Apostle and member of the First Presidency, President Marion G. Romney:
“I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein. The spirit of reverence will increase; mutual respect and consideration for each other will grow. The spirit of contention will depart. Parents will counsel their children in greater love and wisdom. Children will be more responsive and submissive to the counsel of their parents. Righteousness will increase. Faith, hope, and charity—the pure love of Christ—will abound in our homes and lives, bringing in their wake peace, joy, and happiness.”
Ensign, May 1980, p. 67
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
The Power of the Book of Mormon - a Lifetime Pursuit
Referring to President Romney's promises, President Ezra Taft Benson, 13th President of the Church, said: "These promises--increased love and harmony in the home, greater respect between parent and child, increased spirituality and righteousness--are not idle promises, but exactly what the Prophet Joseph Smith meant when he said the Book of Mormon will help us draw nearer to God."
Conference Report, Oct 1986, 6; or Ensign, Nov. 1986, 7
In that same conference talk, Pres. Benson also repeated what he had said in a conference 10 years earlier:
“Every Latter-day Saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit. Otherwise he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that which could give spiritual and intellectual unity to his whole life. There is a difference between a convert who is built on the rock of Christ through the Book of Mormon and stays hold of that iron rod, and one who is not” (Ensign, May 1975, p. 65).
Keystone of our Religion
Conference Report, Oct 1986, 6; or Ensign, Nov. 1986, 7
In that same conference talk, Pres. Benson also repeated what he had said in a conference 10 years earlier:
“Every Latter-day Saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit. Otherwise he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that which could give spiritual and intellectual unity to his whole life. There is a difference between a convert who is built on the rock of Christ through the Book of Mormon and stays hold of that iron rod, and one who is not” (Ensign, May 1975, p. 65).
Keystone of our Religion
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Read only on the Best
President Ezra Taft Benson of the Quorum of the Twelve (and later 13th President of the Church) taught:
"Today with the abundance of books available, it is the mark of a truly educated man to know what not to read. “Of making many books there is no end” (Ecclesiastes 12:12). Feed only on the best. As John Wesley's mother counseled him: 'Avoid whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your sense of God, takes off your relish for spiritual things, ... increases the authority of the body over the mind.'"
"In His Steps," in 1979 Devotional Speeches of the Year [1980]m 61)
"Today with the abundance of books available, it is the mark of a truly educated man to know what not to read. “Of making many books there is no end” (Ecclesiastes 12:12). Feed only on the best. As John Wesley's mother counseled him: 'Avoid whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your sense of God, takes off your relish for spiritual things, ... increases the authority of the body over the mind.'"
"In His Steps," in 1979 Devotional Speeches of the Year [1980]m 61)
Friday, May 28, 2010
...He who reads it oftenest will like it best...
"...He than can mark the power of Omnipotence, inscribed upon the heavens, can also see God’s own handwriting in the sacred volume: and he who reads it oftenest will like it best, and he who is acquainted with it, will know the hand wherever he can see it; and when once discovered, it will not only receive an acknowledgement, but an obedience to all its heavenly precepts."
Joseph Smith, History of the Church, 2:14
Available online at this link.
Joseph Smith, History of the Church, 2:14
Available online at this link.
Goethe ~ The moment one definitely commits onself...
The moment one definitely commits onself, then Providence moves as well. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen accidents, meetings and material assistance that no one could have dreamed would come their way. Whatever you can do or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now.
~ Goethe, by attribution
~ Goethe, by attribution
Monday, February 15, 2010
He CANNOT dessert us...
This quote was on my cousins' blog, so I'll quote from her blog:
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...George Q. Cannon: "No matter how serious the trial, how deep the distress, how great the affliction, [God] will never desert us. He never has, and He never will. He cannot do it. It is [against] His character [to do so]. He is an unchangeable being. . . . He will stand by us. We may pass through the fiery furnace; we may pass through deep waters; but we shall not be consumed nor overwhelmed. We shall emerge from all these trials and difficulties the better and the purer for them, if we only trust in our God and keep His commandments."
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland quoted it in his October 1997 general conference talk, where he also added this: "Those who will receive the Lord Jesus Christ as the source of their salvation will always lie down in green pastures, no matter how barren and bleak the winter has been. And the waters of their refreshment will always be still waters, no matter how turbulent the storms of life. In walking His path of righteousness, our souls will be forever restored; and though that path may for us, as it did for Him, lead through the very valley of the shadow of death, yet we will fear no evil. The rod of His priesthood and the staff of His Spirit will always comfort us."
It's a comforting reassurance to know that no matter what trials and challenges we face, we are never alone.
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WOW! Thanks, Becky!
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...George Q. Cannon: "No matter how serious the trial, how deep the distress, how great the affliction, [God] will never desert us. He never has, and He never will. He cannot do it. It is [against] His character [to do so]. He is an unchangeable being. . . . He will stand by us. We may pass through the fiery furnace; we may pass through deep waters; but we shall not be consumed nor overwhelmed. We shall emerge from all these trials and difficulties the better and the purer for them, if we only trust in our God and keep His commandments."
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland quoted it in his October 1997 general conference talk, where he also added this: "Those who will receive the Lord Jesus Christ as the source of their salvation will always lie down in green pastures, no matter how barren and bleak the winter has been. And the waters of their refreshment will always be still waters, no matter how turbulent the storms of life. In walking His path of righteousness, our souls will be forever restored; and though that path may for us, as it did for Him, lead through the very valley of the shadow of death, yet we will fear no evil. The rod of His priesthood and the staff of His Spirit will always comfort us."
It's a comforting reassurance to know that no matter what trials and challenges we face, we are never alone.
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WOW! Thanks, Becky!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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