Mormonism: After Baptism

Mormonism: After Baptism

Mormonism teaches us through the Book of Mormon about baptism and our personal obligation to God after baptism. One section of scriptural reference states, "Follow me (Christ), and do the things which ye have seen me do. ... I know that if ye shall follow the Son, with full purpose of heart, acting no hypocrisy and no deception before God, but with real intent, repenting of your sins, witnessing unto the Father that ye are willing to take upon you the name of Christ, by baptism -- yea, by following your Lord and your Savior down into the water, according to his word, behold, then shall ye receive the Holy Ghost: yea, then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost..." 

Following baptism the Book of Mormon states, "...ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ and endure to the end, behold thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life." (2 Nephi 31)

'Feasting upon the words of Christ' means Christ's words we have in books of scripture... the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine & Covenants. Jesus Christ has spoken to numerous prophets throughout the history of the world; we are lucky and blessed that to have their writings. Not only to we study and feast on Christ's words, but we  follow them by applying them to our lives.

'Pressing forward with a steadfastness in Christ' means exercising faith and hope in Christ, His teachings and His promises... through all types of struggles that come to us in this life. I know for myself, that I can read and read the scriptures and yet still need them again each time I read them. I think this is because life doesn't stop bringing challenges and trials. 

This concept seems simple, yet remembering it and doing it is difficult; again, that's why continually feasting upon Christ's words is so important.

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Mormonism: The Holy Ghost

Mormonism and the Holy Ghost

Mormonism teaches that the Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead (after God, the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ). While the Father and the Son each have a resurrected body of flesh and bone, the Holy Ghost is still a being of spirit. This way the Holy Ghost can enter our hearts and silently speak to our minds.

The Holy Ghost witnesses to our souls the things that are eternal truths -- especially of Jesus Christ and His mission on this earth. The Holy Ghost witnesses (lets us know) who are God's true messengers (prophets) on the earth. Before baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost, people experience the power of the Holy Ghost. The Gift of the Holy Ghost is given to a newly baptized person by a man who received the priesthood (the power of God) by the laying on of hands by one who possesses the priesthood himself. The priesthood holder lays his hands gently on the recently baptized's head and reverently blesses that individual with the Gift of the Holy Ghost which is an ever-present companionship as long as that person is obeying the baptismal covenants they made.

Mormonism preaches about the Holy Ghost and how it helps each person individually to receive the guidance they each need. All of us go through our lives and struggle to make the choices that will help us progress well. Many times we feel lost in knowing what direction to take. Having the companionship of the Holy Ghost to help us truly is a gift in our lives.

The New Testament tells us how the Holy Ghost feels in Galations 5:22-23... "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness. faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." The feelings of the Holy Ghost are always positive and good... All things of God feel that way. The Holy Ghost is our director to help us discern between right and wrong, good and bad, helpful or hindering, etc.

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Mormonism: Repentance

Mormonism: Repentance

Mormonism is saturated with the principle of repentance. Repentance is the second (first is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ) principle of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. All people anywhere in the world or living at any time in history have need for repentance. We have weak bodies and spirits and make minimal mistakes on a daily basis. And, of course, sin is the breaking of God's commandments. The Book of Mormon tells us that no unclean thing can enter the kingdom of heaven, thus repentance is crucial to our salvation. The New Testament teaches in several verses that Jesus knows our thoughts, even our thoughts can condemn us and we need to seek forgiveness for our thoughts. 

Only Jesus Christ lived without sin or transgression; He is our perfect example for us to emulate, so I am thankful to Him for His Atonement which enables us to repent.

All prophets from Adam to our current day must teach faith on Jesus Christ and repentance in order to partake of Christ's Atoning Grace. If we do not repent throughout our lives, we cannot be redeemed by Christ. The act of repenting helps our hearts be converted towards God... it's a spiritual exercise that is needed for personal strength just as physical exercise keeps our muscles from atrophy.

In Matthew 11:18 Jesus Christ "commands all men everywhere to repent." Repentance is not an option if we want to follow Christ and the path back to our Heavenly Father. At times, God allows great suffering for us because we are prideful and stubborn, unwilling to be humble and repent of whatever our wrong-doings are.

