troubles, can solve his problems better and more quickly in the house of the Lord than anywhere else. If he will . . . [do] the temple work for himself and for his dead, he will confer a mighty blessing upon those who have gone before, and . . . a blessing will come to him, for at the most unexpected moments, in or out of the temple will come to him, as a revelation, the solution of the problems that vex his life. That is the gift that comes to those who enter the temple properly.' ("Temple Worship," The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Apr. 1921, pp. 63-64.)"Revelation also comes in receiving greater understanding of the endowment as one seeks to comprehend its meaning."
"Temples and Work Therein," Ensign, Nov. 1990, 61 |
jethrojones highlighted Temple Work |
| May 2, 2009 at 11:31 AM |
Temple Work
Blessings of the Temple
Joseph B. Wirthlin
"The ideals of faith, hope, and charity are most evident in the holy temples. There we learn the purpose of life, strengthen our commitment as disciples of Christ by entering into sacred covenants with Him, and seal our families together for eternity across generations. Receiving our own endowment in a temple and returning frequently to perform sacred ordinances for our kindred dead increases our faith, strengthens our hope, and deepens our charity. We receive our own endowment with faith and hope that we will understand the Lord's plan for His children, will recognize the divine potential within each of us as children of our Heavenly Father, and will be faithful to the end in keeping the covenants we make. Performing temple ordinances for the dead is a manifestation of charity, offering essential blessings to those who have preceded us, blessings that were not available to them during their mortal lives. We have the privilege of doing for them what they are unable to do for themselves."
"Cultivating Divine Attributes," Ensign, Nov. 1998, 27 |
jethrojones highlighted Temple Work |
| May 2, 2009 at 11:31 AM |
Temple Work
The Privilege of Going to the House of the Lord
Gordon B. Hinckley
"I would hope that we might go to the house of the Lord a little more frequently. . . . In this noisy, bustling, competitive world, what a privilege it is to have a sacred house where we may experience the sanctifying influence of the Spirit of the Lord."
"Closing Remarks," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 104-5 |
jethrojones highlighted Temple Work |
| May 2, 2009 at 11:31 AM |
Temple Work
What Is Required of Us
David A. Bednar
"The issue is not going to church; rather, the issue is worshipping and renewing covenants as we attend church. The issue is not going to or through the temple; rather, the issue is having in our hearts the spirit, the covenants, and the ordinances of the Lord's house. The issue is not going on a mission; rather, the issue is becoming a missionary and serving throughout our entire life with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength."
"Becoming a Missionary," Ensign, Nov. 2005, 45