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ldsguy highlighted Alma 31:2 |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:14 PM |
Alma 31:2
For it was the cause of great sorrow to Alma to know of iniquity among his people; therefore his heart was exceedingly sorrowful because of the separation of the Zoramites from the Nephites.
For it was the cause of great sorrow to Alma to know of iniquity among his people; therefore his heart was exceedingly sorrowful because of the separation of the Zoramites from the Nephites.
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ldsguy highlighted Alma 31:1 |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:14 PM |
Alma 31:1
Now it came to pass that after the end of Korihor, Alma having received tidings that the Zoramites were perverting the ways of the Lord, and that Zoram, who was their leader, was leading the hearts of the people to bow down to dumb idols, his heart again began to sicken because of the iniquity of the people.
Now it came to pass that after the end of Korihor, Alma having received tidings that the Zoramites were perverting the ways of the Lord, and that Zoram, who was their leader, was leading the hearts of the people to bow down to dumb idols, his heart again began to sicken because of the iniquity of the people.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 33:17 |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:13 PM |
D&C 33:17
Wherefore, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil with you, that you may be ready at the coming of the Bridegroom—
Wherefore, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil with you, that you may be ready at the coming of the Bridegroom—
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 33:16 |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:13 PM |
D&C 33:16
And the Book of Mormon and the holy scriptures are given of me for your instruction; and the power of my Spirit quickeneth all things.
And the Book of Mormon and the holy scriptures are given of me for your instruction; and the power of my Spirit quickeneth all things.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 33:13 |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:13 PM |
D&C 33:13
And upon this rock I will build my church; yea, upon this rock ye are built, and if ye continue, the gates of hell shall not prevail against you.
And upon this rock I will build my church; yea, upon this rock ye are built, and if ye continue, the gates of hell shall not prevail against you.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 33:12 |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:13 PM |
D&C 33:12
Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel; and remember that they shall have faith in me or they can in nowise be saved;
Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel; and remember that they shall have faith in me or they can in nowise be saved;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 33:11 |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:13 PM |
D&C 33:11
Yea, repent and be baptized, every one of you, for a remission of your sins; yea, be baptized even by water, and then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost.
Yea, repent and be baptized, every one of you, for a remission of your sins; yea, be baptized even by water, and then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 33:10 |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:13 PM |
D&C 33:10
Yea, open your mouths and they shall be filled, saying: Repent, repent, and prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make his paths straight; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand;
Yea, open your mouths and they shall be filled, saying: Repent, repent, and prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make his paths straight; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 33:9 |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:12 PM |
D&C 33:9
Yea, open your mouths and spare not, and you shall be laden with sheaves upon your backs, for lo, I am with you.
Yea, open your mouths and spare not, and you shall be laden with sheaves upon your backs, for lo, I am with you.
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Nephi had converts in Arabian Peninsula?? Lihyanites?! (note for D&C 33:8) |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:12 PM |
Note: Nephi had converts in Arabian Peninsula?? Lihyanites?!
D&C 33:8
Open your mouths and they shall be filled, and you shall become even as Nephi of old, who journeyed from Jerusalem in the wilderness.
D&C 33:8
Open your mouths and they shall be filled, and you shall become even as Nephi of old, who journeyed from Jerusalem in the wilderness.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 33:8 |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:12 PM |
D&C 33:8
Open your mouths and they shall be filled, and you shall become even as Nephi of old, who journeyed from Jerusalem in the wilderness.
Open your mouths and they shall be filled, and you shall become even as Nephi of old, who journeyed from Jerusalem in the wilderness.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 33:7 |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:12 PM |
D&C 33:7
Yea, verily, verily, I say unto you, that the field is white already to harvest; wherefore, thrust in your sickles, and reap with all your might, mind, and strength.
Yea, verily, verily, I say unto you, that the field is white already to harvest; wherefore, thrust in your sickles, and reap with all your might, mind, and strength.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 33:6 |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:12 PM |
D&C 33:6
And even so will I gather mine elect from the four quarters of the earth, even as many as will believe in me, and hearken unto my voice.
And even so will I gather mine elect from the four quarters of the earth, even as many as will believe in me, and hearken unto my voice.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 33:5 |
| May 20, 2013 at 11:12 PM |
D&C 33:5
And verily, verily, I say unto you, that this church have I established and called forth out of the wilderness.
And verily, verily, I say unto you, that this church have I established and called forth out of the wilderness.
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ldsguy bookmarked BoM daily reading |
| May 20, 2013 at 08:27 AM |
Alma 31:1
Now it came to pass that after the end of Korihor, Alma having received tidings that the Zoramites were perverting the ways of the Lord, and that Zoram, who was their leader, was leading the hearts of the people to bow down to dumb idols, his heart again began to sicken because of the iniquity of the people.
Now it came to pass that after the end of Korihor, Alma having received tidings that the Zoramites were perverting the ways of the Lord, and that Zoram, who was their leader, was leading the hearts of the people to bow down to dumb idols, his heart again began to sicken because of the iniquity of the people.
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ldsguy highlighted Alma 30:60 |
| May 20, 2013 at 08:27 AM |
Alma 30:60
And thus we see the end of him who perverteth the ways of the Lord; and thus we see that the devil will not support his children at the last day, but doth speedily drag them down to hell.
And thus we see the end of him who perverteth the ways of the Lord; and thus we see that the devil will not support his children at the last day, but doth speedily drag them down to hell.
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ldsguy highlighted Alma 30:44 |
| May 20, 2013 at 08:25 AM |
Alma 30:44
But Alma said unto him: Thou hast had signs enough; will ye tempt your God? Will ye say, Show unto me a sign, when ye have the testimony of all these thy brethren, and also all the holy prophets? The scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator.
But Alma said unto him: Thou hast had signs enough; will ye tempt your God? Will ye say, Show unto me a sign, when ye have the testimony of all these thy brethren, and also all the holy prophets? The scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator.
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ldsguy highlighted Alma 30:41 |
| May 20, 2013 at 08:24 AM |
Alma 30:41
But, behold, I have all things as a testimony that these things are true; and ye also have all things as a testimony unto you that they are true; and will ye deny them? Believest thou that these things are true?
But, behold, I have all things as a testimony that these things are true; and ye also have all things as a testimony unto you that they are true; and will ye deny them? Believest thou that these things are true?
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ldsguy highlighted Alma 30:40 |
| May 20, 2013 at 08:24 AM |
Alma 30:40
And now what evidence have ye that there is no God, or that Christ cometh not? I say unto you that ye have none, save it be your word only.
And now what evidence have ye that there is no God, or that Christ cometh not? I say unto you that ye have none, save it be your word only.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 1:36 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:11 PM |
D&C 1:36
And also the Lord shall have power over his saints, and shall reign in their midst, and shall come down in judgment upon Idumea, or the world.
And also the Lord shall have power over his saints, and shall reign in their midst, and shall come down in judgment upon Idumea, or the world.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 1:35 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:09 PM |
D&C 1:35
For I am no respecter of persons, and will that all men shall know that the day speedily cometh; the hour is not yet, but is nigh at hand, when peace shall be taken from the earth, and the devil shall have power over his own dominion.
For I am no respecter of persons, and will that all men shall know that the day speedily cometh; the hour is not yet, but is nigh at hand, when peace shall be taken from the earth, and the devil shall have power over his own dominion.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:29 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:05 PM |
D&C 68:29
And the inhabitants of Zion shall also observe the Sabbath day to keep it holy.
And the inhabitants of Zion shall also observe the Sabbath day to keep it holy.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:24 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:04 PM |
D&C 68:24
And if he repent he shall be forgiven, according to the covenants and commandments of the church.
And if he repent he shall be forgiven, according to the covenants and commandments of the church.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:23 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:04 PM |
D&C 68:23
And inasmuch as he is found guilty before this Presidency, by testimony that cannot be impeached, he shall be condemned;
And inasmuch as he is found guilty before this Presidency, by testimony that cannot be impeached, he shall be condemned;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:22 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:04 PM |
D&C 68:22
And again, no bishop or high priest who shall be set apart for this ministry shall be tried or condemned for any crime, save it be before the First Presidency of the church;
And again, no bishop or high priest who shall be set apart for this ministry shall be tried or condemned for any crime, save it be before the First Presidency of the church;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:21 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:04 PM |
D&C 68:21
But, by virtue of the decree concerning their right of the priesthood descending from father to son, they may claim their anointing if at any time they can prove their lineage, or do ascertain it by revelation from the Lord under the hands of the above named Presidency.
But, by virtue of the decree concerning their right of the priesthood descending from father to son, they may claim their anointing if at any time they can prove their lineage, or do ascertain it by revelation from the Lord under the hands of the above named Presidency.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:20 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:04 PM |
D&C 68:20
And a literal descendant of Aaron, also, must be designated by this Presidency, and found worthy, and anointed, and ordained under the hands of this Presidency, otherwise they are not legally authorized to officiate in their priesthood.