There are other blessings before eternal life which we receive when we are repentant. We are released from the burden of shame in our lives when we repent. We not only have greater confidence among our fellow beings, we possess greater confidence before God! We have greater self-control. We also enjoy a greater sense of happiness and peace in our daily lives. Furthermore, we can share our lessons learned and personal growth with others and help inspire and lift others so they can enjoy the peace we have gained!

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The steps of Repentance:

• Recognize the sin and feel sorrow
• Forsake or abandon sin and all connections to it
• Confession to proper priesthood authority and/or God
• Make restitution when applicable

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Mormonism: Fasting

Mormonism: Fasting

Mormonism teaches fasting to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Fasting is going without eating food or drink at one's own will. Mormonism teaches that fasting is done in order to develop spiritual strength. When we deny ourselves physical gratification of eating, our spirit must provide needed strength to sustain us. It's like exercise for our spirits. 

There are frequent references to fasting in the latter end of the Old Testament and throughout the New Testament. Mormonism possesses additional scriptures containing more references to fasting. True believers in God fast for spiritual strength. People fasted for reasons of sorrow, repentance, religious ceremonies, and personal sacrifice before God.

Today, Church members are to fast once a month on the first Sunday of each month. Mormons fast for personal reasons of healing, comfort, spiritual guidance, and other blessings. When our physical body is weak, we can be more sensitive to things of the spirit; therefore, Church services include the sharing of testimonies of God on the first Sunday of each month. We can strengthen each other by sharing this wonderful spirit along with beautiful truths of God. 

Mormonism teaches that when a person fasts they are not to show their sacrifice to those around them... like in a martyrdom fashion. Instead, keep the fasting to oneself as it is a form of worship to God -- personal between the faster and God. Also, one is encouraged to more fervently study the scriptures during a fast, and to pray more. Again, while fasting, a person's spirit is more effective to understand, experience, and receive things of the Spirit of God. Fasting, along with prayer and scripture study brings us closer to God.

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Mormonism: Prayer

Mormonism: Prayer

Mormonism has many examples of prayer in every member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. However, most people pray to the God in which they believe -- not just Christians or Mormons.

What is prayer? 

Prayer is the way we humans on earth communicate with deity. Mormonism teaches that deity is God, our Eternal Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Mormonism also teaches that we pray to Heavenly Father in Jesus Christ's name. In other words, Jesus Christ is our connection to our Heavenly Father.

How do we pray?

Mormonism provides a simple guideline or format:

• Dear Father in Heaven,
• I thank thee...
• I ask thee...
• In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

We are commanded in the scriptures to be thankful in all things. Expressing gratitude to Heavenly Father for all we have (even our trials) helps us be humble and aware of God's love for us.

We can also read in the scriptures that God wants us to pray over all we have and all our needs... so we ask our Father for help. This helps us build trust in Him more than trusting in things or people in the world.

We close all prayers in Christ's name because Christ is our Mediator with our Heavenly Father. None of us can get back to our Father except through Jesus Christ... even with prayer.

When and Where do we pray?

We can pray any and all times of the day or night. Mormonism teaches a prayer every morning and night without any distractions. (I always say these prayers at my bedside.) Mormonism also teaches people to have a prayer in their hearts at all times. (I often pray while I'm driving.) Some people consider meditation a part of prayer in which they quiet themselves and listen, waiting for personal inspiration through God's spirit. Listening is a very important part of prayer to include. For me, it's the hardest part of prayer for me to develop -- I'm still working on my listening skills when it comes to prayer.

Why do we pray?

We pray to maintain a close relationship with God. We pray so we can feel God's presence in our lives and know that we are not alone here on earth. We can also pray for knowledge, understanding, solutions to problems, and for comfort.

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I know that God is aware of me. Many times I sense the spirit when praying, yet I'm still not good at listening for specific answers. Like all relationships, it takes work, time and patience. I will continue to pray the rest of my life and hopefully get better at discerning answers to my prayers!

