LDS General Conference, October 2009 Saturday Afternoon Session President Eyring is conducting; Welcome, Choir, Sustaining
Dallin H. Oaks, [God’s Love and Commandments] His choicest blessings are reserved for those that live His principles. There is a difference between love and law. “If God lives, he wouldn’t let this happen” say some. “For God so loved the world that he gave His only-begotten Son...” We must still obey His laws -- they are invariable. God’s anger and wrath shows his love for all his children. Resurrection is universal. Our kingdom of glory is determined by the level of Law we live. The work of Eternity is in our families, to rescue the lost lambs. Loving associations continue. Confrontation may be required. Their straying can distract from our happiness but not from our love.
Robert D. Hales, [Belief in God] “And this is Life Eternal: to know God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent.” God created man and woman in His own image. ‘Elohim’ is plural. Joseph Smith helped restore the Gospel to prepare the world for the Second Coming. Become as a child: meek, humble, teachable, and full of love. “Thou hast had signs enough”, said Alma. Awaken and intensify the light of God within you. Be humble, seek, and ask if these things are not true. He lives and loves us.
Jorge F. Zeballos, [Powerful Helps] Powerful helps are available to us. The atonement comes for repentant unto Eternal Life, to live with Christ and Father in Heaven for evermore. See that ye serve Him with all your heart, might, mind, and strength -- with all our being. He knows our capacities and opportunities. Do the best we can each day. Fight the good fight. Our prophet President Monson leads this great work today.
Tad R. Callister, [The Lord’s Anointed, Joseph Smith] Joseph Smith saw God the Father and Jesus Christ, His only-begotten Son. Paul taught us that the body of Christ will never again be separated from his spirit. We also learn via Joseph Smith that God still speaks from the Heavens. There has been an Apostasy, followed by The Restoration. Preaching is in the Spirit World. Like a gospel-jigsaw-puzzle, it all came together with the Restoration. Were there not angels in New Testament times? Salvation is found only in His Church. Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah! > > > > > CONTINUED IN THE NEXT COMMENT < < < < <
> > > > > CONTINUED FROM THE LAST POST < < < < < Kent D. Watson, [Develop Temperance] No one can assist in this work without being humble, tempered in all things, and being dutiful to all things entrusted to him. The Holy Ghost teaches us of love, joy, peace, long-suffering, and temperance. A bishop is not fast to anger. Alma admonishes against pride and towards righteous goals. [Story of tempered windshield glass.] Tempered metal is also refined. Govern your house and be steadfast. There is diversity in Asia where our members are a very small fraction of 1% of all living there in China and India.
Neil L. Andersen, [God Forgives] Be spiritually wrapped in the arms of Jesus Christ, “blessed are they that come unto me.” Arms of mercy and safety are lengthened out all the daylong. The invitation to repent is kind and is the beckoning to become more than we are. [Story of meeting with a man returning to membership.] Except for those that choose perdition after knowing a fulness, there is no sin that cannot be forgiven. Return, to be converted and healed. It is a journey, not just one event. We can repent or we can pull the shades down that show into Heaven. “I have engraven thee in the palms of my hands.” Repentance includes restoring when possible. [James E. Faust pioneer story.] We may remember bad experiences but the Lord ‘forgets’ as he forgives. Time heals and brings peace; continue keeping the commandments. He is there. Healing comes in the time of the Lord; seek counsel.
Boyd K. Packer, [Effectual Prayer] No Father would send sons and daughters off to fight in this world without providing them power and communication back to God. We are the children of God and part of the Great Plan of Happiness. Use agency wisely and stay close to the spirit. [President Woodruff experience: “Move your carriage.”] I was called as a general authority nearly 50 years ago [story of his child’s faith.] You can know from the spirit the things you need to know. [WW II story.] Invent a ‘delete’ key when temptation comes; or use words to hymns. You have power of mind. You can pray for confirmation. Sister, “I kicked that trap all to pieces.” [Poem: Be quiet while untie the knot.] The Savior said, “Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Pray for President Monson and his wife -- they need your prayers for the great work that is before us. We pray to bless them in every needful way. [Testimony.]
