Autumn... fly fishing... trout... fisherman are skillful at deceipt. Lures are crafted by hand.
Artificial lures are used by Lucifer as well. His goal is to bring the misery of all mankind. Lucifer is clever and cunning. He lies and deceives to convince us that evil is good and good evil. Satan sought to destroy the agency of man.
Battle over agency continues today. Satan hopes we will falter so he can reel us in. He uses addiction to snare us. Addiction is life destroying. The addict cedes control to satan. It is hard to break free and regain independence. Nicotine, heroine, morphine, cocaine, alcohol, meth.
Story about a woman in a psych ward. Her problem started with the abuse of prescription pain killers. Drugs became her life.
This is happening all around us. More people die of prescription drug abuse than car accidents (????). One drink is the difference between addiction and sobriety. Do not let satan hook you.
I am not questioning prescription medication, but we need to carefully follow doses as prescribed by doctors and store them carefully.
Pernicious behaviours like gambling and pornography are rampant in our society. Any addiction relinquishes agency and forces you to become dependent. Gaming and TEXTING is addictive. Neglecting other aspect of lives. Addiction is a disease of the mind and the spirit.
There is always hope. Men are free to chose. (isn't this like the 5th time this scripture has been quoted. There is a way to spiritual freedom. It begins with prayer. Repent from sin. There is hope for the addicted, hope comes through JC.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Mervyn Arnold
Dream about JS.. what have you done with my name. With the sacrament, we take upon us the name of Christ. We will have to account to JC for what we have done with his name. Proverbs says a good name is better than riches. The name of the just is blessed.
Memories about his parents leaving him a good name. They grew up in poverty. They left a legacy of good names.
Lehi and Nephi of Nephi 3 named after first parents. How will our names be remembered?
Lay hold on every good gift, and avoid the unclean thing. (He is really getting emotional.)
Freedom of choice comes with moral responsibility; we can't chose the consequences of our actions. Story about cow and wheat field. The fence is there to protect you. The cow died. (emotions again) The commandments and rules are for your own good. Obedience saves you!
Wickedness never was happiness. Rules are not restrictive but protective. HF knows that we will all make mistakes, but the atonement allows us to repent.
Monson is the prophet. Stand before the savior to report what we have done with his good name.
Memories about his parents leaving him a good name. They grew up in poverty. They left a legacy of good names.
Lehi and Nephi of Nephi 3 named after first parents. How will our names be remembered?
Lay hold on every good gift, and avoid the unclean thing. (He is really getting emotional.)
Freedom of choice comes with moral responsibility; we can't chose the consequences of our actions. Story about cow and wheat field. The fence is there to protect you. The cow died. (emotions again) The commandments and rules are for your own good. Obedience saves you!
Wickedness never was happiness. Rules are not restrictive but protective. HF knows that we will all make mistakes, but the atonement allows us to repent.
Monson is the prophet. Stand before the savior to report what we have done with his good name.
Jaira Mazzagardi
Story about walk. Grandpa, what is sin? Intention of disobedience. It makes HF sad. Little by little, we can slip away from the right path. Bad things happen at night. Peer pressure.
Why must I stave off the boredom?? Why is it so hard?? This guy is pretty hard to listen to. The GA drone combined with the accent is particularly difficult.
Stay strong and make good choices. Come back. HF loves us. JC... blah blah. What is the Italian equivalent of blah blah???
Why must I stave off the boredom?? Why is it so hard?? This guy is pretty hard to listen to. The GA drone combined with the accent is particularly difficult.
Stay strong and make good choices. Come back. HF loves us. JC... blah blah. What is the Italian equivalent of blah blah???
Per Malm
Story of Sweeden boulevard; hole in the trunk of a tree, hollow tree. Hollow yes, but empty, no. It was full of waste. Steel belt, steel wires. From a distance, it looked like the other trees, but it didn't have a solid strong trunk. The weakening did not happen overnight.
We can grow like trees in our capacity to be solid. It is through the atonement that we can have the strength to stand tall and strong. He invites all to come unto him.
Joseph F Smith, enter into knowledge and the love of god. We are not disturbed by every wind of doctrine or by the cunning of men. We do not ask any questions of anyone about it. They are welcome to their opinions. All doubt and fear must be cast out.
Peace of mind and heart, the result of learning and following. Firm hope becomes an anchor to our souls to become steadfast and immovable.
Earth life is short, and a day of probation and opportunity. Don't procrastinate. If we act contrary to the light, we will have bad feelings. We are reminded in this way of repentence. We should be anxious to act quickly.
Sin never brings peace.
Story about gma. The tree was eventually destroyed. Wow... lots of puns and ... just awful imagery.
We can grow like trees in our capacity to be solid. It is through the atonement that we can have the strength to stand tall and strong. He invites all to come unto him.
Joseph F Smith, enter into knowledge and the love of god. We are not disturbed by every wind of doctrine or by the cunning of men. We do not ask any questions of anyone about it. They are welcome to their opinions. All doubt and fear must be cast out.
Peace of mind and heart, the result of learning and following. Firm hope becomes an anchor to our souls to become steadfast and immovable.
Earth life is short, and a day of probation and opportunity. Don't procrastinate. If we act contrary to the light, we will have bad feelings. We are reminded in this way of repentence. We should be anxious to act quickly.
Sin never brings peace.
Story about gma. The tree was eventually destroyed. Wow... lots of puns and ... just awful imagery.
Larry Lawrence
Teens are under attack by the adversary.
Mutual theme for 2010: be strong and of good courage. Be not afraid.
The world needs courageous parenting. Imagine your child is on the train tracks and the train is bearing down. Challenges and temptations are coming at our teenagers with the speed of a frieght train.
Alma spoke directly to his son and explained the serious consequences of sin. Command thy children to do good; refrain from iniquities.
Don't ignore your bad feelings about children's activities. Gaming is just as addictive as drugs. When you take the easy way out, you may be enabling destructive behavior. Prematurely pairing off is dangerous and leads to physical intimacy. Satan wants this! It is vital that parents have the courage to intervene.
Sleepovers are dangerous!
Have family prayer, scripture study, and regular one on one interviews with each child.
Satan and his followers are striving to bring this generation down. God hears and answers the prayers of parents.
Mutual theme for 2010: be strong and of good courage. Be not afraid.
The world needs courageous parenting. Imagine your child is on the train tracks and the train is bearing down. Challenges and temptations are coming at our teenagers with the speed of a frieght train.
Alma spoke directly to his son and explained the serious consequences of sin. Command thy children to do good; refrain from iniquities.
Don't ignore your bad feelings about children's activities. Gaming is just as addictive as drugs. When you take the easy way out, you may be enabling destructive behavior. Prematurely pairing off is dangerous and leads to physical intimacy. Satan wants this! It is vital that parents have the courage to intervene.
Sleepovers are dangerous!
Have family prayer, scripture study, and regular one on one interviews with each child.
Satan and his followers are striving to bring this generation down. God hears and answers the prayers of parents.
David Bednar
Strive in our daily lives to recieve the Holy Ghost.
JS and Higbee were seeking redress for wrongs done to the saints. Mormons differ in mode of baptism and the HG. Third member of the godhead, bears witness, comforter, teacher, revelator. He is the messenger for and witness of. Power and the gift of HG. Power is the convincing witness and can come before baptism. Converts can aquire a witness of the church and of JS. The gift is bestowed after proper and authorized baptism. Repent and be baptised, then cometh the baptism of fire and the HG.
