Tagged with "Gospel Principles"
Mormon Parenting: Don't oversimplify the gospel
MR says: An important and interesting principle - parents' responsibility to teach in the home. The chairman of one of our recent speaking events in the Midwest was a highly successful businessman and accomplished academic who told us he had recently attended a retreat with a Hindu guru who had “for the...
Gospel Principles Lesson 47: Exaltation
"In God’s eternal plan, salvation is an individual matter; exaltation is a family matter." -Russell M. Nelson Excerpt from "Salvation and Exaltation," by Elder Russell M. Nelson, April 2008 General Conference: The third article of faith declares that “through the Atonement of Christ, all...
Gospel Principles Lesson 46: The Final Judgment
"The days of our probation are numbered, but none of us knows the number of those days. Each day of preparation is precious." -Joseph B. Wirthlin Excerpt from, "The Time to Prepare," by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, April 1998 General Conference: My dear brothers and sisters, I am grateful to join...
Gospel Principles Lesson 45: The Millennium
"Each one of us ought to want to build our lives and help our families to build their lives so that we can stand through the millennium." -LeGrand Richards Advice from the manual: The subject of the Millennium sometimes leads people to speculate about ideas that are not found in the scriptures or...
Gospel Principles Lesson 42: The Gathering of the House of Israel
This talk, from October 2006 General Conference, gives a wonderful overview of the scattering, and future gathering, of the House of Israel. It may complement the Gospel Principles lesson. My beloved brothers and sisters, thank you for your faith, your devotion, and your love. We share an enormous...
Gospel Principles Lesson 41: The Postmortal Spirit World
The talk excerpted below discusses LDS beliefs in the eternal plan of God, including life after death. This mortal life can constitute a difficult journey, but the destination is truly glorious. Christ expressed this to His disciples: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have...
Gospel Principles Lesson 30: Charity
Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travelers in this journey through life. Our souls have rejoiced tonight and reached toward heaven. We have been blessed with beautiful music and inspired messages. The Spirit of the Lord is...
Gospel Principles Lesson 29: The Lord’s Law of Health
The choices we make about the use of our physical temples will affect us throughout eternity. Excerpt from “Ye Are the Temple of God” A member of the Church who desires to enter a dedicated temple must be worthy to do so. The requirement of worthiness for all who enter the house of the Lord...
RS/MP Lesson 26: “Sacrifice” (Gospel Principles Manual)
1. The Meaning of Sacrifice The question at the end of this section is fantastic (it’s a new question, by the way, not found in the older edition): Why is it important to sacrifice as the Lord asks without expecting anything in return? In last week’s lesson on fasting, our quorum...
Gospel Principles Lesson 27: Work and Personal Responsibility
Our pioneer predecessors in the Church exemplified the virtue of work. As we incorporate this virtue into our lives, we also find satisfaction and joy. “We all worked very hard to make a living for such a large family,” wrote Hannah Romney of her pioneer life, “but work is what keeps the world...
Gospel Principles Lesson 25: Fasting
Fasting, coupled with mighty prayer, is powerful. It can fill our minds with the revelations of the Spirit. It can strengthen us against times of temptation. Two thousand years ago, upon the sand and stones of Galilee walked a man that few recognized for who He truly was: the Creator of worlds, the...
Gospel Principles Lesson 23: The Sacrament
The ordinance of the sacrament makes the sacrament meeting the most sacred and important meeting in the Church. We live in the perilous times prophesied by the Apostle Paul (see 2 Timothy 3:1). Those who try to walk the straight and narrow path see inviting detours on every hand. We can be...
Gospel Principles Lesson 22: The Gifts of the Spirit
Spiritual gifts are given as a blessing and benefit for those who love God and keep His commandments. The phrase “return with honor” is a very clear description of the purpose of life here in our mortal probation. In our premortal state in heaven, we lived in the presence of God the Father;...
Gospel Principles 21: The Gift of the Holy Ghost
By careful practice, through the application of correct principles, and by being sensitive to the feelings that come, you will gain spiritual guidance. Throughout the ages, many have obtained guidance helpful to resolve challenges in their lives by following the example of respected...
Gospel Principles 20: Baptism
The full benefit of forgiveness of sin through the Savior’s Atonement begins with repentance and baptism and then expands upon receiving the Holy Ghost. My dear brothers, sisters, and friends, the responsibility of speaking to all of you is a matter of great concern to me. I pray for your...
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