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Keep the gospel of Jesus Christ simple. (note for 2 Corinthians 11:3) |
| February 3, 2012 at 09:33 PM |
Note: Keep the gospel of Jesus Christ simple.
2 Corinthians 11:3
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:3
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 107:99 |
| January 27, 2012 at 07:21 AM |
D&C 107:99
Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.
Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 88:124 |
| January 23, 2012 at 07:41 AM |
D&C 88:124
Cease to be idle; cease to be unclean; cease to find fault one with another; cease to sleep longer than is needful; retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early, that your bodies and your minds may be invigorated.
Cease to be idle; cease to be unclean; cease to find fault one with another; cease to sleep longer than is needful; retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early, that your bodies and your minds may be invigorated.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 122:7 |
| January 21, 2012 at 02:44 PM |
D&C 122:7
And if thou shouldst be cast into the pit, or into the hands of murderers, and the sentence of death passed upon thee; if thou be cast into the deep; if the billowing surge conspire against thee; if fierce winds become thine enemy; if the heavens gather blackness, and all the elements combine to hedge up the way; and above all, if the very jaws of hell shall gape open the mouth wide after thee, know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good.
And if thou shouldst be cast into the pit, or into the hands of murderers, and the sentence of death passed upon thee; if thou be cast into the deep; if the billowing surge conspire against thee; if fierce winds become thine enemy; if the heavens gather blackness, and all the elements combine to hedge up the way; and above all, if the very jaws of hell shall gape open the mouth wide after thee, know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 107:100 |
| January 17, 2012 at 12:35 PM |
D&C 107:100
He that is slothful shall not be counted worthy to stand, and he that learns not his duty and shows himself not approved shall not be counted worthy to stand. Even so. Amen.
He that is slothful shall not be counted worthy to stand, and he that learns not his duty and shows himself not approved shall not be counted worthy to stand. Even so. Amen.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 130:18 |
| January 17, 2012 at 12:35 PM |
D&C 130:18
Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection.
Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 121:45 |
| January 16, 2012 at 03:14 AM |
D&C 121:45
Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.
Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.
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woodpac
Lehi did not retaliate nor get angry with Sariah when she criticized him. (note for 1 Nephi 5:6) |
| January 12, 2012 at 10:33 PM |
Note: Lehi did not retaliate nor get angry with Sariah when she criticized him.
1 Nephi 5:6
And after this manner of language did my father, Lehi, comfort my mother, Sariah, concerning us, while we journeyed in the wilderness up to the land of Jerusalem, to obtain the record of the Jews.
1 Nephi 5:6
And after this manner of language did my father, Lehi, comfort my mother, Sariah, concerning us, while we journeyed in the wilderness up to the land of Jerusalem, to obtain the record of the Jews.
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woodpac highlighted Chapter 24 |
| January 12, 2012 at 05:00 AM |
Chapter 24
"A man of God should be endowed with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, in order to teach and lead the people of God."7
"A man of God should be endowed with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, in order to teach and lead the people of God."7
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woodpac highlighted D&C 123:13 |
| January 12, 2012 at 04:47 AM |
D&C 123:13
Therefore, that we should waste and wear out our lives in bringing to light all the hidden things of darkness, wherein we know them; and they are truly manifest from heaven—
Therefore, that we should waste and wear out our lives in bringing to light all the hidden things of darkness, wherein we know them; and they are truly manifest from heaven—
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woodpac highlighted D&C 130:18 |
| January 10, 2012 at 09:12 AM |
D&C 130:18
Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection.
Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 84:109 |
| January 9, 2012 at 08:03 PM |
D&C 84:109
Therefore, let every man stand in his own office, and labor in his own calling; and let not the head say unto the feet it hath no need of the feet; for without the feet how shall the body be able to stand?
Therefore, let every man stand in his own office, and labor in his own calling; and let not the head say unto the feet it hath no need of the feet; for without the feet how shall the body be able to stand?
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woodpac highlighted Lesson 24 |
| January 9, 2012 at 08:03 PM |
Lesson 24
President Lee taught, "If we're not reading the scriptures daily, our testimonies are growing thinner, our spirituality isn't increasing in depth" (The Teachings of Harold B. Lee, 152).
President Lee taught, "If we're not reading the scriptures daily, our testimonies are growing thinner, our spirituality isn't increasing in depth" (The Teachings of Harold B. Lee, 152).
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 10:20 |
| January 8, 2012 at 01:07 PM |
Moroni 10:20
Wherefore, there must be faith; and if there must be faith there must also be hope; and if there must be hope there must also be charity.
Wherefore, there must be faith; and if there must be faith there must also be hope; and if there must be hope there must also be charity.
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woodpac highlighted Ether 12:32 |
| January 8, 2012 at 01:05 PM |
Ether 12:32
And I also remember that thou hast said that thou hast prepared a house for man, yea, even among the mansions of thy Father, in which man might have a more excellent hope; wherefore man must hope, or he cannot receive an inheritance in the place which thou hast prepared.
And I also remember that thou hast said that thou hast prepared a house for man, yea, even among the mansions of thy Father, in which man might have a more excellent hope; wherefore man must hope, or he cannot receive an inheritance in the place which thou hast prepared.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 1:32 |
| January 8, 2012 at 01:04 PM |
D&C 1:32
Nevertheless, he that repents and does the commandments of the Lord shall be forgiven;
Nevertheless, he that repents and does the commandments of the Lord shall be forgiven;
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If we are short sighted and do not know what God thinks, expects or wants of us, we can murmur and complain when he chastens or teaches us. (note for 1 Nephi 2:12) |
| January 7, 2012 at 08:59 PM |
Note: If we are short sighted and do not know what God thinks, expects or wants of us, we can murmur and complain when he chastens or teaches us.
1 Nephi 2:12
And thus Laman and Lemuel, being the eldest, did murmur against their father. And they did murmur because they knew not the dealings of that God who had created them.
1 Nephi 2:12
And thus Laman and Lemuel, being the eldest, did murmur against their father. And they did murmur because they knew not the dealings of that God who had created them.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 93:13 |
| January 6, 2012 at 06:08 PM |
D&C 93:13
And he received not of the fulness at first, but continued from grace to grace, until he received a fulness;
And he received not of the fulness at first, but continued from grace to grace, until he received a fulness;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 58:27 |
| January 6, 2012 at 06:05 PM |
D&C 58:27
Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;
Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;
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woodpac highlighted Stewardship-a Sacred Trust |
| January 4, 2012 at 07:30 AM |
Stewardship-a Sacred Trust
We live in perilous times when many believe we are not accountable to God and that we do not have personal responsibility or stewardship for ourselves or others. Many in the world are focused on self-gratification, put themselves first, and love pleasure more than they love righteousness. They do not believe they are their brother’s keeper. In the Church, however, we believe that these stewardships are a sacred trust.
We live in perilous times when many believe we are not accountable to God and that we do not have personal responsibility or stewardship for ourselves or others. Many in the world are focused on self-gratification, put themselves first, and love pleasure more than they love righteousness. They do not believe they are their brother’s keeper. In the Church, however, we believe that these stewardships are a sacred trust.
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woodpac bookmarked gospel doctrine |
| January 3, 2012 at 10:22 PM |
Lesson 2
Discuss 1 Nephi 1-2. Invite class members to read selected verses aloud.
Discuss 1 Nephi 1-2. Invite class members to read selected verses aloud.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 63:16 |
| January 2, 2012 at 11:59 PM |
D&C 63:16
And verily I say unto you, as I have said before, he that looketh on a woman to lust after her, or if any shall commit adultery in their hearts, they shall not have the Spirit, but shall deny the faith and shall fear.
And verily I say unto you, as I have said before, he that looketh on a woman to lust after her, or if any shall commit adultery in their hearts, they shall not have the Spirit, but shall deny the faith and shall fear.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 20:52 |
| January 2, 2012 at 11:59 PM |
D&C 20:52
In all these duties the priest is to assist the elder if occasion requires.
In all these duties the priest is to assist the elder if occasion requires.
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woodpac highlighted The Way of the Disciple |
| January 2, 2012 at 11:59 PM |
The Way of the Disciple
Ours is not a secondhand religion. We cannot receive the blessings of the gospel merely by observing the good that others do. We need to get off the sidelines and practice what we preach.
Ours is not a secondhand religion. We cannot receive the blessings of the gospel merely by observing the good that others do. We need to get off the sidelines and practice what we preach.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 58:28 |
| January 2, 2012 at 11:53 PM |
D&C 58:28
For the power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves. And inasmuch as men do good they shall in nowise lose their reward.
For the power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves. And inasmuch as men do good they shall in nowise lose their reward.
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This Book was written for me, my family, my friends, my time. I need to apply, live and teach what it says. (note for Mormon 8:34) |
| January 2, 2012 at 09:53 PM |
Note: This Book was written for me, my family, my friends, my time. I need to apply, live and teach what it says.
Mormon 8:34
Behold, the Lord hath shown unto me great and marvelous things concerning that which must shortly come, at that day when these things shall come forth among you.
Mormon 8:34
Behold, the Lord hath shown unto me great and marvelous things concerning that which must shortly come, at that day when these things shall come forth among you.
