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Missed me with your care bear sprinkles. Do NOT cover me while I move. You be getting all frisky and such. 😎

The Elect hear the voice of the Lord and follow. They don't seek to excuse or cover their sin but fight it head on. Am I perfect? Nope. I was given a task by a church leader that I thought was dumb BUT I am still doing it. Even tonight >:C I am not your leader, I am your brother. Anything I say here has no effect except in your mind and heart. I am my brothers keeper, as you are mine. There are some things you guys say that I take to heart. Others words I toss away but I always have something to ponder when I close the window. Congratulations on your Bishop meeting, I hope it is a good one.

Weak bro. Cut off your nose to spite your face. This is exactly what I am talking about, this is why we are losing the battle.

Got your brain going and remembering you need to get your recommend back. I think today was successful.

No, I have been held to a high standard all my life and received waaaaay more chastising than a simple "oh that makes The Lord sad" Men have become weak and seek to excuse themselves. "Oh you should be happy I am at church" or "at least I am trying" I wonder how that would transfer to my job "well, I am trying to do my best to save patient's lives, I was careful MOST of the time" It's weak man and you know it deep inside. We need to stop being pathetic and take back our pride. At work I push for change and so do those around me. We are constantly looking to improve and YES, we call each other out when we are being stupid or when things can be done better.

Sheltered from what? Bad decisions? Maybe

A vegetarian gator? riiiggght

You have no idea. I'd give you my last package of bacon if I saw you in need of it.

hmm. Are you feeling guilty of something? haha

I have traveled the world but still tried to remain faithful to my Christian beliefs I saw that and did appreciate that None of my business that you don't have one but since you mentioned it get one again. Lots of work to be done. I have to start going to the one nearest me, which is a few hours away but there is work to be done. (I still think not being able to drink coffee and being able to get tattoos doesn't make sense) Why thank you.

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back. Was spending time with Pale Queen. Now let me see... bwahaha okay. let's respond

I really like a lot of what you have to say but I am sorry if "Sister Johnson" (just example) is my girls' primary teacher and she is actively working on and adding to a tattoo "sleeve" I am going to have to move my children somewhere else. It is VERY hard for me to be supportive. :C

Considering people were teaching fence sitting doctrine at one point I am not "out of bounds" and? Someone specifically mentioned holding a temple recommend while actively adding new tattoos God sees everything Go read the proclamation to the family and think about being ready not only financially but mentally If actively sinning maybe there needs to change of stewardship ex: Primary Teacher actively working on a tattoo that the children can see

Brother I also believe that the wheat may leave because they mistake the wheat as tares because no one wants to hurt their feelings and let them know we ALL have to get better at keeping the commandments.

Does it burn you that I am displeased by the brethren taking so long to give the blacks equal rights? Does it displease you that I do not advocate early age marriage? What else do you got?

Are you allowed to hold a temple recommend while actively committing those sins? If a brother or sister OR myself made coffee in the church I would expect to be stopped. If someone came drunk to church and went to teach primary, they would be stopped. If a brother OR sister showed my child pornography at church (or wherever) I would have them arrested and press charges. We ALL have to hold ourselves to a high standard. As saints it is our duty. I have no idea where this care bear attitude came from. Even the Lord after healing has said 14 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/john/5.14 Church was never popular, it wasn't ever hip to be Mormon ( at least not where I was from) You had to work hard to be different. To be a light. If people ever became weak it was their duty to go to their aid. It was each member's duty to change and be faithful enough to repent and return to the work. All of us falling short of the Glory of God is not an excuse to keep adding to our sins. It really isn't.

If the person got the tattoo in the past then of course they should be given love. I'd even offer, once getting to know them, to pay for their removal. But a member that is actively adding to their tapestry of disrespect to their bodies? They have no sympathy from me and are not welcome around my children. If a non member is doing so THEY are more welcome around my children with tattoos than a Mormon purposely being rebellious .

I am starting to see that we have some different types of Mormons that use the internet. Never in my life would I have imagined a temple recommend holder advocating actively adding tattoos to their bodies. I am very saddened by this BUT there is still a lot of good, however if the fruit becomes bad or the salt loses its savor I fear that this scripture may be put into action: 14 And the Father hath commanded me that I should give unto you this land, for your inheritance. 15 And I say unto you, that if the Gentiles do not repent after the blessing which they shall receive, after they have scattered my people— 16 Then shall ye, who are a remnant of the house of Jacob, go forth among them; and ye shall be in the midst of them who shall be many; and ye shall be among them as a lion among the beasts of the forest, and as a young lion among the flocks of sheep, who, if he goeth through both treadethdown and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver. 17 Thy hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all thine enemies shall be cut off. https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/20.16 We set the example to the world. We live and repent daily of our sins NOT ADD TO THEM. If the saints lose their peculiarity then I am afraid they are just like the gentiles. Whoever this remnant of Jacob be, if the gentiles do not repent they will destroy them. We need to be different... not the same.

That is good to know that they don't care if they make some members uncomfortable. Then they shouldn't care if I walk out or pick my children up from primary if their teachers have visible tattoos. Not what I want for my babies.

God seems to let the brethren manage the Church to an extent, without interfering. If something is crazy (like the example of coffee and tattoos) the members should raise their voices. Never again should a bad call be left long in the church without the members really asking why ex: blacks being without the priesthood and temple blessings for SO LONG. Just my take

I really find it appalling that people can hold a temple recommend while actively defiling their bodies (getting tattoos) but can't hold a recommend because they drink Coffee and are defiling their bodies from the inside. I am going to talk to my bishop about this and maybe get it pushed up the chain. I find it completely nonsensical for one to count and the other not to. I really don't want someone being my Temple officiator who is drawing on their body like a toddler. No self control. Getting high off the pain. Doing it to "remember something" If you are going to forget about it then maybe YOU aren't worthy to have the flag or person marked on you. The madness is thick.

It seems like there needs to be some clarification on this matter by the brethren. In the meantime I really like this comedy piece by Sebastian Maniscalco He is not LDS

Because I am married and have kids. Her sacrifice will come eventually whether you OR her want it to. I won't even go further into to detail because I have seen your pattern of behaviour. For example you argued about how hanging out with that married woman was harmless, then you came back and apologized to everyone. This topic is going the same, married couples should sacrifice for EACHOTHER JayKi.

You had me nodding my head in approval until I read this. Sexual sin is one of the worst and most tragic. Every person you sleep with before you are married is a big deal. You are sharing one of the most sacred gifts you have to give with someone who may not be your eternal companion. I wish I could I tell you ... Sexual purity is SoSo SO important.