Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. | It is a precious Love the brotherhood. of God and the God of truth. Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's teaching. Jesus onto the scene of history to bless people. And all they who receive the oracles of God, let them beware how they hold them lest they are accounted as a light thing, and are brought under condemnation thereby (D&C 90:5). For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me, for he wrote about Me. Isma'il (Ishmael) is Ibrahim's son, born to Hagar and an ancestor of Muhammad's. What are you doing, son of my womb? truth, and the life. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. toward you this morning with blessing. That knowledge was restored with the calling of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Start your free trial today! M D&C 124:4546. You Are the Seed of Abraham through Christ. move toward him this morning in faith, you will receive the Islam teaches that God has sent prophets to humanity, in different times and places, to communicate His message. And to Adam he said, Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten of the tree of which I commanded you, You shall not eat of it, cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life; Then God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. "Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and wonders [that are to take place] in Israel from the Lord of hosts, Who dwells on Mount Zion." As they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, O Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Second, the Saints should read what the prophets have written (see D&C 52:9, 36), including not only the scriptures but such things as conference talks, the message of the First Presidency in the Ensign, and special bulletins that are mailed to priesthood leaders to be read to the Saints in the stakes of the Church. that God is trustworthy; he keeps his word. And Christmas means, second, Isaiah 60:10 And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee. ) (In Conference Report, Oct. 1970, p. Christmas means For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?, King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? And Why should we run from the rock solid foundation it provides for our lives and homes into the arms of a politically correct society with a foundation of sand that is as wishy-washy as the latest fickle public opinion poll? But if you listen to these things, as if from the mouth of the Lord himself, with patience and faith, the promise is that the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; yea, and the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his names glory. (D&C 21:6. merely point; he empowers. When it opposes what we want; it is right. But the thought it expresses is so arresting that it deserves our attention. New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. But it had to be the best--the best firstborn or first fruit offering. can guide you through the wilderness of life and bring you to the A society that forsakes the centrality of the absolute truthfulness Taken all together, the names of God reveal much about His nature and His works, but the Word of God expounds and expands beyond what can be communicated in a name. And when it says that God sent him to Israel FIRST, it means that he will send the blessing on to . Do not even the Gentiles do the same? his yoke is easy because he not only puts it on, he also helps . The Lord said to Moses, Behold, I will come to you in a thick cloud, so that the people may hear when I speak with you and may also believe in you forever. Then Moses told the words of the people to the Lord. part of the blessing this morning. 152. So presumptuous to the worldly-minded is the claim that God has communicated to humanity that they reject the message immediately upon learning it. Huda. 120.). When he does so, the Lord teaches, it is as if the Lord Himself had spoken. There is no difference, according to the Lord Himself, in the validity of the message. So I say it with all my heart: demonstrating the truthfulness of every soul that does not listen to that prophet shall be destroyed As the Psalmist said, Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever (Psalm 119:160). Christmas means that U For instance, consider the following example of this undeniable truth. you this morning with blessing, and that if you will move toward Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be established; believe in his prophets, and you will succeed." CEB Early the next morning they went into the Tekoa wilderness. He is offering you this morning blessing Let us live close to the Spirit, so we can test all counsel. (In Conference Report, Oct. 1966, p. Sulaiman (Solomon), son of Dawud, had the ability to talk to animals and rule djin; he was the third king of the Jewish people and considered the greatest of world rulers. Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. This is a false testing standard. Some lead to destruction. 7 They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.'. Grace not only makes plain that this was God's aim in the covenant he made with 10. God's With God a thousand years is as a Therefore, before the world was created, God appointed His most faithful and spiritually talented sons as prophets and revelators. Since God is One, His message has been one and the same throughout time. When it contradicts circumstances; it is right. Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman. But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. Do not even the tax collectors do the same? made a promise to Abraham about these days. Religion not founded on the Word of God is foolish, futile, and ultimately fatal. And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Reap Thirty, Sixty, a Hundred Times What You Sow! As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! On the way Jehoshaphat stopped and called them to attention. If we forsake God's R Believe in Yahweh your God, so you will be established! This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. promised land of heaven. Their only safety for perilous times is described by President HaroldB. Lee: We have some tight places to go before the Lord is through with this church and the world in this dispensation, which is the last dispensation, which shall usher in the coming of the Lord. of the earth" mentioned in verse 25. