Tag: Doctrine and Covenants

I wonder at what point Joseph Smith found it overwhelming to have the keys off each dispensation given into his care. Was it as the visions opened it did the weight of what he was entrusted with hit him at some later point?

I never noticed before the petition on behalf of the mob in Missouri who had driven the saints out of Jackson County. It is interesting that they prayed for them to have peace and come to repentance if repentance was possible

In the dedication of the Kirkland temple we find this request: We ask thee…that no combination of wickedness shall have power to rise up and prevail over thy people upon whom thy name shall be put in this house. We know the wicked combinations will abound in our day. I love the idea of having…

This phrase struck me as never before. It is clear that the gospel will go out in two tiers (the last shall be first etc.) and based I the fact that the church does not actively proselyte in Israel (by agreement with their government) not perform baptisms for the dead for deceased Jews (except with…

The Lord days repeatedly that the stewardships being assigned are the beginning of stewardships for each person and that if they are faithful they will receive a multiplicity of blessings. It sounds to me like having a basic inheritance upon which people can build as much as they are able from that base. This is…

I never realized how the Lord gave detailed instructions on how to form and run a high council to address dishes between members of the church, including when and where they could be convened or appealed. I’m sure those same instructions are used to run a stake disciplinary council today.

I find it interesting that the Lord counsels that his people should “act in doctrine and principle pertaining to futurity.” It is a reminder that we should always be playing the long game. We should not take short term gains (especially with respect to law and government) that jeopardize future stability and wisdom. I intend…

Somehow I never paid close attention to this detailed description of what baring afflictions with patience looks like. We are to forgive freely three trespasses with increasing blessings promised if we do so. After that we are allowed to use our judgement in how we respond to continued offenses. On the other hand, if we…

I love the promises to those who are pure in heart, that they shall blossom as a very fruitful bough, and that they shall be able to rejoice.

The Lord was serious enough about having a house built where he cousins endow His people that He gave multiple revelations calling on the people to build it.