And a literal descendant of Aaron, also, must be designated by this Presidency, and found worthy, and anointed, and ordained under the hands of this Presidency, otherwise they are not legally authorized to officiate in their priesthood.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:19 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:04 PM |
D&C 68:19
But, as a high priest of the Melchizedek Priesthood has authority to officiate in all the lesser offices he may officiate in the office of bishop when no literal descendant of Aaron can be found, provided he is called and set apart and ordained unto this power, under the hands of the First Presidency of the Melchizedek Priesthood.
But, as a high priest of the Melchizedek Priesthood has authority to officiate in all the lesser offices he may officiate in the office of bishop when no literal descendant of Aaron can be found, provided he is called and set apart and ordained unto this power, under the hands of the First Presidency of the Melchizedek Priesthood.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:18 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:03 PM |
D&C 68:18
No man has a legal right to this office, to hold the keys of this priesthood, except he be a literal descendant and the firstborn of Aaron.
No man has a legal right to this office, to hold the keys of this priesthood, except he be a literal descendant and the firstborn of Aaron.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:17 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:03 PM |
D&C 68:17
For the firstborn holds the right of the presidency over this priesthood, and the keys or authority of the same.
For the firstborn holds the right of the presidency over this priesthood, and the keys or authority of the same.
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ldsguy
Bishops (note for D&C 68:14) |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:03 PM |
Note: Bishops
D&C 68:14
There remain hereafter, in the due time of the Lord, other bishops to be set apart unto the church, to minister even according to the first;
D&C 68:14
There remain hereafter, in the due time of the Lord, other bishops to be set apart unto the church, to minister even according to the first;
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ldsguy
Bishops (note for D&C 68:14) |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:03 PM |
Note: Bishops
D&C 68:14
There remain hereafter, in the due time of the Lord, other bishops to be set apart unto the church, to minister even according to the first;
D&C 68:14
There remain hereafter, in the due time of the Lord, other bishops to be set apart unto the church, to minister even according to the first;
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ldsguy
Bishops (note for D&C 68:14) |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:03 PM |
Note: Bishops
D&C 68:14
There remain hereafter, in the due time of the Lord, other bishops to be set apart unto the church, to minister even according to the first;
D&C 68:14
There remain hereafter, in the due time of the Lord, other bishops to be set apart unto the church, to minister even according to the first;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:16 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:03 PM |
D&C 68:16
And if they be literal descendants of Aaron they have a legal right to the bishopric, if they are the firstborn among the sons of Aaron;
And if they be literal descendants of Aaron they have a legal right to the bishopric, if they are the firstborn among the sons of Aaron;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:15 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:03 PM |
D&C 68:15
Wherefore they shall be high priests who are worthy, and they shall be appointed by the First Presidency of the Melchizedek Priesthood, except they be literal descendants of Aaron.
Wherefore they shall be high priests who are worthy, and they shall be appointed by the First Presidency of the Melchizedek Priesthood, except they be literal descendants of Aaron.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:14 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:03 PM |
D&C 68:14
There remain hereafter, in the due time of the Lord, other bishops to be set apart unto the church, to minister even according to the first;
There remain hereafter, in the due time of the Lord, other bishops to be set apart unto the church, to minister even according to the first;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:11 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:02 PM |
D&C 68:11
And unto you it shall be given to know the signs of the times, and the signs of the coming of the Son of Man;
And unto you it shall be given to know the signs of the times, and the signs of the coming of the Son of Man;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:10 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:02 PM |
D&C 68:10
And he that believeth shall be blest with signs following, even as it is written.
And he that believeth shall be blest with signs following, even as it is written.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:9 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:02 PM |
D&C 68:9
And he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, and he that believeth not shall be damned.
And he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, and he that believeth not shall be damned.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:8 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:02 PM |
D&C 68:8
Go ye into all the world, preach the gospel to every creature, acting in the authority which I have given you, baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
Go ye into all the world, preach the gospel to every creature, acting in the authority which I have given you, baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:4 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:01 PM |
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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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:3 |
| May 19, 2013 at 08:01 PM |
D&C 68:3
And this is the ensample unto them, that they shall speak as they are moved upon by the Holy Ghost.
And this is the ensample unto them, that they shall speak as they are moved upon by the Holy Ghost.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:28 |
| May 19, 2013 at 07:36 PM |
D&C 68:28
And they shall also teach their children to pray, and to walk uprightly before the Lord.
And they shall also teach their children to pray, and to walk uprightly before the Lord.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:27 |
| May 19, 2013 at 07:36 PM |
D&C 68:27
And their children shall be baptized for the remission of their sins when eight years old, and receive the laying on of the hands.
And their children shall be baptized for the remission of their sins when eight years old, and receive the laying on of the hands.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:26 |
| May 19, 2013 at 07:36 PM |
D&C 68:26
For this shall be a law unto the inhabitants of Zion, or in any of her stakes which are organized.
For this shall be a law unto the inhabitants of Zion, or in any of her stakes which are organized.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 68:25 |
| May 19, 2013 at 07:36 PM |
D&C 68:25
And again, inasmuch as parents have children in Zion, or in any of her stakes which are organized, that teach them not to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the hands, when eight years old, the sin be upon the heads of the parents.
And again, inasmuch as parents have children in Zion, or in any of her stakes which are organized, that teach them not to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the hands, when eight years old, the sin be upon the heads of the parents.
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ldsguy highlighted The Savior Wants to Forgive |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:56 AM |
The Savior Wants to Forgive
Because of this, all of us, including those struggling to overcome addictive behaviors such as substance abuse or pornography and those close to them, can know that the Lord will recognize our righteous efforts and will lovingly forgive when repentance is complete, "until seventy times seven." But this does not mean one may willingly return to sin with impunity. (See Mosiah 15:26.)
Because of this, all of us, including those struggling to overcome addictive behaviors such as substance abuse or pornography and those close to them, can know that the Lord will recognize our righteous efforts and will lovingly forgive when repentance is complete, "until seventy times seven." But this does not mean one may willingly return to sin with impunity. (See Mosiah 15:26.)
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ldsguy highlighted The Savior Wants to Forgive |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:55 AM |
The Savior Wants to Forgive
No one need suppose that this forgiveness comes without repentance. Indeed, the Lord has declared, "I, the Lord, forgive sins unto those who confess their sins before me and ask forgiveness," and then He adds the cautionary qualifier "who have not sinned unto death." (Doctrine and Covenants 64:7.) While the Lord "cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance," (Doctrine and Covenants 1:31; see also verses 32-33; Alma 45:16.) yet He differentiates the relative gravity of some sins. He stipulates there will be no forgiveness for "blasphemy against the Holy Ghost." (Doctrine and Covenants 132:27; see also Matthew 12:31; Luke 12:10.) He declares the gravity of murder (See Exodus 20:13; Mosiah 13:21; Doctrine and Covenants 132:19; Moses 5:31-36.) and emphasizes the seriousness of sexual sin such as adultery. (See Alma 39:5; Doctrine and Covenants 42:24-26.) With regard to repeated serious sexual sin, He makes known the increased difficulty of receiving His forgiveness. (See Doctrine and Covenants 42:22-26, 75-78, 80-82; 63:13-17; 76:103.) And He has said that "he who sins against the greater light shall receive the greater condemnation." (Doctrine and Covenants 82:3; see also John 15:22.) Yet, in His mercy, He allows for improvement over time rather than demanding immediate perfection. Even with the multitude of sins occasioned by the weakness of mortality, as often as we repent and seek His forgiveness, He forgives again and again. (See Moroni 6:8.)
No one need suppose that this forgiveness comes without repentance. Indeed, the Lord has declared, "I, the Lord, forgive sins unto those who confess their sins before me and ask forgiveness," and then He adds the cautionary qualifier "who have not sinned unto death." (Doctrine and Covenants 64:7.) While the Lord "cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance," (Doctrine and Covenants 1:31; see also verses 32-33; Alma 45:16.) yet He differentiates the relative gravity of some sins. He stipulates there will be no forgiveness for "blasphemy against the Holy Ghost." (Doctrine and Covenants 132:27; see also Matthew 12:31; Luke 12:10.) He declares the gravity of murder (See Exodus 20:13; Mosiah 13:21; Doctrine and Covenants 132:19; Moses 5:31-36.) and emphasizes the seriousness of sexual sin such as adultery. (See Alma 39:5; Doctrine and Covenants 42:24-26.) With regard to repeated serious sexual sin, He makes known the increased difficulty of receiving His forgiveness. (See Doctrine and Covenants 42:22-26, 75-78, 80-82; 63:13-17; 76:103.) And He has said that "he who sins against the greater light shall receive the greater condemnation." (Doctrine and Covenants 82:3; see also John 15:22.) Yet, in His mercy, He allows for improvement over time rather than demanding immediate perfection. Even with the multitude of sins occasioned by the weakness of mortality, as often as we repent and seek His forgiveness, He forgives again and again. (See Moroni 6:8.)