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woodpac highlighted Chapter 24 |
| January 2, 2012 at 09:00 PM |
Chapter 24
"When the Twelve or any other witnesses stand before the congregations of the earth, and they preach in the power and demonstration of the Spirit of God, and the people are astonished and confounded at the doctrine, and say, 'That man has preached a powerful discourse, a great sermon,' then let that man or those men take care that they do not ascribe the glory unto themselves, but be careful that they are humble, and ascribe the praise and glory to God and the Lamb; for it is by the power of the Holy Priesthood and the Holy Ghost that they have power thus to speak. What art thou, O man, but dust? And from whom receivest thou thy power and blessings, but from God?"11
"When the Twelve or any other witnesses stand before the congregations of the earth, and they preach in the power and demonstration of the Spirit of God, and the people are astonished and confounded at the doctrine, and say, 'That man has preached a powerful discourse, a great sermon,' then let that man or those men take care that they do not ascribe the glory unto themselves, but be careful that they are humble, and ascribe the praise and glory to God and the Lamb; for it is by the power of the Holy Priesthood and the Holy Ghost that they have power thus to speak. What art thou, O man, but dust? And from whom receivest thou thy power and blessings, but from God?"11
Leaders in the Lord's kingdom love those they serve.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 107:99 |
| January 2, 2012 at 03:31 AM |
D&C 107:99
Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.
Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 42:13 |
| January 2, 2012 at 03:31 AM |
D&C 42:13
And they shall observe the covenants and church articles to do them, and these shall be their teachings, as they shall be directed by the Spirit.
And they shall observe the covenants and church articles to do them, and these shall be their teachings, as they shall be directed by the Spirit.
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Why we need the Bible and the Book of Mormon. (note for 2 Nephi 29:8) |
| January 1, 2012 at 09:57 PM |
Note: Why we need the Bible and the Book of Mormon.
2 Nephi 29:8
Wherefore murmur ye, because that ye shall receive more of my word? Know ye not that the testimony of two nations is a witness unto you that I am God, that I remember one nation like unto another? Wherefore, I speak the same words unto one nation like unto another. And when the two nations shall run together the testimony of the two nations shall run together also.
2 Nephi 29:8
Wherefore murmur ye, because that ye shall receive more of my word? Know ye not that the testimony of two nations is a witness unto you that I am God, that I remember one nation like unto another? Wherefore, I speak the same words unto one nation like unto another. And when the two nations shall run together the testimony of the two nations shall run together also.
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woodpac
What is the purpose of the Book of Mormon-
To show the remnant of the house of Israel the great things the Lord has done for their fathers; to teach the covenants required by the Lord; and ... (note for Title Page) |
| January 1, 2012 at 09:52 PM |
Note: What is the purpose of the Book of Mormon-
To show the remnant of the house of Israel the great things the Lord has done for their fathers; to teach the covenants required by the Lord; and to convince all people that Jesus is the Christ, manifesting Himself to all nations.
Title Page
An abridgment taken from the Book of Ether also, which is a record of the people of Jared, who were scattered at the time the Lord confounded the language of the people, when they were building a tower to get to heaven—Which is to show unto the remnant of the House of Israel what great things the Lord hath done for their fathers; and that they may know the covenants of the Lord, that they are not cast off forever—And also to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations—And now, if there are faults they are the mistakes of men; wherefore, condemn not the things of God, that ye may be found spotless at the judgment-seat of Christ.
Title Page
An abridgment taken from the Book of Ether also, which is a record of the people of Jared, who were scattered at the time the Lord confounded the language of the people, when they were building a tower to get to heaven—Which is to show unto the remnant of the House of Israel what great things the Lord hath done for their fathers; and that they may know the covenants of the Lord, that they are not cast off forever—And also to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations—And now, if there are faults they are the mistakes of men; wherefore, condemn not the things of God, that ye may be found spotless at the judgment-seat of Christ.
TRANSLATED BY JOSEPH SMITH, Jun.
First English edition published in 1830
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woodpac highlighted D&C 107:69 |
| December 27, 2011 at 08:07 PM |
D&C 107:69
Nevertheless a bishop must be chosen from the High Priesthood, unless he is a literal descendant of Aaron;
Nevertheless a bishop must be chosen from the High Priesthood, unless he is a literal descendant of Aaron;
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woodpac highlighted The Great Commandment |
| December 27, 2011 at 07:05 PM |
The Great Commandment
The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of transformation. It takes us as men and women of the earth and refines us into men and women for the eternities.
The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of transformation. It takes us as men and women of the earth and refines us into men and women for the eternities.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 42:13 |
| December 27, 2011 at 06:49 PM |
D&C 42:13
And they shall observe the covenants and church articles to do them, and these shall be their teachings, as they shall be directed by the Spirit.
And they shall observe the covenants and church articles to do them, and these shall be their teachings, as they shall be directed by the Spirit.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 104:16 |
| December 27, 2011 at 06:24 PM |
D&C 104:16
But it must needs be done in mine own way; and behold this is the way that I, the Lord, have decreed to provide for my saints, that the poor shall be exalted, in that the rich are made low.
But it must needs be done in mine own way; and behold this is the way that I, the Lord, have decreed to provide for my saints, that the poor shall be exalted, in that the rich are made low.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 137:9 |
| December 27, 2011 at 05:59 PM |
D&C 137:9
For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts.
For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts.
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woodpac highlighted Adversity |
| December 27, 2011 at 05:36 PM |
Adversity
My purpose today is to assure you that our Heavenly Father and the Savior live and that They love all humanity. The very opportunity for us to face adversity and affliction is part of the evidence of Their infinite love. God gave us the gift of living in mortality so that we could be prepared to receive the greatest of all the gifts of God, which is eternal life. Then our spirits will be changed. We will become able to want what God wants, to think as He thinks, and thus be prepared for the trust of an endless posterity to teach and to lead through tests to be raised up to qualify to live forever in eternal life.
My purpose today is to assure you that our Heavenly Father and the Savior live and that They love all humanity. The very opportunity for us to face adversity and affliction is part of the evidence of Their infinite love. God gave us the gift of living in mortality so that we could be prepared to receive the greatest of all the gifts of God, which is eternal life. Then our spirits will be changed. We will become able to want what God wants, to think as He thinks, and thus be prepared for the trust of an endless posterity to teach and to lead through tests to be raised up to qualify to live forever in eternal life.
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woodpac highlighted Adversity |
| December 26, 2011 at 09:48 PM |
Adversity
The Lord always suits the relief to the person in need to best strengthen and purify him or her. Often it will come in the inspiration to do what might seem especially hard for the person who needs help himself. One of the great trials of life is losing to death a beloved husband or wife. President Hinckley described the hurt when Sister Hinckley was no longer at his side. The Lord knows the needs of those separated from loved ones by death. He saw the pain of widows and knew of their needs from His earthly experience. He asked a beloved Apostle, from the agony of the cross, to care for His widowed mother, who would now lose a son. He now feels the needs of husbands who lose their wives and the needs of wives who are left alone by death.
The Lord always suits the relief to the person in need to best strengthen and purify him or her. Often it will come in the inspiration to do what might seem especially hard for the person who needs help himself. One of the great trials of life is losing to death a beloved husband or wife. President Hinckley described the hurt when Sister Hinckley was no longer at his side. The Lord knows the needs of those separated from loved ones by death. He saw the pain of widows and knew of their needs from His earthly experience. He asked a beloved Apostle, from the agony of the cross, to care for His widowed mother, who would now lose a son. He now feels the needs of husbands who lose their wives and the needs of wives who are left alone by death.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 42:12 |
| December 22, 2011 at 01:04 PM |
D&C 42:12
And again, the elders, priests and teachers of this church shall teach the principles of my gospel, which are in the Bible and the Book of Mormon, in the which is the fulness of the gospel.
And again, the elders, priests and teachers of this church shall teach the principles of my gospel, which are in the Bible and the Book of Mormon, in the which is the fulness of the gospel.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 122:8 |
| December 22, 2011 at 01:04 PM |
D&C 122:8
The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?
The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?
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woodpac highlighted Lesson 24 |
| December 22, 2011 at 07:24 AM |
Lesson 24
Some members are deceived because they become critical of Church leaders' imperfections. The following story illustrates how Simonds Ryder was deceived in this way.
Some members are deceived because they become critical of Church leaders' imperfections. The following story illustrates how Simonds Ryder was deceived in this way.
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 10:5 |
| December 19, 2011 at 06:03 PM |
Moroni 10:5
And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.
And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.
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woodpac highlighted Be of Good Cheer |
| December 18, 2011 at 09:25 AM |
Be of Good Cheer
It would be easy to become discouraged and cynical about the future—or even fearful of what might come—if we allowed ourselves to dwell only on that which is wrong in the world and in our lives. Today, however, I’d like us to turn our thoughts and our attitudes away from the troubles around us and to focus instead on our blessings as members of the Church. The Apostle Paul declared, "God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7.)
It would be easy to become discouraged and cynical about the future—or even fearful of what might come—if we allowed ourselves to dwell only on that which is wrong in the world and in our lives. Today, however, I’d like us to turn our thoughts and our attitudes away from the troubles around us and to focus instead on our blessings as members of the Church. The Apostle Paul declared, "God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7.)
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woodpac highlighted D&C 20:56 |
| December 14, 2011 at 05:55 PM |
D&C 20:56
And he is to take the lead of meetings in the absence of the elder or priest—
And he is to take the lead of meetings in the absence of the elder or priest—
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woodpac highlighted D&C 78:13 |
| December 14, 2011 at 02:15 PM |
D&C 78:13
Behold, this is the preparation wherewith I prepare you, and the foundation, and the ensample which I give unto you, whereby you may accomplish the commandments which are given you;
Behold, this is the preparation wherewith I prepare you, and the foundation, and the ensample which I give unto you, whereby you may accomplish the commandments which are given you;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 84:34 |
| December 12, 2011 at 10:33 PM |
D&C 84:34
They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God.