Paul & HG.
Baptism is introductory into the church, a holy ordinance, preporatory to the reception of the HG. It cannot be received any other way but righteousness. It is simple and profound.
Sincerely desire to receive the HG, invite the HG, faithfully obey god's commandments.
We cannot compell or coerce. We need to be gentle and tender. Make and keep covenants. Pray sincirely. Read the scriptures.
Everything gospel does intends to bless us with the HG.
Ugh, I'm bored again.
JS and Higbee were seeking redress for wrongs done to the saints. Mormons differ in mode of baptism and the HG. Third member of the godhead, bears witness, comforter, teacher, revelator. He is the messenger for and witness of. Power and the gift of HG. Power is the convincing witness and can come before baptism. Converts can aquire a witness of the church and of JS. The gift is bestowed after proper and authorized baptism. Repent and be baptised, then cometh the baptism of fire and the HG.
Paul & HG.
Baptism is introductory into the church, a holy ordinance, preporatory to the reception of the HG. It cannot be received any other way but righteousness. It is simple and profound.
Sincerely desire to receive the HG, invite the HG, faithfully obey god's commandments.
We cannot compell or coerce. We need to be gentle and tender. Make and keep covenants. Pray sincirely. Read the scriptures.
Everything gospel does intends to bless us with the HG.
Ugh, I'm bored again.
Tom Perry
Conference from 25 years ago, Perry took his grandson up to the stand with him. We've allowed the conditions of the world to worsen. We have a respect for traditional values. Peer pressure has become more extreme. So much of what is produced is not inspiring; it is degrading. It has the potential of destroying the sense of what is right and wrong.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Except technology. Keep your body healthy and clean, be strong and resist temptation, trust in the lord. The stories in the scriptures will never grow old. They will teach you faith and confidence.
Lots has changed in the last century. It is a special blessing to receive the aaronic priesthood. April 29th JS received the priesthood. Translation proceeded rapidly with Oliver acting as scribe. Teaching of baptism in 3rd Nephi inspired them, so they prayed about it. Heavens opened and John the Baptist appeared to them to give them the Aaronic Priesthood.
D&C 107: Priesthood of Aaron is conferred upon Aaron and his seed, and it's an appendage to the Melchesdik. Boys have the keys of the ministering of angels. Blessings according to faithfulness.
Story about Aaronic Advisor; showing love and service.
Benson said, "give me a young man who is morally clean and goes to his meetings and earned his Eagle Scout, and I will give you a man who can perform miracles for the lord in the mission field and throughout his life. Teach your children at an early age the blessings of having the priesthood."
Build your lives on a foundation of truth and righteousness. The priesthood you bear is a special gift for the giver is the lord himself. Determine today that you will honor your priesthood. Prepare for your mission to declare the gospel to the world. God will pour out blessings on your head.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Except technology. Keep your body healthy and clean, be strong and resist temptation, trust in the lord. The stories in the scriptures will never grow old. They will teach you faith and confidence.
Lots has changed in the last century. It is a special blessing to receive the aaronic priesthood. April 29th JS received the priesthood. Translation proceeded rapidly with Oliver acting as scribe. Teaching of baptism in 3rd Nephi inspired them, so they prayed about it. Heavens opened and John the Baptist appeared to them to give them the Aaronic Priesthood.
D&C 107: Priesthood of Aaron is conferred upon Aaron and his seed, and it's an appendage to the Melchesdik. Boys have the keys of the ministering of angels. Blessings according to faithfulness.
Story about Aaronic Advisor; showing love and service.
Benson said, "give me a young man who is morally clean and goes to his meetings and earned his Eagle Scout, and I will give you a man who can perform miracles for the lord in the mission field and throughout his life. Teach your children at an early age the blessings of having the priesthood."
Build your lives on a foundation of truth and righteousness. The priesthood you bear is a special gift for the giver is the lord himself. Determine today that you will honor your priesthood. Prepare for your mission to declare the gospel to the world. God will pour out blessings on your head.
Thomas Monson
This has been a marvelous session. Random stories... semi self-deprecating. Wow, a widow mention; I am so surprised. I visited a widow at midnight, how could I not come.
JC and his service. Luke 17: healing the lepers. Glorify god, the one leper returning to thank JC. Were there not 10 cleansed? Where are the nine? Giving thanks helps us feel god's love. Walk with gratitude and thanksgiving. Gratitude is a divine principle. Thank the lord in all things. God hates those who don't confess his hand in all things.
Be grateful for mercies and blessings. Contemplate our blessings. This is a wonderful time to be on earth. Gratitude is the parent of all other virtues. There is so much to be grateful for. Love overpowers jealousy and light drives darkness out. Money can't buy true happiness.
Stories about thankfulness. Count your blessings.
Gah, I'm already bored. But to be fair, it's a sweet and loving message.
JC and his service. Luke 17: healing the lepers. Glorify god, the one leper returning to thank JC. Were there not 10 cleansed? Where are the nine? Giving thanks helps us feel god's love. Walk with gratitude and thanksgiving. Gratitude is a divine principle. Thank the lord in all things. God hates those who don't confess his hand in all things.
Be grateful for mercies and blessings. Contemplate our blessings. This is a wonderful time to be on earth. Gratitude is the parent of all other virtues. There is so much to be grateful for. Love overpowers jealousy and light drives darkness out. Money can't buy true happiness.
Stories about thankfulness. Count your blessings.
Gah, I'm already bored. But to be fair, it's a sweet and loving message.
Dallin Oaks
Two lines of communication with god: personal and priesthood. All should understand and be guided by both.
In personal line, there is no intermediary. You can pray and receive answers through HG. We can be guided by this personal line, and it's the source of our testimony and personal guidance. It's an essential feature, and we can have a personal witness of the truth. Line is based on worthiness and taking sacrament to renew our covenants. Our belief is similar to Christains who don't believe in intermediary. Some members underestimate the power of the personal line. Some want priesthood leaders to make personal decisions. Family governance should be guided by personal revelation.
Personal line does not function independent of priesthood line. Right to continued access to god is predicated upon obedience and service. We can't communicate with god if we aren't in harmony with the priesthood line.
The devil is the father of lies and will try to make people think they are excused from following some commandment or counsel.
Priesthood line has intermediaries of JC, his church, and his leaders. JC can prescribe conditions for blessings of atonement. Covenants allow us to qualify for blessings after all we can do.
JC gave priesthood and established his church. Priesthood line is how god speaks through apostles and prophets. This is how we receive calls to service. Preaching the gospel, etc.
Sacraments are essential by one authorized and empowered by JC. Some members don't recognize priesthood line. They go their own way or direct competing organization. They mirror the modern hostility to organized relgion. That is rejecting JC who organized religion. Organization is essential to perfection of saints.
Voice of the lord servants is the voice of the lord. Two cautions: priesthood line doesn't supercede the need for a personal line. We need both lines. Priesthood line can't function unless we are worthy and obedient. We can be cut off from his presence.
History shows us the importance: JS couldn't translate when he was angry or upset. Story of JS asking Emma's forgiveness before he could translate (maybe he should have asked forgiveness for polygamy and cheating on her with more than 30 other women and using his imaginary priesthood authority to exert power over women and offering them his imaginary salvation by the woman's complicity in him wanting to bone teenagers).
Chile earthquake story. Missionary work.
