WebD&C 88:41 He comprehendeth all things. It may contradict your social views. I thought that to break the ice I might tell a lawyer joke, but it seems a little risky given the present leadership of the university. Its true, this church is true. This is what Moroni meant when he said, I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith (Ether 12:6). This scripture may be confusing to some because the word endure often has a negative connotation that implies suffering. But I wonder if even knowing when the end would come would really protect us against the temptations of the world. WebTo finish involves enduring to the very end of life itself. Anyway, while they had us at attention they would berate us verbally for the silliest little things, like having a button unbuttoned or a pencil showing out of our pocket or our boots not polished bright enough. It is taught and expounded on by prophets today. It is comforting to read in an uncomfortable time in our world!! My grandmother runs faster than you! The way I felt, I believed he was right. The culmination of the episode came when an upperclassman would finally put his face right next to mine, and nose to nose he would conclude with this brilliant inquiry at the top of his voice, Do you hear me, candidate?!. This training involves praying every day so that when we need to pray more fervently we are already accustomed to it. Delivering a final message to the people, Nephi taught the doctrine of Christ according to the plainness of [his] prophesying ( 2 Nephi 31:2 ). I doubt that many of those who set foot on that journey really understood what they were getting into or that they looked forward to the daily effort it eventually required. Endure Joyfully to the End Scripture. In this we should especially give heed unto all [the prophets] words and commandments which he shall give unto [us]as if from [Gods] own mouth (Doctrine and Covenants 21:4-5). Jesus Christ taught this concept in both the Bible and the Book of Mormon. On one hand some voices loudly clamor that the brethren are old fashioned and out-of-touch. Consequently, enduring to the end is more than just being active in the Church. The difficulty for many is they are so proud that they are unwilling to accept that even they could be deceived by his lies. WebJul 3, 2017 - Explore Gail Spaulding's board "LDS talks" on Pinterest. BYU Alumni Association president Chris Feinauer reminds us never to give up, never to leave the stadium of our effort, until the clock reads double zero. Deceived? For example, the Lord will not reveal to the Sunday School president matters that pertain only to the bishop. Gods every command is righteous, every directive purposeful, and all for the good of the governed. Just as we build a physical reservoir through training, we can also develop a spiritual one as well. Often we hear: Nobody can tell me what clothes to wear, what I shall eat or drink. It is clearly that, but it is more, as we read in Alma about the Savior: And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people. All of the prophets have been persecuted for the Lords sake, and many have given their lives rather than denounce the gospel. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true. The Lord proclaimed to those that remained that they were spared because they were more righteous (see 3 Nephi 9:13). Those of us who love him and anguish for him are buoyed up by his faith and perseverance. Such blessings usually come after faith has been demonstrated. Write down the five principles of the Doctrine of Christ (Faith, Repentance, Baptism, Receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost, and Enduring to the End). When we talk about For me to perform my duties under those circumstances necessitated my complete reliance on the Lord to give me the courage necessary to act in spite of my fears. Not one of that company ever apostatized or left the Church, because everyone of us came through with the absolute knowledge that God lives for we became acquainted with him in our extremities. God has chosen these men [He] does not give the authority to judge and condemn to man, only in the regularly constituted councils of the Church; and those who lift their voices and their heels against the authority of the Holy Priesthood, I tell you today, as a servant of Godwill go down to hell, unless they repent (Quoted by George Q. Cannon biographer Davis Bitton in George Q. Cannon and the Apostates, https://www.fairmormon.org/conference/august-2005/george-q-cannon-and-the-apostates) We often think of the Atonement only in terms of relief from sins and guilt. I cannot enumerate every test, but I would like you to consider some categories. I never ask myself, When does the prophet speak as a prophet and when does he not? My interest has been, How can I be more like him? (Russell M. Nelson: A Study in Obedience, Ensign, August 1982). All these will be ours if we endure to the end. Each of us have or will face these hazards to some degree or another. Lay Hold upon the Word: The Power of Wholehearted Living, Persist Until the Clock Reads Double Zero, Pray Not for Light Burdens but for Strong Backs, Knowing When to Persevere and When to Change Direction, Grounded, Rooted, Established, and Settled, Experience, Excellence, and Obedience = Character. Still, some could not keep up and eventually would give up. God shall give unto you knowledge by his Holy Spirit, yea, by the unspeakable gift of the Holy Ghost, that has not been revealed since the world was until now; Which our forefathers have awaited with anxious expectation to be revealed in the last times, which their minds were pointed to by the angels, as held in reserve for the fulness of their glory; A time to come in the which nothing shall be withheld, whether there be one God or many gods, they shall be manifest. He tells us how to do so. For, as he told his ancient and modern day servants, He that heareth you heareth me, For he that receiveth my servants receiveth me (Luke 10:16 and Doctrine and Covenants 84:26; cf. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life. WebBy Elder Richard J. Maynes Of the Presidency of the Seventy Our ability to endure to the My approach to the army was that it was a game, and I could play any gamebut I watched many give up and quit. Remember, divine revelation only comes to individuals in regards to their own lives, stewardships, and callings. "Enduring to the end is a process filling every minute of our life, every hour, every day, from sunrise to sunrise. God doesnt give commandments because we are already inclined to keep them. By so doing they cease enduring and stand to risk all they have worked for spiritually to that point. [I]n those days there shall also arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch, that, if possible, they should deceive the very elect, who are the elect according to the covenant (JS-Matthew 1:5-6, 22). She inquired as to why the mansion was not finished. The question is: How do we rely on the Lord? We all know what happened to this region prior to the appearance of the Lord. As we are strengthened by the hand of the Lord we will find the strength we need to make it through each and every one of our trials. I have a strong testimony that the Lord accepts our stress and blesses us with strength and courage and hope to continue the fight. strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously. God understands the difficulty of our challenges. We must listen to the right voices to avoid deception. Even Amulek could tolerate it no more and suggested to Alma that they exercise the power of God to save the people from the flames (see Alma 14:10). He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Look unto God with firmness of mind, and pray unto him with exceeding faith, and he will console you in your afflictions (Jacob 3:1). Brigham Young University. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to you today. then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my names sake. Thank you so much President. This training involves serving others in their plight so we can be better prepared for our own. Then, if it doesnt drive right, get a set of used aftermeshed rims. There will be some things that take patience and faith. It is defined as the inability to maintain a set level of effort. Weight lifters lift weights to strengthen the muscles to be able to lift more. That path is called the doctrine of Christ. 33 It is the path that, for you returned missionaries, was the core of your purpose: faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. 34. This training also involves regular scripture study so that our testimonies are firm and our understanding of Gods plan is deep. WebThe pioneers of the present, meaning you and me, also press forward in faith. The controversial issues in the Churchthe issuance of the manifesto denouncing plural marriage, priesthood to all males regardless of race, the stand against the Equal Rights Amendment, the salamander letter, to name a fewhave had a purging effect because people whose faith was grounded in philosophy rather than in faith, in worldly principles rather than in godly ones, were unable to withstand the criticism toward the Church and chose to renounce their faith. I weighed about 110 pounds, and so did the uniform and pads they gave me to wear. In addition to the influence of the Holy Ghost, the Lord gave us another helpful key for avoiding deception: And this ye shall know assuredlythat there is none other appointed unto you to receive commandments and revelations until he (Joseph Smith) be takenAnd this shall be a law unto you, that ye receive not the teachings of any [other] that shall come before you as revelations or commandments; And this I give unto you that you may not be deceived, that you may know they are not of me. Elder Zivic reminds us in his talk what it means to endure to the end. I love the story of Alma and Amulek found in chapter 14 of Alma because it exemplifies the courage of faithful, humble people. He is a proud husband and father of four currently serving as a bishop. The prophet and president of the church at that time was Spencer W. Kimball, who had this to say on the subject of obedience to the direction the Lord gives through his leaders: To obey! Nor will He reveal to the bishop what pertains to the stake president, and so forth. How that good could be accomplished he did not understand. . Ego and the Holy Ghost cannot reside in the same heart at the same time. Although it is true, as taught by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, that there have been times whenleaders in the church have simply made mistakes, it is also true that the Lord hasnt called you or me to sit in judgment of his servants (Come Join With Us, General Conference, October 2013). Tak[ing] the Holy Spirit for [our] guide has never been more important than it is now. WebAt the end of the ceremony, President Thomas S. Monson walked toward us, and as he shook our hands, he said, Endure, and you shall triumpha profound teaching and one whose truth, of course, we can all affirm. Enduring to In fulfillment of ancient prophecy, we live in a time when many seek out teachers who will[tell] them only what they are itching to hear. After Abraham had patiently endured, he obtained Finally, it may be an offense by a Church official such as a bishop or stake president or General Authority. FAIR is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing well-documented answers to criticisms of the doctrine, practice, and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Is it then blind obedience when we with our limited vision, elementary knowledge, selfish desires, ulterior motives, and carnal urges, accept and follow the guidance and obey the commands of our loving Father who begot us? Over the years I have had the occasion to pray with great emotion for the well-being of my children and for the strength to allow them to suffer the consequences for the exercise of free agency. President Russell M. Nelson said in April 2018 that in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost (. How do we avoid the depression that often accompanies the trials of life? 5961). These sources include the living apostles and prophets, the scriptures, other church leaders, and the gift and influence of the Holy Ghost. 6:15. For full-time missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as its members, the road to eternal happiness depends on lifelong conversion to the truths of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, taught Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. 