Thursday, September 19, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
People are strange.
When a formation of bark or sap or something else is discovered on a tree that bears a resemblance to Christ's image or when a piece of cloth or some other inanimate object bears that resemblance people flock to it proclaiming it to be a miracle. They light candles and kneel before it praying as if that object has magical healing powers.
Yet, when they are told that a boy earnestly seeking to know the truth of God and which of all churches was His, following the counsel of the Bible to ask God who gives to ALL men....and as a result having God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ appear to him and teach him, telling him that their gospel was no longer on the earth but would be restored to the earth and calling him as Moses had been called to be the prophet to direct the restoration of their Gospel to the earth....they won't believe it. Even though that is the same process God has implemented from the beginning as to how he works with man...his children.
They choose to believe men who proclaim that God has finally caught up to the times and allowed changes to be made in doctrines: such as it being okay to engage in pre-marital sexual relations, to live together and not be married, to have "unnatural" affections (same sex) and many other things, when the Bible clearly states that God is the same yesterday, today and forever.
God would not be God if He kept changing His mind. Eternal truth is eternal. We are expected to obey His commandments, not have Him relinquish to our demands. (Seek not to counsel God but to take counsel from His hand.)
Joseph Smith actually saw God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. They actually spoke to him and made known their will....to strive to redeem all mankind...because God is our Father and loves us. Because of that love He has spoken to man from the beginning by means of a living prophet and continues to do so today. His way is clear, unchangeable and man may have confidence in that . His way of life is the only way of life that offers true peace and happiness. And, as Joseph Smith found out, ALL men may know His truths by kneeling and asking, He does listen, He does answer that ever person may know for themselves.
This I know because I have sought, and asked and strive to live His teachings and commandments.
When a formation of bark or sap or something else is discovered on a tree that bears a resemblance to Christ's image or when a piece of cloth or some other inanimate object bears that resemblance people flock to it proclaiming it to be a miracle. They light candles and kneel before it praying as if that object has magical healing powers.
Yet, when they are told that a boy earnestly seeking to know the truth of God and which of all churches was His, following the counsel of the Bible to ask God who gives to ALL men....and as a result having God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ appear to him and teach him, telling him that their gospel was no longer on the earth but would be restored to the earth and calling him as Moses had been called to be the prophet to direct the restoration of their Gospel to the earth....they won't believe it. Even though that is the same process God has implemented from the beginning as to how he works with man...his children.
They choose to believe men who proclaim that God has finally caught up to the times and allowed changes to be made in doctrines: such as it being okay to engage in pre-marital sexual relations, to live together and not be married, to have "unnatural" affections (same sex) and many other things, when the Bible clearly states that God is the same yesterday, today and forever.
God would not be God if He kept changing His mind. Eternal truth is eternal. We are expected to obey His commandments, not have Him relinquish to our demands. (Seek not to counsel God but to take counsel from His hand.)
Joseph Smith actually saw God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. They actually spoke to him and made known their will....to strive to redeem all mankind...because God is our Father and loves us. Because of that love He has spoken to man from the beginning by means of a living prophet and continues to do so today. His way is clear, unchangeable and man may have confidence in that . His way of life is the only way of life that offers true peace and happiness. And, as Joseph Smith found out, ALL men may know His truths by kneeling and asking, He does listen, He does answer that ever person may know for themselves.
This I know because I have sought, and asked and strive to live His teachings and commandments.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Life Without the Gospel
I can't imagine living life in this world without the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It gives understanding, balance and meaning to life.
With all the corruption and evil in the world life would be very depressing...wondering why you go from day to day...for what? The gospel brings peace into my life because it answers those questions and offers hope through living a good life. A Christ centered life.
What I love about the Gospel of Jesus Christ is that it brings people from all walks of life together, with faith in the same cause and unites us in friendship, discipleship and love. No matter where in the world I go when I come upon another member of the Church (another Mormon) I have a friend.
Jesus Christ did in fact bring peace to this earth...but not in a political sense. World peace is possible...when we all come unto the Savior, Jesus Christ and put our faith in Him and conduct ourselves as He has directed...keeping His commandments, loving one another as we would be loved.
I am grateful for His mercy and love.
With all the corruption and evil in the world life would be very depressing...wondering why you go from day to day...for what? The gospel brings peace into my life because it answers those questions and offers hope through living a good life. A Christ centered life.
What I love about the Gospel of Jesus Christ is that it brings people from all walks of life together, with faith in the same cause and unites us in friendship, discipleship and love. No matter where in the world I go when I come upon another member of the Church (another Mormon) I have a friend.
Jesus Christ did in fact bring peace to this earth...but not in a political sense. World peace is possible...when we all come unto the Savior, Jesus Christ and put our faith in Him and conduct ourselves as He has directed...keeping His commandments, loving one another as we would be loved.
I am grateful for His mercy and love.
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