Tag: Priesthood
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The Problem of Anger
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…
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Spiritual Preparation Must Preceed the Trial
Gospel principles were engraved in them before the earthquake – not during the earthquake.In a world that increasingly demands our tie it is essential that we take time in our homes to ponder the doctrines of Christ.Jeremiah 1:18
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Marks of a Royal Priesthood
Vision Aaronic Priesthood holders should be able to envision the day when they will receive the Melchizedek Priesthood. Effort It is in the doing, not the thinking that we fulfill our goals. There are times when we falter but we must persevere with greater effort when that happens. Faith Let us trust in the Lord…
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Beware of Simple Traps
It is much easier to get into a trap than to get out of one.Hoping to cover his sin David began committing further sins.Once you have become trapped it is easy to proceed to greater perversion.When a movie is “not too bad” that means that it is not too good either.The healing power of Christ…
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Raising the Bar
Why do we do it and what does it mean?You cannot improve if you never test the limits of how well you can perform.Improvement is more important than success.Those who cannot be recommended . . . without reservation . . . are honorably excused.This is like high jumping – there is a minimum standard which…
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Do Not Procrastinate the Day of Your Conversion
Procrastination may cause us to forget to perform the needed action. Procrastination leads to loss of exaltation – Spencer W. Kimball