Author: David
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Reduced to one word
In the temple this morning I realized that if you wanted to summarize the gospel of Jesus Christ in a single word that word would have to be repentance. The whole summary of the gospel is that Christ made repentance possible for the rest of us. In fact, the mission of Christ summarized in a…
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An awesome promise
Unto all the faithful elders of my church…Unto you it shall be given to know the signs of the times, and the signs of the coming of the Son of Man; Doctrine & Covenants 68:7,11 As faithful elders of the church (keyword “faithful”) it shall be given to know the signs of the times and…
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Tempted by abundance
The people of the church began to wax proud, because of their exceeding riches … which they had obtained by their industry. Alma 4:6 It is inevitable that people will be tempted towards pride when they labor abundantly, either pride in their effort or pride in resulting abundance if not both. I would love to…
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Spiritually Whole in Him
We know that someone can be physically healed without being spiritually whole but can a person be spiritually whole without being physically or emotionally healed? I’m sure the answer is yes, and it is in our best interest to prioritize spiritual wholeness over physical healing. Healing from {temporal afflictions} happens in the Lord’s time but…
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The Spiritual Mind
Inasmuch as you strip yourselves from jealousies and fears, and humble yourselves before me … the veil shall be rent and you shall see me and know that I am—not with the carnal neither natural mind, but with the spiritual. Doctrine & Covenants 67:10 The spiritual mind cannot be activated while someone is carrying jealousies,…
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“Return unto Me … That I May Heal You”
A tree that looks like it has died is one thing but where people are concerned we should always give them more opportunity to grow and reestablish their roots of faith.
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Priestcraft requires relativism
I get thinking about what Nehor was trying to accomplish in selling his social and theological ideas and some things stand out. He wanted priests to be supported by the people (a change in their society) but that has the effect of encouraging doctrine that is pleasing to the people (the more people like what…
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For their reward
blessed are they whose feet stand upon the land of Zion, who have obeyed my gospel; for they shall receive for their reward the good things of the earth, and it shall bring forth in its strength. And they shall also be crowned with blessings from above, yea, and with commandments not a few, and…
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As a Little Child
We must divest ourselves of personal ambition if we are to be able to serve the Lord with ultimate effectiveness wherever we are ever called to serve. “…We quote His teachings but we don’t follow them. We admire Him, but we don’t worship Him.”