Mormonism: Following Christ

Mormonism: Following Christ

Mormonism constantly teaches and preaches Christlike traits -- What do we need to think and do to follow Christ? Obey the ten commandments... but there's more. The ten commandments were basic rules for the weakest of people to follow. Now, more is expected of us. After Christ completed His sacrifices and atonement, the law of Moses was done away and a new sacrifice was given: a broken heart and a contrite spirit. "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." Psalms 51:17 
Some people may interpret that to mean sadness or remorse, but those words mean a whole lot more than that. Mormonism teaches us that the words mean to be humble, repentant, patient, and the like.

In the Book of Mormon, Jacob, a Nephite prophet, taught his people about this sacrifice which would be required after the Savior came to the world. Referring to Jesus Christ, Jacob writes, "Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered." 2 Nephi 2:7 We clearly must have this type of heart in order to qualify for Christ's Atonement and grace in our salvation. I love the beautiful truths about Christ contained in books of scripture. We are so blessed to have them so readily available to read in our homes! Mormonism uses all holy scripture.


Alma chapter 7 verses 23-24 states: And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive. And see that ye have faith hope and charity, and then ye will always abound in good works. Possessing all these traits is part of following Christ. This is what Mormonism preaches to its members.

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History of Mormonism: Deliverance

History of Mormonism: Deliverance

Just like the Hebrews of the Old Testament sought deliverance from the Egyptians, many people in Ancient America prayed to God for their deliverance from oppression and bondage. Nephi, the second Book of Mormon prophet in Mormon history declares: "...I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance." (1 Nephi 1:20) From this statement, I understand that God's children who are faithful will be blessed with His mercies and receive deliverance as needed. Therefore, if I'm not being delivered from that which oppresses me, then I must not be faithful to Christ in my heart and actions. 

• Nephi and his family was delivered from destruction in Jerusalem.
• Nephi and his family were delivered from starvation by the Lord.
• Nephi was delivered from being tied up aboard a ship as well as several other attacks by his brothers. 
• Nephi also experienced wicked Laban being delivered into his hands; the previous experiences with Laban made this deliverance by God undeniable. 

Nephi apparently had great faith, however he suffered great afflictions prior to his deliverance.

Alma, a prophet in the history of Mormonism (Book of Mormon) preaches about how Jesus Christ delivers each of us from spiritual and physical death through His Atonement and Resurrection. (Book of Alma in the Book of Mormon)

The Book of Mormon history has recordings of many occasions of deliverance of people oppressed by the wicked and greedy people of their time -- too many to tell about here. In one instance it reads, "It came to pass that the Lord our God did visit us with assurances that he would deliver us; yea, insomuch that he did speak peace to our souls, and did grant unto us great faith, and did cause us that we should hope for our deliverance in him." (Alma chapter 58 verse 11)

Each one of us has to come to rely on our Savior Jesus Christ... for deliverance from sin, oppression, bad habits, from our natural selves. He is our Savior -- there is no other who can redeem us from all that pulls us down in this life.

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History of Mormonism: Conversion

History of Mormonism: Conversion

The history of Mormonism contains many stories of conversion of one's heart to Jesus Christ. The Book of Mormon relates stories of several men who once were people of the world, but came to accept the truths of Jesus Christ, His teachings, and His ways to live. I will touch on a few of the most memorable conversion stories in the history of Mormonism. 

Book of Mormon Conversion Stories

Alma was a priest of wicked King Noah. Alma lived his life the same as this king and his fellow priests. They were men of the world, ignoring and even despising the things of God. During this time in Book of Mormon history, a prophet named Abinadi came to their city and preached God's teachings, including repentance. The people did not like hearing the truth and took Abinadi to King Noah. The king and the priests interrogated Abinadi, trying to ensnare him in his own words, yet Abinadi prevailed. The spirit of God was with Abinadi, giving him strength and protection while Abinadi carried out his duties given him by God. When Abinadi finished preaching all the words of God and repentance, he was sentenced to death by fire. One of the priests believed Abinadi's words and tried to argue against the death sentence. The king then became angry at Alma and commanded his servants to arrest Alma. Alma had to run for his life. He hid in the wilderness for many days recording the words taught by Abinadi. Alma also started sneaking out in disguise and teaching Abinadi's words to others. These people started meeting Alma in the wilderness adjacent to the waters of Mormon. Eventually, Alma was able to baptize many people who were converted in their hearts to the ways of God. This history in Mormonism contains many fascinating details -- I recommend reading it for yourself! (starts in Mosiah chapter 11 in the Book of Mormon)

