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Those who reject the need for organized religion reject the work of the Master, who established His Church and its officers in the meridian of time and who reestablished them in modern times. Organized religion, established by divine authority, is essential, as the Apostle Paul taught: “For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12–13). Two Lines of Communication, October 2010 Conference Dallin H. Oaks Two Lines of Communication

Here is something Spencer W. Kimball wrote that I think applies to this subject: Forgiveness Cancelled on Reversion to Sin Old sins return, says the Lord in his modern revelations. Many people either do not know this or they conveniently forget it. "Go your ways and sin no more," the Lord warned. And again, ". . . Unto that soul who sinneth shall the former sins return, saith the Lord your God." (Doctrine & Cov. 82:7.) Would this mean that the person who has returned to the sins he has professedly abandoned must start the process of repentance again from the beginning? that one cannot return to sin and then start repentance from where he left off? To return to sin is most destructive to the morale of the individual and gives Satan another hand-hold on his victim. Those who feel that they can sin and be forgiven and then return to sin and be forgiven again and again must straighten out their thinking. Each previously forgiven sin is added to the new one and the whole gets to be a heavy load. The Miracle of Forgiveness, pages 169-170 Victory in the fight to abandon sin depends on constant vigilance. The Miracle of Forgiveness, page 172

I think about the enormous debt America has a lot. I own gold and silver coins and I want more food storage. I think America is going to see a financial meltdown within the next 15 years if drastic spending cuts are not made. Edit: I do believe that a stack of 1 trillion dollars in 100 dollar bills is 678.66 miles high.

I really do not like the idea of someone else having power to slow or shut my car off at will. I thought it was bad enough that OnStar could be used to eavesdrop on private conversations.

Maybe Abraham's servants were treated very well and also given material possessions. Perhaps this is the reason he did not sin in having these servants.

This is older news but I just heard about it recently. This makes me like OnStar even less. Some will take comfort in knowing that GM’s OnStar system can slow a vehicle's speed in the event of a chase, but others, like me take fear in knowing that Big Brother or perhaps even a 2k bug could render my vehicle powerless (that is if I owned a GM) . Adding to their Stolen Vehicle Assistance services, OnStar launched Ignition block, a remote kill switch that can disable the vehicle’s ignition by working in concert with the system’s built-in GPS. The service is available on select 2009 and 2010 GM vehicles. Full release after the ‘leap’ *edited due to copyright: l content © 2005 - 2010, Gadgetreview, All Rights Reserved Read more: GM Adds Remote Kill Switch To OnStar Vehicles | GadgetReview

I can see a movement in America of people that are very weary of the corruption of many organized religions. There are too many churches that are built up to get gain or the glory of the world. I am very grateful to belong to an organization that tries to live the principles of the gospel and live in harmony with the teachings of Christ.

I just read this article below. Read it and post what you think: TWO HARBORS, Minnesota -- It was a Sunday during Advent, and inside a small pub a few blocks up from the north shore of Lake Superior, 17 people gathered around four bar-top tables shoved into a ring. Betsy Nelson, the bar's cook, lit two candles with a cigarette lighter as Addison Houle strapped on an acoustic guitar and sang a slightly off-key rendition of "We Three Kings." Curt "Fish" Anderson sipped a beer as TVs overhead flickered with NFL pregame shows. "Father, thank you for this time we can share on Sunday morning with new friends," prayed Chris Fletcher, an emergency medical technician, part-time bartender and seminary student who has led this service every Sunday morning at Dunnigan's Pub & Grub since last summer. "We're getting to know you, and getting to know each other better." Spending Sunday mornings in a bar sounds like an activity for those running from God. For this small group in a watering hole in Twin Harbors, about 160 miles northeast of Minneapolis, it's about chasing God. It's one unconventional place of worship around the country fostered by an evangelical movement known as "the emerging church." "I feel closer to God here than I do at a conventional church," said Nelson, 56, a lifelong churchgoer who until recently could be found every Sunday morning in the pews at First Baptist Church nearby. "Jesus said we're supposed to be a light to the world. What better place to do that than at a bar?" Go to the below link to read the rest of the article: http://www.onenewsnow.com/Church/Default.aspx?id=1268736