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ldsguy highlighted The Savior Wants to Forgive |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:53 AM |
The Savior Wants to Forgive
No one need suppose that this forgiveness comes without repentance. Indeed, the Lord has declared, "I, the Lord, forgive sins unto those who confess their sins before me and ask forgiveness," and then He adds the cautionary qualifier "who have not sinned unto death." (Doctrine and Covenants 64:7.) While the Lord "cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance," (Doctrine and Covenants 1:31; see also verses 32-33; Alma 45:16.) yet He differentiates the relative gravity of some sins. He stipulates there will be no forgiveness for "blasphemy against the Holy Ghost." (Doctrine and Covenants 132:27; see also Matthew 12:31; Luke 12:10.) He declares the gravity of murder (See Exodus 20:13; Mosiah 13:21; Doctrine and Covenants 132:19; Moses 5:31-36.) and emphasizes the seriousness of sexual sin such as adultery. (See Alma 39:5; Doctrine and Covenants 42:24-26.) With regard to repeated serious sexual sin, He makes known the increased difficulty of receiving His forgiveness. (See Doctrine and Covenants 42:22-26, 75-78, 80-82; 63:13-17; 76:103.) And He has said that "he who sins against the greater light shall receive the greater condemnation." (Doctrine and Covenants 82:3; see also John 15:22.) Yet, in His mercy, He allows for improvement over time rather than demanding immediate perfection. Even with the multitude of sins occasioned by the weakness of mortality, as often as we repent and seek His forgiveness, He forgives again and again. (See Moroni 6:8.)
No one need suppose that this forgiveness comes without repentance. Indeed, the Lord has declared, "I, the Lord, forgive sins unto those who confess their sins before me and ask forgiveness," and then He adds the cautionary qualifier "who have not sinned unto death." (Doctrine and Covenants 64:7.) While the Lord "cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance," (Doctrine and Covenants 1:31; see also verses 32-33; Alma 45:16.) yet He differentiates the relative gravity of some sins. He stipulates there will be no forgiveness for "blasphemy against the Holy Ghost." (Doctrine and Covenants 132:27; see also Matthew 12:31; Luke 12:10.) He declares the gravity of murder (See Exodus 20:13; Mosiah 13:21; Doctrine and Covenants 132:19; Moses 5:31-36.) and emphasizes the seriousness of sexual sin such as adultery. (See Alma 39:5; Doctrine and Covenants 42:24-26.) With regard to repeated serious sexual sin, He makes known the increased difficulty of receiving His forgiveness. (See Doctrine and Covenants 42:22-26, 75-78, 80-82; 63:13-17; 76:103.) And He has said that "he who sins against the greater light shall receive the greater condemnation." (Doctrine and Covenants 82:3; see also John 15:22.) Yet, in His mercy, He allows for improvement over time rather than demanding immediate perfection. Even with the multitude of sins occasioned by the weakness of mortality, as often as we repent and seek His forgiveness, He forgives again and again. (See Moroni 6:8.)
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ldsguy highlighted The Savior Wants to Forgive |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:52 AM |
The Savior Wants to Forgive
While Joseph was not "guilty of any great or malignant sins," (Joseph Smith-History 1:28.) we do well to remember that with very few exceptions, the Lord's "seventy times seven" does not limit forgiveness according to the seriousness of the sin.
While Joseph was not "guilty of any great or malignant sins," (Joseph Smith-History 1:28.) we do well to remember that with very few exceptions, the Lord's "seventy times seven" does not limit forgiveness according to the seriousness of the sin.
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ldsguy highlighted The Savior Wants to Forgive |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:51 AM |
The Savior Wants to Forgive
The Lord loves us and wants us to understand His willingness to forgive. On more than 20 occasions in the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord told those to whom He was speaking, "Thy sins are forgiven thee," or similar words. (See Doctrine and Covenants 20:5-7; 25:3; 29:3; 31:5; 36:1; 50:36; 60:6-7; 61:2; 62:3; 64:1-4, 5-7, 15-17; 75:6-8; 82:1; 84:60-61; 90:1, 6; 108:1; 110:5; 112:3; 124:74-76, 78; 132:50.) On about half of those occasions, the Lord's words were directed specifically to the Prophet Joseph Smith, sometimes addressing him alone, sometimes with others. (See Doctrine and Covenants 20:5-7; 29:3; 60:6-7; 61:2; 62:3; 64:5-7; 84:60-61; 90:1; 110:5; 132:50.) The first of these was recorded in 1830, the last in 1843. Thus, over a span of many years, the Lord told Joseph repeatedly, "Thy sins are forgiven thee."
The Lord loves us and wants us to understand His willingness to forgive. On more than 20 occasions in the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord told those to whom He was speaking, "Thy sins are forgiven thee," or similar words. (See Doctrine and Covenants 20:5-7; 25:3; 29:3; 31:5; 36:1; 50:36; 60:6-7; 61:2; 62:3; 64:1-4, 5-7, 15-17; 75:6-8; 82:1; 84:60-61; 90:1, 6; 108:1; 110:5; 112:3; 124:74-76, 78; 132:50.) On about half of those occasions, the Lord's words were directed specifically to the Prophet Joseph Smith, sometimes addressing him alone, sometimes with others. (See Doctrine and Covenants 20:5-7; 29:3; 60:6-7; 61:2; 62:3; 64:5-7; 84:60-61; 90:1; 110:5; 132:50.) The first of these was recorded in 1830, the last in 1843. Thus, over a span of many years, the Lord told Joseph repeatedly, "Thy sins are forgiven thee."
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ldsguy highlighted The Savior Wants to Forgive |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:50 AM |
The Savior Wants to Forgive
Providing an opportunity for the Savior to enlighten our understanding, (See Alma 32:28, 34.) Peter once inquired how many times he should forgive his brother and then asked, "Till seven times?" Surely that would be more than enough. But the Savior's response opened wide the door to His merciful heart: "I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven." (Matthew 18:21-22; emphasis added; see also Luke 17:1-4.)
Providing an opportunity for the Savior to enlighten our understanding, (See Alma 32:28, 34.) Peter once inquired how many times he should forgive his brother and then asked, "Till seven times?" Surely that would be more than enough. But the Savior's response opened wide the door to His merciful heart: "I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven." (Matthew 18:21-22; emphasis added; see also Luke 17:1-4.)
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ldsguy highlighted The Savior Wants to Forgive |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:49 AM |
The Savior Wants to Forgive
In this forgiveness we see the enabling and the redeeming power of the Atonement harmoniously and graciously applied. If we exercise faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the enabling power of His Atonement strengthens us in our moment of need, (See Jacob 4:7; Alma 14:26; Moroni 10:7.) and His redeeming power sanctifies us as we "[put] off the natural man." (Mosiah 3:19; see also 2 Nephi 10:24-25.) This brings hope to all, especially to those who feel that recurring human weakness is beyond the Savior's willingness to help and to save.
In this forgiveness we see the enabling and the redeeming power of the Atonement harmoniously and graciously applied. If we exercise faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the enabling power of His Atonement strengthens us in our moment of need, (See Jacob 4:7; Alma 14:26; Moroni 10:7.) and His redeeming power sanctifies us as we "[put] off the natural man." (Mosiah 3:19; see also 2 Nephi 10:24-25.) This brings hope to all, especially to those who feel that recurring human weakness is beyond the Savior's willingness to help and to save.
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ldsguy highlighted The Savior Wants to Forgive |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:49 AM |
The Savior Wants to Forgive
While this truth is readily accepted by all believers, not so easily acknowledged is the essential companion truth: the Savior forgives sins "upon earth" and not just at the Final Judgment. He does not excuse us in our sins. (See 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Alma 11:34, 37; Helaman 5:10-11.) He does not condone our return to past sins. (See 2 Peter 2:20; James 2:10; Doctrine and Covenants 82:7.) But when we repent and obey His gospel, He forgives us. (See Isaiah 1:18; Jeremiah 31:34; Luke 7:36-50; Enos 1:5; Alma 24:10; Moroni 6:8; Doctrine and Covenants 1:32; 58:42-43.)
While this truth is readily accepted by all believers, not so easily acknowledged is the essential companion truth: the Savior forgives sins "upon earth" and not just at the Final Judgment. He does not excuse us in our sins. (See 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Alma 11:34, 37; Helaman 5:10-11.) He does not condone our return to past sins. (See 2 Peter 2:20; James 2:10; Doctrine and Covenants 82:7.) But when we repent and obey His gospel, He forgives us. (See Isaiah 1:18; Jeremiah 31:34; Luke 7:36-50; Enos 1:5; Alma 24:10; Moroni 6:8; Doctrine and Covenants 1:32; 58:42-43.)
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ldsguy highlighted Alma 29:10 |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:38 AM |
Alma 29:10
And behold, when I see many of my brethren truly penitent, and coming to the Lord their God, then is my soul filled with joy; then do I remember what the Lord has done for me, yea, even that he hath heard my prayer; yea, then do I remember his merciful arm which he extended towards me.