In personal line, there is no intermediary. You can pray and receive answers through HG. We can be guided by this personal line, and it's the source of our testimony and personal guidance. It's an essential feature, and we can have a personal witness of the truth. Line is based on worthiness and taking sacrament to renew our covenants. Our belief is similar to Christains who don't believe in intermediary. Some members underestimate the power of the personal line. Some want priesthood leaders to make personal decisions. Family governance should be guided by personal revelation.
Personal line does not function independent of priesthood line. Right to continued access to god is predicated upon obedience and service. We can't communicate with god if we aren't in harmony with the priesthood line.
The devil is the father of lies and will try to make people think they are excused from following some commandment or counsel.
Priesthood line has intermediaries of JC, his church, and his leaders. JC can prescribe conditions for blessings of atonement. Covenants allow us to qualify for blessings after all we can do.
JC gave priesthood and established his church. Priesthood line is how god speaks through apostles and prophets. This is how we receive calls to service. Preaching the gospel, etc.
Sacraments are essential by one authorized and empowered by JC. Some members don't recognize priesthood line. They go their own way or direct competing organization. They mirror the modern hostility to organized relgion. That is rejecting JC who organized religion. Organization is essential to perfection of saints.
Voice of the lord servants is the voice of the lord. Two cautions: priesthood line doesn't supercede the need for a personal line. We need both lines. Priesthood line can't function unless we are worthy and obedient. We can be cut off from his presence.
History shows us the importance: JS couldn't translate when he was angry or upset. Story of JS asking Emma's forgiveness before he could translate (maybe he should have asked forgiveness for polygamy and cheating on her with more than 30 other women and using his imaginary priesthood authority to exert power over women and offering them his imaginary salvation by the woman's complicity in him wanting to bone teenagers).
Chile earthquake story. Missionary work.
Mary Cook
Through atonement, we can be forgiven. Ruby story. How to be a virtuous woman.
We must be examples of believers. Each of us can be good example. Faith and Purity.
Faith. Actively strengthen your own faith. When JS was a young boy, he learned about faith from Lucy Mack Smith. JS followed his mother in her righteous examples.
Satan and his conniving ways tries to pull us away from god. If we don't hold fast, we confuse our children. Your message must be clear, and you have to live with exactness. Your actions are essential to their faith.
Purity through atonement of the saviour. Ratith repentence and baptism. We teach that baptism is agreement to obey god's commandments. We have to give up activities that prevent us from honoring god. Strength of youth can guide youth. There are many blessings to obedience.
Standards of gospel are at odds with standards of the world. We need to be careful with media we invite into our homes. Internet keeps us from interactions with others. We must properly clothe our bodies because they are temples and gifts from god. No revealing or tight clothing.
Story about wedding reception where there was virtue.
Word to the youth: thank you for your righteous example.
Story about Stake Standards Night. She observed the virtue of her aunt. You can be an example of faith and purity. Strengthen your testimony daily. You can start today for others to follow. Testimony of plan of happiness... May we each start today.
We must be examples of believers. Each of us can be good example. Faith and Purity.
Faith. Actively strengthen your own faith. When JS was a young boy, he learned about faith from Lucy Mack Smith. JS followed his mother in her righteous examples.
Satan and his conniving ways tries to pull us away from god. If we don't hold fast, we confuse our children. Your message must be clear, and you have to live with exactness. Your actions are essential to their faith.
Purity through atonement of the saviour. Ratith repentence and baptism. We teach that baptism is agreement to obey god's commandments. We have to give up activities that prevent us from honoring god. Strength of youth can guide youth. There are many blessings to obedience.
Standards of gospel are at odds with standards of the world. We need to be careful with media we invite into our homes. Internet keeps us from interactions with others. We must properly clothe our bodies because they are temples and gifts from god. No revealing or tight clothing.
Story about wedding reception where there was virtue.
Word to the youth: thank you for your righteous example.
Story about Stake Standards Night. She observed the virtue of her aunt. You can be an example of faith and purity. Strengthen your testimony daily. You can start today for others to follow. Testimony of plan of happiness... May we each start today.
Jay Jensen
Jensen didn't have a testimony of his own. He lived on the borrowed light of the testimony of his parents. He prayed to know for himself. Heavenly father, are you there? He came to know that God and JC are real. He didn't hear a voice.. he knows like we came to know: through the HG.
Awake and arouse.
Gift of HG is the greatest gift given to man, given to every faithful person. It is the third member of the godhead. He knows all thing. Roles are to teach and testify of the father and son. He reveals truth and leads to do good.
Monson follows saviours example. Don't ignore a spiritual prompting. Sometimes there isn't anyone to minister in time of need. HG can comfort.
Grandchild with birth defects story... Baby died. Assurances from HG came and a brought a peace.
Revelation influences testimony of BOM. The HG reveals it's truth and divinity. Four cornerstones of Gospel: restoration, first vision, BOM, and JC.
Book of Mormon and First Vision. Life of JS and Nephi are parallel. (I wonder why that could be???) Missionaries invite truth seekers to start in Nephi; there is a clear message that HG comes to everyone.
Take away the BOM and where is our religion? We have none. Our testimonies of BOM assures us that this religion is true. Behold, I cannot say the smallest part which I feel.
HG is real. He is guide and teacher. Testimony of the church of LDS.
Awake and arouse.
Gift of HG is the greatest gift given to man, given to every faithful person. It is the third member of the godhead. He knows all thing. Roles are to teach and testify of the father and son. He reveals truth and leads to do good.
Monson follows saviours example. Don't ignore a spiritual prompting. Sometimes there isn't anyone to minister in time of need. HG can comfort.
Grandchild with birth defects story... Baby died. Assurances from HG came and a brought a peace.
Revelation influences testimony of BOM. The HG reveals it's truth and divinity. Four cornerstones of Gospel: restoration, first vision, BOM, and JC.
Book of Mormon and First Vision. Life of JS and Nephi are parallel. (I wonder why that could be???) Missionaries invite truth seekers to start in Nephi; there is a clear message that HG comes to everyone.
Take away the BOM and where is our religion? We have none. Our testimonies of BOM assures us that this religion is true. Behold, I cannot say the smallest part which I feel.
HG is real. He is guide and teacher. Testimony of the church of LDS.
Boyd Packer
Young people, prophets are shown what to do. When the keys were restored, priesthood authority can be in every home. 15 years ago, church issued family proclaimation. It is a revelation, members should read and follow it. The first presidency proclaims that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of god, and family is central.
Commandment to multiply and replenish the earth has never been revoked. Men are that they might have joy. Men are free to act. Our agency is more powerful than the adversary. We can give away agency, but it can't be taken. The devil can't make you do it; he has no power (you have no power over me, David Bowie!).
The gift of mortal life is a supernal blessing. In giving life, we come close to being like our father in heaven. Procreative power is the key of the plan of happiness. Know ye not that ye are the temple of god and the HG dwells in you?
Isn't it beautiful when people freely chose to obey????
Love between husband and wife brings lifelong fulfillment. If you don't have this blessing in mortality, you will have it in the world to come. Only have sex in marriage. You are free to ignore commandments. Adversary is jealous of lifegiving power. He wants us to pervert the life giving power.
Pornography is like unto a plague trying to invade every home. This plague kills spirituality. It disrupts relationships, but the priesthood holds all power. If one is obedient, the priesthood can erase addiction. Parents, be alert. Standard and moral conduct will protect us from satan.
