David Journal

Tag: Priesthood

  • Stand Strong in Holy Places

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    About half of our current apostles know from experience what it truly means to be a defender of liberty in the secular/military sense. If we are faithful in the priesthood the armor of God will be given to us as a gift. “Young men, if your father’s wanted to get into trouble he had to…

  • “This Is My Work and Glory”

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    I like the imagery of reviving the wilting tomato plant. This could easily be a talk for priesthood session. Actually it is appropriate for a general audience, not simply priesthood holders. The work of Jesus Christ is accomplished through the priesthood.

  • See Others as They May Become

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    There is nothing in the world that will bring more happiness and peace in life than a testimony of the gospel. We should develop the capacity to see men not as they are but as they can be. We need to have courage both to turn our backs on temptation and to bare testimony to…

  • Help Them Aim High

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    I knew that each of my children was an individual and that God gave each specific gifts for their contribution. You can be inspired regarding the specific gifts of the youth you oversee. Help the youth aim high. They may have more potential than the Lord reveals to you. President Eyring learned to carve from…

  • The Joy of the Priesthood

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    Helped to rebuild a piper cub – wow. Flying in a piper cub and flying in an F-18 are very different in obvious ways but they are very similar in some fundamental ways. He compares these two to different ward situations, be Avery active ward and the other to a tiny branch. We can easily…

  • Beware Concerning Yourselves

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    God knows that lurking within priesthood holders lurks a natural man – prone to wander. We must always beware lest we be swept off the road to exaltation. 1. Pray always 2. Study the scriptures 3. Receive the ordinances 4. Practice love 5. Pay an honest tithe 6. Fully live the law of chastity I…

  • Be Valiant in Courage, Strength, and Activity

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    Sometimes you will be in situations when you must demonstrate your spiritual courage in view of your friends. This may lead to ridicule but you can’t afford to abandon our courage. What you do, where you go, and who you see will determine who you become.

  • Brethren, We Have Work to Do

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    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…

  • Willing and Worthy to Serve

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    Priesthood is an everlasting principle. The priesthood is not so much a gift as it is a commission to serve. Catastrophic wars come and go but the battle for the souls of men continues without abatement.

  • Families under Covenant

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    This is for Ted. None of the ordinances we may perform would have any efficacy without the sealing power. Four things to do as a priesthood father: Gain and keep a sure witness of the priesthood keys. Love your wife and put her happiness first. Enlist the entire family to love each other. Lead your…