And behold, when I see many of my brethren truly penitent, and coming to the Lord their God, then is my soul filled with joy; then do I remember what the Lord has done for me, yea, even that he hath heard my prayer; yea, then do I remember his merciful arm which he extended towards me.
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ldsguy highlighted Alma 29:9 |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:38 AM |
Alma 29:9
I know that which the Lord hath commanded me, and I glory in it. I do not glory of myself, but I glory in that which the Lord hath commanded me; yea, and this is my glory, that perhaps I may be an instrument in the hands of God to bring some soul to repentance; and this is my joy.
I know that which the Lord hath commanded me, and I glory in it. I do not glory of myself, but I glory in that which the Lord hath commanded me; yea, and this is my glory, that perhaps I may be an instrument in the hands of God to bring some soul to repentance; and this is my joy.
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ldsguy highlighted Alma 29:8 |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:37 AM |
Alma 29:8
For behold, the Lord doth grant unto all nations, of their own nation and tongue, to teach his word, yea, in wisdom, all that he seeth fit that they should have; therefore we see that the Lord doth counsel in wisdom, according to that which is just and true.
For behold, the Lord doth grant unto all nations, of their own nation and tongue, to teach his word, yea, in wisdom, all that he seeth fit that they should have; therefore we see that the Lord doth counsel in wisdom, according to that which is just and true.
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ldsguy highlighted Alma 29:5 |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:37 AM |
Alma 29:5
Yea, and I know that good and evil have come before all men; he that knoweth not good from evil is blameless; but he that knoweth good and evil, to him it is given according to his desires, whether he desireth good or evil, life or death, joy or remorse of conscience.
Yea, and I know that good and evil have come before all men; he that knoweth not good from evil is blameless; but he that knoweth good and evil, to him it is given according to his desires, whether he desireth good or evil, life or death, joy or remorse of conscience.
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ldsguy highlighted Alma 29:2 |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:33 AM |
Alma 29:2
Yea, I would declare unto every soul, as with the voice of thunder, repentance and the plan of redemption, that they should repent and come unto our God, that there might not be more sorrow upon all the face of the earth.
Yea, I would declare unto every soul, as with the voice of thunder, repentance and the plan of redemption, that they should repent and come unto our God, that there might not be more sorrow upon all the face of the earth.
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ldsguy highlighted Alma 29:1 |
| May 19, 2013 at 04:33 AM |
Alma 29:1
O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people!
O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people!
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ldsguy highlighted A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit |
| April 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM |
A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit
When we have received a forgiveness of sins, a broken heart serves as a divine shield against temptation. Nephi prayed, "May the gates of hell be shut continually before me, because that my heart is broken and my spirit is contrite!" (2 Nephi 4:32). King Benjamin taught his people that if they would walk in the depths of humility, they might ever rejoice, "be filled with the love of God, and always retain a remission of ... sins" (Mosiah 4:12). When we yield our hearts to the Lord, the attractions of the world simply lose their luster.
When we have received a forgiveness of sins, a broken heart serves as a divine shield against temptation. Nephi prayed, "May the gates of hell be shut continually before me, because that my heart is broken and my spirit is contrite!" (2 Nephi 4:32). King Benjamin taught his people that if they would walk in the depths of humility, they might ever rejoice, "be filled with the love of God, and always retain a remission of ... sins" (Mosiah 4:12). When we yield our hearts to the Lord, the attractions of the world simply lose their luster.
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ldsguy highlighted A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit |
| April 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM |
A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit
When we sin and desire forgiveness, a broken heart and a contrite spirit mean to experience "godly sorrow [that] worketh repentance" (2 Corinthians 7:10). This comes when our desire to be cleansed from sin is so consuming that our hearts ache with sorrow and we yearn to feel at peace with our Father in Heaven. Those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit are willing to do anything and everything that God asks of them, without resistance or resentment. We cease doing things our way and learn to do them God’s way instead. In such a condition of submissiveness, the Atonement can take effect and true repentance can occur. The penitent will then experience the sanctifying power of the Holy Ghost, which will fill them with peace of conscience and the joy of reconciliation with God. In a wondrous union of divine attributes, the same God who teaches us to walk with a broken heart invites us to rejoice and to be of good cheer.
When we sin and desire forgiveness, a broken heart and a contrite spirit mean to experience "godly sorrow [that] worketh repentance" (2 Corinthians 7:10). This comes when our desire to be cleansed from sin is so consuming that our hearts ache with sorrow and we yearn to feel at peace with our Father in Heaven. Those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit are willing to do anything and everything that God asks of them, without resistance or resentment. We cease doing things our way and learn to do them God’s way instead. In such a condition of submissiveness, the Atonement can take effect and true repentance can occur. The penitent will then experience the sanctifying power of the Holy Ghost, which will fill them with peace of conscience and the joy of reconciliation with God. In a wondrous union of divine attributes, the same God who teaches us to walk with a broken heart invites us to rejoice and to be of good cheer.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:27 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:40 AM |
3 Nephi 14:27
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell, and great was the fall of it.
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell, and great was the fall of it.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:26 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:40 AM |
3 Nephi 14:26
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them not shall be likened unto a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand—
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them not shall be likened unto a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand—
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:25 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:40 AM |
3 Nephi 14:25
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not, for it was founded upon a rock.
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not, for it was founded upon a rock.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:24 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:40 AM |
3 Nephi 14:24
Therefore, whoso heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon a rock—
Therefore, whoso heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon a rock—
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:23 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:40 AM |
3 Nephi 14:23
And then will I profess unto them: I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
And then will I profess unto them: I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:22 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:40 AM |
3 Nephi 14:22
Many will say to me in that day: Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name have cast out devils, and in thy name done many wonderful works?
Many will say to me in that day: Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name have cast out devils, and in thy name done many wonderful works?
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:21 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:39 AM |
3 Nephi 14:21
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:20 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:39 AM |
3 Nephi 14:20
Wherefore, by their fruits ye shall know them.
Wherefore, by their fruits ye shall know them.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:19 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:39 AM |
3 Nephi 14:19
Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:18 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:39 AM |
3 Nephi 14:18
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:17 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:39 AM |
3 Nephi 14:17
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:16 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:39 AM |
3 Nephi 14:16
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:15 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:39 AM |
3 Nephi 14:15
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:14 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:39 AM |
3 Nephi 14:14
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:13 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:39 AM |
3 Nephi 14:13
Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, which leadeth to destruction, and many there be who go in thereat;
Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, which leadeth to destruction, and many there be who go in thereat;
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ldsguy
Golden Rule (note for 3 Nephi 14:12) |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:39 AM |
Note: Golden Rule
3 Nephi 14:12
Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, for this is the law and the prophets.
3 Nephi 14:12
Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, for this is the law and the prophets.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:12 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:39 AM |
3 Nephi 14:12
Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, for this is the law and the prophets.
Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, for this is the law and the prophets.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:11 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:38 AM |
3 Nephi 14:11
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:10 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:38 AM |
3 Nephi 14:10
Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:9 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:38 AM |
3 Nephi 14:9
Or what man is there of you, who, if his son ask bread, will give him a stone?
Or what man is there of you, who, if his son ask bread, will give him a stone?
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:8 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:38 AM |
3 Nephi 14:8
For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.
For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:5 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:38 AM |
3 Nephi 14:5
Thou hypocrite, first cast the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast the mote out of thy brother's eye.
Thou hypocrite, first cast the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast the mote out of thy brother's eye.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:4 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:38 AM |
3 Nephi 14:4
Or how wilt thou say to thy brother: Let me pull the mote out of thine eye—and behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
Or how wilt thou say to thy brother: Let me pull the mote out of thine eye—and behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:3 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:38 AM |
3 Nephi 14:3
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:2 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:38 AM |
3 Nephi 14:2
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:6 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:38 AM |
3 Nephi 14:6
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
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ldsguy highlighted 3 Nephi 14:7 |
| April 27, 2013 at 07:37 AM |
3 Nephi 14:7
Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 38:27 |
| April 21, 2013 at 01:34 PM |
D&C 38:27
Behold, this I have given unto you as a parable, and it is even as I am. I say unto you, be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine.
Behold, this I have given unto you as a parable, and it is even as I am. I say unto you, be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 56:16 |
| April 16, 2013 at 01:58 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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ldsguy highlighted D&C 56:17 |
| April 16, 2013 at 01:58 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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ldsguy highlighted D&C 56:14 |
| April 16, 2013 at 01:58 AM |
D&C 56:14
Behold, thus saith the Lord unto my people—you have many things to do and to repent of; for behold, your sins have come up unto me, and are not pardoned, because you seek to counsel in your own ways.
Behold, thus saith the Lord unto my people—you have many things to do and to repent of; for behold, your sins have come up unto me, and are not pardoned, because you seek to counsel in your own ways.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 56:15 |
| April 16, 2013 at 01:58 AM |
D&C 56:15
And your hearts are not satisfied. And ye obey not the truth, but have pleasure in unrighteousness.