Any relationship not in harmony with principles of the gospel is WRONG. (So, that's anything that's not heterosexual married missionary style. No homosexuality, no feminism, no masturbation, no touching before marriage, no marriage other than temple wedding, there is no light but that of the LDS gospel. Good God, what ARROGANCE!)
Kitten in class story... Is it a girl kitty or a boy kitty?
Laws can legalize immorality. The laws of morality are as immutable as the law of gravity.
To legalize that which is basically wrong or evil is unacceptable. We are determined to stay on course. We will hold to the gospel. We can't help others misunderstandings. We lose our way when we disobey. I the lord am bound when ye do what I say. Every soul in the prison of sin can repent. The adversary cannot hold you if you use the key of repentence.
Priesthood power can remove sin and can unlock our habits and free from addiction. It can heal over past mistakes.
He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven and lord does not remember. The lesson is don't look back; forget your repented sins. Delete unworthy thoughts.
Commandment to multiply and replenish the earth has never been revoked. Men are that they might have joy. Men are free to act. Our agency is more powerful than the adversary. We can give away agency, but it can't be taken. The devil can't make you do it; he has no power (you have no power over me, David Bowie!).
The gift of mortal life is a supernal blessing. In giving life, we come close to being like our father in heaven. Procreative power is the key of the plan of happiness. Know ye not that ye are the temple of god and the HG dwells in you?
Isn't it beautiful when people freely chose to obey????
Love between husband and wife brings lifelong fulfillment. If you don't have this blessing in mortality, you will have it in the world to come. Only have sex in marriage. You are free to ignore commandments. Adversary is jealous of lifegiving power. He wants us to pervert the life giving power.
Pornography is like unto a plague trying to invade every home. This plague kills spirituality. It disrupts relationships, but the priesthood holds all power. If one is obedient, the priesthood can erase addiction. Parents, be alert. Standard and moral conduct will protect us from satan.
Any relationship not in harmony with principles of the gospel is WRONG. (So, that's anything that's not heterosexual married missionary style. No homosexuality, no feminism, no masturbation, no touching before marriage, no marriage other than temple wedding, there is no light but that of the LDS gospel. Good God, what ARROGANCE!)
Kitten in class story... Is it a girl kitty or a boy kitty?
Laws can legalize immorality. The laws of morality are as immutable as the law of gravity.
To legalize that which is basically wrong or evil is unacceptable. We are determined to stay on course. We will hold to the gospel. We can't help others misunderstandings. We lose our way when we disobey. I the lord am bound when ye do what I say. Every soul in the prison of sin can repent. The adversary cannot hold you if you use the key of repentence.
Priesthood power can remove sin and can unlock our habits and free from addiction. It can heal over past mistakes.
He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven and lord does not remember. The lesson is don't look back; forget your repented sins. Delete unworthy thoughts.
The Second Coming
WOW. Enough of this nonsense. The focus on the apocalypse made me think of Yeats. I love this poem, and it more closely reflects my uncertainty in the saving power of institutionalized religion, and indeed in religion in general. If there is a god, I certainly don't need some intermediary of a church to negotiate my experience with Her :)
I also like the world becoming more secular. I thinks it's progress. Even if religion persists, the fact that humanity can question and formulate alternatives to the oppressive and damaging religious influence of the past is progress in and of itself.
The Second Coming
Turning and turning in the widening gyre
The falcon cannot hear the falconer;
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.
Surely some revelation is at hand;
Surely the Second Coming is at hand.
The Second Coming! Hardly are those words out
When a vast image out of Spiritus Mundi
Troubles my sight; somewhere in sands of the desert
A shape with lion body and the head of a man,
A gaze blank and pitiless as the sun,
Is moving its slow thighs, while all about it
Reel shadows of indignant desert birds.
The darkness drops again; but now I know
That twenty centuries of stony sleep
Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle,
And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?
I also like the world becoming more secular. I thinks it's progress. Even if religion persists, the fact that humanity can question and formulate alternatives to the oppressive and damaging religious influence of the past is progress in and of itself.
The Second Coming
Turning and turning in the widening gyre
The falcon cannot hear the falconer;
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.
Surely some revelation is at hand;
Surely the Second Coming is at hand.
The Second Coming! Hardly are those words out
When a vast image out of Spiritus Mundi
Troubles my sight; somewhere in sands of the desert
A shape with lion body and the head of a man,
A gaze blank and pitiless as the sun,
Is moving its slow thighs, while all about it
Reel shadows of indignant desert birds.
The darkness drops again; but now I know
That twenty centuries of stony sleep
Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle,
And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?
Henry Eyring
He is honored and humbled to speak to saints and friend. He prayed in preparation to learn about our personal needs and what message the lord wanted him to give.
God knows you individually and sends direction fitted to you. God wants us to know: Oh that I were an angel, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of god and cry repentence unto every people. Repentence and the plan of redemption.
For behold the lord doth grant unto all nations to teach his word. Yea in wisdom... lord doth counsel in wisdom...
His errand for today; god sends messages and authorized messengers to his children. We should go out and obey his consel. He wants us to trust him. Those who lost the blessing of mortality lacked trust in god.
Lack of trust in god has persisted. Jonah, Neiman, Peter...
(He's quoting a lot of scripture. Repentence seems to repeat in this conference. That and the apocolyptic mindset... like, "the second coming is at hand. Surely some revelation is at hand.")
We can take courage from the fact that Peter came to trust. Young Nephi stirs in us a desire to obey commandments no matter how hard. I will go I will do the things the lord commands. I know the lord provides a way he wants me to obey. Be still and know that I am god.
My heart is filled with gratitude for revelation. For Eyring, it begins with JS story. Prayed with complete trust, asking what to do to be saved. Pillar of light descending... JC is son of god and sent him to save us. Testimony in JS leads to trust in the leaders of today.
Trust in god in Eyring getting out of debt. Mortgage paid off..his family still listens to prophets words.
Blesses communities as well. Old woman convert to the church... only member of church in her family and in her city... she was presidenet of branch relief society. In the great depression, she asked her neighbors for old clothes and gave them washed and pressed to men seeking work. Lord called one tiny woman who did what he wanted her to do.
God does not rule in nations but he is mindful of them. Story about mayor of a foreign city. Church brings harmony and prosperity.
People speaking at conference are called of god.... God's words shall not pass away... you show your trust in god when you listen and then go and do whatever he asks. God's word is in every sermon, prayer and song at conference.
God speaks today through chosen servants in the LDS church. Testimony in Monson...
God knows you individually and sends direction fitted to you. God wants us to know: Oh that I were an angel, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of god and cry repentence unto every people. Repentence and the plan of redemption.
For behold the lord doth grant unto all nations to teach his word. Yea in wisdom... lord doth counsel in wisdom...
His errand for today; god sends messages and authorized messengers to his children. We should go out and obey his consel. He wants us to trust him. Those who lost the blessing of mortality lacked trust in god.
Lack of trust in god has persisted. Jonah, Neiman, Peter...
(He's quoting a lot of scripture. Repentence seems to repeat in this conference. That and the apocolyptic mindset... like, "the second coming is at hand. Surely some revelation is at hand.")
We can take courage from the fact that Peter came to trust. Young Nephi stirs in us a desire to obey commandments no matter how hard. I will go I will do the things the lord commands. I know the lord provides a way he wants me to obey. Be still and know that I am god.
