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Posted in Abundance, Charity & Charitable Service, Gospel Definitions, Justification, Mercy, Sanctification, Zion, Zion--Characteristics on Oct 15th, 2008
(Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts on the Zion virtue of blessedness.)
Posted in Purification, Rescuing Wayward Children, Sanctification on Oct 15th, 2008
Many parents have asked for scriptural proof that personal sanctification has a redeeming effect on the person for who they are praying. Here is a correspondence that lists that proof.
Posted in Consecration, Covenants, Gospel Definitions, Obedience, Purification, Sanctification, Zion, Zion--Characteristics on Oct 5th, 2008
(Note: This is the first of two parts on the Zion virtue of blessedness.) When Jesus appeared to the Nephites, he taught them the principles of blessedness, called the Beatitudes, meaning “to be blessed” or “to be happy.” Jesus had taught these same principles to his Judean disciples at the Sermon on the [...]
Posted in Example, Love, Rescuing Wayward Children, Sanctification on Oct 5th, 2008
Love and example have the power to rescue a child. But coupled with these virtues is the unequalled power of personal sanctification. When parents apply to increased righteousness, effectual keys are turned, and deliverance steps through the door. Here are two stories from parents: one in the process, and the other feeling the sweet [...]
Posted in Covenants, Doubts, Faith, Gospel Definitions, Obedience, Organized Church, Priesthood, Rescuing Wayward Children, Sanctification on Sep 8th, 2008
A parent shared the following experience. Keep in mind that rescuing wayward children is often a function of personal sanctification. That is, to the degree that we sanctify ourselves we gain power to rescue the person for whom we are praying. Beyond our view, heavenly help is summoned and a plan for rescue is [...]
Posted in Charity & Charitable Service, Consecration, Covenants, Gospel Definitions, Last Days, Purification, Sanctification, Zion, Zion--Characteristics on Jul 18th, 2008
We speak of Zion, sing of Zion, covenant for the establishment of Zion, long for Zion-but what is it? Latter-day Saints ought to know. We have more scriptures and prophets’ statements about Zion than any other people. One could hardly read a page of the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants or Pearl of Great [...]
Posted in Covenants, Latter-day Epidemic, Rescuing Wayward Children, Sanctification, Sin, Spiritually Asleep on Jul 11th, 2008
Mormon foresaw an epidemic of latter-day wayward children, and, as always, he had an answer. With a little perspective and by implementing powerful gospel tools, we parents need not stand by and wring our hands. We can actively attack this problem and win! The Book of Mormon, modern-day prophets and the Lord have promised!