pam Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Mosiah 18:27 27 And again Alma commanded that the people of the church should impart of their substance, every one according to that which he had; if he have more abundantly he should impart more abundantly; and of him that had but little, but little should be required; and to him that had not should be given.Quote for DiscussionPresident Joseph F. Smith repeats the principle in modern times: “It has always been a cardinal teaching with the Latter-day Saints, that a religion which has not the power to save people temporally and make them prosperous and happy here, cannot be depended upon to save them spiritually, to exalt them in the life to come.”A Covenant Is a Solemn Agreement Between God and Man “A covenant is a bond; a solemn agreement. It involves at least two individuals, and, of course, both parties must abide by the conditions of the covenant in order to make it effective and binding. The gospel in its fullness, as it has been restored, is the new and everlasting covenant of God. The new and everlasting covenant embodies all covenants, bonds, and obligations that are required of the Lord for peace in the world, for peace in the hearts of men, and for the salvation and exaltation of man. . . “Why does the Lord make or require covenants and commandments and obligations and laws? I have heard people ask, if he loves us why does he restrict us? Just as any father would restrict his child, if it is a blessing to that child, so our Father gives us these laws and ordinances and commandments and covenants, not that we should be burdened or restricted by them, but that we may be lifted up and made free, that our burdens may be light; that we may, through obedience to them, more nearly perfect our lives and thereby prepare ourselves for the glories that await those who are willing to conform to the laws and ordinances of the gospel. His laws are not grievous; they are not burdensome.”ElRay L. Christiansen in CR, Apr. 1955, pp.28-29). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargantuan Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 This scripture is intended to help the reader come closer to becoming as Christ would have us live. Through honoring covenants we have alrteady made, we will reinforce an understanding of what we need to do for others and to become as Christ has done for us through the Atonment. Blessings, Gar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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