My heart is filled with gratitude for revelation. For Eyring, it begins with JS story. Prayed with complete trust, asking what to do to be saved. Pillar of light descending... JC is son of god and sent him to save us. Testimony in JS leads to trust in the leaders of today.
Trust in god in Eyring getting out of debt. Mortgage paid off..his family still listens to prophets words.
Blesses communities as well. Old woman convert to the church... only member of church in her family and in her city... she was presidenet of branch relief society. In the great depression, she asked her neighbors for old clothes and gave them washed and pressed to men seeking work. Lord called one tiny woman who did what he wanted her to do.
God does not rule in nations but he is mindful of them. Story about mayor of a foreign city. Church brings harmony and prosperity.
People speaking at conference are called of god.... God's words shall not pass away... you show your trust in god when you listen and then go and do whatever he asks. God's word is in every sermon, prayer and song at conference.
God speaks today through chosen servants in the LDS church. Testimony in Monson...
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Richard Scott
When faith is properly understood, it has far reaching effects. Symphony of joy and happiness. Exercise of faith is vital to happiness. Faith in JC is central to salvation. Faith in prophets. Truly, faith is a principle of action and power. Faith is a building block of creation. JC exercised faith under the direction of HF.
Faith in the future is demonstrated by a couple sealed in the temple. When challenges come, they will find ways to overcome them.
We become what we want to be by being what we want to become. We change by doing. Righteous character is the most valuable. It is more important than anything else. How well did we use this priviledge of mortality. Only you can destroy yourself through disobedience.
Transgression erodes character. We must make consistant right choices. When acted upon, our faith will be confirmed.
Faith is based on trust in god... on obedience to his commandments... sensitivity to HG... courageous implementation of promptings of HG... Faith is things hoped for and not seen. You will not get a witness until after a trial of faith. Each time you try your faith, you will receive confirmation of the spirit. You will be lead to solutions. God will not always reward you immediately, but according to his eternal plan. Be thankful that sometimes god lets you struggle for a long time. That causes your faith to increase and your character to grow.
Worthy character will help you recognize and obey the spirit. Making JC central lays a good foundation. Your happiness and salvation requires many correct decisions. Eroding influences of sin and transgression... carefully craft your character.... it is an object of great beauty and priceless worth, but it can be damaged in an instant. It can endure for eternity. Material things do not produce happiness or lead us to exaltation. Inner strength gives life direction. Inner power can be permenantly resistant to sin and transgression. Obedience strengthens your character; a measure of your progression.... you get what you pay for... it's true for spiritual matters as well.
Testimony is not emotion; it is the essence of character made out of correct decisions. A strong testimony gives peace and comfort. Obedience.... testimony grows from understanding truth... nurtured by living those truths with faith... secure confidence that promised results will be obtained.
Satan causes havoc. The devil will not triumph. He can't take anything away from us. He cannot quench faith or take away testimony. He has no power in and of himself to destroy us.
God causes faith to mold character... strong character is consistent correct choices. The more your character is fortified, the more you have the power of faith.
Four principles for peace and happiness:
Faith in lord JC
Repentance
Obedience
Selfless Service
Don't become discouraged. Hold tightly to the rod. May the HG prompt you to make good decisions.
Faith in the future is demonstrated by a couple sealed in the temple. When challenges come, they will find ways to overcome them.
We become what we want to be by being what we want to become. We change by doing. Righteous character is the most valuable. It is more important than anything else. How well did we use this priviledge of mortality. Only you can destroy yourself through disobedience.
Transgression erodes character. We must make consistant right choices. When acted upon, our faith will be confirmed.
Faith is based on trust in god... on obedience to his commandments... sensitivity to HG... courageous implementation of promptings of HG... Faith is things hoped for and not seen. You will not get a witness until after a trial of faith. Each time you try your faith, you will receive confirmation of the spirit. You will be lead to solutions. God will not always reward you immediately, but according to his eternal plan. Be thankful that sometimes god lets you struggle for a long time. That causes your faith to increase and your character to grow.
Worthy character will help you recognize and obey the spirit. Making JC central lays a good foundation. Your happiness and salvation requires many correct decisions. Eroding influences of sin and transgression... carefully craft your character.... it is an object of great beauty and priceless worth, but it can be damaged in an instant. It can endure for eternity. Material things do not produce happiness or lead us to exaltation. Inner strength gives life direction. Inner power can be permenantly resistant to sin and transgression. Obedience strengthens your character; a measure of your progression.... you get what you pay for... it's true for spiritual matters as well.
Testimony is not emotion; it is the essence of character made out of correct decisions. A strong testimony gives peace and comfort. Obedience.... testimony grows from understanding truth... nurtured by living those truths with faith... secure confidence that promised results will be obtained.
Satan causes havoc. The devil will not triumph. He can't take anything away from us. He cannot quench faith or take away testimony. He has no power in and of himself to destroy us.
God causes faith to mold character... strong character is consistent correct choices. The more your character is fortified, the more you have the power of faith.
Four principles for peace and happiness:
Faith in lord JC
Repentance
Obedience
Selfless Service
Don't become discouraged. Hold tightly to the rod. May the HG prompt you to make good decisions.
Neil Andersen
Faith and courage in your lives. It's a remarkable but challenging time. We have dangers ahead. Take heed. Beware, lest ye be deceived. No one is immune from the influences of the world. Disciples who followed the savior would not accept that he was the son of god. Will ye also go away?? Absolutely not, not me, I will never leave him.
The question makes us think about our own vulnerability. Life is no spiritual picnic. We get baptised with joy and anticipation... we take his name upon us. We don't want it to be brief. The road of discipleship is not for the faint of heart. Whosoever will come after me, take up his cross and follow me. There are challenges as we follow the savior. These refining experiences bring a deeper devotion.
Some we love and admire slip from the straight and narrow. How do we stray? How do we develop strength? Become as a little child. Believing heart.... submissive... meek, humble, patient. This is the mighty change of heart.
Two words signal danger ahead: offended and ashamed. Doth this offend you? Offense comes in many costumes. When we are disappointed or unanticipated difficulties or we make mistakes and feel unworthy. We learn of something spoken 150 years ago and it bothers us. We are ignored or underappreciated. Each very real to us at the time (OMG, are we minimizing doctrinal issues???).
When Parley Pratt in 1835, he was judged unfairly. JS counselled that he walk it under his feet. In 1830, Fredrick Williams was baptised. He gave and became a leader. In 1837, he made serious mistakes. In consequence, his former standing was taken away from him. Whatever his personal weaknessess, he renewed his loyalty to the lord. In 1840, he asked forgiveness. He was forgiven.
Offended has a corrosive companion called ashamed. The tree of life vision speaks of noble souls who get to the tree of life, then are ashamed at the mocking of the people in the great and spacious building. Finger of SCORN. The mocking represents the pride and wisdom of the world. Nephi heeded them not, but other's courage faltered. They were ashamed and were lost. As disciples of christ, we stand apart from the world. We may feel uncomfortable. Monson warns that our testimony must be firm otherwise we can't withstand challenges. Heed them not. God hath not given us the spirit of fear. We never leave the lord.
In Ukraine, being public with faith took courage. It could mean difficulty, including losing his job. Go forward with faith, unashamed of the gospel.
Do I have to be so different? Can't I love Christ without keeping the law of Chastity?? DO I have to go to church on Sunday? If you love me, keep my commandments.