They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 100:5 |
| December 12, 2011 at 09:29 PM |
D&C 100:5
Therefore, verily I say unto you, lift up your voices unto this people; speak the thoughts that I shall put into your hearts, and you shall not be confounded before men;
Therefore, verily I say unto you, lift up your voices unto this people; speak the thoughts that I shall put into your hearts, and you shall not be confounded before men;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 128:19 |
| December 11, 2011 at 12:32 PM |
D&C 128:19
Now, what do we hear in the gospel which we have received? A voice of gladness! A voice of mercy from heaven; and a voice of truth out of the earth; glad tidings for the dead; a voice of gladness for the living and the dead; glad tidings of great joy. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those that bring glad tidings of good things, and that say unto Zion: Behold, thy God reigneth! As the dews of Carmel, so shall the knowledge of God descend upon them!
Now, what do we hear in the gospel which we have received? A voice of gladness! A voice of mercy from heaven; and a voice of truth out of the earth; glad tidings for the dead; a voice of gladness for the living and the dead; glad tidings of great joy. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those that bring glad tidings of good things, and that say unto Zion: Behold, thy God reigneth! As the dews of Carmel, so shall the knowledge of God descend upon them!
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 10:4 |
| December 7, 2011 at 10:06 AM |
Moroni 10:4
And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
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woodpac highlighted The Way of the Disciple |
| December 5, 2011 at 11:05 PM |
The Way of the Disciple
The gospel is the good news of Christ. It is the revelation that the Son of God came to earth, lived a perfect life, atoned for our sins, and conquered death. It is the path of salvation, the way of hope and joy, and the assurance that God has a plan of redemption and happiness for His children.
The gospel is the good news of Christ. It is the revelation that the Son of God came to earth, lived a perfect life, atoned for our sins, and conquered death. It is the path of salvation, the way of hope and joy, and the assurance that God has a plan of redemption and happiness for His children.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 58:43 |
| December 5, 2011 at 11:05 PM |
D&C 58:43
By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them.
By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 101:8 |
| December 4, 2011 at 10:13 PM |
D&C 101:8
In the day of their peace they esteemed lightly my counsel; but, in the day of their trouble, of necessity they feel after me.
In the day of their peace they esteemed lightly my counsel; but, in the day of their trouble, of necessity they feel after me.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 18:36 |
| December 4, 2011 at 10:13 PM |
D&C 18:36
Wherefore, you can testify that you have heard my voice, and know my words.
Wherefore, you can testify that you have heard my voice, and know my words.
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woodpac highlighted Moses 6:59 |
| December 4, 2011 at 03:57 PM |
Moses 6:59
That by reason of transgression cometh the fall, which fall bringeth death, and inasmuch as ye were born into the world by water, and blood, and the spirit, which I have made, and so became of dust a living soul, even so ye must be born again into the kingdom of heaven, of water, and of the Spirit, and be cleansed by blood, even the blood of mine Only Begotten; that ye might be sanctified from all sin, and enjoy the words of eternal life in this world, and eternal life in the world to come, even immortal glory;
That by reason of transgression cometh the fall, which fall bringeth death, and inasmuch as ye were born into the world by water, and blood, and the spirit, which I have made, and so became of dust a living soul, even so ye must be born again into the kingdom of heaven, of water, and of the Spirit, and be cleansed by blood, even the blood of mine Only Begotten; that ye might be sanctified from all sin, and enjoy the words of eternal life in this world, and eternal life in the world to come, even immortal glory;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 84:34 |
| December 3, 2011 at 09:46 PM |
D&C 84:34
They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God.
They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God.
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woodpac highlighted Lesson 24 |
| December 3, 2011 at 09:46 PM |
Lesson 24
President Harold B. Lee taught: "If [someone] writes something or speaks something that goes beyond anything that you can find in the standard Church works, unless that one be the prophet, seer, and revelator—please note that one exception—you may immediately say, 'Well, that is his own idea.' And if he says something that contradicts what is found in the standard Church works, you may know by that same token that it is false" (The Teachings of Harold B. Lee, ed. Clyde J. Williams [1996], 540-41).
President Harold B. Lee taught: "If [someone] writes something or speaks something that goes beyond anything that you can find in the standard Church works, unless that one be the prophet, seer, and revelator—please note that one exception—you may immediately say, 'Well, that is his own idea.' And if he says something that contradicts what is found in the standard Church works, you may know by that same token that it is false" (The Teachings of Harold B. Lee, ed. Clyde J. Williams [1996], 540-41).
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 10:18 |
| December 3, 2011 at 09:46 PM |
Moroni 10:18
And I would exhort you, my beloved brethren, that ye remember that every good gift cometh of Christ.
And I would exhort you, my beloved brethren, that ye remember that every good gift cometh of Christ.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 84:33 |
| December 3, 2011 at 09:46 PM |
D&C 84:33
For whoso is faithful unto the obtaining these two priesthoods of which I have spoken, and the magnifying their calling, are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies.
For whoso is faithful unto the obtaining these two priesthoods of which I have spoken, and the magnifying their calling, are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 56:17 |
| December 3, 2011 at 08:02 AM |
D&C 56:17
Wo unto you poor men, whose hearts are not broken, whose spirits are not contrite, and whose bellies are not satisfied, and whose hands are not stayed from laying hold upon other men's goods, whose eyes are full of greediness, and who will not labor with your own hands!
Wo unto you poor men, whose hearts are not broken, whose spirits are not contrite, and whose bellies are not satisfied, and whose hands are not stayed from laying hold upon other men's goods, whose eyes are full of greediness, and who will not labor with your own hands!
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woodpac highlighted The Way of the Disciple |
| December 3, 2011 at 07:47 AM |
The Way of the Disciple
The gospel is the way of discipleship. As we walk in that way, we can experience confidence and joy—even during times of peril, sorrow, and uncertainty.
The gospel is the way of discipleship. As we walk in that way, we can experience confidence and joy—even during times of peril, sorrow, and uncertainty.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 84:37 |
| December 3, 2011 at 07:47 AM |
D&C 84:37
And he that receiveth me receiveth my Father;
And he that receiveth me receiveth my Father;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 58:27 |
| December 2, 2011 at 10:36 PM |
D&C 58:27
Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;
Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 58:43 |
| December 2, 2011 at 10:36 PM |
D&C 58:43
By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them.
By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 82:10 |
| December 2, 2011 at 10:36 PM |
D&C 82:10
I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise.
I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 122:6 |
| December 2, 2011 at 01:05 PM |
D&C 122:6
If thou art accused with all manner of false accusations; if thine enemies fall upon thee; if they tear thee from the society of thy father and mother and brethren and sisters; and if with a drawn sword thine enemies tear thee from the bosom of thy wife, and of thine offspring, and thine elder son, although but six years of age, shall cling to thy garments, and shall say, My father, my father, why can't you stay with us? O, my father, what are the men going to do with you? and if then he shall be thrust from thee by the sword, and thou be dragged to prison, and thine enemies prowl around thee like wolves for the blood of the lamb;
If thou art accused with all manner of false accusations; if thine enemies fall upon thee; if they tear thee from the society of thy father and mother and brethren and sisters; and if with a drawn sword thine enemies tear thee from the bosom of thy wife, and of thine offspring, and thine elder son, although but six years of age, shall cling to thy garments, and shall say, My father, my father, why can't you stay with us? O, my father, what are the men going to do with you? and if then he shall be thrust from thee by the sword, and thou be dragged to prison, and thine enemies prowl around thee like wolves for the blood of the lamb;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 88:67 |
| December 2, 2011 at 09:05 AM |
D&C 88:67
And if your eye be single to my glory, your whole bodies shall be filled with light, and there shall be no darkness in you; and that body which is filled with light comprehendeth all things.
And if your eye be single to my glory, your whole bodies shall be filled with light, and there shall be no darkness in you; and that body which is filled with light comprehendeth all things.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 20:51 |
| December 2, 2011 at 09:05 AM |
D&C 20:51
And visit the house of each member, exhorting them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties.
And visit the house of each member, exhorting them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties.
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 10:20 |
| December 2, 2011 at 09:05 AM |
Moroni 10:20
Wherefore, there must be faith; and if there must be faith there must also be hope; and if there must be hope there must also be charity.
Wherefore, there must be faith; and if there must be faith there must also be hope; and if there must be hope there must also be charity.
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woodpac highlighted Adversity |
| December 2, 2011 at 09:05 AM |
Adversity
My purpose today is to assure you that our Heavenly Father and the Savior live and that They love all humanity. The very opportunity for us to face adversity and affliction is part of the evidence of Their infinite love. God gave us the gift of living in mortality so that we could be prepared to receive the greatest of all the gifts of God, which is eternal life. Then our spirits will be changed. We will become able to want what God wants, to think as He thinks, and thus be prepared for the trust of an endless posterity to teach and to lead through tests to be raised up to qualify to live forever in eternal life.
My purpose today is to assure you that our Heavenly Father and the Savior live and that They love all humanity. The very opportunity for us to face adversity and affliction is part of the evidence of Their infinite love. God gave us the gift of living in mortality so that we could be prepared to receive the greatest of all the gifts of God, which is eternal life. Then our spirits will be changed. We will become able to want what God wants, to think as He thinks, and thus be prepared for the trust of an endless posterity to teach and to lead through tests to be raised up to qualify to live forever in eternal life.
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 10:22 |
| December 2, 2011 at 09:05 AM |
Moroni 10:22
And if ye have no hope ye must needs be in despair; and despair cometh because of iniquity.
And if ye have no hope ye must needs be in despair; and despair cometh because of iniquity.
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 8:18 |
| December 1, 2011 at 09:56 PM |
Moroni 8:18
For I know that God is not a partial God, neither a changeable being; but he is unchangeable from all eternity to all eternity.
For I know that God is not a partial God, neither a changeable being; but he is unchangeable from all eternity to all eternity.