And your hearts are not satisfied. And ye obey not the truth, but have pleasure in unrighteousness.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 56:2 |
| April 16, 2013 at 01:56 AM |
D&C 56:2
And he that will not take up his cross and follow me, and keep my commandments, the same shall not be saved.
And he that will not take up his cross and follow me, and keep my commandments, the same shall not be saved.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 54:6 |
| April 16, 2013 at 01:52 AM |
D&C 54:6
But blessed are they who have kept the covenant and observed the commandment, for they shall obtain mercy.
But blessed are they who have kept the covenant and observed the commandment, for they shall obtain mercy.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 54:3 |
| April 16, 2013 at 01:52 AM |
D&C 54:3
And if your brethren desire to escape their enemies, let them repent of all their sins, and become truly humble before me and contrite.
And if your brethren desire to escape their enemies, let them repent of all their sins, and become truly humble before me and contrite.
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ldsguy highlighted 1 Corinthians 12:31 |
| April 13, 2013 at 04:36 PM |
1 Corinthians 12:31
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
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ldsguy highlighted 1 Corinthians 12:30 |
| April 13, 2013 at 04:36 PM |
1 Corinthians 12:30
Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
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ldsguy highlighted 1 Corinthians 12:29 |
| April 13, 2013 at 04:35 PM |
1 Corinthians 12:29
Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
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ldsguy highlighted 1 Corinthians 12:28 |
| April 13, 2013 at 04:35 PM |
1 Corinthians 12:28
And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
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ldsguy highlighted 1 Corinthians 12:27 |
| April 13, 2013 at 04:35 PM |
1 Corinthians 12:27
Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
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ldsguy highlighted 1 Corinthians 12:26 |
| April 13, 2013 at 04:35 PM |
1 Corinthians 12:26
And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
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ldsguy highlighted 1 Corinthians 12:25 |
| April 13, 2013 at 04:35 PM |
1 Corinthians 12:25
That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
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ldsguy
Our advocate (note for D&C 45:3) |
| April 13, 2013 at 04:33 PM |
Note: Our advocate
D&C 45:3
Listen to him who is the advocate with the Father, who is pleading your cause before him—
D&C 45:3
Listen to him who is the advocate with the Father, who is pleading your cause before him—
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ldsguy highlighted 1 Corinthians 10:13 |
| April 9, 2013 at 02:42 AM |
1 Corinthians 10:13
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
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ldsguy highlighted Galatians 2:16 |
| April 8, 2013 at 02:31 PM |
Galatians 2:16
Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
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ldsguy
live gospel standards, not ways of world (note for Galatians 2:14) |
| April 8, 2013 at 02:31 PM |
Note: live gospel standards, not ways of world
Galatians 2:14
But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
Galatians 2:14
But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
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ldsguy highlighted Galatians 2:15 |
| April 8, 2013 at 02:31 PM |
Galatians 2:15
We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles,
We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles,
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ldsguy highlighted Galatians 2:14 |
| April 8, 2013 at 02:31 PM |
Galatians 2:14
But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
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ldsguy highlighted Galatians 1:14 |
| April 8, 2013 at 02:26 PM |
Galatians 1:14
And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
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ldsguy highlighted Galatians 1:13 |
| April 8, 2013 at 02:26 PM |
Galatians 1:13
For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:
For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:
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ldsguy highlighted Galatians 1:10 |
| April 8, 2013 at 02:25 PM |
Galatians 1:10
For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
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ldsguy highlighted Galatians 1:9 |
| April 8, 2013 at 02:25 PM |
Galatians 1:9
As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
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ldsguy highlighted Galatians 1:8 |
| April 8, 2013 at 02:24 PM |
Galatians 1:8
But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
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ldsguy highlighted Galatians 1:7 |
| April 8, 2013 at 02:24 PM |
Galatians 1:7
Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
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ldsguy highlighted Galatians 1:6 |
| April 8, 2013 at 02:24 PM |
Galatians 1:6
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
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ldsguy highlighted Galatians 1:4 |
| April 8, 2013 at 02:23 PM |
Galatians 1:4
Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:
Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:
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ldsguy highlighted Galatians 1:1 |
| April 8, 2013 at 02:23 PM |
Galatians 1:1
Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)
Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)
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ldsguy highlighted Mosiah 4:30 |
| March 17, 2013 at 01:55 PM |
Mosiah 4:30
But this much I can tell you, that if ye do not watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of God, and continue in the faith of what ye have heard concerning the coming of our Lord, even unto the end of your lives, ye must perish. And now, O man, remember, and perish not.
But this much I can tell you, that if ye do not watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of God, and continue in the faith of what ye have heard concerning the coming of our Lord, even unto the end of your lives, ye must perish. And now, O man, remember, and perish not.
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| March 17, 2013 at 12:26 PM |
Note: liken scriptures unto us
1 Nephi 19:23
And I did read many things unto them which were written in the books of Moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.
1 Nephi 19:23
And I did read many things unto them which were written in the books of Moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.
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ldsguy highlighted 1 Nephi 19:23 |
| March 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM |
1 Nephi 19:23
And I did read many things unto them which were written in the books of Moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.
And I did read many things unto them which were written in the books of Moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 3:8 |
| March 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM |
D&C 3:8
Yet you should have been faithful; and he would have extended his arm and supported you against all the fiery darts of the adversary; and he would have been with you in every time of trouble.
Yet you should have been faithful; and he would have extended his arm and supported you against all the fiery darts of the adversary; and he would have been with you in every time of trouble.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 3:7 |
| March 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM |
D&C 3:7
For, behold, you should not have feared man more than God. Although men set at naught the counsels of God, and despise his words—
For, behold, you should not have feared man more than God. Although men set at naught the counsels of God, and despise his words—
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 3:5 |
| March 17, 2013 at 12:24 PM |
D&C 3:5
Behold, you have been entrusted with these things, but how strict were your commandments; and remember also the promises which were made to you, if you did not transgress them.
Behold, you have been entrusted with these things, but how strict were your commandments; and remember also the promises which were made to you, if you did not transgress them.
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ldsguy bookmarked 7. Melchizedek Priesthood:46 |
| January 3, 2013 at 06:56 PM |
7. Melchizedek Priesthood
They encourage quorum and group members to fulfill their priesthood duties, especially their duties as husbands and fathers. Quorum and group leaders fulfill this responsibility during quorum and group meetings and during interviews and visits with quorum and group members.
They encourage quorum and group members to fulfill their priesthood duties, especially their duties as husbands and fathers. Quorum and group leaders fulfill this responsibility during quorum and group meetings and during interviews and visits with quorum and group members.
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ldsguy highlighted The Healing Power of Forgiveness |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:47 PM |
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
Of course, society needs to be protected from hardened criminals, because mercy cannot rob justice. (Alma 42:25.) Bishop Williams addressed this concept so well when he said, "Forgiveness is a source of power. But it does not relieve us of consequences." (Deseret Morning News, Feb. 13, 2007, p. A8.) When tragedy strikes, we should not respond by seeking personal revenge but rather let justice take its course and then let go. It is not easy to let go and empty our hearts of festering resentment. The Savior has offered to all of us a precious peace through His Atonement, but this can come only as we are willing to cast out negative feelings of anger, spite, or revenge. For all of us who forgive "those who trespass against us," (Joseph Smith Translation, Matthew 6:13.) even those who have committed serious crimes, the Atonement brings a measure of peace and comfort.
Of course, society needs to be protected from hardened criminals, because mercy cannot rob justice. (Alma 42:25.) Bishop Williams addressed this concept so well when he said, "Forgiveness is a source of power. But it does not relieve us of consequences." (Deseret Morning News, Feb. 13, 2007, p. A8.) When tragedy strikes, we should not respond by seeking personal revenge but rather let justice take its course and then let go. It is not easy to let go and empty our hearts of festering resentment. The Savior has offered to all of us a precious peace through His Atonement, but this can come only as we are willing to cast out negative feelings of anger, spite, or revenge. For all of us who forgive "those who trespass against us," (Joseph Smith Translation, Matthew 6:13.) even those who have committed serious crimes, the Atonement brings a measure of peace and comfort.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 64:7 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:40 PM |
D&C 64:7
Nevertheless, he has sinned; but verily I say unto you, I, the Lord, forgive sins unto those who confess their sins before me and ask forgiveness, who have not sinned unto death.
Nevertheless, he has sinned; but verily I say unto you, I, the Lord, forgive sins unto those who confess their sins before me and ask forgiveness, who have not sinned unto death.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 64:8 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:40 PM |
D&C 64:8
My disciples, in days of old, sought occasion against one another and forgave not one another in their hearts; and for this evil they were afflicted and sorely chastened.
My disciples, in days of old, sought occasion against one another and forgave not one another in their hearts; and for this evil they were afflicted and sorely chastened.