LDS General Conference, October 2009
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President Eyring is conducting; Welcome, Choir, Sustaining
Dallin H. Oaks, [God’s Love and Commandments]
His choicest blessings are reserved for those that live His principles. There is a difference between love and law. “If God lives, he wouldn’t let this happen” say some. “For God so loved the world that he gave His only-begotten Son...” We must still obey His laws -- they are invariable. God’s anger and wrath shows his love for all his children. Resurrection is universal. Our kingdom of glory is determined by the level of Law we live. The work of Eternity is in our families, to rescue the lost lambs. Loving associations continue. Confrontation may be required. Their straying can distract from our happiness but not from our love.
Robert D. Hales, [Belief in God]
“And this is Life Eternal: to know God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent.” God created man and woman in His own image. ‘Elohim’ is plural. Joseph Smith helped restore the Gospel to prepare the world for the Second Coming. Become as a child: meek, humble, teachable, and full of love. “Thou hast had signs enough”, said Alma. Awaken and intensify the light of God within you. Be humble, seek, and ask if these things are not true. He lives and loves us.
Jorge F. Zeballos, [Powerful Helps]
Powerful helps are available to us. The atonement comes for repentant unto Eternal Life, to live with Christ and Father in Heaven for evermore. See that ye serve Him with all your heart, might, mind, and strength -- with all our being. He knows our capacities and opportunities. Do the best we can each day. Fight the good fight. Our prophet President Monson leads this great work today.
Tad R. Callister, [The Lord’s Anointed, Joseph Smith]
Joseph Smith saw God the Father and Jesus Christ, His only-begotten Son. Paul taught us that the body of Christ will never again be separated from his spirit. We also learn via Joseph Smith that God still speaks from the Heavens. There has been an Apostasy, followed by The Restoration. Preaching is in the Spirit World. Like a gospel-jigsaw-puzzle, it all came together with the Restoration. Were there not angels in New Testament times? Salvation is found only in His Church. Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah!
> > > > > CONTINUED IN THE NEXT COMMENT < < < < <
> > > > > CONTINUED FROM THE LAST POST < < < < <
ReplyDeleteKent D. Watson, [Develop Temperance]
No one can assist in this work without being humble, tempered in all things, and being dutiful to all things entrusted to him. The Holy Ghost teaches us of love, joy, peace, long-suffering, and temperance. A bishop is not fast to anger. Alma admonishes against pride and towards righteous goals. [Story of tempered windshield glass.] Tempered metal is also refined. Govern your house and be steadfast. There is diversity in Asia where our members are a very small fraction of 1% of all living there in China and India.
Neil L. Andersen, [God Forgives]
Be spiritually wrapped in the arms of Jesus Christ, “blessed are they that come unto me.” Arms of mercy and safety are lengthened out all the daylong. The invitation to repent is kind and is the beckoning to become more than we are. [Story of meeting with a man returning to membership.] Except for those that choose perdition after knowing a fulness, there is no sin that cannot be forgiven. Return, to be converted and healed. It is a journey, not just one event. We can repent or we can pull the shades down that show into Heaven. “I have engraven thee in the palms of my hands.” Repentance includes restoring when possible. [James E. Faust pioneer story.] We may remember bad experiences but the Lord ‘forgets’ as he forgives. Time heals and brings peace; continue keeping the commandments. He is there. Healing comes in the time of the Lord; seek counsel.
Boyd K. Packer, [Effectual Prayer]
No Father would send sons and daughters off to fight in this world without providing them power and communication back to God. We are the children of God and part of the Great Plan of Happiness. Use agency wisely and stay close to the spirit. [President Woodruff experience: “Move your carriage.”] I was called as a general authority nearly 50 years ago [story of his child’s faith.] You can know from the spirit the things you need to know. [WW II story.] Invent a ‘delete’ key when temptation comes; or use words to hymns. You have power of mind. You can pray for confirmation. Sister, “I kicked that trap all to pieces.” [Poem: Be quiet while untie the knot.] The Savior said, “Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Pray for President Monson and his wife -- they need your prayers for the great work that is before us. We pray to bless them in every needful way. [Testimony.]
Vivian Shipp is expecting a Brother-from-Heaven, June 1, 2010.
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