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Gospel Principles Lesson 47: Exaltation
Mormon Life says: "In God’s eternal plan, salvation is an individual matter; exaltation is a family matter." -Russell M. Nelson
Excerpt from "Salvation and Exaltation," by Elder Russell M. Nelson, April 2008 General Conference: The third article of faith declares that “through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be...
Gospel Principles Lesson 46: The Final Judgment
Mormon Life says: "The days of our probation are numbered, but none of us knows the number of those days. Each day of preparation is precious." -Joseph B. Wirthlin
Excerpt from, "The Time to Prepare," by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, April 1998 General Conference:My dear brothers and sisters, I am grateful to join with you again in a general conference of the...
Gospel Principles Lesson 45: The Millennium
Mormon Life says: "Each one of us ought to want to build our lives and help our families to build their lives so that we can stand through the millennium." -LeGrand Richards
Advice from the manual: The subject of the Millennium sometimes leads people to speculate about ideas that are not found in the scriptures or the teachings of latter-day prophets. As you guide...
Gospel Principles Lesson 42: The Gathering of the House of Israel
Mormon Life says: This talk, from October 2006 General Conference, gives a wonderful overview of the scattering, and future gathering, of the House of Israel. It may complement the Gospel Principles lesson.
My beloved brothers and sisters, thank you for your faith, your devotion, and your love. We share an enormous responsibility to be who the Lord wants us to be and to do what He wants us to do. We...
Gospel Principles Lesson 41: The Postmortal Spirit World
Mormon Life says: The talk excerpted below discusses LDS beliefs in the eternal plan of God, including life after death.
This mortal life can constitute a difficult journey, but the destination is truly glorious. Christ expressed this to His disciples: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have...
Gospel Principles Lesson 30: Charity
Mormon Life says: Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travelers in this journey through life.
Our souls have rejoiced tonight and reached toward heaven. We have been blessed with beautiful music and inspired messages. The Spirit of the Lord is here. I pray for His inspiration to be with me...
Gospel Principles Lesson 29: The Lord’s Law of Health
Mormon Life says: The choices we make about the use of our physical temples will affect us throughout eternity.
Excerpt from “Ye Are the Temple of God”A member of the Church who desires to enter a dedicated temple must be worthy to do so. The requirement of worthiness for all who enter the house of the Lord...
RS/MP Lesson 26: “Sacrifice” (Gospel Principles Manual)
1. The Meaning of Sacrifice The question at the end of this section is fantastic (it’s a new question, by the way, not found in the older edition): Why is it important to sacrifice as the Lord asks without expecting anything in return? In last week’s lesson on fasting, our quorum spent some...
Gospel Principles Lesson 27: Work and Personal Responsibility
Mormon Life says: Our pioneer predecessors in the Church exemplified the virtue of work. As we incorporate this virtue into our lives, we also find satisfaction and joy.
“We all worked very hard to make a living for such a large family,” wrote Hannah Romney of her pioneer life, “but work is what keeps the world moving and the people living and progressing, expanding...
Gospel Principles Lesson 25: Fasting
Mormon Life says: Fasting, coupled with mighty prayer, is powerful. It can fill our minds with the revelations of the Spirit. It can strengthen us against times of temptation.
Two thousand years ago, upon the sand and stones of Galilee walked a man that few recognized for who He truly was: the Creator of worlds, the Redeemer, the Son of God.A lawyer approached Him and...
Gospel Principles Lesson 23: The Sacrament
Mormon Life says: The ordinance of the sacrament makes the sacrament meeting the most sacred and important meeting in the Church.
We live in the perilous times prophesied by the Apostle Paul (see 2 Timothy 3:1). Those who try to walk the straight and narrow path see inviting detours on every hand. We can be distracted,...
Gospel Principles Lesson 22: The Gifts of the Spirit
Mormon Life says: Spiritual gifts are given as a blessing and benefit for those who love God and keep His commandments.
The phrase “return with honor” is a very clear description of the purpose of life here in our mortal probation. In our premortal state in heaven, we lived in the presence of God the Father; His Son,...
Gospel Principles 21: The Gift of the Holy Ghost
Mormon Life says: By careful practice, through the application of correct principles, and by being sensitive to the feelings that come, you will gain spiritual guidance.
Throughout the ages, many have obtained guidance helpful to resolve challenges in their lives by following the example of respected individuals who resolved similar problems. Today, world conditions...
Gospel Principles 20: Baptism
Mormon Life says: The full benefit of forgiveness of sin through the Savior’s Atonement begins with repentance and baptism and then expands upon receiving the Holy Ghost.
My dear brothers, sisters, and friends, the responsibility of speaking to all of you is a matter of great concern to me. I pray for your understanding. My baptism into this Church was one of the...
Gospel Principles 19: Repentence
Mormon Life says: The invitation to repent is rarely a voice of chastisement but rather a loving appeal to turn around and to “re-turn” toward God.
My brothers and sisters, it has been six months since my call to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. To now serve with men who have long been my examples and teachers remains a very humbling...