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woodpac highlighted Chapter 37 |
| December 1, 2011 at 09:56 PM |
Chapter 37
"It is a duty which every Saint ought to render to his brethren freely—to always love them, and ever succor them. To be justified before God we must love one another: we must overcome evil; we must visit the fatherless and the widow in their affliction, and we must keep ourselves unspotted from the world; for such virtues flow from the great fountain of pure religion [see James 1:27]."5
"It is a duty which every Saint ought to render to his brethren freely—to always love them, and ever succor them. To be justified before God we must love one another: we must overcome evil; we must visit the fatherless and the widow in their affliction, and we must keep ourselves unspotted from the world; for such virtues flow from the great fountain of pure religion [see James 1:27]."5
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woodpac highlighted D&C 26:1 |
| December 1, 2011 at 09:56 PM |
D&C 26:1
Behold, I say unto you that you shall let your time be devoted to the studying of the scriptures, and to preaching, and to confirming the church at Colesville, and to performing your labors on the land, such as is required, until after you shall go to the west to hold the next conference; and then it shall be made known what you shall do.
Behold, I say unto you that you shall let your time be devoted to the studying of the scriptures, and to preaching, and to confirming the church at Colesville, and to performing your labors on the land, such as is required, until after you shall go to the west to hold the next conference; and then it shall be made known what you shall do.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 29:31 |
| November 30, 2011 at 10:50 PM |
D&C 29:31
For by the power of my Spirit created I them; yea, all things both spiritual and temporal—
For by the power of my Spirit created I them; yea, all things both spiritual and temporal—
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woodpac highlighted D&C 93:12 |
| November 30, 2011 at 12:45 PM |
D&C 93:12
And I, John, saw that he received not of the fulness at the first, but received grace for grace;
And I, John, saw that he received not of the fulness at the first, but received grace for grace;
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woodpac highlighted Lesson 24 |
| November 30, 2011 at 12:45 PM |
Lesson 24
Simonds Ryder was converted to the Church in 1831. Later he received a letter signed by the Prophet Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, informing him that it was the Lord's will, made manifest by the Spirit, that he preach the gospel. Both in the letter he received and in the official commission to preach, his name was spelled Rider instead of Ryder. Simonds Ryder "thought if the 'Spirit' through which he had been called to preach could err in the matter of spelling his name, it might have erred in calling him to the ministry as well; or, in other words, he was led to doubt if he were called at all by the Spirit of God, because of the error in spelling his name!" (History of the Church, 1:261). Simonds Ryder later apostatized from the Church.
Simonds Ryder was converted to the Church in 1831. Later he received a letter signed by the Prophet Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, informing him that it was the Lord's will, made manifest by the Spirit, that he preach the gospel. Both in the letter he received and in the official commission to preach, his name was spelled Rider instead of Ryder. Simonds Ryder "thought if the 'Spirit' through which he had been called to preach could err in the matter of spelling his name, it might have erred in calling him to the ministry as well; or, in other words, he was led to doubt if he were called at all by the Spirit of God, because of the error in spelling his name!" (History of the Church, 1:261). Simonds Ryder later apostatized from the Church.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 42:31 |
| November 30, 2011 at 12:45 PM |
D&C 42:31
And inasmuch as ye impart of your substance unto the poor, ye will do it unto me; and they shall be laid before the bishop of my church and his counselors, two of the elders, or high priests, such as he shall appoint or has appointed and set apart for that purpose.
And inasmuch as ye impart of your substance unto the poor, ye will do it unto me; and they shall be laid before the bishop of my church and his counselors, two of the elders, or high priests, such as he shall appoint or has appointed and set apart for that purpose.
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woodpac highlighted Stewardship-a Sacred Trust |
| November 30, 2011 at 12:45 PM |
Stewardship-a Sacred Trust
We live in perilous times when many believe we are not accountable to God and that we do not have personal responsibility or stewardship for ourselves or others. Many in the world are focused on self-gratification, put themselves first, and love pleasure more than they love righteousness. They do not believe they are their brother’s keeper. In the Church, however, we believe that these stewardships are a sacred trust.
We live in perilous times when many believe we are not accountable to God and that we do not have personal responsibility or stewardship for ourselves or others. Many in the world are focused on self-gratification, put themselves first, and love pleasure more than they love righteousness. They do not believe they are their brother’s keeper. In the Church, however, we believe that these stewardships are a sacred trust.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 58:26 |
| November 30, 2011 at 09:21 AM |
D&C 58:26
For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward.
For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward.
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 6:4 |
| November 30, 2011 at 08:51 AM |
Moroni 6:4
And after they had been received unto baptism, and were wrought upon and cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost, they were numbered among the people of the church of Christ; and their names were taken, that they might be remembered and nourished by the good word of God, to keep them in the right way, to keep them continually watchful unto prayer, relying alone upon the merits of Christ, who was the author and the finisher of their faith.
And after they had been received unto baptism, and were wrought upon and cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost, they were numbered among the people of the church of Christ; and their names were taken, that they might be remembered and nourished by the good word of God, to keep them in the right way, to keep them continually watchful unto prayer, relying alone upon the merits of Christ, who was the author and the finisher of their faith.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 121:42 |
| November 29, 2011 at 09:38 PM |
D&C 121:42
By kindness, and pure knowledge, which shall greatly enlarge the soul without hypocrisy, and without guile—
By kindness, and pure knowledge, which shall greatly enlarge the soul without hypocrisy, and without guile—
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woodpac highlighted D&C 84:38 |
| November 29, 2011 at 10:14 AM |
D&C 84:38
And he that receiveth my Father receiveth my Father's kingdom; therefore all that my Father hath shall be given unto him.
And he that receiveth my Father receiveth my Father's kingdom; therefore all that my Father hath shall be given unto him.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 78:13 |
| November 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM |
D&C 78:13
Behold, this is the preparation wherewith I prepare you, and the foundation, and the ensample which I give unto you, whereby you may accomplish the commandments which are given you;
Behold, this is the preparation wherewith I prepare you, and the foundation, and the ensample which I give unto you, whereby you may accomplish the commandments which are given you;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 20:52 |
| November 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM |
D&C 20:52
In all these duties the priest is to assist the elder if occasion requires.
In all these duties the priest is to assist the elder if occasion requires.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 101:8 |
| November 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM |
D&C 101:8
In the day of their peace they esteemed lightly my counsel; but, in the day of their trouble, of necessity they feel after me.
In the day of their peace they esteemed lightly my counsel; but, in the day of their trouble, of necessity they feel after me.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 93:2 |
| November 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM |
D&C 93:2
And that I am the true light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world;
And that I am the true light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 100:5 |
| November 28, 2011 at 07:08 AM |
D&C 100:5
Therefore, verily I say unto you, lift up your voices unto this people; speak the thoughts that I shall put into your hearts, and you shall not be confounded before men;
Therefore, verily I say unto you, lift up your voices unto this people; speak the thoughts that I shall put into your hearts, and you shall not be confounded before men;
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 7:13 |
| November 27, 2011 at 11:59 AM |
Moroni 7:13
But behold, that which is of God inviteth and enticeth to do good continually; wherefore, every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, is inspired of God.
But behold, that which is of God inviteth and enticeth to do good continually; wherefore, every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, is inspired of God.
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 7:13 |
| November 27, 2011 at 05:16 AM |
Moroni 7:13
But behold, that which is of God inviteth and enticeth to do good continually; wherefore, every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, is inspired of God.
But behold, that which is of God inviteth and enticeth to do good continually; wherefore, every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, is inspired of God.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 14:7 |
| November 26, 2011 at 06:14 PM |
D&C 14:7
And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.
And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 100:5 |
| November 25, 2011 at 02:33 PM |
D&C 100:5
Therefore, verily I say unto you, lift up your voices unto this people; speak the thoughts that I shall put into your hearts, and you shall not be confounded before men;
Therefore, verily I say unto you, lift up your voices unto this people; speak the thoughts that I shall put into your hearts, and you shall not be confounded before men;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 20:57 |
| November 25, 2011 at 02:33 PM |
D&C 20:57
And is to be assisted always, in all his duties in the church, by the deacons, if occasion requires.
And is to be assisted always, in all his duties in the church, by the deacons, if occasion requires.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 26:1 |
| November 23, 2011 at 11:11 PM |
D&C 26:1
Behold, I say unto you that you shall let your time be devoted to the studying of the scriptures, and to preaching, and to confirming the church at Colesville, and to performing your labors on the land, such as is required, until after you shall go to the west to hold the next conference; and then it shall be made known what you shall do.
Behold, I say unto you that you shall let your time be devoted to the studying of the scriptures, and to preaching, and to confirming the church at Colesville, and to performing your labors on the land, such as is required, until after you shall go to the west to hold the next conference; and then it shall be made known what you shall do.
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woodpac highlighted The Way of the Disciple |
| November 23, 2011 at 06:54 AM |
The Way of the Disciple
The gospel is the way of discipleship. As we walk in that way, we can experience confidence and joy—even during times of peril, sorrow, and uncertainty.
The gospel is the way of discipleship. As we walk in that way, we can experience confidence and joy—even during times of peril, sorrow, and uncertainty.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 107:100 |
| November 22, 2011 at 06:51 AM |
D&C 107:100
He that is slothful shall not be counted worthy to stand, and he that learns not his duty and shows himself not approved shall not be counted worthy to stand. Even so. Amen.
He that is slothful shall not be counted worthy to stand, and he that learns not his duty and shows himself not approved shall not be counted worthy to stand. Even so. Amen.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 58:26 |
| November 21, 2011 at 05:15 PM |
D&C 58:26
For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward.
For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 121:34 |
| November 21, 2011 at 05:15 PM |
D&C 121:34
Behold, there are many called, but few are chosen. And why are they not chosen?
Behold, there are many called, but few are chosen. And why are they not chosen?
