If you have knowledge but not charity, it is worth nothing: "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could … Continue reading Knowledge and Charity
Carnal Security
"For behold, at that day shall [Satan] rage in the hearts of the children of men, and stir them up to anger against that which is good. And others will he pacify, and lull them away into carnal security, that they will say: All is well in Zion; yea, Zion prospereth, all is well—and thus the devil cheateth their souls, and leadeth them away … Continue reading Carnal Security
Experience Charity
The gospel is meant to be experienced. Joseph Smith once remarked that, “If you could gaze into heaven for five minutes you would know more about it than if you read every book that has ever been written on the subject.” Likewise, if you live charitably for five minutes in the presence of what you … Continue reading Experience Charity
Apostasy, Part 6: The Fulness of the Gospel
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 This is the conclusion and culmination of the apostasy series. In apostasy, this is the first thing to go, but the last thing to be restored. It's the crowning jewel of the gospel; the last brick on the … Continue reading Apostasy, Part 6: The Fulness of the Gospel
Apostasy, Part 5: Legal Administrators
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 In part 4, we reviewed the importance of receiving revelations in order to know the mind of God, and thus be connected to the Kingdom. In order to serve the King, after all, we need to know what … Continue reading Apostasy, Part 5: Legal Administrators
Apostasy, Part 4: The Oracles
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 The purpose of the gospel is to connect us to the Kingdom of God. The Savior taught that before seeking to meet any earthly we need, we should prioritize His kingdom (Matthew 6:33). In this fallen world, a … Continue reading Apostasy, Part 4: The Oracles
Reason with Him
Isn't it great that the same God whose thoughts are higher than our thoughts, and whose ways are higher than our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9), invites us to reason with Him? (Isaiah 1:18) He invites us to wrestle with Him a little. He's patient, and long-suffering, and will hear out whatever reasoning we use to arrive … Continue reading Reason with Him