As members, given so many blessings, we cannot compare what we are to those who are given less.
The lord said, thou mayest chose for thyself. As you chose not to be offended, you will feel his approval. Will we understand everything?? No, put it on the shelf.
I'll never forsake! Perfection does not come in this life, but exercise faith and keep your covenants. Testimony will keep you safe. Feast daily on the word of Christ. Pray and listen to HG. Whatever challenges arise, we never leave JC.
Will ye also go away? To whom shall we go? We believe and are sure that thou art that Christ.
The question makes us think about our own vulnerability. Life is no spiritual picnic. We get baptised with joy and anticipation... we take his name upon us. We don't want it to be brief. The road of discipleship is not for the faint of heart. Whosoever will come after me, take up his cross and follow me. There are challenges as we follow the savior. These refining experiences bring a deeper devotion.
Some we love and admire slip from the straight and narrow. How do we stray? How do we develop strength? Become as a little child. Believing heart.... submissive... meek, humble, patient. This is the mighty change of heart.
Two words signal danger ahead: offended and ashamed. Doth this offend you? Offense comes in many costumes. When we are disappointed or unanticipated difficulties or we make mistakes and feel unworthy. We learn of something spoken 150 years ago and it bothers us. We are ignored or underappreciated. Each very real to us at the time (OMG, are we minimizing doctrinal issues???).
When Parley Pratt in 1835, he was judged unfairly. JS counselled that he walk it under his feet. In 1830, Fredrick Williams was baptised. He gave and became a leader. In 1837, he made serious mistakes. In consequence, his former standing was taken away from him. Whatever his personal weaknessess, he renewed his loyalty to the lord. In 1840, he asked forgiveness. He was forgiven.
Offended has a corrosive companion called ashamed. The tree of life vision speaks of noble souls who get to the tree of life, then are ashamed at the mocking of the people in the great and spacious building. Finger of SCORN. The mocking represents the pride and wisdom of the world. Nephi heeded them not, but other's courage faltered. They were ashamed and were lost. As disciples of christ, we stand apart from the world. We may feel uncomfortable. Monson warns that our testimony must be firm otherwise we can't withstand challenges. Heed them not. God hath not given us the spirit of fear. We never leave the lord.
In Ukraine, being public with faith took courage. It could mean difficulty, including losing his job. Go forward with faith, unashamed of the gospel.
Do I have to be so different? Can't I love Christ without keeping the law of Chastity?? DO I have to go to church on Sunday? If you love me, keep my commandments.
As members, given so many blessings, we cannot compare what we are to those who are given less.
The lord said, thou mayest chose for thyself. As you chose not to be offended, you will feel his approval. Will we understand everything?? No, put it on the shelf.
I'll never forsake! Perfection does not come in this life, but exercise faith and keep your covenants. Testimony will keep you safe. Feast daily on the word of Christ. Pray and listen to HG. Whatever challenges arise, we never leave JC.
Will ye also go away? To whom shall we go? We believe and are sure that thou art that Christ.
Gerrit Gong
Missionary son at MTC... mother gave her son home made bread. Thank you notes about the bread.
We love our missionaries. We are eternally gratful to the first missionary. Temple covenants brings blessing to each generation.
His mother was converted my missionaries in Hawaii. Faithful church members helped the new convert. Each convert needs to become a fellow saint. Blackberries when red are green.
Primary children sing: I love to see the temple. Youth pledge to receive ordinances of the temple. Each human being has divine nature and destiny. The temple allows families to unite and us to go back to HF. We can give children roots and wings.
Succession of generations and family relationships. Stories about his ancestors back to first dragon Gong.... In temple mirrors of eternity, we are children to our parents and parents to our children. Mortality's great lessons....
Savior is father and the son... Savior knows how to succor us. Descended below all things... can carry our sorrows. With his stripes, we are healed. Savior sought only to do his father's will. World pursues enlightened self interest, but we cannot save ourselves. Only atonement can swallow up death and anger and loneliness and heartbreak. Things go wrong even when we do our very best. When we always remember him, he can stand with us. His faithfulness is stronger than death. Savior draws us to him and to HF. We can trust HF in mercy and harmony.
We can change. As we reach out to each brother and sister, we bless generations. There is faith and no fear. I am persuaded that neither death nor life can separate us from the love of god. God lives and will wipe away all tears. Hosanna....
We love our missionaries. We are eternally gratful to the first missionary. Temple covenants brings blessing to each generation.
His mother was converted my missionaries in Hawaii. Faithful church members helped the new convert. Each convert needs to become a fellow saint. Blackberries when red are green.
Primary children sing: I love to see the temple. Youth pledge to receive ordinances of the temple. Each human being has divine nature and destiny. The temple allows families to unite and us to go back to HF. We can give children roots and wings.
Succession of generations and family relationships. Stories about his ancestors back to first dragon Gong.... In temple mirrors of eternity, we are children to our parents and parents to our children. Mortality's great lessons....
Savior is father and the son... Savior knows how to succor us. Descended below all things... can carry our sorrows. With his stripes, we are healed. Savior sought only to do his father's will. World pursues enlightened self interest, but we cannot save ourselves. Only atonement can swallow up death and anger and loneliness and heartbreak. Things go wrong even when we do our very best. When we always remember him, he can stand with us. His faithfulness is stronger than death. Savior draws us to him and to HF. We can trust HF in mercy and harmony.
We can change. As we reach out to each brother and sister, we bless generations. There is faith and no fear. I am persuaded that neither death nor life can separate us from the love of god. God lives and will wipe away all tears. Hosanna....
Kevin Duncan
Summer of 1847, BY declared that this is the place. Early members of the church has tremendous adversity, hardships, and now they were at the right place. Winter of 1848 was harsh... frozen feet. Spirit of uneasiness. Saints didn't want to build homes because they thought they would go somewhere better. They didn't want to waste their seeds in the desert. People wanted to go to California for riches and a better climate. BY said, "this is the valley that god appointed for the people." Here we are. Here we will stay. Remarkable promises about kings and the temple.
History has shown that every prophecy BY DECLARED HAS COME TO PASS (REALLY??? come on, my NOM brothers. Find me something BY said that didn't come to pass).
Blessing of being lead by living prophets. Prophet and president receives god's word for members and the world. We sustain the leaders. It took faith to follow the prophet in the 19th century, just like today. The world is full of theories about every subject. It is easy to get caught in looking to the arm of flesh. As members, we have access to the source of truth: god. We have access to the words of the prophets on any subject. What has god taught us about education and happiness through the prophets. Teaches might seem outdated or unpopular, but god always reveals his will unto the prophets.
The word of god or the prophets is the same. Our salvation hinges on following the prophet. 14 fundamentals of following the prophet.
The prophet is the only man who speaks for the lord
Living prophet is more important than standard works
The prophet doesn't require earthy credentials
The prophet tells us what we need to know
Can receive revelation on any matter
Can be involved in any civil matters
Educated have a hard time listening to the prophet
Follow the prophet and be blessed; reject them and suffer
May we have the wisdom to follow the counsel of the prophet. They are called of god. There is no safer way to approach life and protect our salvation.
History has shown that every prophecy BY DECLARED HAS COME TO PASS (REALLY??? come on, my NOM brothers. Find me something BY said that didn't come to pass).
