종교/이판사판 475 The most important of all the commandments “The most important of all the commandments of God is that one that you are having the most difficulty keeping today. If it is one of dishonesty, if it is one of unchastity, if it is one of falsifying, not telling the truth, today is the day for you to work on that until you have been able to conquer that weakness. Then you start on the next one that is most difficult for you to keep” (Teachings.. 2021. 5. 5. The cafeteria approach to obedience “Have faith to keep all the commandments of God, knowing that they are given to bless His children and bring them joy [see 2 Nephi 2:25]. You will encounter people who pick which commandments they will keep and ignore others that they choose to break. I call this the cafeteria approach to obedience. This practice of picking and choosing will not work. It will lead to misery. To prepare to meet G.. 2021. 5. 4. The Challenge to Become “It is not enough for anyone just to go through the motions. The commandments, ordinances, and covenants of the gospel are not a list of deposits required to be made in some heavenly account. The gospel of Jesus Christ is a plan that shows us how to become what our Heavenly Father desires us to become” (“The Challenge to Become,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, Dallin H. Oaks) 2021. 5. 3. The channels of inspiration always follow that order “The Lord’s house is a house of order. The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that ‘it is contrary to the economy of God for any member of the Church, or any oneelse, to receive instruction for those in authority, higher than themselves’ [Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 21]. “You may receive revelation individually, as a parent for your family, or for those for whom you are responsible as a l.. 2021. 5. 2. 이전 1 ··· 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 ··· 119 다음