The next major conversion story in the history of Mormonism is of Alma's son, Alma the younger and his friends. These young men are described as being the vilest of sinners and actively worked to destroy the Church of God in those days. Their fathers, Alma senior and Mosiah, prayed for a long time for their sons. Finally, they received miraculous witnesses of God regarding their sins and the correct things of God. This story starts in Mosiah chapter 27 in the Book of Mormon. The story needs to be read; I cannot do it justice by summarizing it. 



It's truly miraculous to see how the knowledge and feeling the Spirit of God can totally transform a human from wicked to righteous!

Latter-day Conversion Stories

The most significant conversion story in this dispensation of time within Mormon history is the conversion of Joseph Smith. His story is a bit different in that he already was a righteous youth, born into a righteous Christian family. However, within his immediate family, they were members of different Christian religions. Joseph Smith studied and prayed a long time about which church was the correct church of God. One day, he was reading in James 1:5 "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, which giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." Joseph then realized he should ask God directly which church he should join. As a result, Joseph received a grand personal revelation; he saw God, the Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ descend from heaven and answer Joseph's question. Joseph was told not to join any of the churches, that Christ church was not currently on the earth since the great apostasy. As part of Joseph's conversion he had to learn first hand the truths of Jesus Christ and how His church should be established. This conversion affects all of us who learn of the true Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

I personally like the conversion story of Jane Manning, the first black member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Jane became Presbyterian at age 14, but wasn't satisfied with its teachings. After hearing a Mormon missionary, Charles Wendell, preach, she joined the "Mormon" church and helped teach her family members about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As a teenager, Jane led her mother, siblings and spouses to Nauvoo, Illinois to live with the other Mormons. More details of her story can be read here: http://ldsblogs.com/10799/elizabeth-jane-manning-black-mormon-pioneer

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History of Mormonism: Learning from the Scriptures

History of Mormonism and Learning from the Scriptures

My favorite example in the history of Mormonism of learning from the scriptures is the story of the prophet Lehi and his family. Lehi was a  prophet who lived in Jerusalem but had to flee with his family in order to save his life. After leaving Jerusalem and traveling for some distance, Lehi received revelation to get the sacred records; he told his sons to return to Jerusalem to obtain the brass plates, which held the record of the Jews -- the Biblical recordings up to 600 B.C. It was a great struggle with many obstacles for Lehi's sons to obtain these scriptural records. One of Lehi's sons, Nephi, trusted his father and Heavenly Father's commandment: "I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them." So Nephi withstood all obstacles and eventually obtained the brass plates for his family to take with them into the wilderness, away from Jerusalem, and toward a land promised to them from God. 

Lehi knew that his family needed the brass plates in order to teach the words of God for the generations to come. Having the brass plates also helped preserve their language and writing. Teaching one's children is a commandment from God; God wants all His children to learn of His ways, follow His ways and return to Him.

Nephi loved the writings of Isaiah (Biblical records) and followed Isaiah's guidance to apply the scriptures to his own life: "I did liken all the scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning." (1 Nephi 20:23) Nephi studied and preached all the words from this Biblical record. Nephi's words can be read in the Book of Mormon. This is one way the history of Mormonism includes the Bible today and the Bible records the Book of Mormon people possessed as well. 

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Mormonism: Humility

Mormonism and Humility

What is Humility? 

Mormonism teaches that humility is the love of God above all other and the absence of the various forms of pride. Dictionary.com defines humility this way: "the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc." We must be our own judge of our humility in this life; Jesus Christ will also be judging us in this life and the next.