Blessing of being lead by living prophets. Prophet and president receives god's word for members and the world. We sustain the leaders. It took faith to follow the prophet in the 19th century, just like today. The world is full of theories about every subject. It is easy to get caught in looking to the arm of flesh. As members, we have access to the source of truth: god. We have access to the words of the prophets on any subject. What has god taught us about education and happiness through the prophets. Teaches might seem outdated or unpopular, but god always reveals his will unto the prophets.
The word of god or the prophets is the same. Our salvation hinges on following the prophet. 14 fundamentals of following the prophet.
The prophet is the only man who speaks for the lord
Living prophet is more important than standard works
The prophet doesn't require earthy credentials
The prophet tells us what we need to know
Can receive revelation on any matter
Can be involved in any civil matters
Educated have a hard time listening to the prophet
Follow the prophet and be blessed; reject them and suffer
May we have the wisdom to follow the counsel of the prophet. They are called of god. There is no safer way to approach life and protect our salvation.
Richard Edgley
We live in a great time, but Satan is active. Moroni warned JS, and the fulfillment is evident. The attacks continue today. The reality of the savior is challenged and dismissed as weak and uneducated. The restoration is challenged. This may cause confusion and doubt. Our faith in god and our hope in the future... we can chose our reaction...
When our doctorines are challenged, we can chose how we react. I suggest a choice of peace and protection. That choice is faith. Be aware that faith is not a free gift. It doesn't come as dew from heaven. Come unto me... action verbs. They are choices. Chose faith over doubt over fear.
Alma 32 about a series of choices to preserve faith. Choose... action. Awake and arouse and experiment and exercise and desire and work and plant. Don't cast the seed out by unbelief. Only then will faith swell in your breast. We are responsible for our own faith and also our lack of faith.
I don't know details about atonement or creation. Details are unimportant. They are mysteries to be revealed in heaven. I know the important things are the plain and simple truths. (OMG>>> SERIOUSLY!?!?! THis is a DIRECT ATTACK against detractors or people who want details. You say the BOM is a actual history then PROVE IT!! OMG.)
Let us chose faith. If you have doubt, then just pray. If your testimony is insecure, exercise a particle of faith. If you do god's will, you can know the truth. Just obey. When intellect comes into conflict with doctrine, still believe. We won't receive a witness until after a trial of our faith. Just read the scripture and pray and everything will be fine.
TALKS LIKE THESE ARE WHY THE MORMONS BELIEVE THAT APOSTATES JUST NEED TO PRAY AND WE ARE LAZY AND WEAK AND EVIL!!!
Faith solves all problems, and Edgley has personally seen it. Faith allows peace and working through struggles. Because of faith, doubt can become assurances.
It is the best of times. When we chose faith, then we use I know. I have planted the seed and nurture that to a perfect knowledge. Testimony the JC is the redeemer, and JS was a prophet of god to restore complete and true gospel. Monson is the lord's prophet today. The choice of faith is yours and mine.
When our doctorines are challenged, we can chose how we react. I suggest a choice of peace and protection. That choice is faith. Be aware that faith is not a free gift. It doesn't come as dew from heaven. Come unto me... action verbs. They are choices. Chose faith over doubt over fear.
Alma 32 about a series of choices to preserve faith. Choose... action. Awake and arouse and experiment and exercise and desire and work and plant. Don't cast the seed out by unbelief. Only then will faith swell in your breast. We are responsible for our own faith and also our lack of faith.
I don't know details about atonement or creation. Details are unimportant. They are mysteries to be revealed in heaven. I know the important things are the plain and simple truths. (OMG>>> SERIOUSLY!?!?! THis is a DIRECT ATTACK against detractors or people who want details. You say the BOM is a actual history then PROVE IT!! OMG.)
Let us chose faith. If you have doubt, then just pray. If your testimony is insecure, exercise a particle of faith. If you do god's will, you can know the truth. Just obey. When intellect comes into conflict with doctrine, still believe. We won't receive a witness until after a trial of our faith. Just read the scripture and pray and everything will be fine.
TALKS LIKE THESE ARE WHY THE MORMONS BELIEVE THAT APOSTATES JUST NEED TO PRAY AND WE ARE LAZY AND WEAK AND EVIL!!!
Faith solves all problems, and Edgley has personally seen it. Faith allows peace and working through struggles. Because of faith, doubt can become assurances.
It is the best of times. When we chose faith, then we use I know. I have planted the seed and nurture that to a perfect knowledge. Testimony the JC is the redeemer, and JS was a prophet of god to restore complete and true gospel. Monson is the lord's prophet today. The choice of faith is yours and mine.
Quentin Cook
CD made for his birthday with songs of hope from WWII. Bombing of London started the day before Cook was born, so he was named after the radio announcer. When the lights go on again all over the world: title of the song. The lamps are going out all over Europe... bombing raids so black outs were instituted. Song reflected the hope that light would be restored.
Those that understand the light of Christ, the connection is clear. The light of JC allows all mankind to know good from evil. Satan tries to destroy agency. As LDS, we need to preserve light and protect our families from assult on MORALITY and RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. We need to seek light and truth, and blackout pornography. It's a weapon of MASS MORAL DESTRUCTION. Decadence... black out evil from our lives. Otherwise we will have devestating moral explosions. In the world but not of the world. FHE and scripture study are essential.
Make our homes holy places and we will be protected from evil. We should be a source of light in protecting our communities. Let your light so shine... a time of plenty and an age of doubt. Spiraling desent into EVIL. How could ye have rejected that Jesus???
Cook is optimistic. Light and truth will be preserved. Some observes believe in a global revival of faith. There is a common moral foundation that transcends differences. People are still respectful of moral values.
Opinion leaders reject an objective moral order. But the majority of people aspire to be good. Light of Christ informs their conscience. Packer taught that Light of Christ is a source of inspiriation that EVERYONE has. This is why people support morality. It's a minority that wants evil... judgement of god comes when the majority wants evil. Religious arguements must have an equal space in the public square. It benefits society because people feel accountable to god.
Honesty is a principle founded in a religious belief. (ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? THAT IS A BASIC TENENT OF JUSTICE... one of the first things that CHILDREN are able to recognize. Lying or NOT lying has nothing to do with religion. WOW. So... only people who believe in god are honest. Mother Fuckers.) ONLY RELIGION TEACHES FAITHFULNESS IN MARRIAGE VOWS.
Honesty should be value even by the faithless.
Role of religion in treating all of god's children as brothers and sisters. Religios people rescue others from abuse. The slave trade was abolished through the religious. The religious defend the institution of marriage and abolished slavery. The vast majority of LDS were opposed to slavery. JS got a revelation against slavery. It was OUR commitment to equality that underpins our beliefs. We should support people of character. All voices need to be heard in the public square.
Moral foundation of our doctorine can be a beacon light to the world. DO everything we can to presesrve light in our communities. JC is the true light of the world... prepare for Second Coming.
Those that understand the light of Christ, the connection is clear. The light of JC allows all mankind to know good from evil. Satan tries to destroy agency. As LDS, we need to preserve light and protect our families from assult on MORALITY and RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. We need to seek light and truth, and blackout pornography. It's a weapon of MASS MORAL DESTRUCTION. Decadence... black out evil from our lives. Otherwise we will have devestating moral explosions. In the world but not of the world. FHE and scripture study are essential.
Make our homes holy places and we will be protected from evil. We should be a source of light in protecting our communities. Let your light so shine... a time of plenty and an age of doubt. Spiraling desent into EVIL. How could ye have rejected that Jesus???
