Category: Scripture Notes
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In sheep’s clothing
It really struck me how Sharem makes sure to sound reasonable and learned and earnest in his beliefs. Not only that but he laboured diligently—we should never assume that those doing evil work will put in less effort than those doing the Lord’s work. It’s also incredible how rapidly Sharem contradicts himself: Sharem: “No man…
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All about the fruit
The Lord of the vineyard talks about the take olive tree and the wild olive trees but those descriptions aren’t of different species of trees not aware they arbitrary, as if he just selected a favorite tree. The good tree was the tree that brought forth good fruit. When it stopped producing good fruit he…
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Redundancy
Nephi was commanded to make a second set of plates for reasons known to the Lord and he wisely separated the care of those two records between two lines of caretakers—one the political and social caretakers being the line of Kings and the other the spiritual caretakers being the line of the family of his…
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Eternal Truth
Roles in the revelatory process God: the source of truth Holy Ghost: testifies of all truth Prophets: receive truth from God and share it with us Us: we should seek, recognize, and act on truth How to recognize truths: Is the concept taught consistently by prophets? Is the concept confirmed by the Holy Ghost? When…
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Our Constant Companion
A message to his posterity for the days in the future when he won’t be with them. I wonder if he’s feeling his 90 years and wondering how many years lie ahead. We need to work for the Holy Ghost to be with us so that He can give us the guidance we will need…
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The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home
The prodigal son was desirous above all else to get away from his family. How challenging would it be to return home after the nature of his exit? Did the father let his son go willingly or reluctantly? He knew that he would always welcome his son back—would that cushion the blow? He probably knew…
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Bearing Witness of Jesus Christ in Word and Actions
Taking upon us the name of Christ includes witnessing of him in words and actions.
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Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ
A covenant is not only about a contract, although that is important, but it is also about a relationship. The Lord doesn’t intend to leave any of us where we are. Pace or placement on the path are not as important as progress.
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Brothers and Sisters in Christ
He is at least the second speaker to quote President Nelson calling on us to lead out in abandoning prejudice and treating everyone with dignity and respect.