To ancient Israel, the Lord issued a challenge. "I am the Lord your God," He said. "Ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy" (Leviticus 11:44, see also Leviticus 20:7). In 1831, shortly after revealing "the law of the Church," the Lord reissued this challenge. By following this law, He said, "Ye shall...be sanctified by that which ye have... Continue Reading →
“A New Heaven and a New Earth” – Ether 13:9
Near the end of the Book of Isaiah, the prophet describes a future time of happiness for the Lord's covenant people. Speaking on behalf of God, Isaiah expresses surprise that people who had rebelled and rejected God so many times were now seeking after Him and willingly following Him: I am sought of them that asked not for me; I am... Continue Reading →
How Can I Become More Holy?
Holy - Properly, whole, entire or perfect, in a moral sense. Hence, pure in heart, temper or dispositions; free from sin and sinful affections. Applied to the Supreme Being, holy signifies perfectly pure, immaculate and complete in moral character; and man is more or less holy as his heart is more or less sanctified, or... Continue Reading →
What Is a Saint?
The angel who taught King Benjamin emphasized that all people, in their natural state, are in opposition to God. He said that we will always be in this state unless we "[yield] to the enticings of the Holy Spirit," and "[become saints] through the atonement of Christ the Lord." He then listed a number of characteristics... Continue Reading →
The Sanctification of Their Hearts – Helaman 3:35
35 Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts... Continue Reading →
Alma 11:34 Shall He Save His People in Their Sins?
34 And Zeezrom said again: Shall he save his people in their sins? And Amulek answered and said unto him: I say unto you he shall not, for it is impossible for him to deny his word.(Alma 11:34)The intent of the plan of happiness is not for us to sin and then to be forgiven;... Continue Reading →
