I know they work and bring great happiness. He began pulling himself up, hand over hand, knowing that if he lost his grip, he would almost certainly perish. Never fail daily to seek for help through prayer. Orders were given for immediate evacuation. by Thomas S. Monson. Young people, attend your meetings and partake of the sacrament. In 1833 the Lord revealed to the Prophet Joseph Smith a plan for healthy living. April 2017, general priesthood session. This is the personal revelation through which you can detect invisible crocodiles or hidden mines or other dangers. No one will be called to teach or to lead unless they accept them. President Monson, with vivid imagery explained, “A patriarchal blessing is a revelation to the recipient, even a white line down the middle of the road, to protect, inspire, and motivate activity and righteousness. And the Lord said, âThe Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto youâ (John 14:26). After climbing only a third of the way, he felt his arms burning with pain. Generally principles are not spelled out in detail. All of your worthy, natural physical and emotional desires can be satisfied. It is the instrument of your mind and [the] foundation of your character.â That counsel had great influence on me. Those who are obedient to the Lordâs commandments and who faithfully observe the Word of Wisdom are promised particular blessings, among which are good health and added physical stamina.1. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) "The Perfect Path to Happiness," Thomas S. Monson, President, Sunday Morning Session, October 2016 I testify of the great gift which is our Father’s plan for . Take nothing into it that shall harm the organs thereof because it is sacred. He gave thanks to his Heavenly Father then, and throughout the remainder of his life, for the answer to his desperate prayer for help.2. Keep the Word of Wisdom. Promises made in the revelation will be denied to the careless or the reckless. âKnow ye not,â Paul wrote, âthat your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you ⦠?â (1 Cor. Our whole social order could self-destruct over the obsession with freedom disconnected from responsibility, where choice is imagined to be somehow independent of consequences. The context for verse 18 is verse 19: âFor, behold, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air ⦠[are] ordained for the use of man for food.â Section 49 was specifically directed to members of the United Society of Believers in Christâs Second Appearing (the Shakers) to correct some of their erroneous doctrines. They are so compelling that no one is to be baptized into the Church without first agreeing to live by them. Lest someone become extreme, we are told in another revelation that âwhoso forbiddeth to [eat meat] is not ordained of Godâ (D&C 49:18).1. The Lord instituted the sacrament in its place. Help, 5. The law of sacrifice was fulfilled with the Crucifixion. Tonight, brethren, I pray for the guidance of our Heavenly Father as I share my message with you. The Lord had fulfilled His promises when the mind of man had thought it impossible. The blessings of added health and stamina promised in the Word of Wisdom had been his. But it is not from mortal death that we shall be spared in such a passover if we walk in obedience to these commandments, for each of us in time shall die. While the Word of Wisdom requires strict obedience, in return it promises health, great treasures of knowledge, and that redemption bought for us by the Lamb of God, who was slain that we might be redeemed. Verses 1-10 Casey Paul Griffiths (LDS Scholar) Verses 1–10 of the revelation came in answer to the Saints’ questions about the nature of the gathering. With all my heart and soul, I testify of the glorious blessings which await us as we do. A patriarchal blessing literally contains chapters from your book of eternal possibilities. Honor the principle of the Word of Wisdom and you will receive the promised blessings. General Conference October 2016: Principles and Promises. That leaves you free to find your way with an enduring truth, a principle, as your anchor. I Will Bring the Light of the Gospel into My Home, âCome, Follow Meâ by Practicing Christian Love and Service, For Our Spiritual Development and Learning, No Greater Joy Than to Know That They Know. ⦠You should cherish this as a great heritage. Everything harmful is not specifically listed; arsenic, for instanceâcertainly bad, but not habit-forming! John later said that as he finished his prayer, he felt a great surge of strength. Young people, learn to use moderation and common sense in matters of health and nutrition, and particularly in medication. You can be sealed together for time and for all eternity in a marriage covenant and express that love freely, which has as its consummate purpose the begetting of life, of children, of family, of happiness. Newer Post Older Post Home. Your young dreams can be realized. The king was very thoughtful, then wisely chose the first man to drive his coach. These marvelous young people in this choir are typical of the young people that we meet all over the Church. You can find a companion to whom you can offer a body free from addiction, from depressants, from stimulants, and a mind sensitive to spiritual guidance and impressions. How grateful we are for you, our youth. He ordered each of them to drive his coach down a steep, winding road cut into a high cliff. The promise of health for living the standard of the revelation is not limited to members of the Church. observing the principles set forth in the Word of . If you do not, you cannot go to the house of the Lord until you are fully worthy. Brethren, may we care for our bodies and our minds by observing the principles set forth in the Word of Wisdom, a divinely provided plan. He described the building of a temple in … As president, he was considered by adherents of the religion to be a prophet, seer, and revelator.Monson's early career was as a manager at the Deseret News, a Utah newspaper