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Why Are Ordinances Important?
Yesterday, I wrote that to be ordained is to be set in order. An ordinance is the mechanism used to create order. It is an action that is formally prescribed by God which we perform to show our devotion to … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Nephi 25, 3 Nephi 11, 3 Nephi 19, 3 Nephi 24, Alma 13, Alma 30, Mosiah 13
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What Is a High Priest?
After leading the children of Israel out of slavery, Moses consecrated his brother Aaron and Aaron’s sons to serve as priests. They were given special clothing to wear, but Aaron’s clothing was distinct from the others. He wore a vest … Continue reading
What Does It Mean to “Cast Out Devils?”
Twenty-four times in the New Testament we read about devils being “cast out” of people. All of these passages appear in the synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The gospel of Mark even ends with the Savior promising that … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Nephi 11, 2 Nephi 2, 2 Nephi 28, 2 Nephi 9, 3 Nephi 14, 3 Nephi 18, 3 Nephi 7, 3 Nephi 9, Alma 12, Alma 30, Helaman 13, Mormon 9, Mosiah 26, Mosiah 3
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How Much Power Does the Devil Have?
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how to overcome temptation. A friend of mine asked me to consider the following question: How much power does the devil have over us? Does he have any power at all if we … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Nephi 12, 1 Nephi 22, 1 Nephi 8, 2 Nephi 2, 2 Nephi 9, 3 Nephi 18, Alma 30, Alma 48, Moroni 7, Mosiah 16
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How Can I Tell When Authority Is Being Used Improperly?
Korihor had a persuasive argument against the church: Members consistently obeyed church leaders; therefore, church leaders must be exercising inappropriate authority over the members. In Korihor’s defiant words: I do not teach this people to bind themselves down under the … Continue reading
How Can I Be More Hopeful?
Hope is an expectation of a positive outcome. When we have hope, we believe that good things will come. Hope empowers us to persevere when we encounter obstacles and to avoid discouragement. In daily conversation, the word “hope” often conveys … Continue reading
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
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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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