Tag Archives: Mosiah 11

What Is a Priest?

Posted on November 4, 2019 by

The Bible Dictionary explains that a priest is a mediator between his people and God. The priest fulfills this role by: Performing religious ceremonies (ordinances) Preaching the gospel Receiving revelation on behalf of the people, and Blessing the people in … Continue reading →

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How Can I Be a Both a Defender of Truth and a Peacemaker?

Posted on October 19, 2019 by

Disciples of Jesus Christ have an obligation to tell the truth, even when others don’t want to hear it. Our promise to “stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places” (Mosiah 18:9) … Continue reading →

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What Should I Do When Prophetic Teachings Are Difficult to Understand or Accept?

Posted on October 6, 2019 by

Prophetic teachings are generally not intended to be soothing. A primary role of prophets is to call us to repentance, which means making course corrections or incremental improvements. Therefore, when we have the opportunity to hear messages from prophets, we … Continue reading →

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How Does God Communicate with Us?

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

After writing two days ago about the importance of firsthand spiritual knowledge, and after writing yesterday about the role of prophets in helping us to grow closer to God, I was thinking today about the variety of ways that God sends … Continue reading →

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What Is the Relationship Between “Idolatry” and “Idleness?”

Posted on April 8, 2019 by

The Book of Mormon explicitly connects idolatry (the worship of man-made objects) with idleness (slothfulness). For example: Mormon tells us that the wicked king Noah and his priests “were supported in their laziness, and in their idolatry, and in their … Continue reading →

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What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About Taxes?

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

The Book of Mormon speaks about the tax policies of five leaders. Two of them worked to minimize taxes on their people, while the other three imposed exorbitant taxes on their people, with predictably catastrophic results. King Benjamin reported to … Continue reading →

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And He Did Cause His People to Commit Sin – Mosiah 11:1-2

Posted on May 11, 2018 by

1 And now it came to pass that Zeniff conferred the kingdom upon Noah, one of his sons; therefore Noah began to reign in his stead; and he did not walk in the ways of his father. 2 For behold, … Continue reading →

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