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woodpac highlighted The Great Commandment |
| November 21, 2011 at 05:15 PM |
The Great Commandment
The scriptures tell us that "if any man love God, the same is known of him." (1 Corinthians 8:3.) What a wonderful promise—to be known of Him. It makes the spirit soar to think that the Creator of heaven and earth could know us and love us with a pure, eternal love.
The scriptures tell us that "if any man love God, the same is known of him." (1 Corinthians 8:3.) What a wonderful promise—to be known of Him. It makes the spirit soar to think that the Creator of heaven and earth could know us and love us with a pure, eternal love.
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woodpac highlighted Stewardship-a Sacred Trust |
| November 21, 2011 at 05:15 PM |
Stewardship-a Sacred Trust
We live in perilous times when many believe we are not accountable to God and that we do not have personal responsibility or stewardship for ourselves or others. Many in the world are focused on self-gratification, put themselves first, and love pleasure more than they love righteousness. They do not believe they are their brother’s keeper. In the Church, however, we believe that these stewardships are a sacred trust.
We live in perilous times when many believe we are not accountable to God and that we do not have personal responsibility or stewardship for ourselves or others. Many in the world are focused on self-gratification, put themselves first, and love pleasure more than they love righteousness. They do not believe they are their brother’s keeper. In the Church, however, we believe that these stewardships are a sacred trust.
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woodpac highlighted Lesson 4 |
| November 20, 2011 at 12:07 PM |
Lesson 4
In order to accomplish their purposes, priesthood quorums must be unified. "The quorum should be so united that we can help one another, not only spiritually but also financially and in every other way. If we can get the spirit of unity in our quorums, then we are beginning to understand the full meaning of our priesthood organization in the Church" (David O. McKay, "The Fundamental Basis for Home Teaching," Improvement Era, July 1963, 615).
In order to accomplish their purposes, priesthood quorums must be unified. "The quorum should be so united that we can help one another, not only spiritually but also financially and in every other way. If we can get the spirit of unity in our quorums, then we are beginning to understand the full meaning of our priesthood organization in the Church" (David O. McKay, "The Fundamental Basis for Home Teaching," Improvement Era, July 1963, 615).
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woodpac highlighted Lesson 24 |
| November 20, 2011 at 12:07 PM |
Lesson 24
President Harold B. Lee taught: "If [someone] writes something or speaks something that goes beyond anything that you can find in the standard Church works, unless that one be the prophet, seer, and revelator—please note that one exception—you may immediately say, 'Well, that is his own idea.' And if he says something that contradicts what is found in the standard Church works, you may know by that same token that it is false" (The Teachings of Harold B. Lee, ed. Clyde J. Williams [1996], 540-41).
President Harold B. Lee taught: "If [someone] writes something or speaks something that goes beyond anything that you can find in the standard Church works, unless that one be the prophet, seer, and revelator—please note that one exception—you may immediately say, 'Well, that is his own idea.' And if he says something that contradicts what is found in the standard Church works, you may know by that same token that it is false" (The Teachings of Harold B. Lee, ed. Clyde J. Williams [1996], 540-41).
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 10:3 |
| November 19, 2011 at 10:07 PM |
Moroni 10:3
Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ponder it in your hearts.
Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ponder it in your hearts.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 46:14 |
| November 19, 2011 at 10:07 PM |
D&C 46:14
To others it is given to believe on their words, that they also might have eternal life if they continue faithful.
To others it is given to believe on their words, that they also might have eternal life if they continue faithful.
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woodpac highlighted Stewardship-a Sacred Trust |
| November 17, 2011 at 08:12 AM |
Stewardship-a Sacred Trust
We live in perilous times when many believe we are not accountable to God and that we do not have personal responsibility or stewardship for ourselves or others. Many in the world are focused on self-gratification, put themselves first, and love pleasure more than they love righteousness. They do not believe they are their brother’s keeper. In the Church, however, we believe that these stewardships are a sacred trust.
We live in perilous times when many believe we are not accountable to God and that we do not have personal responsibility or stewardship for ourselves or others. Many in the world are focused on self-gratification, put themselves first, and love pleasure more than they love righteousness. They do not believe they are their brother’s keeper. In the Church, however, we believe that these stewardships are a sacred trust.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 121:8 |
| November 17, 2011 at 08:12 AM |
D&C 121:8
And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes.
And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 68:4 |
| November 17, 2011 at 08:12 AM |
D&C 68:4
And whatsoever they shall speak when moved upon by the Holy Ghost shall be scripture, shall be the will of the Lord, shall be the mind of the Lord, shall be the word of the Lord, shall be the voice of the Lord, and the power of God unto salvation.
And whatsoever they shall speak when moved upon by the Holy Ghost shall be scripture, shall be the will of the Lord, shall be the mind of the Lord, shall be the word of the Lord, shall be the voice of the Lord, and the power of God unto salvation.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 78:13 |
| November 17, 2011 at 08:12 AM |
D&C 78:13
Behold, this is the preparation wherewith I prepare you, and the foundation, and the ensample which I give unto you, whereby you may accomplish the commandments which are given you;
Behold, this is the preparation wherewith I prepare you, and the foundation, and the ensample which I give unto you, whereby you may accomplish the commandments which are given you;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 14:7 |
| November 16, 2011 at 09:17 AM |
D&C 14:7
And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.
And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 20:50 |
| November 16, 2011 at 09:17 AM |
D&C 20:50
But when there is an elder present, he is only to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize,
But when there is an elder present, he is only to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize,
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woodpac highlighted Adversity |
| November 16, 2011 at 09:17 AM |
Adversity
My purpose today is to assure you that our Heavenly Father and the Savior live and that They love all humanity. The very opportunity for us to face adversity and affliction is part of the evidence of Their infinite love. God gave us the gift of living in mortality so that we could be prepared to receive the greatest of all the gifts of God, which is eternal life. Then our spirits will be changed. We will become able to want what God wants, to think as He thinks, and thus be prepared for the trust of an endless posterity to teach and to lead through tests to be raised up to qualify to live forever in eternal life.
My purpose today is to assure you that our Heavenly Father and the Savior live and that They love all humanity. The very opportunity for us to face adversity and affliction is part of the evidence of Their infinite love. God gave us the gift of living in mortality so that we could be prepared to receive the greatest of all the gifts of God, which is eternal life. Then our spirits will be changed. We will become able to want what God wants, to think as He thinks, and thus be prepared for the trust of an endless posterity to teach and to lead through tests to be raised up to qualify to live forever in eternal life.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 18:5 |
| November 16, 2011 at 09:17 AM |
D&C 18:5
Wherefore, if you shall build up my church, upon the foundation of my gospel and my rock, the gates of hell shall not prevail against you.
Wherefore, if you shall build up my church, upon the foundation of my gospel and my rock, the gates of hell shall not prevail against you.
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 10:18 |
| November 16, 2011 at 09:17 AM |
Moroni 10:18
And I would exhort you, my beloved brethren, that ye remember that every good gift cometh of Christ.
And I would exhort you, my beloved brethren, that ye remember that every good gift cometh of Christ.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 121:43 |
| November 16, 2011 at 06:14 AM |
D&C 121:43
Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing forth afterwards an increase of love toward him whom thou hast reproved, lest he esteem thee to be his enemy;
Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing forth afterwards an increase of love toward him whom thou hast reproved, lest he esteem thee to be his enemy;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 107:99 |
| November 16, 2011 at 06:14 AM |
D&C 107:99
Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.
Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 11:21 |
| November 15, 2011 at 09:07 PM |
D&C 11:21
Seek not to declare my word, but first seek to obtain my word, and then shall your tongue be loosed; then, if you desire, you shall have my Spirit and my word, yea, the power of God unto the convincing of men.
Seek not to declare my word, but first seek to obtain my word, and then shall your tongue be loosed; then, if you desire, you shall have my Spirit and my word, yea, the power of God unto the convincing of men.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 121:37 |
| November 15, 2011 at 04:14 PM |
D&C 121:37
That they may be conferred upon us, it is true; but when we undertake to cover our sins, or to gratify our pride, our vain ambition, or to exercise control or dominion or compulsion upon the souls of the children of men, in any degree of unrighteousness, behold, the heavens withdraw themselves; the Spirit of the Lord is grieved; and when it is withdrawn, Amen to the priesthood or the authority of that man.
That they may be conferred upon us, it is true; but when we undertake to cover our sins, or to gratify our pride, our vain ambition, or to exercise control or dominion or compulsion upon the souls of the children of men, in any degree of unrighteousness, behold, the heavens withdraw themselves; the Spirit of the Lord is grieved; and when it is withdrawn, Amen to the priesthood or the authority of that man.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 84:37 |
| November 15, 2011 at 04:14 PM |
D&C 84:37
And he that receiveth me receiveth my Father;
And he that receiveth me receiveth my Father;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 106:5 |
| November 15, 2011 at 04:14 PM |
D&C 106:5
Therefore, gird up your loins, that you may be the children of light, and that day shall not overtake you as a thief.
Therefore, gird up your loins, that you may be the children of light, and that day shall not overtake you as a thief.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 43:15 |
| November 13, 2011 at 11:41 PM |
D&C 43:15
Again I say, hearken ye elders of my church, whom I have appointed: Ye are not sent forth to be taught, but to teach the children of men the things which I have put into your hands by the power of my Spirit;
Again I say, hearken ye elders of my church, whom I have appointed: Ye are not sent forth to be taught, but to teach the children of men the things which I have put into your hands by the power of my Spirit;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 84:109 |
| November 13, 2011 at 10:03 PM |
D&C 84:109
Therefore, let every man stand in his own office, and labor in his own calling; and let not the head say unto the feet it hath no need of the feet; for without the feet how shall the body be able to stand?
Therefore, let every man stand in his own office, and labor in his own calling; and let not the head say unto the feet it hath no need of the feet; for without the feet how shall the body be able to stand?
