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Will We Be Judged by the Apostles?
During His mortal ministry, Jesus told His twelve apostles that they would one day “sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel” (Matthew 19:28). An angel explained to the prophet Nephi that the apostles would judge the tribes … Continue reading
Posted in Final Judgment, Uncategorized
Tagged 1 Nephi 12, 2 Nephi 33, 2 Nephi 9, Alma 11, Alma 12, Alma 41, Jacob 1, Mormon 3, Moroni 10, Mosiah 2, Mosiah 27, Mosiah 3
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What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About Diligence?
Today, I studied all 56 passages in the Book of Mormon which use some form of the word “diligent.” To be diligent is to “[show] care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties” (Oxford English Dictionary). The word also carries … Continue reading
Posted in Diligence, Uncategorized
Tagged 1 Nephi 10, 1 Nephi 16, 2 Nephi 25, 3 Nephi 23, Alma 12, Alma 17, Alma 28, Alma 37, Alma 40, Enos, Jacob 4, Jacob 5, Jacob 6, Moroni 7, Moroni 9, Mosiah 1
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What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About Education?
This week marks the beginning of a new school year. As my children return to school, I’ve been thinking about what the Book of Mormon teaches about education. Here are a few key principles: Principle #1: Education begins at home. … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Uncategorized
Tagged 1 Nephi 1, 2 Nephi 28, 2 Nephi 9, 3 Nephi 6, Alma 12, Enos 1, Mosiah 2
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What Should I Think About?
One test of integrity is what you choose to do when no one is watching. So a powerful indication of our character is what we choose to think about. We generally assume that our thoughts are private, that no one … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts
Tagged 3 Nephi 28, Alma 12, Alma 18, Alma 60, Jacob 2, Mosiah 4, Mosiah 5
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How Can I Recognize the Temptations of the Devil?
The Book of Mormon teaches that there is a being in the universe who is trying to harm us and to thwart God’s plan. His name is Satan (שָׂטָן – the Hebrew word for “adversary”), and he is commonly known … Continue reading
Posted in Devil, Temptations
Tagged 1 Nephi 12, 1 Nephi 8, 2 Nephi 2, 2 Nephi 27, 2 Nephi 28, 2 Nephi 30, 2 Nephi 32, 3 Nephi 1, 3 Nephi 11, 3 Nephi 18, 3 Nephi 2, 3 Nephi 6, Alma 10, Alma 12, Alma 27, Alma 30, Alma 8, Ether 15, Helaman 16, Helaman 6
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What Are the Two “Provocations” Discussed by Alma?
To provoke someone is to incite them to action by arousing a strong emotion, usually anger (Oxford English Dictionary). Psalm 95 describes a provocation. The children of Israel provoked the wrath of God by following Moses reluctantly out of Egypt, by … Continue reading
What Should I Do When I Feel Guilty?
Today, I spent some time looking at the passages in the Book of Mormon that talk about guilt. Here is what I learned: There is a human tendency to suppress feelings of guilt. We know intuitively when we have done … Continue reading
