Jan 27 2012 by Debbi
Some who have accepted the gospel by being baptized do not continue to enjoy the feast. Once we have come to the Lord’s table, let us not leave too early! Continuing to feast on the good things of the gospel means we will keep the commandments, attend our meetings, and contribute to the happiness of [...]
Tags: baptism, commandments, covenants, example, happiness, obeying the commandments, sacred covenants
Nov 21 2011 by Debbi
We do not become saints automatically by entering the waters of baptism. We become saints, in the true sense of the word, as we live saintly lives and cultivate Christlike attributes. Similarly, we do not become the elect of God instantaneously by receiving the priesthood. Such honor will come only so fast as we remember [...]
Tags: christlike, covenants, general conference, learning, potential to be like God, priesthood, saint
Jun 27 2011 by Jeff
“How sweet is the assurance, how comforting is the peace that come from the knowledge that if we marry right and live right, our relationship will continue, notwithstanding the certainty of death and the passage of time. Men may write love songs and sing them. They may yearn and hope and dream. But all of [...]
Tags: covenants, marriage, temple
May 27 2011 by Jeff
“The fruit of keeping covenants is the companionship of the Holy Ghost and an increase in the power to love.” –Elder Henry B. Eyring, Ensign, Nov. 1996, 32
Tags: covenants, Holy Ghost
May 12 2011 by Jeff
“To deny oneself of all ungodliness is to come to Christ by ordinances and covenants, to repent of any sins which prevent the Spirit of the Lord from taking precedence in our lives. To deny oneself of all ungodliness is to ‘offer a sacrifice unto the Lord thy God, even that of a broken heart [...]
Tags: covenants, obedience, repentance
Apr 19 2011 by Jeff
“To know the way to eternal life is far more important than all the learning that the world can give. . . . The way of eternal life is here. The covenants that were promised that lead to that great gift are here. All men on the face of the earth have now the privilege [...]
Tags: baptism, covenants, eternal life, Holy Ghost, repentance
Mar 19 2011 by Jeff
“If you ponder the scriptures and begin to do what you covenanted with God to do, I can promise you that you will feel more love for God and more of His love for you.” Elder Henry B. Eyring, Ensign, Nov. 2001, 17
Tags: covenants, love, ponder, scriptures