Tag: Doctrine and Covenants

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.

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.

And ye must practice virtue and holiness before me continually. Doctrine & Covenants 46:33

And there shall be earthquakes also in divers places, and many desolations; yet men will harden their hearts against me, and they will take up the sword, one against another, and they will kill one another. Doctrine & Covenants 45:33 It sounds like there will be plenty of challenges to focus on due to natural…

What does it mean for the church to “organize yourselves according to the laws of man”? This was after the church had been formally organized according to the law in the state of New York. Did they have to incorporate in each state back then or is this about something other than a formal religious…

I can’t decide if it only seems like all the early converts were called to preach it if that really was basically true. If it only feels like it it would because we tell stories and have scriptures for those who were called. On the other hand, with so few people to begin with every…

I am once again struck by the fact that the early saints were blazing a new trail with no pattern to follow. They had reason to question any step they might take even when the Lord told them as possibly as possible what he wanted them to do because they were learning new concepts so…

There is none other appointed unto you to receive commandments and revelations until he be taken, if he abide in me. But verily, verily, I say unto you, that none else shall be appointed unto this gift except it be through him; for if it be taken from him he shall not have power except…

If thou shalt ask, thou shalt receive revelation upon revelation, knowledge upon knowledge, that thou mayest know the mysteries and peaceable things—that which bringeth joy, that which bringeth life eternal. Doctrine & Covenants 42:61 The reason that the Lord promises revelation and knowledge is to teach “the mysteries and peaceable things” but I like how…