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woodpac highlighted D&C 20:60 |
| November 13, 2011 at 10:03 PM |
D&C 20:60
Every elder, priest, teacher, or deacon is to be ordained according to the gifts and callings of God unto him; and he is to be ordained by the power of the Holy Ghost, which is in the one who ordains him.
Every elder, priest, teacher, or deacon is to be ordained according to the gifts and callings of God unto him; and he is to be ordained by the power of the Holy Ghost, which is in the one who ordains him.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 26:1 |
| November 13, 2011 at 10:03 PM |
D&C 26:1
Behold, I say unto you that you shall let your time be devoted to the studying of the scriptures, and to preaching, and to confirming the church at Colesville, and to performing your labors on the land, such as is required, until after you shall go to the west to hold the next conference; and then it shall be made known what you shall do.
Behold, I say unto you that you shall let your time be devoted to the studying of the scriptures, and to preaching, and to confirming the church at Colesville, and to performing your labors on the land, such as is required, until after you shall go to the west to hold the next conference; and then it shall be made known what you shall do.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 78:19 |
| November 13, 2011 at 02:54 PM |
D&C 78:19
And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more.
And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more.
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woodpac highlighted The Way of the Disciple |
| November 13, 2011 at 02:42 PM |
The Way of the Disciple
Brothers and sisters, we have to stay with it. We don’t acquire eternal life in a sprint—this is a race of endurance. We have to apply and reapply the divine gospel principles. Day after day we need to make them part of our normal life.
Brothers and sisters, we have to stay with it. We don’t acquire eternal life in a sprint—this is a race of endurance. We have to apply and reapply the divine gospel principles. Day after day we need to make them part of our normal life.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 42:14 |
| November 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM |
D&C 42:14
And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.
And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 18:36 |
| November 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM |
D&C 18:36
Wherefore, you can testify that you have heard my voice, and know my words.
Wherefore, you can testify that you have heard my voice, and know my words.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 59:11 |
| November 13, 2011 at 07:55 AM |
D&C 59:11
Nevertheless thy vows shall be offered up in righteousness on all days and at all times;
Nevertheless thy vows shall be offered up in righteousness on all days and at all times;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 20:47 |
| November 12, 2011 at 10:07 PM |
D&C 20:47
And visit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties.
And visit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 107:69 |
| November 12, 2011 at 08:51 PM |
D&C 107:69
Nevertheless a bishop must be chosen from the High Priesthood, unless he is a literal descendant of Aaron;
Nevertheless a bishop must be chosen from the High Priesthood, unless he is a literal descendant of Aaron;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 88:124 |
| November 12, 2011 at 08:51 PM |
D&C 88:124
Cease to be idle; cease to be unclean; cease to find fault one with another; cease to sleep longer than is needful; retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early, that your bodies and your minds may be invigorated.
Cease to be idle; cease to be unclean; cease to find fault one with another; cease to sleep longer than is needful; retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early, that your bodies and your minds may be invigorated.
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woodpac highlighted Adversity |
| November 12, 2011 at 08:51 PM |
Adversity
My purpose today is to assure you that our Heavenly Father and the Savior live and that They love all humanity. The very opportunity for us to face adversity and affliction is part of the evidence of Their infinite love. God gave us the gift of living in mortality so that we could be prepared to receive the greatest of all the gifts of God, which is eternal life. Then our spirits will be changed. We will become able to want what God wants, to think as He thinks, and thus be prepared for the trust of an endless posterity to teach and to lead through tests to be raised up to qualify to live forever in eternal life.
My purpose today is to assure you that our Heavenly Father and the Savior live and that They love all humanity. The very opportunity for us to face adversity and affliction is part of the evidence of Their infinite love. God gave us the gift of living in mortality so that we could be prepared to receive the greatest of all the gifts of God, which is eternal life. Then our spirits will be changed. We will become able to want what God wants, to think as He thinks, and thus be prepared for the trust of an endless posterity to teach and to lead through tests to be raised up to qualify to live forever in eternal life.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 59:21 |
| November 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM |
D&C 59:21
And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.
And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.
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woodpac highlighted Adversity |
| November 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM |
Adversity
With all the differences in our lives, we have at least one challenge in common. We all must deal with adversity. There may be periods, sometimes long ones, when our lives seem to flow with little difficulty. But it is in the nature of our being human that comfort gives way to distress, periods of good health come to an end, and misfortunes arrive. Particularly when the comfortable times have gone on for a while, the arrival of suffering or the loss of material security can bring fear and sometimes even anger.
With all the differences in our lives, we have at least one challenge in common. We all must deal with adversity. There may be periods, sometimes long ones, when our lives seem to flow with little difficulty. But it is in the nature of our being human that comfort gives way to distress, periods of good health come to an end, and misfortunes arrive. Particularly when the comfortable times have gone on for a while, the arrival of suffering or the loss of material security can bring fear and sometimes even anger.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 107:30 |
| November 10, 2011 at 07:09 PM |
D&C 107:30
The decisions of these quorums, or either of them, are to be made in all righteousness, in holiness, and lowliness of heart, meekness and long suffering, and in faith, and virtue, and knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and charity;
The decisions of these quorums, or either of them, are to be made in all righteousness, in holiness, and lowliness of heart, meekness and long suffering, and in faith, and virtue, and knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and charity;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 123:12 |
| November 10, 2011 at 07:09 PM |
D&C 123:12
For there are many yet on the earth among all sects, parties, and denominations, who are blinded by the subtle craftiness of men, whereby they lie in wait to deceive, and who are only kept from the truth because they know not where to find it—
For there are many yet on the earth among all sects, parties, and denominations, who are blinded by the subtle craftiness of men, whereby they lie in wait to deceive, and who are only kept from the truth because they know not where to find it—
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woodpac highlighted D&C 121:39 |
| November 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM |
D&C 121:39
We have learned by sad experience that it is the nature and disposition of almost all men, as soon as they get a little authority, as they suppose, they will immediately begin to exercise unrighteous dominion.
We have learned by sad experience that it is the nature and disposition of almost all men, as soon as they get a little authority, as they suppose, they will immediately begin to exercise unrighteous dominion.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 121:36 |
| November 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM |
D&C 121:36
That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.
That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 20:45 |
| November 9, 2011 at 08:32 PM |
D&C 20:45
The elders are to conduct the meetings as they are led by the Holy Ghost, according to the commandments and revelations of God.
The elders are to conduct the meetings as they are led by the Holy Ghost, according to the commandments and revelations of God.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 28:16 |
| November 9, 2011 at 08:32 PM |
D&C 28:16
And thou must open thy mouth at all times, declaring my gospel with the sound of rejoicing. Amen.
And thou must open thy mouth at all times, declaring my gospel with the sound of rejoicing. Amen.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 78:13 |
| November 9, 2011 at 08:32 PM |
D&C 78:13
Behold, this is the preparation wherewith I prepare you, and the foundation, and the ensample which I give unto you, whereby you may accomplish the commandments which are given you;
Behold, this is the preparation wherewith I prepare you, and the foundation, and the ensample which I give unto you, whereby you may accomplish the commandments which are given you;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 42:23 |
| November 9, 2011 at 08:32 PM |
D&C 42:23
And he that looketh upon a woman to lust after her shall deny the faith, and shall not have the Spirit; and if he repents not he shall be cast out.
And he that looketh upon a woman to lust after her shall deny the faith, and shall not have the Spirit; and if he repents not he shall be cast out.
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woodpac highlighted Chapter 37 |
| November 9, 2011 at 08:32 PM |
Chapter 37
"Wise men ought to have understanding enough to conquer men with kindness. 'A soft answer turneth away wrath,' says the wise man [Proverbs 15:1]; and it will be greatly to the credit of the Latter-day Saints to show the love of God, by now kindly treating those who may have, in an unconscious moment, done wrong; for truly said Jesus, Pray for thine enemies [see Matthew 5:44]."11
"Wise men ought to have understanding enough to conquer men with kindness. 'A soft answer turneth away wrath,' says the wise man [Proverbs 15:1]; and it will be greatly to the credit of the Latter-day Saints to show the love of God, by now kindly treating those who may have, in an unconscious moment, done wrong; for truly said Jesus, Pray for thine enemies [see Matthew 5:44]."11
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woodpac highlighted D&C 130:18 |
| November 9, 2011 at 08:32 PM |
D&C 130:18
Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection.
Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 101:54 |
| November 9, 2011 at 08:32 PM |
D&C 101:54
And behold, the watchman upon the tower would have seen the enemy while he was yet afar off; and then ye could have made ready and kept the enemy from breaking down the hedge thereof, and saved my vineyard from the hands of the destroyer.
And behold, the watchman upon the tower would have seen the enemy while he was yet afar off; and then ye could have made ready and kept the enemy from breaking down the hedge thereof, and saved my vineyard from the hands of the destroyer.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 89:19 |
| November 9, 2011 at 08:32 PM |
D&C 89:19
And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures;
And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 119:4 |
| November 9, 2011 at 03:44 AM |
D&C 119:4
And after that, those who have thus been tithed shall pay one-tenth of all their interest annually; and this shall be a standing law unto them forever, for my holy priesthood, saith the Lord.
And after that, those who have thus been tithed shall pay one-tenth of all their interest annually; and this shall be a standing law unto them forever, for my holy priesthood, saith the Lord.
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woodpac highlighted Ether 12:41 |
| November 8, 2011 at 08:52 PM |
Ether 12:41
And now, I would commend you to seek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written, that the grace of God the Father, and also the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, which beareth record of them, may be and abide in you forever. Amen.
