Priesthood-based welfare principles are both temporal and spiritual. They are also Eternal and apply in every circumstance.”
When you cannot do what you've always done, then you only do what matters most.
It is not enough just to save ourselves. It is equally important that parents, brothers, and sisters are saved in our families. If we return home alone to our Heavenly Father, we will be asked, 'Where is the rest of the family?' This is why we teach that families are forever. The eternal nature of an individual becomes the eternal nature of the family.
Because of great men and women who were willing to use their unique gifts and talents and make sacrifices for the benefit of mankind, Joseph was born in a free land where people were allowed to worship as they pleased. The Restoration took place when all was prepared here on earth...
As we walk the path of spiritual liberty in these last days, we must understand that the faithful use of our agency depends upon our having religious freedom.
Some are offended when we bring our religion into the public square, yet the same people who insist that their viewpoints and actions be tolerated in society are often very slow to give that same tolerance to religious believers who also wish their viewpoints and actions to be tolerated. The general lack of respect for religious viewpoints is quickly devolving into social and political intolerance for religious people and institutions.
The voice will be as soft as a whisper, coming as a thought to our minds or a feeling in our hearts.
They converse with each other, thereby never letting little things become big things. They talk early about the “little hurts” with little fear of offending. In this way, when the pressure in the kettle builds and the whistle goes off, there is no explosion of bitter feelings. It is so much better to let off a little steam before the top blows off the pressure cooker.
Is the benefit temporary or will it have eternal value and significance?
“The first building block may be described as provident living. This means joyfully living within our means and preparing for the ups and downs of life so that we can be ready for the rainy-day emergencies when they come into our lives.”
Some of us unwisely seek the Holy Ghost’s direction on every minor decision in our lives.
“We live in an age of entitlement. Many believe they should have all that others have – right now. Unable to delay gratification, they go into debt to buy what they cannot afford. … It takes great faith to utter those simple words, ‘we can’t afford it.’”
Suffering is universal; how we react to suffering is individual. Suffering can...be a strengthening and purifying experience combined with faith, or it can be a destructive force in our lives if we do not have the faith in the Lord’s atoning sacrifice. The purpose of suffering... is to build and strengthen us. We learn... obedience by the things we suffer. We should be humbled and drawn to the Lord.
Priesthood-based welfare principles are both temporal and spiritual. They are also Eternal and apply in every circumstance.”
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