pam Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Reference Search: Jacob 5:77 And it came to pass that the master of the vineyard saw it, and he said unto his servant: It grieveth me that I should lose this tree; wherefore, go and pluck the branches from a wild olive-tree, and bring them hither unto me; and we will pluck off those main branches which are beginning to wither away, and we will cast them into the fire that they may be burned. Quote for Discussion“Lose this tree”The literal seed of Abraham’s body, his natural descendants, those born with his blood flowing in their veins—though they be scattered and scourged and lost in all nations—yet they have a right to certain blessings. They have a right to hear the gospel, and if they accept it, to receive the priesthood, to have their own family units continue everlastingly so that they with Abraham shall have eternal life. If they believe, they have the right to the gospel, the priesthood, and eternal life because they are the seed of Abraham. The Lord operates through families; in general he sends his choice spirits to earth in the lineage of Abraham.Bruce R. McConkie, New Witness, p. 37; italics in original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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