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ldsguy highlighted Chapter 23 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:40 PM |
Chapter 23
Sometimes a brother in authority has offended, in some way, one of the members of the Church, probably unknown to himself, and that child of our Father's silently continues to feel hurt, instead of doing as the Lord has commanded, going to the offending man and stating to him, in kindness, the feelings of his heart, and giving that brother an opportunity to say to him, "I am sorry I have offended you, and I desire that you shall forgive me." The result is that, in some instances, we find a resentful feeling existing that has been instigated by Satan. (In Conference Report, Oct. 1905, 27.) [See suggestion 4 on page 253.]
Sometimes a brother in authority has offended, in some way, one of the members of the Church, probably unknown to himself, and that child of our Father's silently continues to feel hurt, instead of doing as the Lord has commanded, going to the offending man and stating to him, in kindness, the feelings of his heart, and giving that brother an opportunity to say to him, "I am sorry I have offended you, and I desire that you shall forgive me." The result is that, in some instances, we find a resentful feeling existing that has been instigated by Satan. (In Conference Report, Oct. 1905, 27.) [See suggestion 4 on page 253.]
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ldsguy highlighted Chapter 23 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:40 PM |
Chapter 23
We have been taught to love our enemies, and to pray for those who despitefully use us and speak evil of us [see Matthew 5:44]. ... When you are reviled, do not revile again. When others speak evil of you, pity them, and pray for them. Remember the example of the Divine Master, who, when suspended upon the cruel tree, said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." (In Conference Report, Oct. 1904, 65-66.)
We have been taught to love our enemies, and to pray for those who despitefully use us and speak evil of us [see Matthew 5:44]. ... When you are reviled, do not revile again. When others speak evil of you, pity them, and pray for them. Remember the example of the Divine Master, who, when suspended upon the cruel tree, said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." (In Conference Report, Oct. 1904, 65-66.)
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 98:40 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:37 PM |
D&C 98:40
And so on unto the second and third time; and as oft as thine enemy repenteth of the trespass wherewith he has trespassed against thee, thou shalt forgive him, until seventy times seven.
And so on unto the second and third time; and as oft as thine enemy repenteth of the trespass wherewith he has trespassed against thee, thou shalt forgive him, until seventy times seven.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 98:39 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:37 PM |
D&C 98:39
And again, verily I say unto you, if after thine enemy has come upon thee the first time, he repent and come unto thee praying thy forgiveness, thou shalt forgive him, and shalt hold it no more as a testimony against thine enemy—
And again, verily I say unto you, if after thine enemy has come upon thee the first time, he repent and come unto thee praying thy forgiveness, thou shalt forgive him, and shalt hold it no more as a testimony against thine enemy—
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ldsguy highlighted Chapter 23 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:26 PM |
Chapter 23
May we have the Spirit of the Master dwelling within us, that we may forgive all men as He has commanded, forgive, not only with our lips but in the very depths of our hearts, every trespass that may have been committed against us. If we do this through life, the blessings of the Lord will abide in our hearts and our homes. (In Conference Report, Oct. 1905, 27-28, 30.) [See suggestion 5 below.]
May we have the Spirit of the Master dwelling within us, that we may forgive all men as He has commanded, forgive, not only with our lips but in the very depths of our hearts, every trespass that may have been committed against us. If we do this through life, the blessings of the Lord will abide in our hearts and our homes. (In Conference Report, Oct. 1905, 27-28, 30.) [See suggestion 5 below.]
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ldsguy highlighted Chapter 23 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:26 PM |
Chapter 23
May we have the Spirit of the Master dwelling within us, that we may forgive all men as He has commanded, forgive, not only with our lips but in the very depths of our hearts, every trespass that may have been committed against us. If we do this through life, the blessings of the Lord will abide in our hearts and our homes. (In Conference Report, Oct. 1905, 27-28, 30.) [See suggestion 5 below.]
May we have the Spirit of the Master dwelling within us, that we may forgive all men as He has commanded, forgive, not only with our lips but in the very depths of our hearts, every trespass that may have been committed against us. If we do this through life, the blessings of the Lord will abide in our hearts and our homes. (In Conference Report, Oct. 1905, 27-28, 30.) [See suggestion 5 below.]
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ldsguy highlighted The Healing Power of Forgiveness |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:24 PM |
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
Let us remember that we need to forgive to be forgiven. In the words of one of my favorite hymns, "Oh, forgive as thou wouldst be e'en forgiven now by me." (Reverently and Meekly Now," Hymns, no. 185.) With all my heart and soul, I believe in the healing power that can come to us as we follow the counsel of the Savior "to forgive all men." (D&C 64:10.) In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Let us remember that we need to forgive to be forgiven. In the words of one of my favorite hymns, "Oh, forgive as thou wouldst be e'en forgiven now by me." (Reverently and Meekly Now," Hymns, no. 185.) With all my heart and soul, I believe in the healing power that can come to us as we follow the counsel of the Savior "to forgive all men." (D&C 64:10.) In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
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ldsguy highlighted The Healing Power of Forgiveness |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:24 PM |
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
Let us remember that we need to forgive to be forgiven. In the words of one of my favorite hymns, "Oh, forgive as thou wouldst be e'en forgiven now by me." (Reverently and Meekly Now," Hymns, no. 185.) With all my heart and soul, I believe in the healing power that can come to us as we follow the counsel of the Savior "to forgive all men." (D&C 64:10.) In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Let us remember that we need to forgive to be forgiven. In the words of one of my favorite hymns, "Oh, forgive as thou wouldst be e'en forgiven now by me." (Reverently and Meekly Now," Hymns, no. 185.) With all my heart and soul, I believe in the healing power that can come to us as we follow the counsel of the Savior "to forgive all men." (D&C 64:10.) In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
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ldsguy highlighted The Healing Power of Forgiveness |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:24 PM |
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
Of course, society needs to be protected from hardened criminals, because mercy cannot rob justice. (Alma 42:25.) Bishop Williams addressed this concept so well when he said, "Forgiveness is a source of power. But it does not relieve us of consequences." (Deseret Morning News, Feb. 13, 2007, p. A8.) When tragedy strikes, we should not respond by seeking personal revenge but rather let justice take its course and then let go. It is not easy to let go and empty our hearts of festering resentment. The Savior has offered to all of us a precious peace through His Atonement, but this can come only as we are willing to cast out negative feelings of anger, spite, or revenge. For all of us who forgive "those who trespass against us," (Joseph Smith Translation, Matthew 6:13.) even those who have committed serious crimes, the Atonement brings a measure of peace and comfort.
Of course, society needs to be protected from hardened criminals, because mercy cannot rob justice. (Alma 42:25.) Bishop Williams addressed this concept so well when he said, "Forgiveness is a source of power. But it does not relieve us of consequences." (Deseret Morning News, Feb. 13, 2007, p. A8.) When tragedy strikes, we should not respond by seeking personal revenge but rather let justice take its course and then let go. It is not easy to let go and empty our hearts of festering resentment. The Savior has offered to all of us a precious peace through His Atonement, but this can come only as we are willing to cast out negative feelings of anger, spite, or revenge. For all of us who forgive "those who trespass against us," (Joseph Smith Translation, Matthew 6:13.) even those who have committed serious crimes, the Atonement brings a measure of peace and comfort.
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ldsguy highlighted The Healing Power of Forgiveness |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:23 PM |
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
Here in Salt Lake City in 1985, Bishop Steven Christensen, through no fault of his own, was cruelly and senselessly killed by a bomb intended to take his life. He was the son of Mac and Joan Christensen, the husband of Terri, and the father of four children. With his parents' consent, I share what they learned from this experience. After this terrible deed, the news media followed members of the Christensen family around relentlessly. On one occasion this media intrusion offended one of the family members to the point that Steven's father, Mac, had to restrain him. Mac then thought, "This thing will destroy my family if we don't forgive. Venom and hatred will never end if we do not get it out of our system." Healing and peace came as the family cleansed their hearts from anger and were able to forgive the man who took their son's life.
Here in Salt Lake City in 1985, Bishop Steven Christensen, through no fault of his own, was cruelly and senselessly killed by a bomb intended to take his life. He was the son of Mac and Joan Christensen, the husband of Terri, and the father of four children. With his parents' consent, I share what they learned from this experience. After this terrible deed, the news media followed members of the Christensen family around relentlessly. On one occasion this media intrusion offended one of the family members to the point that Steven's father, Mac, had to restrain him. Mac then thought, "This thing will destroy my family if we don't forgive. Venom and hatred will never end if we do not get it out of our system." Healing and peace came as the family cleansed their hearts from anger and were able to forgive the man who took their son's life.
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ldsguy highlighted The Healing Power of Forgiveness |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:20 PM |
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
One local resident very eloquently summed up the aftermath of this tragedy when he said, "We were all speaking the same language, and not just English, but a language of caring, a language of community, [and] a language of service. And, yes, a language of forgiveness." (Sunday News, Oct. 15, 2006, p. A1.) It was an amazing outpouring of their complete faith in the Lord's teachings in the Sermon on the Mount: "Do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you." (Matthew 5:44.)
