Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Moses 1:4. We are children of our Heavenly Father.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf:
 “You are something divine—more beautiful and glorious than you can possibly imagine. This knowledge changes everything. It changes your present. It can change your future. And it can change the world. . . .
“Because of the revealed word of a merciful God, . . . you have felt the eternal glory of that divine spirit within you. You are no ordinary beings, my beloved young friends all around the world. You are glorious and eternal. . . .

“It is my prayer and blessing that when you look at your reflection, you will be able to see beyond imperfections and self-doubts and recognize who you truly are: glorious sons and daughters of the Almighty God” (“The Reflection in the Water” [Church Educational System fireside for young adults, Nov. 1, 2009]; LDS.org). 

Friday, September 4, 2015

Moses 1:35. God has worlds without number

Elder Neal A. Maxwell of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained that “as the plan of salvation is executed and re-executed, again and again, in realms beyond our purview, His love is constant and personal” (“Wisdom and Order,” Ensign, June 1994, 43). Because God's “great and eternal plan” (2 Nephi 11:5) does not vary, the same plan that will exalt the inhabitants of this earth is implemented for the same purpose in all the worlds God has created. We learn from Doctrine and Covenants 76:23–24 that the inhabitants of numerous worlds “are begotten sons and daughters unto God” through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. This truth under-scores the central role of Jesus Christ's infinite Atone-ment in God's plan for the salvation of our world as well as the many others created by His Only Begotten Son.

Monday, August 31, 2015

President Howard W Hunter. Importance of daily scripture study.

President Howard W Hunter Taught:

“It is certain that one who studies the scriptures every day accomplishes far more than one who devotes considerable time one day and then lets days go by before continuing”.  (“Reading the Scriptures” Ensign, Nov. 1979, 64)

Elder Richard G Scott: Scriptures can become friends.

Elder Richard G Scott Taught:

“The Scriptures can become stalwart friends that are not limited by geography or calendar. They  are always available when needed…. Learning, pondering, searching, and memorizing scriptures is like filling a filing cabinet with friends, values, and truths that can be called upon anytime, anywhere in the world. Great Power can come from memorizing scriptures. To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship. It is like discovering a new individual who can help in time of need, give inspiration and comfort, and be a source of motivation for needed change”.  (The Power Of Scripture, “Ensign Nov. 2011, 6)

Friday, August 28, 2015

1 Kings 19:11-13. Holy speaks with a tender and kind voice

Elder Holland Taught

“Please know that your Father in Heaven loves you and so does His Only Begotten Son. When They speak to you – and They will – it will not be in the wind, nor in the earthquake, nor in the fire, but it will be with a voice still and small, a voice tender and kind” (The Tonge of Angels”, Ensign May 2007,18)

Thursday, July 30, 2015

1 Samuel 16:7 Judge others the way God does

Elder Marvin J Ashton taught"
"We … tend to evaluate others on the basis of physical, outward appearance: their 'good looks,' their social status, ..or their economic situations.
"The Lord, however, has a different standard by which he measures a person…
"When the Lord measures an individual … He measures the heart as an indicator of the person's capacity and potential to bless others...   
"The measure of our hearts is the measure of our total performance.  As used by the Lord, the ‘heart’ of a person describes his effort to better self, or others, or the conditions he confronts.”
(Marvin J. Ashton, in Conference Report, Oct. 1988, 17; or Ensign, Nov. 1988, 15). 

Monday, July 20, 2015

Moses 3:3. Sabbath Day Observance

President Nelson Taught:
How do we hallow the Sabbath day? In my much younger years, I studied the work of others who had compiled lists of things to do and things not to do on the Sabbath. It wasn’t until later that I learned from the scriptures that my conduct and my attitude on the Sabbath constituted a sign between me and my Heavenly Father.12 With that understanding, I no longer needed lists of dos and don’ts. When I had to make a decision whether or not an activity was appropriate for the Sabbath, I simply asked myself, “What sign do I want to give to God?” That question made my choices about the Sabbath day crystal clear.(“The Sabbath is a delight, President Nelson, April 2015 General Conference.)