Cook is optimistic. Light and truth will be preserved. Some observes believe in a global revival of faith. There is a common moral foundation that transcends differences. People are still respectful of moral values.
Opinion leaders reject an objective moral order. But the majority of people aspire to be good. Light of Christ informs their conscience. Packer taught that Light of Christ is a source of inspiriation that EVERYONE has. This is why people support morality. It's a minority that wants evil... judgement of god comes when the majority wants evil. Religious arguements must have an equal space in the public square. It benefits society because people feel accountable to god.
Honesty is a principle founded in a religious belief. (ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? THAT IS A BASIC TENENT OF JUSTICE... one of the first things that CHILDREN are able to recognize. Lying or NOT lying has nothing to do with religion. WOW. So... only people who believe in god are honest. Mother Fuckers.) ONLY RELIGION TEACHES FAITHFULNESS IN MARRIAGE VOWS.
Honesty should be value even by the faithless.
Role of religion in treating all of god's children as brothers and sisters. Religios people rescue others from abuse. The slave trade was abolished through the religious. The religious defend the institution of marriage and abolished slavery. The vast majority of LDS were opposed to slavery. JS got a revelation against slavery. It was OUR commitment to equality that underpins our beliefs. We should support people of character. All voices need to be heard in the public square.
Moral foundation of our doctorine can be a beacon light to the world. DO everything we can to presesrve light in our communities. JC is the true light of the world... prepare for Second Coming.
180th Conference--- Robert D. Hales
Letter from a friend about gospel related conversation. Friend didn't understand what mormons mean by agency (because it makes no sense). Agency is the ability and priviledge god gives us to act for ourselves and the responsibility for our actions. We are free to choose liberty and life or the captivity and death of the devil. The hymn "know this that every soul is free" teaches this.
What we know about agency: before we came to earth, we were presented with the plan of salvation and progression. Our agency was an essential element of this plan. Without agency we can't progress, but with agency, we can chose wrong. This is why we need a savior to redeem us through repentance and atonement. After HF presented the plan, satan wanted to redeem everyone and have all the honor. This plan was rejected by HF because it would have denied us agency. Then JC exercised his agency by subsuming his will into the will of HF. Because of lucifer's rebellion, there was a war in heaven (hello Milton plagarization). We all had the chance to chose between JC and Lucifer in heaven, and 1/3 chose wrong. Lucifer was cast down and his angels with him. They lost the opportunity to have a mortal body and progress. The only power satan has is to tempt and try us. They want to make us miserable and make us disobey HF. We chose to follow the savior once, and that's why we are here on earth. If we make the same choice to follow HF here, we will have a great reward in the eternity.
Eternity is at stake. Throughout JC's life, he showed us how to use our agency. He obediently chose to do his father's will.. not by my will, but by thine will. He chose to love his enemies on the cross. Through his choosing and actions, JC was left alone by HF, then he endured to the end. Though he was in all points tempted, LIKE US, he exercised his agency to be the savior. By his perfect life, he shows us that PURE OBEDIENCE is our ONLY FREEDOM.
Job lost everything, but he was still faithful. Mary and Joseph obeyed and preserved JC. JS followed Moroni, and the restoration was acheived. In our mortal journey, we have to remember when we don't keep commandments, our opportunities are reduced. Your spiritual progress will be stopped.
Story about varnishing a wooden floor. He worked his way into the room, so he had no way to get out... painted himself into a corner... stuck. Whenever we disobey, we are captive to our choices. Tho we are spiritually stuck, we can repent. It is more work... refinishing. Returning to the lord isn't easy, but it is worth it. Obedience protects our agency. By following the WOW, we avoid poor health and addiction. Obey getting out of debt. Hold FHE and scripture study.
By our righteous choices and actions, we liberate our children from darkness. The world says that we should eat drink and be merry. Others embrace secularism.
Scriptures teach that we have agency and our righteous agency leads to eternal progression. King Saul and Samuel... harken thou unto the lord.... Smite Amulek... Saul practiced selective obedience and brought back cattle and stuff... Saul said he followed the lord... Saul blamed others.... Obey the lord... to obey is better than sacrifice (is this the BOM???). Saul confessed his sin because he feared the people. Because he didn't harken with exactness, he lost the opportunity to be king.
Are we harkening with exactness to the voice of the lord and his prophets, or are we practicing selective obedience???? (WOW... just WOW. This is a kick in the face for those who think they can chose what they believe.)
Invitation to come back for sinners... Life eternal knowing god and JC... testimony that they live. When we exercise agency in righteousness, we shall be prepared for the second coming. May we continue to follow him like we did in the beginning.
What we know about agency: before we came to earth, we were presented with the plan of salvation and progression. Our agency was an essential element of this plan. Without agency we can't progress, but with agency, we can chose wrong. This is why we need a savior to redeem us through repentance and atonement. After HF presented the plan, satan wanted to redeem everyone and have all the honor. This plan was rejected by HF because it would have denied us agency. Then JC exercised his agency by subsuming his will into the will of HF. Because of lucifer's rebellion, there was a war in heaven (hello Milton plagarization). We all had the chance to chose between JC and Lucifer in heaven, and 1/3 chose wrong. Lucifer was cast down and his angels with him. They lost the opportunity to have a mortal body and progress. The only power satan has is to tempt and try us. They want to make us miserable and make us disobey HF. We chose to follow the savior once, and that's why we are here on earth. If we make the same choice to follow HF here, we will have a great reward in the eternity.
Eternity is at stake. Throughout JC's life, he showed us how to use our agency. He obediently chose to do his father's will.. not by my will, but by thine will. He chose to love his enemies on the cross. Through his choosing and actions, JC was left alone by HF, then he endured to the end. Though he was in all points tempted, LIKE US, he exercised his agency to be the savior. By his perfect life, he shows us that PURE OBEDIENCE is our ONLY FREEDOM.
Job lost everything, but he was still faithful. Mary and Joseph obeyed and preserved JC. JS followed Moroni, and the restoration was acheived. In our mortal journey, we have to remember when we don't keep commandments, our opportunities are reduced. Your spiritual progress will be stopped.
Story about varnishing a wooden floor. He worked his way into the room, so he had no way to get out... painted himself into a corner... stuck. Whenever we disobey, we are captive to our choices. Tho we are spiritually stuck, we can repent. It is more work... refinishing. Returning to the lord isn't easy, but it is worth it. Obedience protects our agency. By following the WOW, we avoid poor health and addiction. Obey getting out of debt. Hold FHE and scripture study.
By our righteous choices and actions, we liberate our children from darkness. The world says that we should eat drink and be merry. Others embrace secularism.
Scriptures teach that we have agency and our righteous agency leads to eternal progression. King Saul and Samuel... harken thou unto the lord.... Smite Amulek... Saul practiced selective obedience and brought back cattle and stuff... Saul said he followed the lord... Saul blamed others.... Obey the lord... to obey is better than sacrifice (is this the BOM???). Saul confessed his sin because he feared the people. Because he didn't harken with exactness, he lost the opportunity to be king.
Are we harkening with exactness to the voice of the lord and his prophets, or are we practicing selective obedience???? (WOW... just WOW. This is a kick in the face for those who think they can chose what they believe.)
Invitation to come back for sinners... Life eternal knowing god and JC... testimony that they live. When we exercise agency in righteousness, we shall be prepared for the second coming. May we continue to follow him like we did in the beginning.
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