And now, I would commend you to seek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written, that the grace of God the Father, and also the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, which beareth record of them, may be and abide in you forever. Amen.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 59:11 |
| November 7, 2011 at 10:46 PM |
D&C 59:11
Nevertheless thy vows shall be offered up in righteousness on all days and at all times;
Nevertheless thy vows shall be offered up in righteousness on all days and at all times;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 84:110 |
| November 7, 2011 at 10:46 PM |
D&C 84:110
Also the body hath need of every member, that all may be edified together, that the system may be kept perfect.
Also the body hath need of every member, that all may be edified together, that the system may be kept perfect.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 59:21 |
| November 6, 2011 at 11:42 AM |
D&C 59:21
And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.
And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 10:20 |
| November 6, 2011 at 11:42 AM |
Moroni 10:20
Wherefore, there must be faith; and if there must be faith there must also be hope; and if there must be hope there must also be charity.
Wherefore, there must be faith; and if there must be faith there must also be hope; and if there must be hope there must also be charity.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 56:16 |
| November 6, 2011 at 11:14 AM |
D&C 56:16
Wo unto you rich men, that will not give your substance to the poor, for your riches will canker your souls; and this shall be your lamentation in the day of visitation, and of judgment, and of indignation: The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and my soul is not saved!
Wo unto you rich men, that will not give your substance to the poor, for your riches will canker your souls; and this shall be your lamentation in the day of visitation, and of judgment, and of indignation: The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and my soul is not saved!
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woodpac highlighted D&C 29:35 |
| November 6, 2011 at 09:47 AM |
D&C 29:35
Behold, I gave unto him that he should be an agent unto himself; and I gave unto him commandment, but no temporal commandment gave I unto him, for my commandments are spiritual; they are not natural nor temporal, neither carnal nor sensual.
Behold, I gave unto him that he should be an agent unto himself; and I gave unto him commandment, but no temporal commandment gave I unto him, for my commandments are spiritual; they are not natural nor temporal, neither carnal nor sensual.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 59:12 |
| November 6, 2011 at 01:05 AM |
D&C 59:12
But remember that on this, the Lord's day, thou shalt offer thine oblations and thy sacraments unto the Most High, confessing thy sins unto thy brethren, and before the Lord.
But remember that on this, the Lord's day, thou shalt offer thine oblations and thy sacraments unto the Most High, confessing thy sins unto thy brethren, and before the Lord.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 20:53 |
| November 5, 2011 at 08:58 AM |
D&C 20:53
The teacher's duty is to watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them;
The teacher's duty is to watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 20:45 |
| November 4, 2011 at 10:19 PM |
D&C 20:45
The elders are to conduct the meetings as they are led by the Holy Ghost, according to the commandments and revelations of God.
The elders are to conduct the meetings as they are led by the Holy Ghost, according to the commandments and revelations of God.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 121:36 |
| November 4, 2011 at 05:22 PM |
D&C 121:36
That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.
That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.
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woodpac highlighted Faith in Adversity |
| November 4, 2011 at 05:22 PM |
Faith in Adversity
President Howard W. Hunter said: "If our lives and our faith are centered on Jesus Christ and his restored gospel, nothing can ever go permanently wrong. On the other hand, if our lives are not centered on the Savior and his teachings, no other success can ever be permanently right" (The Teachings of Howard W. Hunter, ed. Clyde J. Williams [1997], 40).
President Howard W. Hunter said: "If our lives and our faith are centered on Jesus Christ and his restored gospel, nothing can ever go permanently wrong. On the other hand, if our lives are not centered on the Savior and his teachings, no other success can ever be permanently right" (The Teachings of Howard W. Hunter, ed. Clyde J. Williams [1997], 40).
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woodpac highlighted D&C 122:6 |
| November 4, 2011 at 05:47 AM |
D&C 122:6
If thou art accused with all manner of false accusations; if thine enemies fall upon thee; if they tear thee from the society of thy father and mother and brethren and sisters; and if with a drawn sword thine enemies tear thee from the bosom of thy wife, and of thine offspring, and thine elder son, although but six years of age, shall cling to thy garments, and shall say, My father, my father, why can't you stay with us? O, my father, what are the men going to do with you? and if then he shall be thrust from thee by the sword, and thou be dragged to prison, and thine enemies prowl around thee like wolves for the blood of the lamb;
If thou art accused with all manner of false accusations; if thine enemies fall upon thee; if they tear thee from the society of thy father and mother and brethren and sisters; and if with a drawn sword thine enemies tear thee from the bosom of thy wife, and of thine offspring, and thine elder son, although but six years of age, shall cling to thy garments, and shall say, My father, my father, why can't you stay with us? O, my father, what are the men going to do with you? and if then he shall be thrust from thee by the sword, and thou be dragged to prison, and thine enemies prowl around thee like wolves for the blood of the lamb;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 64:10 |
| November 3, 2011 at 11:18 PM |
D&C 64:10
I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.
I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 58:26 |
| November 2, 2011 at 10:40 PM |
D&C 58:26
For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward.
For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 121:41 |
| November 2, 2011 at 04:42 AM |
D&C 121:41
No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood, only by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned;
No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood, only by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned;
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woodpac
Why those who leave the Church can't leave it alone. (note for Lesson 31) |
| October 31, 2011 at 10:58 PM |
Note: Why those who leave the Church can't leave it alone.
Lesson 31
The Prophet Joseph Smith made the following statement to a man who wondered why those who had left the Church often fought so fiercely against it: "Before you joined this Church you stood on neutral ground. When the gospel was preached good and evil were set before you. You could choose either or neither. There were two opposite masters inviting you to serve them. When you joined this Church you enlisted to serve God. When you did that you left the neutral ground, and you never can get back on to it. Should you forsake the Master you enlisted to serve it will be by the instigation of the evil one, and you will follow his dictation and be his servant" (in "Recollections of the Prophet Joseph Smith," Juvenile Instructor, 15 Aug. 1892, 492).
Lesson 31
The Prophet Joseph Smith made the following statement to a man who wondered why those who had left the Church often fought so fiercely against it: "Before you joined this Church you stood on neutral ground. When the gospel was preached good and evil were set before you. You could choose either or neither. There were two opposite masters inviting you to serve them. When you joined this Church you enlisted to serve God. When you did that you left the neutral ground, and you never can get back on to it. Should you forsake the Master you enlisted to serve it will be by the instigation of the evil one, and you will follow his dictation and be his servant" (in "Recollections of the Prophet Joseph Smith," Juvenile Instructor, 15 Aug. 1892, 492).
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 10:21 |
| October 30, 2011 at 11:04 PM |
Moroni 10:21
And except ye have charity ye can in nowise be saved in the kingdom of God; neither can ye be saved in the kingdom of God if ye have not faith; neither can ye if ye have no hope.
And except ye have charity ye can in nowise be saved in the kingdom of God; neither can ye be saved in the kingdom of God if ye have not faith; neither can ye if ye have no hope.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 78:15 |
| October 30, 2011 at 09:21 PM |
D&C 78:15
That you may come up unto the crown prepared for you, and be made rulers over many kingdoms, saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Zion, who hath established the foundations of Adam-ondi-Ahman;
That you may come up unto the crown prepared for you, and be made rulers over many kingdoms, saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Zion, who hath established the foundations of Adam-ondi-Ahman;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 42:22 |
| October 30, 2011 at 10:12 AM |
D&C 42:22
Thou shalt love thy wife with all thy heart, and shalt cleave unto her and none else.
Thou shalt love thy wife with all thy heart, and shalt cleave unto her and none else.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 18:35 |
| October 30, 2011 at 07:09 AM |
D&C 18:35
For it is my voice which speaketh them unto you; for they are given by my Spirit unto you, and by my power you can read them one to another; and save it were by my power you could not have them;
For it is my voice which speaketh them unto you; for they are given by my Spirit unto you, and by my power you can read them one to another; and save it were by my power you could not have them;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 59:13 |
| October 30, 2011 at 07:09 AM |
D&C 59:13
And on this day thou shalt do none other thing, only let thy food be prepared with singleness of heart that thy fasting may be perfect, or, in other words, that thy joy may be full.
And on this day thou shalt do none other thing, only let thy food be prepared with singleness of heart that thy fasting may be perfect, or, in other words, that thy joy may be full.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 119:3 |
| October 30, 2011 at 12:56 AM |
D&C 119:3
And this shall be the beginning of the tithing of my people.
And this shall be the beginning of the tithing of my people.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 137:9 |
| October 30, 2011 at 12:56 AM |
D&C 137:9
For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts.
For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 24:12 |
| October 29, 2011 at 10:07 PM |
D&C 24:12
And at all times, and in all places, he shall open his mouth and declare my gospel as with the voice of a trump, both day and night. And I will give unto him strength such as is not known among men.
And at all times, and in all places, he shall open his mouth and declare my gospel as with the voice of a trump, both day and night. And I will give unto him strength such as is not known among men.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 58:43 |
| October 29, 2011 at 10:07 PM |
D&C 58:43
By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them.
By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 122:6 |
| October 26, 2011 at 08:48 PM |
D&C 122:6
If thou art accused with all manner of false accusations; if thine enemies fall upon thee; if they tear thee from the society of thy father and mother and brethren and sisters; and if with a drawn sword thine enemies tear thee from the bosom of thy wife, and of thine offspring, and thine elder son, although but six years of age, shall cling to thy garments, and shall say, My father, my father, why can't you stay with us? O, my father, what are the men going to do with you? and if then he shall be thrust from thee by the sword, and thou be dragged to prison, and thine enemies prowl around thee like wolves for the blood of the lamb;
If thou art accused with all manner of false accusations; if thine enemies fall upon thee; if they tear thee from the society of thy father and mother and brethren and sisters; and if with a drawn sword thine enemies tear thee from the bosom of thy wife, and of thine offspring, and thine elder son, although but six years of age, shall cling to thy garments, and shall say, My father, my father, why can't you stay with us? O, my father, what are the men going to do with you? and if then he shall be thrust from thee by the sword, and thou be dragged to prison, and thine enemies prowl around thee like wolves for the blood of the lamb;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 84:36 |
| October 26, 2011 at 08:48 PM |
D&C 84:36
For he that receiveth my servants receiveth me;
For he that receiveth my servants receiveth me;
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woodpac highlighted D&C 29:35 |
| October 26, 2011 at 08:48 PM |
D&C 29:35
Behold, I gave unto him that he should be an agent unto himself; and I gave unto him commandment, but no temporal commandment gave I unto him, for my commandments are spiritual; they are not natural nor temporal, neither carnal nor sensual.