One local resident very eloquently summed up the aftermath of this tragedy when he said, "We were all speaking the same language, and not just English, but a language of caring, a language of community, [and] a language of service. And, yes, a language of forgiveness." (Sunday News, Oct. 15, 2006, p. A1.) It was an amazing outpouring of their complete faith in the Lord's teachings in the Sermon on the Mount: "Do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you." (Matthew 5:44.)
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ldsguy highlighted The Healing Power of Forgiveness |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:19 PM |
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
This shocking violence caused great anguish among the Amish but no anger. There was hurt but no hate. Their forgiveness was immediate. Collectively they began to reach out to the milkman's suffering family. As the milkman's family gathered in his home the day after the shootings, an Amish neighbor came over, wrapped his arms around the father of the dead gunman, and said, "We will forgive you." (Lancaster New Era, Oct. 4, 2006, p. A8.) Amish leaders visited the milkman's wife and children to extend their sympathy, their forgiveness, their help, and their love. About half of the mourners at the milkman's funeral were Amish. In turn, the Amish invited the milkman's family to attend the funeral services of the girls who had been killed. A remarkable peace settled on the Amish as their faith sustained them during this crisis.
This shocking violence caused great anguish among the Amish but no anger. There was hurt but no hate. Their forgiveness was immediate. Collectively they began to reach out to the milkman's suffering family. As the milkman's family gathered in his home the day after the shootings, an Amish neighbor came over, wrapped his arms around the father of the dead gunman, and said, "We will forgive you." (Lancaster New Era, Oct. 4, 2006, p. A8.) Amish leaders visited the milkman's wife and children to extend their sympathy, their forgiveness, their help, and their love. About half of the mourners at the milkman's funeral were Amish. In turn, the Amish invited the milkman's family to attend the funeral services of the girls who had been killed. A remarkable peace settled on the Amish as their faith sustained them during this crisis.
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ldsguy highlighted The Healing Power of Forgiveness |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:19 PM |
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
A 32-year-old milk truck driver lived with his family in their Nickel Mines community. He was not Amish, but his pickup route took him to many Amish dairy farms, where he became known as the quiet milkman. Last October he suddenly lost all reason and control. In his tormented mind he blamed God for the death of his first child and some unsubstantiated memories. He stormed into the Amish school without any provocation, released the boys and adults, and tied up the 10 girls. He shot the girls, killing five and wounding five. Then he took his own life.
A 32-year-old milk truck driver lived with his family in their Nickel Mines community. He was not Amish, but his pickup route took him to many Amish dairy farms, where he became known as the quiet milkman. Last October he suddenly lost all reason and control. In his tormented mind he blamed God for the death of his first child and some unsubstantiated memories. He stormed into the Amish school without any provocation, released the boys and adults, and tied up the 10 girls. He shot the girls, killing five and wounding five. Then he took his own life.
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ldsguy highlighted The Healing Power of Forgiveness |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:17 PM |
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
What can we all learn from such experiences as these? We need to recognize and acknowledge angry feelings. It will take humility to do this, but if we will get on our knees and ask Heavenly Father for a feeling of forgiveness, He will help us. The Lord requires us "to forgive all men" (D&C 64:10.) for our own good because "hatred retards spiritual growth." (Gospel Themes (1914), 144.) Only as we rid ourselves of hatred and bitterness can the Lord put comfort into our hearts, just as He did for the Amish community, the Christensens, the Cerans, and the Williams family.
What can we all learn from such experiences as these? We need to recognize and acknowledge angry feelings. It will take humility to do this, but if we will get on our knees and ask Heavenly Father for a feeling of forgiveness, He will help us. The Lord requires us "to forgive all men" (D&C 64:10.) for our own good because "hatred retards spiritual growth." (Gospel Themes (1914), 144.) Only as we rid ourselves of hatred and bitterness can the Lord put comfort into our hearts, just as He did for the Amish community, the Christensens, the Cerans, and the Williams family.
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ldsguy highlighted The Healing Power of Forgiveness |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:17 PM |
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
What can we all learn from such experiences as these? We need to recognize and acknowledge angry feelings. It will take humility to do this, but if we will get on our knees and ask Heavenly Father for a feeling of forgiveness, He will help us. The Lord requires us "to forgive all men" (D&C 64:10.) for our own good because "hatred retards spiritual growth." (Gospel Themes (1914), 144.) Only as we rid ourselves of hatred and bitterness can the Lord put comfort into our hearts, just as He did for the Amish community, the Christensens, the Cerans, and the Williams family.
What can we all learn from such experiences as these? We need to recognize and acknowledge angry feelings. It will take humility to do this, but if we will get on our knees and ask Heavenly Father for a feeling of forgiveness, He will help us. The Lord requires us "to forgive all men" (D&C 64:10.) for our own good because "hatred retards spiritual growth." (Gospel Themes (1914), 144.) Only as we rid ourselves of hatred and bitterness can the Lord put comfort into our hearts, just as He did for the Amish community, the Christensens, the Cerans, and the Williams family.
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ldsguy highlighted The Healing Power of Forgiveness |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:17 PM |
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
We recently had two other tragedies here in Utah which demonstrate faith and the healing power of forgiveness. Gary Ceran, whose wife and two children were killed on Christmas Eve when their vehicle was hit by a truck, immediately expressed his forgiveness and concern for the alleged drunk driver. Last February, when a car crashed into Bishop Christopher Williams's vehicle, he had a decision to make, and it was to "unconditionally forgive" the driver who had caused the accident so that the healing process could take place unhampered. (Deseret Morning News, Feb. 13, 2007, p. A1.)
We recently had two other tragedies here in Utah which demonstrate faith and the healing power of forgiveness. Gary Ceran, whose wife and two children were killed on Christmas Eve when their vehicle was hit by a truck, immediately expressed his forgiveness and concern for the alleged drunk driver. Last February, when a car crashed into Bishop Christopher Williams's vehicle, he had a decision to make, and it was to "unconditionally forgive" the driver who had caused the accident so that the healing process could take place unhampered. (Deseret Morning News, Feb. 13, 2007, p. A1.)
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ldsguy highlighted The Healing Power of Forgiveness |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:17 PM |
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
We recently had two other tragedies here in Utah which demonstrate faith and the healing power of forgiveness. Gary Ceran, whose wife and two children were killed on Christmas Eve when their vehicle was hit by a truck, immediately expressed his forgiveness and concern for the alleged drunk driver. Last February, when a car crashed into Bishop Christopher Williams's vehicle, he had a decision to make, and it was to "unconditionally forgive" the driver who had caused the accident so that the healing process could take place unhampered. (Deseret Morning News, Feb. 13, 2007, p. A1.)
We recently had two other tragedies here in Utah which demonstrate faith and the healing power of forgiveness. Gary Ceran, whose wife and two children were killed on Christmas Eve when their vehicle was hit by a truck, immediately expressed his forgiveness and concern for the alleged drunk driver. Last February, when a car crashed into Bishop Christopher Williams's vehicle, he had a decision to make, and it was to "unconditionally forgive" the driver who had caused the accident so that the healing process could take place unhampered. (Deseret Morning News, Feb. 13, 2007, p. A1.)
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 98:26 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:10 PM |
D&C 98:26
And again, if he shall smite you the third time, and ye bear it patiently, your reward shall be doubled unto you four-fold;
And again, if he shall smite you the third time, and ye bear it patiently, your reward shall be doubled unto you four-fold;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 98:25 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:10 PM |
D&C 98:25
And again, if your enemy shall smite you the second time, and you revile not against your enemy, and bear it patiently, your reward shall be an hundredfold.
And again, if your enemy shall smite you the second time, and you revile not against your enemy, and bear it patiently, your reward shall be an hundredfold.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 98:24 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:08 PM |
D&C 98:24
But if ye bear it not patiently, it shall be accounted unto you as being meted out as a just measure unto you.
But if ye bear it not patiently, it shall be accounted unto you as being meted out as a just measure unto you.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 98:23 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:08 PM |
D&C 98:23
Now, I speak unto you concerning your families—if men will smite you, or your families, once, and ye bear it patiently and revile not against them, neither seek revenge, ye shall be rewarded;
Now, I speak unto you concerning your families—if men will smite you, or your families, once, and ye bear it patiently and revile not against them, neither seek revenge, ye shall be rewarded;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 64:7 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:06 PM |
D&C 64:7
Nevertheless, he has sinned; but verily I say unto you, I, the Lord, forgive sins unto those who confess their sins before me and ask forgiveness, who have not sinned unto death.
Nevertheless, he has sinned; but verily I say unto you, I, the Lord, forgive sins unto those who confess their sins before me and ask forgiveness, who have not sinned unto death.
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ldsguy highlighted Chapter 23 |
| December 29, 2012 at 10:01 PM |
Chapter 23
A close associate of President Smith observed that the ability to forgive was indeed one of his defining attributes: "Truly he forgave all men. He was aware in all of his life of the commandment of God: God will forgive whom he will forgive. As for us, we must forgive all men. He could do that, and then refer the matter to God. As he forgave I am sure he forgot. When one who forgives can forget, then truly that man is an unusual man, indeed a man of God!" (Matthew Cowley, in Conference Report, Apr. 1951, 167.)