owned by the LDS Church. The story is told of a king who was choosing between two drivers for his coach. Those who obey it are promised that they âshall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasuresâ (D&C 89:19). It has not been spelled out in more detail. And it was accepted by the Church as such. President Monson Announces New Temple in the Philippines,, ... A member must be observing the basic principles of the faith and attest to that fact to his or her local leaders once every two years in order to enter a temple. Principles and Promises Principles and Promises - President Thomas S. Monson Posted by Sharon at 4:00 AM. Both talks were about one of the basic, fundamental teachings of the church. Moses came as their deliverer. To this day those regulations apply to every member and to everyone who seeks to join the Church. ⦠For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land ⦠: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you. Identify, 2. He served as a counselor in the First Presidency with Presidents Benson, Hunter, and Hinckley until becoming Church president in 2008. Even though young life is always filled with uncertainties, young people, do not fear the future! 5:7). --Thomas S. Monson, "The Will Within," Ensign, May 1987, 67 ... to walk humbly, and to be more like the Savior. Search until you find, 3. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. It included counsel thatâs good for every young person: âYou have been given a body of such physical proportions and fitness as to enable your spirit to function through it. You shall be warned of dangers and shall be guided through the whisperings of the Holy Spirit. General Conference October 2016: Principles and Promises. Fortunately you have within you a spiritual power much like a mine detector. There are many habit-forming, addictive things that one can drink or chew or inhale or inject which injure both body and spirit which are not mentioned in the revelation. Elder Monson presided at the groundbreaking for a temple in Freiberg. Principles and Promises May we care for our bodies and our minds by observing the principles set forth in the Word of Wisdom, a divinely provided plan. The Pharaoh agreed each time to free the Israelites, but each time he reneged on his promise. It is very short. 6:19). The Lord will be with you; you will be guided. But there is spiritual death which you need not suffer. The Perfect Path to Happiness. by Thomas S. Monson. To understand it, we must turn to the time of Moses. Principles and Promises, General Conference, October 2016 Kindness, Charity and Love , General Conference, April 2017 The Power of the Book of Mormon , General Conference, April 2017 (Temples Announced: Brasília Brazil, greater Manila Philippines, Nairobi … But young members of the Church, have faith. Rather, we teach the principle together with the promised blessings. Invite, 4. They teach that the good things of the earth âare made for the benefit and the use of man, ⦠Yea,â the Lord said, âfor food and for raiment, for taste and for smell, to strengthen the body and to enliven the soul, ⦠to be used, with judgment, not to excess, neither by extortionâ (D&C 59:18â20). Learn to âlistenâ to your feelings. Members write in asking if this thing or that is against the Word of Wisdom. John, with a heavy radio strapped to his back, found himself dangling at the end of a 40-foot (12 m) rope, at the side of a ship headed out to the open sea. Temple focus during President Nelson’s tenure: More than numbers, it’s about principles, invitations and promises President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints claps during the cornerstone ceremony for the dedication of the Rome Italy Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rome, Italy, on Sunday, March 10, 2019. any call beyond what you have now. Attend church faithfully. Yet they draw members, particularly men, away from their families to parties which certainly offend the principle. The fundamental principles of the law of the fast include: Abstaining from food and drink for a 24-hour period; Attending fast and testimony meeting; Giving a generous fast offering to help care for those in need (Handbook 2, Section 21.1.17) 1. It gives specific direction regarding the food we eat, and it prohibits the use of substances which are harmful to our bodies. One of their beliefs was not to eat flesh-meat or fish. As I watched President Monson's Sunday Morning Session talk, The Perfect Path to Happiness, this evening, I was struck by how similar it was to his Priesthood Session talk, Principles and Promises.Both are, according to Youtube, about four minutes and forty seconds long. Young people, go forward with faith. October 2016, Sunday morning session. A principle is an enduring truth, a law, a rule you can adopt to guide you in making decisions. 3 Principles from the Family Proclamation That Need Your Defending ... We shouldremember that a loving Heavenly Father is aware of ourrighteous desires and will honor His promises thatnothing will be withheld from those who faithfully keeptheir covenants. April 2017, Sunday morning session And it is to you, our youth, that I speak. And I promise you that the way will be easier and you shall have a composure of mind and a confident attitude toward life and the future. He was a bishop at age 22, mission president, an apostle at 36. How we love them. The Word of Wisdom is âadapted to the capacity of the weak and the weakest of all saintsâ (D&C 89:3). 12:7, 12â14). And then there is a greater blessing promised in the Word of Wisdom. • Nothing brings more happiness and comfort than a testimony. Labels: General Priesthood Session. Young people, you must understand that there is something of colossal importance to justify the restrictions imposed by the Word of Wisdom! 4:6). 