Author: David
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Fruits of conversion
Here is a list of fruits that indicate someone’s conversion from Mosiah 4:12-16 (in the order they appear there):
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I know thee
I have looked upon thy works and I know thee. Doctrine & Covenants 39:7 There is something powerful in being seen and known by the Lord.
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Upon which there is no curse
I hold forth and deign to give unto you greater riches, even a land of promise, a land flowing with milk and honey, upon which there shall be no curse when the Lord cometh. Doctrine & Covenants 38:18 “A land of promise…flowing with milk and honey, upon which there shall be no curse when the…
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He is risen!!
That phrase has been going through my mind all day. It is my anthem for Easter. For me, that is the central source of joy in the gospel.
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The law availeth nothing
They hardened their hearts, and understood not that the law of Moses availeth nothing except it were through the atonement of his blood. Moriah 3:15 This is the gap between works-based salvation and grace-based salvation. Salvation comes through Christ—even for those who die without the law—and the works of the covenant being is closer to…
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“I would rather not”
Sometimes we are called to do things that hold no interest for us. The key is to understand who is in charge. The call may because the Lord needs us there or because He needs someone else elsewhere. We learn to willingly do what needs to be done like John Whitmer.
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The Lord worketh in me
Any true disciple of Christ would be willing to say that the Lord works in them to do His work and would hope to be able to say it. I hope that He is working in me and will work in me to save some lives and build up Zion in whatever ways He can…
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Simple but not easy
And ye must practice virtue and holiness before me continually. Doctrine & Covenants 46:33