A close associate of President Smith observed that the ability to forgive was indeed one of his defining attributes: "Truly he forgave all men. He was aware in all of his life of the commandment of God: God will forgive whom he will forgive. As for us, we must forgive all men. He could do that, and then refer the matter to God. As he forgave I am sure he forgot. When one who forgives can forget, then truly that man is an unusual man, indeed a man of God!" (Matthew Cowley, in Conference Report, Apr. 1951, 167.)
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ldsguy highlighted Alma 38:14 |
| December 10, 2012 at 10:06 PM |
Alma 38:14
Do not say: O God, I thank thee that we are better than our brethren; but rather say: O Lord, forgive my unworthiness, and remember my brethren in mercy—yea, acknowledge your unworthiness before God at all times.
Do not say: O God, I thank thee that we are better than our brethren; but rather say: O Lord, forgive my unworthiness, and remember my brethren in mercy—yea, acknowledge your unworthiness before God at all times.
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ldsguy highlighted Alma 38:10 |
| December 10, 2012 at 10:05 PM |
Alma 38:10
And now, as ye have begun to teach the word even so I would that ye should continue to teach; and I would that ye would be diligent and temperate in all things.
And now, as ye have begun to teach the word even so I would that ye should continue to teach; and I would that ye would be diligent and temperate in all things.
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ldsguy highlighted Helaman 6:17 |
| November 28, 2012 at 01:33 AM |
Helaman 6:17
For behold, the Lord had blessed them so long with the riches of the world that they had not been stirred up to anger, to wars, nor to bloodshed; therefore they began to set their hearts upon their riches; yea, they began to seek to get gain that they might be lifted up one above another; therefore they began to commit secret murders, and to rob and to plunder, that they might get gain.
For behold, the Lord had blessed them so long with the riches of the world that they had not been stirred up to anger, to wars, nor to bloodshed; therefore they began to set their hearts upon their riches; yea, they began to seek to get gain that they might be lifted up one above another; therefore they began to commit secret murders, and to rob and to plunder, that they might get gain.
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ldsguy highlighted 1 John 4:16 |
| November 18, 2012 at 11:52 AM |
1 John 4:16
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
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ldsguy highlighted Of Regrets and Resolutions |
| November 6, 2012 at 07:06 PM |
Of Regrets and Resolutions
I think of our Lord and Exemplar, Jesus Christ, and His short life among the people of Galilee and Jerusalem. I have tried to imagine Him bustling between meetings or multitasking to get a list of urgent things accomplished.
I think of our Lord and Exemplar, Jesus Christ, and His short life among the people of Galilee and Jerusalem. I have tried to imagine Him bustling between meetings or multitasking to get a list of urgent things accomplished.
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ldsguy bookmarked D&C daily reading |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:45 AM |
D&C 76:50
And again we bear record—for we saw and heard, and this is the testimony of the gospel of Christ concerning them who shall come forth in the resurrection of the just—
And again we bear record—for we saw and heard, and this is the testimony of the gospel of Christ concerning them who shall come forth in the resurrection of the just—
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:48 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:44 AM |
D&C 76:48
Wherefore, the end, the width, the height, the depth, and the misery thereof, they understand not, neither any man except those who are ordained unto this condemnation.
Wherefore, the end, the width, the height, the depth, and the misery thereof, they understand not, neither any man except those who are ordained unto this condemnation.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:47 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:44 AM |
D&C 76:47
Nevertheless, I, the Lord, show it by vision unto many, but straightway shut it up again;
Nevertheless, I, the Lord, show it by vision unto many, but straightway shut it up again;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:46 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:44 AM |
D&C 76:46
Neither was it revealed, neither is, neither will be revealed unto man, except to them who are made partakers thereof;
Neither was it revealed, neither is, neither will be revealed unto man, except to them who are made partakers thereof;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:45 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:44 AM |
D&C 76:45
And the end thereof, neither the place thereof, nor their torment, no man knows;
And the end thereof, neither the place thereof, nor their torment, no man knows;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:44 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:44 AM |
D&C 76:44
Wherefore, he saves all except them—they shall go away into everlasting punishment, which is endless punishment, which is eternal punishment, to reign with the devil and his angels in eternity, where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched, which is their torment—
Wherefore, he saves all except them—they shall go away into everlasting punishment, which is endless punishment, which is eternal punishment, to reign with the devil and his angels in eternity, where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched, which is their torment—
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:43 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:44 AM |
D&C 76:43
Who glorifies the Father, and saves all the works of his hands, except those sons of perdition who deny the Son after the Father has revealed him.
Who glorifies the Father, and saves all the works of his hands, except those sons of perdition who deny the Son after the Father has revealed him.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:43 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:44 AM |
D&C 76:43
Who glorifies the Father, and saves all the works of his hands, except those sons of perdition who deny the Son after the Father has revealed him.
Who glorifies the Father, and saves all the works of his hands, except those sons of perdition who deny the Son after the Father has revealed him.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:42 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:43 AM |
D&C 76:42
That through him all might be saved whom the Father had put into his power and made by him;
That through him all might be saved whom the Father had put into his power and made by him;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:41 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:43 AM |
D&C 76:41
That he came into the world, even Jesus, to be crucified for the world, and to bear the sins of the world, and to sanctify the world, and to cleanse it from all unrighteousness;
That he came into the world, even Jesus, to be crucified for the world, and to bear the sins of the world, and to sanctify the world, and to cleanse it from all unrighteousness;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:40 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:43 AM |
D&C 76:40
And this is the gospel, the glad tidings, which the voice out of the heavens bore record unto us—
And this is the gospel, the glad tidings, which the voice out of the heavens bore record unto us—
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:39 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:42 AM |
D&C 76:39
For all the rest shall be brought forth by the resurrection of the dead, through the triumph and the glory of the Lamb, who was slain, who was in the bosom of the Father before the worlds were made.
For all the rest shall be brought forth by the resurrection of the dead, through the triumph and the glory of the Lamb, who was slain, who was in the bosom of the Father before the worlds were made.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:38 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:42 AM |
D&C 76:38
Yea, verily, the only ones who shall not be redeemed in the due time of the Lord, after the sufferings of his wrath.
Yea, verily, the only ones who shall not be redeemed in the due time of the Lord, after the sufferings of his wrath.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:37 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:42 AM |
D&C 76:37
And the only ones on whom the second death shall have any power;
And the only ones on whom the second death shall have any power;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:36 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:42 AM |
D&C 76:36
These are they who shall go away into the lake of fire and brimstone, with the devil and his angels—
These are they who shall go away into the lake of fire and brimstone, with the devil and his angels—
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:35 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:42 AM |
D&C 76:35
Having denied the Holy Spirit after having received it, and having denied the Only Begotten Son of the Father, having crucified him unto themselves and put him to an open shame.
Having denied the Holy Spirit after having received it, and having denied the Only Begotten Son of the Father, having crucified him unto themselves and put him to an open shame.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:34 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:42 AM |
D&C 76:34
Concerning whom I have said there is no forgiveness in this world nor in the world to come—
Concerning whom I have said there is no forgiveness in this world nor in the world to come—
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:33 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:42 AM |
D&C 76:33
For they are vessels of wrath, doomed to suffer the wrath of God, with the devil and his angels in eternity;
For they are vessels of wrath, doomed to suffer the wrath of God, with the devil and his angels in eternity;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:32 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:42 AM |
D&C 76:32
They are they who are the sons of perdition, of whom I say that it had been better for them never to have been born;
They are they who are the sons of perdition, of whom I say that it had been better for them never to have been born;
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:31 |
| November 6, 2012 at 12:41 AM |
D&C 76:31
Thus saith the Lord concerning all those who know my power, and have been made partakers thereof, and suffered themselves through the power of the devil to be overcome, and to deny the truth and defy my power—
Thus saith the Lord concerning all those who know my power, and have been made partakers thereof, and suffered themselves through the power of the devil to be overcome, and to deny the truth and defy my power—
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:30 |
| November 4, 2012 at 01:55 PM |
D&C 76:30
And we saw a vision of the sufferings of those with whom he made war and overcame, for thus came the voice of the Lord unto us:
And we saw a vision of the sufferings of those with whom he made war and overcame, for thus came the voice of the Lord unto us:
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:29 |
| November 4, 2012 at 01:55 PM |
D&C 76:29
Wherefore, he maketh war with the saints of God, and encompasseth them round about.
Wherefore, he maketh war with the saints of God, and encompasseth them round about.
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ldsguy highlighted D&C 76:28 |
| November 4, 2012 at 01:55 PM |
D&C 76:28
And while we were yet in the Spirit, the Lord commanded us that we should write the vision; for we beheld Satan, that old serpent, even the devil, who rebelled against God, and sought to take the kingdom of our God and his Christ—
And while we were yet in the Spirit, the Lord commanded us that we should write the vision; for we beheld Satan, that old serpent, even the devil, who rebelled against God, and sought to take the kingdom of our God and his Christ—
