David Journal

Tag: Priesthood

  • Learn, Do, Be

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    We must make certain that those fhor whom we share responsibility do not go hungry, naked, or without shelter. Let us make our homes sanctuaries of righteousness. The words of the first presidency – all three of those talks – outline the attitude and approach that we should be taking to meet the challenges of…

  • Lift Where You Stand

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    Stand close together and lift where you stand. Many men understand the value of lifting where they stand, but those who do not generally fall into one of two categories – they seek to lead, or they seek to hide.Those who seek to lead envy more prominent callings and fail to fill the callings they…

  • Our Latter Day War with Satan

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    We are living in a war that has gone on since before the creation of the earth. In the day of His coming, Christ shall subdue Satan (it seems to me that Christ shall cleanse the earth, but that it is up to the remaining people to bind Satan without their hearts). You were chosen…

  • Claim the Promises of the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood

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    “My Purpose is to raise your confidence that you can claim the promises of the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood.” You have been offered the Oath and Covenant because the Lord has seen you willingness to follow.

  • Heeding the Prophets

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    From time to time we go through periods of crisis personally or as a church or nation. Preparing and weathering times of crisis are among the reasons that we must heed the prophets. The instructions in priesthood leadership manuals are “be faithful in counsel” “share the gospel” “wherefore, be faithful, stand in the office you…

  • Holders of the Priesthood

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    The Priesthood is a great fraternal organization. The greatest force on the earth today is the power of God manifest through men. The face of sin today often wears the Halloween mask of tolerance – do not be deceived. Make a stand for right even if you stand alone. There is not friendship more valuable…

  • Know Who You Are

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    Do you know who you are? Do you know who you are in the plan of happiness? Do you know who you are in the church? You are a son of our Heavenly Father – do you live up to that position? I am an Elder in Israel – what does that imply and do…

  • Mormon Helping Hands

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    The church has expanded their giving the world over, giving wheelchairs, medical training, glasses, vaccines, food, and emergency aid.

  • The Assurance of the Spirit

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    When you pray for assurance in the face of a priesthood call which seems overwhelming you will receive at least three answers of assurance. Have I not always looked after you? You will remember times when you faced great challenges and received help. Forget yourself and start praying about those you are called to serve.…

  • The Problem of Anger

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    It is when we become angry that we get into trouble. There were moments of offense followed by years of regret. 2/3 of those who might have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary since 2000 never reached that milestone because of divorce, separation, or widowhood. – clipped from a newspaper. Widowhood is beyond the control of…