The scriptures give us many examples of humility as well as direct teachings. The prophets often express their humility before God in scriptural accounts... Moses, Job, Paul, and many others.
In the Book of Mormon (2 Nephi 9:42) we can read: "The wise and the learned, and they that are rich, who are puffed up because of their learning, and their wisdom, and their riches -- yea, they are they whom he (God) despiseth; and save they shall cast these things away, and consider themselves fools before God, and come down in the depths of humility, he will not open unto them."
Alma 5:27 reads: "Have ye walked, keeping yourselves blameless before God? Could ye say, if ye were called to die at this time, within yourselves, that ye  have been sufficiently humble? That your garments have been cleansed and made white through the blood of Christ, who will come to redeem his people from their sins?"

Unfortunately, many of us don't acquire humility until we are in a desperate situation and need God's help! Although we are still acceptable to God if we are compelled to be humble, it is best if we humble ourselves without being compelled. I admit that I'm one that has had to be compelled -- sometimes with my arm twisted behind my back -- before I humble myself, let go of my own will, and open my heart and mind to God and His will.The Hebrews were in the wilderness with Moses 40 years before they became humble enough to be led to their promised land... I must be like them ;) However, if we do become humble... "Whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted." Matthew 23:12

How do we become humble? 

We read, study, and listen with our hearts to the words of God. The words of God are available to us through books of scripture (historical recordings of prophets) and   modern-day prophets. Also, trying life circumstances can humble us if we be careful not to rebel and blame God for our misery. 

How do we exhibit humility? 

We pray often and fast (go without food in order to weaken our physical bodies and more easily feel/sense things of the spirit). We submit to trying life circumstances and turn to God for guidance and comfort. We believe and follow Jesus Christ in our thoughts, words, and deeds. We give gratitude to God for all things in our lives -- the good and the bad (which provides us opportunity to learn and grow).

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Mormonism: Comfort

Mormonism and Comfort

Mormonism is about comforting those that stand in need of comfort... serving our friends, neighbors, and family in the ways that they need. Mormonism teaches people to think of others rather than themselves in order to follow Christ's examples. Of course, we give to others in ways that we are capable and use the talents God has given us -- meaning, we can only comfort others as we have the personal resources to do so.

Just as we give comfort to others, we also seek comfort from our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ for ourselves. This life naturally possesses many challenges in which we need physical, emotional, and spiritual comforts from God. We must be willing to give to others the very thing we need from God
-- comfort.  In Mormonism, we learn that Heavenly Father and our eldest brother, Jesus Christ do love us and want to comfort us as we humbly come to Them.

In Matthew 5:4 (New Testament) we are told that those who stand in need of comfort shall be comforted: "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." I believe that we will be comforted by God through the service of our fellow beings.

In Mosiah 18:8-10 (Book of Mormon) states, "...As ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another's burdens, that they many be light; Yea and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life -- No I say unto you, if this be the desire of your hearts, what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness before him that ye have entered into a covenant with him that ye will serve him and keep his commandments, that he may more pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you?"
This scripture explains to us that we become witnesses of God as we comfort others in need. As a result of this service we may receive eternal life with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

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Mormonism: Scripture Study

Mormonism: Scripture Study

Mormonism has emphasized personal scripture study from the very beginning. It is by personal study and prayer of the scriptures that a person comes to know the truth about them and the Savior Jesus Christ!

Modern day prophets have taught the Mormonism principle of studying the scriptures on a daily basis. Not just reading the scriptures, but studying and praying for the Spirit of God to help enlighten our minds while reading the scriptures.

We will not know all we want to know but, the scriptures provide enough of God's will for us to live our lives in faith.

Some people study the scriptures from the first page to the last page. Others study the scriptures by topic, using the index pages. The last few years I have studied the scriptures by first deciding what it is that I want to learn for my life, then I read cover to cover focusing on finding the answers or directions to my quest. I highlight the verses of scripture I find then when I'm finished with the last page, I start over again, but now only reading the passages I have highlighted for my topic of pursuit.