11:1, 5). Next Next post: Principles and Promises – Thomas S. Monson. ⦠ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the Lordâs passoverâ (Ex. Kindness, Charity, and Love. Work to get or keep a strong testimony. When you were confirmed a member of the Church, you had conferred upon you the gift of the Holy Ghost. During a battle in the Philippines, word came of an approaching squadron of bombers and kamikaze fighter planes. Thomas Spencer Monson was born to G. Spencer and Gladys Condie Monson on August 21, 1927, in Salt Lake City. SKU 5173511 Book Format eBook Those are fabulous prophetic promises! I bear witness that this revelation is a powerful protection to all members of the Church, particularly to you, the youth of the Church, as you face a life full of so many troubles and danger and uncertainties. Having received their spiritual eyesight and glimpsed the promises of eternity, they echo the words of the blind man to whom Jesus restored sight: 'One thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see' (John 9:25)." ⦠All the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall dieâ (Ex. When you want to go to the temple, you will be asked if you keep the Word of Wisdom. Christ was âthe Lamb of Godâ (John 1:29, 36), the firstborn, male, without blemish. Fortunately, a landing craft picked them up and sped toward the last ship leaving the bay. If you are obedient, that spiritual death will pass over you, for âChrist our passover is sacrificed for us,â the revelation teaches (1 Cor. Seek worthy companions. They provide a place where Church members make formal promises and commitments to God. FDREL 333 Todd Hammond Fall 2012 See Others As They May Become-October 2012 Priesthood Session President Thomas S. Monson The key doctrines and principles taught, counsel given, promises extended, or scriptural interpretations, etc. He called forth plagues upon Egypt. Wisdom, a divinely provided plan. Three years after the organization of the Church, a revelation came which described our day in these prophetic words: âBehold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by revelationâ (D&C 89:4). ABSTAINING FROM FOOD AND DRINK IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD No comments: Post a Comment. Principles and Promises By President Thomas S. Monson May we care for our bodies and our minds by observing the principles set forth in the Word of Wisdom, a divinely provided plan. With his strength depleted, as he grimly contemplated his fate, John silently cried unto God, telling Him that he had always kept the Word of Wisdom and had lived a clean lifeâand he now desperately needed the promised blessings. Tonight, brethren, I pray for the guidance of our Heavenly Father as I share my message with you. ... President Thomas S. Monson's address from the October 2016 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Several years ago in Africa I learned how dangerously invisible crocodiles can be. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) focuses its doctrine and teaching on Jesus Christ; that he was the Son of God, born of Mary, lived a perfect life, performed miracles, bled from every pore in the Garden of Gethsemane, died on the cross, rose on the third day, appeared again to his disciples, and now resides, authoritatively, on the right hand side of God. President Thomas S. Monson (b. August 21, 1927) was sustained to the Quorum of Twelve Apostles in 1963. In some cultures, native drinks are claimed to be harmless because they are not specifically mentioned in the revelation. The oath and the covenant of the priesthood gives you power, author-ity, and direction. They are: 1. The Word of Wisdom does not promise you perfect health, but it teaches how to keep the body you were born with in the best condition and your mind alert to delicate spiritual promptings. Thomas S. Monson, the prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the true name of the Mormon Church), told a story in November of 1983 that explains one of the uses of fasting and prayer. The Word of Wisdom put restrictions on members of the Church. Another scripture counsels, âCease to be idle; cease to be unclean; ⦠cease to sleep longer than is needful; retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early, that your bodies and your minds may be invigoratedâ (D&C 88:124). He was slain without breaking his bones, even though the soldiers were sent to do it. President Monson's Sunday morning talk followed his talk in the Priesthood session, "Principles and Promises," in which he extended a challenge for personal health. While the revelation came first as a âgreeting; not by commandment or constraintâ (D&C 89:2), when members of the Church had had time to be taught the import of the revelation, succeeding Presidents of the Church declared it to be a commandment. Nothing is more precious than our children, our youth. You will be guided and warned and taught and blessed. President Monson had significant leadership calling at a young age when many of that age are still trying to figure their way in life. Believe it or not, we were young once and we remember. President Monson was serving as a mission president in Toronto, Canada. Moses told the Israelites to âtake ⦠a lamb ⦠without blemish, a male of the first year. Tonight, brethren, I pray for the guidance of our Heavenly Father as I share my message with you. Thomas Spencer Monson (August 21, 1927 – January 2, 2018) was an American religious leader, author, and the 16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). 12:3, 5, 46; see also John 19:33). • There is no building more important on this earth than the temple. âWhen your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this ⦠? Conference Talks by President Monson It is buttressed by other scriptures. • Others can receive testimonies if we share ours. us. Email This BlogThis! He began climbing once again and fairly flew up the rope. Youâll be led by the Spirit as was Nephi, ânot knowing beforehand the things which [he] should doâ (1 Ne. ⦠And this day ⦠ye shall keep ⦠by an ordinance for everâ (Ex. It is best to stay on the safe side of things. Neighborhoods and schools, which once were safe, are no longer secure. 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