13:37. How different is the cowering of a subject to his totalitarian monarch and the dignified, willing obedience one gives to his God. The classic ending for a comedy is marriage, for a tragedy is death. Several years ago a young returned missionary came to see me. My attitude was that there was always an end, and, therefore, I forced myself to continue. Elder Clark G. Gilbert explains how we can draw strength from our Savior and find Christs peace in perilous times. Spiritually, endurance is the ability to maintain a belief in Christ and to continue to strive to live the commandments and to perfect our lives in spite of the trials of this life. The Lord has said, And at that day, when I shall come in my glory, shall the parable be fulfilled which I spake concerning the ten virgins. They were not bitter. General Conference Dieter F. Uchtdorf Joy Doctrine of Christ Gospel Service Jesus Christ Enduring to the End. Terrence and I went to the temple today, and when we went to the celestial room, we stood in a corner and Terrence prayed and then I did. Matthew 10:40) Isnt it curious that one definition of endure is to sustain?. Throughout the Book of Mormon, we are encouraged to endure to the end. They see themselves as always being right while believing their divinely appointed leaders are always liable to be wrong. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake. He hates the Latter-day Saints because they act together. I just hope that one day I will be able to repay you somewhat. ? Pride is the essential ingredient in the devils deception dish. The most beautiful and recognized is Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Alma, the former priest of King Noah, and his little band had come under the oppression of the Lamanites. He wants to help us stay on the path toward eternal life. We must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men; we must endure to the end (2 Nephi 31:20). out of touch nor asleep. The particular symptoms of this spiritual disease may vary, but the underlying cause is always the samepersonal pride. To help us in this challenge, Jesus predicted three specific hazards we would face in the latter-days. A cute story illustrates the consequences of spiritual fatigue. It was very nice but did not really reflect the emotional and spiritual energy exerted to get him to that glorious point in his life. To help us in this challenge, Jesus predicted three specific hazards we would face in the latter-days. The point is thisany individual who proclaims that they have special, revealed insight into the mysteries or any individual who tries to supplant the direction given by church authorities are simply deceived or deceiving. This specific verse is best understood when read in context. We encourage anyone, struggling or otherwise, to pursue a study of these talks to find help for their challenges. And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities. Andrew I. Miller is a FAIR volunteer from Crystal City, Missouri. The meaning of life events will be determined not so much by the events themselves, but on how we choose to view and respond to them. John 14:26 Through the Holy Ghost He will bring all things to our remembrance. It can also be defined as a goal or purpose. [David O. McKay, Pioneer Women,Relief Society Magazine,January 1948, p. 8]. . WebThere are so many things to be endured: illness, injustice, insensitivity, poverty, I wonder if there might be an analogy to our day. Eternal life seems so far away as we live the daily trials of this earthly probation. 22:31 (Alma 5:13). Alma said that the Spirit constrained him from doing that and that there was a purpose in the Lord for such carnage (see Alma 14:11). The dictator is ambitious, selfish, and has ulterior motives. Thankfully several scriptures add the important and clarifying details that we are to endure in faith to the end, and that to endure means to continue (For examples, see Mosiah 4:6, 30; Alma 5:13; Alma 27:27; Moroni 3:3; 8:3; and Doctrine and Covenants 63:20). Whenever you see a man disobeying the counsel of the Lord through the Holy Priesthood, you may know that unless he repents he will apostatize. Why would God take him from us? No amount of consoling helped this person. For example, the Lord will not reveal to the Sunday School president matters that pertain only to the bishop. [I]f he tries to divide the people and persuades them to disobey the Prophet of God, he will surely fall, unless he repents with all his heart. They had endured in righteousness, waiting for the prophecies to be fulfilled concerning the coming of the Lord. WebJoy is powerful, and focusing on joy brings Gods power into our lives. Much to the dismay of his parents, he spent many more Sundays away from meetings than in them. It isnt true, but; It isnt true, except; it isnt true, if; its just true. Now the only safety we have as members of this church is to do exactly what the Lord said to the Church on that day when the Church was organized. The apparent antecedent to the phrase as I have told you before is in the previous revelation: [I]t shall not be given to any one to go forth to preach my gospel, or to build up the church, except he be ordained by some one who has authority, and it is known to the church that he has authority and has been regularly ordained by the heads of the church (Doctrine and Covenants 42:11). See more ideas about lds quotes, the church of jesus christ, church quotes. Verses Matthew 24:914 says, Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. 'End' doesn't only mean a final point or conclusion. In fulfillment of ancient prophecy, we live in a time when many seek out teachers who will[tell] them only what they are itching to hear (Contemporary English Version of 2 Timothy 4:3). The end sounds a bit ominous, too. The elder was like many young men who really do not catch the vision of the place the Church should hold in life during the teenage years. This is the higher purpose of trials in Gods planto bring his children to the knowledge of him and his son. Be tenacious in all good things and be tenacious when trials come. There will be some things that take patience and faith. We can sustain them with all our hearts! Matthew 10:22. Another standard story set up is leaving home on a quest and coming home changed (or finding a new home). Endurance involves drawing closer to God in difficult times. You may not like what comes from the authority of the Church. I want to make another point regarding our reliance on the Lord to carry us through the trials of life. The scriptures are replete with the admonition to rely on the Lord. In short, there will be evil men [and women]deceiving, and being deceived (2 Timothy 3:13). We must remember the Lords command and promise: Be thou humble, and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand ( Doctrine and Covenants 112:10). In officers candidate school, a six-month intensive training course designed to train men to be leaders in combat situations, the rules included not only physical stress but mental and emotional stress as well. At the very least they are violating the strict command of the Lord.
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