Tag: D Todd Christofferson
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Free Forever, to Act for Themselves
We often try to shift blame and responsibility rather than taking responsibility for our own actions. “A God who makes no demands is the functional equivalent of a god who doesn’t exist.” “Freedom comes not from denying {truth} but from applying it.” Personal accountability is both a right and a duty.
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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Unless it was among the talks I missed, this is the first Easter-themed message of conference this year. Christ satisfied the demands of justice and then became our judge, meting out justice under this replacement plan (in other words the plan that replaced the requirement for individual perfection). Before Christ was born there were many…
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The Moral Force of Women
Perhaps because it is pervasive the contribution of women is underappreciated. His description if how uniquely influential mother’s are likely doesn’t apply to many mother’s today who opt to divide their opportunity for influence between home and employment. In this cases they become no more influential than good fathers. “Sisters I don’t mean to overpraise…
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Redemption
The Savior’s redemption has two aspects. First, to overcome the direct effects of Adam’s fall – physical and spiritual death. This redemption is universal. Second, to overcome the indirect effects of the fall – our individual sins. This redemption is conditional based on our participation. As disciples of Jesus Christ we ought to do all…
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Brethren, We Have Work to Do
Some men take the negative stereotypes of men in media as an excuse to slack off. In whatever you choose it is important to become proficient so that you can support a family and make a contribution in your community. Be models and help develop young men. There will shortly be a letter from the…
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The Doctrine of Christ
He is going to speak to how our doctrines are established. The apostles and members of the first presidency have the right to reveal the mind and will of God to the church subject to the approval of the president of the church because they are each sustained as prophets, seers, and revelators. The prophet…
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The Divine Gift of Repentance
We live in a time approaching the coming of Christ and again the doctrine of repentance is not well received or popular. The prophetic call to repentance should be received with joy. Pretending that their is no sin does not lessen it’s effects. If we do not demand repentance of ourselves we fail in our…
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Reflections on a Consecrated Life
A consecrated life is a life of labor. A consecrated life is full of work, sometimes menial, sometimes repetitive . . . Wholesome leisure is the steadying companion of consecrated work A consecrated Life is a life of integrity Life offers you two precious gifts – one is time, the other freedom of choice, the…
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The Blessing of Scripture
William Tyndale sacrificed his life to translate the Bible into English even though the church refused to give him permission to do so. What did people in 16th century England know about the scriptures that they would spend vast sums of money and take on great personal risk to obtain a copy of the scriptures.…
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Moral Discipline
Self Discipline is the key to morality. Our moral discipline is rooted in loyalty to God and Christ. Laws and rules can never take the place of cultural norms. Societies will struggle in vain until Sin is declared as sin. Moral discipline is learned at home. We can stand with those who demonstrate virtue in…