I have recently read Numbers chapter 16. From my understanding one of the reasons Korah was angry and rebelled against Moses was because he was denied the priesthood because he was not in the tribe of Levi. I have been seeking commentary notes on this chapter to study. The only thing I have found so far is this: Old Testament Student Study Guide Here is Numbers 16 if anyone is interested in reading it: Numbers 16Â Can anyone give me some guidance or inside information on Numbers chapter 16?

I agree with what others have said about your husband suffering from depression. He likely feels the trials he is enduring are too much for him to bear. My present place of employment can be miserable at times and I have found myself slipping into depression in the past. It is only holding onto the LORD that has kept me going thru hard times. Keep praying and holding onto the LORD. Obey the commandments and follow the Prophet with exactness. Ponder your present situation and seek answers to your problems in the scriptures. The Book of Mormon gives me answers. I apologize if what I have said sounds like a typical Sunday school answer.

I love the snowball fight scene of this movie. The scene is also hilarious where he says, "He's an angry elf."

This is a very good video posted on LDS.org. What Shall We Give?

I would say following the LORD's counsel on this one: Matthew 5:44 "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;" I would pray for this person.

Someone posted this thought a while ago on grace and I liked it so much I copied it to my spiritual journal. Grace is so easy to misunderstand without modern revelation. Grace empowers us. Grace is a free gift, but it allows us to work harder and do more. It's not for the idle. Too many mistake grace being a free gift as meaning you don't have to do anything to get it, because, they reason, if you did then you are earning your salvation. It doesn't have to be. It can be a free gift, but that gift empowers or enables us to accomplish more than we can on our own. If you look at it that way then it makes more sense.

I suggest you read the following on repentance. It has helped me in my walk with the LORD. LDS.org - Lessons Chapter - Repentance

I do not watch much television at all. My favorite show I enjoy is Biggest Loser. On a rare occasion I watch Glenn Beck, but most television shows do not interest me. I find it very bothersome how most dancing has become very sexual. What happened to the talented and classic dancing? Take a look at this Fred Estair and Ginger Rogers clip:

My favorite Bible version next to the Inspired Version is the 21st Century King James Version. It cleans up the King James Version text, but it does not change doctrine. Here are a few examples: 21st Century King James Version John 11 21 Then Martha said unto Jesus, "Lord, if Thou hadst been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But I know that even now, whatsoever Thou wilt ask of God, God will give it Thee." King James Version John 11 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. 21st Century King James Version Amos 3 7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, unless He revealeth His secret unto His servants the prophets. King James Version Amos 3 7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

I hope Prison Chaplain is not feeling attacked in this thread. I am feeling enlightened studying this subject. It is a wonderful and beautiful subject studying about how the grace of Christ works in our lives.

The most simple way I can explain getting to the Kingdom of God is this way: Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Romans Chapter 6 1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. A Christian author, C. S. Lewis, compared grace and works to the blades of a pair of scissors. Both are necessary. To ask “Are you saved by grace or works?” is like asking “Do you cut with this blade or that one?” And as Joseph Smith wrote: "Therefore ye are justified of faith and works, through grace, to the end . . ." In my own words: "We do good works, not because we can be saved on our own efforts, but because that is what Christ has commanded us to do."

I have been a San Diego Chargers fan for years. But I will admit I am a casual Chargers fan. I do not know the names of any of the players presently. I do keep up with their recent winning and loss record though.

I think what Rameumptom said is true. I was in T-bone wreck in 1997 that really shook me up. I learned how mortal I was and I am still cautious when making left turns (because that is how the accident happened). Pray for safety as you drive. Pray that the LORD will comfort you and that you will be able to learn from this experience and become a better person because of it.