Behold, I gave unto him that he should be an agent unto himself; and I gave unto him commandment, but no temporal commandment gave I unto him, for my commandments are spiritual; they are not natural nor temporal, neither carnal nor sensual.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 88:125 |
| October 26, 2011 at 08:48 PM |
D&C 88:125
And above all things, clothe yourselves with the bond of charity, as with a mantle, which is the bond of perfectness and peace.
And above all things, clothe yourselves with the bond of charity, as with a mantle, which is the bond of perfectness and peace.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 121:35 |
| October 26, 2011 at 08:48 PM |
D&C 121:35
Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and aspire to the honors of men, that they do not learn this one lesson—
Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and aspire to the honors of men, that they do not learn this one lesson—
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woodpac highlighted D&C 88:126 |
| October 26, 2011 at 08:48 PM |
D&C 88:126
Pray always, that ye may not faint, until I come. Behold, and lo, I will come quickly, and receive you unto myself. Amen.
Pray always, that ye may not faint, until I come. Behold, and lo, I will come quickly, and receive you unto myself. Amen.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 20:57 |
| October 26, 2011 at 09:20 AM |
D&C 20:57
And is to be assisted always, in all his duties in the church, by the deacons, if occasion requires.
And is to be assisted always, in all his duties in the church, by the deacons, if occasion requires.
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woodpac highlighted Moroni 6:4 |
| October 25, 2011 at 02:48 PM |
Moroni 6:4
And after they had been received unto baptism, and were wrought upon and cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost, they were numbered among the people of the church of Christ; and their names were taken, that they might be remembered and nourished by the good word of God, to keep them in the right way, to keep them continually watchful unto prayer, relying alone upon the merits of Christ, who was the author and the finisher of their faith.
And after they had been received unto baptism, and were wrought upon and cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost, they were numbered among the people of the church of Christ; and their names were taken, that they might be remembered and nourished by the good word of God, to keep them in the right way, to keep them continually watchful unto prayer, relying alone upon the merits of Christ, who was the author and the finisher of their faith.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 121:34 |
| October 25, 2011 at 08:00 AM |
D&C 121:34
Behold, there are many called, but few are chosen. And why are they not chosen?
Behold, there are many called, but few are chosen. And why are they not chosen?
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woodpac highlighted D&C 25:10 |
| October 25, 2011 at 08:00 AM |
D&C 25:10
And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.
And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 107:27 |
| October 25, 2011 at 07:41 AM |
D&C 107:27
And every decision made by either of these quorums must be by the unanimous voice of the same; that is, every member in each quorum must be agreed to its decisions, in order to make their decisions of the same power or validity one with the other—
And every decision made by either of these quorums must be by the unanimous voice of the same; that is, every member in each quorum must be agreed to its decisions, in order to make their decisions of the same power or validity one with the other—
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woodpac highlighted Chapter 24 |
| October 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM |
Chapter 24
"A man of God should be endowed with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, in order to teach and lead the people of God."7
"A man of God should be endowed with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, in order to teach and lead the people of God."7
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woodpac highlighted D&C 78:17 |
| October 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM |
D&C 78:17
Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye are little children, and ye have not as yet understood how great blessings the Father hath in his own hands and prepared for you;
Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye are little children, and ye have not as yet understood how great blessings the Father hath in his own hands and prepared for you;
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woodpac highlighted Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need |
| October 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM |
Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need
I encourage you to establish your own goal of how frequently you will avail yourself of the ordinances offered in our operating temples. What is there that is more important than attending and participating in the ordinances of the temple? What activity could have a greater impact and provide more joy and profound happiness for a couple than worshipping together in the temple?
I encourage you to establish your own goal of how frequently you will avail yourself of the ordinances offered in our operating temples. What is there that is more important than attending and participating in the ordinances of the temple? What activity could have a greater impact and provide more joy and profound happiness for a couple than worshipping together in the temple?
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woodpac highlighted D&C 42:30 |
| October 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM |
D&C 42:30
And behold, thou wilt remember the poor, and consecrate of thy properties for their support that which thou hast to impart unto them, with a covenant and a deed which cannot be broken.
And behold, thou wilt remember the poor, and consecrate of thy properties for their support that which thou hast to impart unto them, with a covenant and a deed which cannot be broken.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 107:100 |
| October 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM |
D&C 107:100
He that is slothful shall not be counted worthy to stand, and he that learns not his duty and shows himself not approved shall not be counted worthy to stand. Even so. Amen.
He that is slothful shall not be counted worthy to stand, and he that learns not his duty and shows himself not approved shall not be counted worthy to stand. Even so. Amen.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 88:67 |
| October 24, 2011 at 06:47 AM |
D&C 88:67
And if your eye be single to my glory, your whole bodies shall be filled with light, and there shall be no darkness in you; and that body which is filled with light comprehendeth all things.
And if your eye be single to my glory, your whole bodies shall be filled with light, and there shall be no darkness in you; and that body which is filled with light comprehendeth all things.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 52:9 |
| October 24, 2011 at 05:20 AM |
D&C 52:9
And let them journey from thence preaching the word by the way, saying none other things than that which the prophets and apostles have written, and that which is taught them by the Comforter through the prayer of faith.
And let them journey from thence preaching the word by the way, saying none other things than that which the prophets and apostles have written, and that which is taught them by the Comforter through the prayer of faith.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 59:21 |
| October 23, 2011 at 10:39 PM |
D&C 59:21
And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.
And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.
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woodpac highlighted The Great Commandment |
| October 23, 2011 at 10:08 PM |
The Great Commandment
When we inspire and teach others to fill their hearts with love, obedience flows from the inside out in voluntary acts of self-sacrifice and service. Yes, those who go home teaching out of duty, for example, may fulfill their obligation. But those who home teach out of genuine love for the Lord and for their fellowman will likely approach that task with a very different attitude.
When we inspire and teach others to fill their hearts with love, obedience flows from the inside out in voluntary acts of self-sacrifice and service. Yes, those who go home teaching out of duty, for example, may fulfill their obligation. But those who home teach out of genuine love for the Lord and for their fellowman will likely approach that task with a very different attitude.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 107:28 |
| October 23, 2011 at 10:08 PM |
D&C 107:28
A majority may form a quorum when circumstances render it impossible to be otherwise—
A majority may form a quorum when circumstances render it impossible to be otherwise—
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woodpac highlighted D&C 20:59 |
| October 23, 2011 at 10:08 PM |
D&C 20:59
They are, however, to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.
They are, however, to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 44:6 |
| October 23, 2011 at 10:08 PM |
D&C 44:6
Behold, I say unto you, that ye must visit the poor and the needy and administer to their relief, that they may be kept until all things may be done according to my law which ye have received. Amen.
Behold, I say unto you, that ye must visit the poor and the needy and administer to their relief, that they may be kept until all things may be done according to my law which ye have received. Amen.
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woodpac highlighted None Were with Him |
| October 23, 2011 at 10:08 PM |
None Were with Him
To all such, I speak of the loneliest journey ever made and the unending blessings it brought to all in the human family. I speak of the Savior’s solitary task of shouldering alone the burden of our salvation. Rightly He would say: "I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me. ... I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold [me]." (Isaiah 63:3, 5; see also D&C 76:107; 88:106; 133:50.)
To all such, I speak of the loneliest journey ever made and the unending blessings it brought to all in the human family. I speak of the Savior’s solitary task of shouldering alone the burden of our salvation. Rightly He would say: "I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me. ... I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold [me]." (Isaiah 63:3, 5; see also D&C 76:107; 88:106; 133:50.)
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woodpac highlighted D&C 46:14 |
| October 23, 2011 at 10:08 PM |
D&C 46:14
To others it is given to believe on their words, that they also might have eternal life if they continue faithful.
To others it is given to believe on their words, that they also might have eternal life if they continue faithful.
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woodpac highlighted The Way of the Disciple |
| October 23, 2011 at 10:08 PM |
The Way of the Disciple
There are some who believe that because they have made mistakes, they can no longer fully partake of the blessings of the gospel. How little they understand the purposes of the Lord. One of the great blessings of living the gospel is that it refines us and helps us learn from our mistakes. We "all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God," (Romans 3:23.) yet the Atonement of Jesus Christ has the power to make us whole when we repent.
There are some who believe that because they have made mistakes, they can no longer fully partake of the blessings of the gospel. How little they understand the purposes of the Lord. One of the great blessings of living the gospel is that it refines us and helps us learn from our mistakes. We "all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God," (Romans 3:23.) yet the Atonement of Jesus Christ has the power to make us whole when we repent.
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woodpac highlighted D&C 29:31 |
| October 23, 2011 at 10:08 PM |
D&C 29:31
For by the power of my Spirit created I them; yea, all things both spiritual and temporal—
For by the power of my Spirit created I them; yea, all things both spiritual and temporal—
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woodpac highlighted D&C 103:31 |
| October 23, 2011 at 10:08 PM |
D&C 103:31
Behold this is my will; ask and ye shall receive; but men do not always do my will.
Behold this is my will; ask and ye shall receive; but men do not always do my will.