Loving the Scriptures

I have learned to love the scriptures by relying on them for inspiration, and emotional/spiritual buoyancy in my life. I read my scriptures every day during a time I won't be disturbed. Sometimes I pray specifically for understanding of what I will read. The scriptures provide a spiritual feeling that lets me know what I'm reading is truly of God. I can learn about the life of Jesus Christ and his many prophets and disciples for myself. I can depend on the scriptures to give me personal strength in my day. Sometimes I consider my scriptures my best friend... They are always there for me anytime I need them!

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Mormonism: Service

Mormonism: Service

Mormonism and Service go hand in hand. Service is a form of love. The greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, might, mind, and strength; and the second greatest commandment is to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Matthew 22:37-39 in the New Testament:
 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

 38 This is the first and great commandment.

 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Mormonism teaches that if we want to serve God, we serve our fellowmen, or conversely, as we serve our fellowmen we are serving God.
Mosiah 2:17 in the Book of Mormon:
 17 And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.

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Benefits of Service

Not only does service obviously benefit the recipient, but service also greatly benefits the server. Mormonism teaches that giving service to others helps one forget one's own problems by seeing the difficulties and needs of others. Also, service brings the Spirit of Christ into one's heart -- that good feeling we receive inside. Sincere service develops love for the person we serve which love we can maintain in our hearts.

 Unselfish Service video

Lessons Learned as a Boy

Mormonism has taught me service my whole life. I feel good about myself and the way I spend my daily efforts when I give useful service to others. I'm grateful for opportunities to use my abilities and talents to help others -- it makes my life meaningful! Without Mormonism principles and learning of Christ's examples my life would be much more self-serving and less rewarding.

Read More about Service and Mormonism:

Q&A about Mormons and Mormonism
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Mormonism and Beliefs
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Numerous references about Jesus Christ and Mormonism
www.lds.org

Free Book of Mormon
www.mormon.org/free-book-of-mormon

Chat with a Mormon missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: www.mormon.org/chat

Mormonism: Trusting Christ

Mormonism: Trusting Jesus Christ

Mormonism emphasizes a personal, trusting relationship with Jesus Christ. Mormonism acknowledges that people will face many varied trials in their lives -- especially if they are actively following God's will. Satan aggressively attacks those who are committed to God with many forms of discouragement. These forms challenge our faith to extreme measures sometimes. We must trust in Jesus Christ's teachings and promises in order that our faith is not destroyed through satan's buffetings. When we let go of that trust, we lose faith in Christ.

Trusting in man or God?

I have found it is difficult to always remember to trust Christ in all I do. I love learning and have sought wisdom from instructors and classes of various kinds, self-help books, life coaching, friends, and even tv talk shows. There is much knowledge and good information in these sources, yet looking back, I realize I put all my trust in these sources rather than putting them second to Christ. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are the source of all wisdom; we humans only receive the little we know from Them and Their gifts of knowledge to us ...Mormonism teaches this.

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A couple of my favorite verses of scripture:

"O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever. I will not put my trust in the arm of flesh; for I know that cursed is he that putteth his trust in the arm of flesh. Yea, cursed is he that putteth his trust in man or maketh flesh his arm.

Yea, I know that God will give liberally to him that asketh. Yea, my God will give me, if I ask not amiss; therefore I will lift up my voice unto thee; yea, I will cry unto thee, my God, the rock of my righteousness. Behold, my voice shall forever ascend up unto thee, my rock and mine everlasting God. Amen."

Nephi, an ancient American prophet recorded his strong sentiments regarding trusting in Jesus Christ. (2 Nephi 4:35-36) Nephi was a consistent, excellent example of trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ! Read all of Nephi's examples of faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon.

Mormonism believes in learning from prophets in books of scripture about how to develop trust in Jesus Christ. 

Trusting in the Lord, Jesus Christ

Easily guided by Christ

Q&A about Mormonism and Jesus Christ:  www.mormontopics.org

Numerous references about Christ and Mormonism: www.lds.org

Meet Mormons at www.mormon.org

Free Book of Mormon: www.mormon.org/free-book-of-mormon

Chat with a Mormon: www.mormon.org/chat?cid=sgo-csm-cm