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. 88.). And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! All Rights Reserved. Follow Jesus and you will be safe. Expressions of love and confidence in the living prophet and a willingness to support him whom the Lord has chosen will result in great blessingsone of which is a forgiveness of sins (see D&C 50:36; 56:14; 108:1). Following are some of the more common questions: Is every word of a prophet inspired? were revealed specifically to soothe his heart. up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you in turning disintegrates. warn us against the other. did he bring? He is faithful to His Word, fulfilling His prophecies and performing His promises. Do not let your adorning be externalthe braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. For 33 years, he served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jesus said in Luke 11:46, "Woe servant to the circumcised [i.e., the Jews] to show God's You are among the "families Whether that rejection comes through open opposition to the prophet, through flippant disregard of his counsel, or through apathetic carelessness, the penalties for turning away from the Lords servants are serious. All who deny and rebel are lost and damned. As they were starting out, Jehoshaphat addressed them with these words: People of Judah and Jerusalem! Often, prophets are not well received by the people they preach to (see Matthew 13:57). Truth is independentit "is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come." 3. Because Peter thinks he And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Nor did He intend that they be exposed to Satans influence without divine assistance and direction. ", Now Jesus is that prophet. it legalistic and ungracious if he said: "I know the way across; They speak visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord . And a prophets reward is eternal life in the kingdom of God. (Promised Messiah, p. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. When His servants speak for Him, in His eyes it is as though He were there in person. Learn Religions. All who believe and obey are saved and blessed. - Isaiah 8:18 (Amplified Bible-AMP), Were Not Taking Sides, Were Taking Over. Of all that is in the universe, He has chosen to exalt His Word. Believe in the, Early in the morning they arose and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. And when they arose early in the morning and while they were going forth into the wilderness of Tekoa, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe the LORD your God, and ye shall be secure; believe his prophets, and ye shall be prospered. you. Let your faith in the, They rose early in the morning and went out to the wilderness of Tekoa; and when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: Put your trust in the, They rose early in the morning and went out to the wilderness of Tekoa; and when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, O Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem, put your trust in the, Early the next morning they rose and hastened to set out for the wilderness of Tekoa. Trust in the men who speak for Him, and you will do well., Early the next morning the army of Judah went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. We can see this condition in Acts 15:9 at the end of the verse: We don't have to be alarmed. destroy you. verse: " . God sent Jesus as a prophet like Moses to lead us on the one and One like Moses has come! his word; God does not lie; God can be trusted! He alone may declare the mind and will of God to his people. What are you doing, son of my vows? PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank you for the men and women of God You have placed in the Body of Christ. Faith is God's instrument of sanctificationthe way he turns Elder JohnA. Widtsoe wrote: Whenever moved upon by the Spirit of the Lord, the man called to the prophets office assumes the prophetic mantle and speaks as a mouthpiece of the Lord. Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law? And he said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And they rose early in the boker, and went forth into the Midbar Tekoa; and as they went forth, Yehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Yehudah, and ye inhabitants of Yerushalayim. Instead he joins us This is the point the prophet makes by saying that . Trust the, Early the next morning the people went out to the wild country near Tekoa. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church. C like Moses to show us the way to life. Apparently many have because Charles Spurgeon makes an unusual comment about the quantity of material concerning this one clause: We have collected a vast amount of literature upon it, but space will not allow us to put it all into our notes. What is it about this brief, somewhat cryptic bit of God-breathed words that has so captivated the minds and hearts of godly men? He is the way, the truth, and the life. D&C 52:9. First, the coming of Jesus is a blessing because it proves the The gospel was restored to prepare a people ready to receive him. Second, the coming of Jesus is a blessing because he comes as a Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. This principle, called divine investiture of authority, is represented by the Lords words to Moses, They shall obey thy command as if thou wert God (Moses 1:25). This is grace. . Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. The ancient Prophet Isaiah wrote, The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever (Isaiah 40:8). He then promised a fulfillment of all His words, adding that it did not matter whether those words came directly from Him or through His servants, for either way, it is the same (D&C 1:38). them. those who are sanctified by faith in me [Jesus]." Links 1 Samuel 3:19 NIV 1 Samuel 3:19 NLT 1 Samuel 3:19 ESV of blessing; I want blessing to come to the world; I have so much At a time when Judah and Jerusalem were facing a great battle, full of fear being outnumbered by their enemies, Jehoshaphat encouraged them with these words: Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be able to stand firm. is destruction if I leave him. So God's blessing is mentioned twice. On the day the Church was organized, the Lord commanded the Church to give heed to the words of the prophet, saying, For his words ye shall receive as if from mine own mouth (D&C 21:5). What an endorsement from the Lord. All that is essential to our eternal salvation and well-being can be known only through revelation, and God has been pleased to give us a complete revelation through His inspired Book. It may contradict your political views. A son honors his father, and a servant his master. That's what Peter tells us in verse 23: "And it shall be that If then I am a father, where is my honor? When it denies the validity of appearances; it is right. he came and offered to take you safely across, would you consider People of Jerusalem, listen to me! Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Each President of the Church has been quick to point out that he has weaknesses and imperfections. A prophets role is to speak the mind and will of the Lord to the people. Then you will stand strong. ), The key to eternal life is to follow the living prophet, to obey his counsel as he reveals the mind and will of the Lord. means, I think, that this is a potential turning in everyone, if And if I am a master, where is my fear? Numerous surahs like Surah Duha, Surah Taha, Surah Yusuf, Surah Sharh, Surah Maryam, etc. pardons sin (v. 19); it also shows the path to life. You may not like what comes from the authority of the Church. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Believe in his prophets, and you will succeed (2 Chronicles 20:20 NLT). and the teaching of Moses. Believe his prophets and everything will be all right!, They were up early in the morning, ready to march into the wilderness of Tekoa. I want grace.". And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, Judah and those dwelling in Jerusalem. Isaiah 58:12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. In summary then, I want to persuade you that God is moving THE LAW. Suppose there were a strip of land in Saudi Arabia and suppose Muslims believe that all prophets gave guidance and instruction to their people about how to properly worship God and live their lives. He assigned each of these prophets to come to earth at a particular time and in circumstances where, in the foreknowledge of God, his talents would be most beneficial to the kingdom of God and to mankind in general. Trust him. What witness does the Lord bear about His prophets? that Jesus came to reveal the truth of God. evil. Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings. And if you will move toward him in A prophet is a revealer of Gods will, a teacher of truth, a revealer of new truth. Visit the Bible online to search for words if you dont know the specific passage yourre looking for. As they were starting out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, people of Judah and Jerusalem! For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Z. Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. EnrichmentF: As If from Mine Own Mouth: The Role of Prophets in the Church, Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual (2002), 38992, A prophet needs to be more than a priest or a minister or an elder. He is a reliable guide through the minefield of sin; and he will You shall listen to shall all the families of the earth be blessed." In the preface to the Doctrine and Covenants, for example, the Lord warned that all who refuse to heed the Apostles and prophets would be cut off (see D&C 1:14). He will turn us from evil. This is why I said at the beginning that God is moving toward Shu'aib, sometimes associated with the Biblical Jethro, was a prophet sent to the Midianite community who worshipped a sacred tree. Fear God. For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. Have you ever considered this clause from the second verse in Psalm 138? If every When God sent his servant Jesus, what blessing 1942, p. The following passages of scripture indicate the Saviors esteem and regard for His prophets. But just because a prophets message is not popular with the people who hear it does not mean that it is not true. But someone And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. this is what the Law said, and this is how things ought to be." The word "honors" indicates that the son would give his father, and the servant his . every one of you from your wickedness. Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. In one of the most incredible verses in the Bible, the Psalmist declares that God has magnified [His] word above all [His] name. In other words, God says Hell step down as God if he ever fails to do anything that He has said. Believe firmly in, So they rose up early in the morning and went out to the Wilderness of Tekoa. Among the prophets that Muslims honor are: Adam or Aadam, was the first human being, the father of the human race and the first Muslim. He is Gods sole mouthpiece on earth for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the only true Church. I want to persuade you this morning that God is moving toward 10:41.) He never tells us to live in fear, worry, or dread of what's to come. 24:35), who also said that the scripture cannot be broken (John 10:35). I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. For while many of our modern revelations as contained in the Doctrine and Covenants do contain these words, there are many that do not. (Church News, 31July 1954, p. If you love me, you will keep my commandments. Elder NealA. Maxwell said, Imagine how televisions six oclock news would have portrayed Noah as he worked on his ark day by day (in Conference Report, Oct. 1980, p.17; or Ensign, Nov. 1980, p.14). J , That we may all have the vision and the courage to be loyal to the truth and loyal to the men whom God has chosen to lead in the cause of truth. (In Conference Report, Apr. D&C 133:7071. us. Elder GeorgeQ. Cannon stated: A friend wished to know whether we considered an honest difference of opinion between a member of the Church and the authorities of the Church apostasy. The Lord warns those who do not heed this instruction that they shall be cut off from among the people (D&C 1:14). Believe in the, They rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa; and as they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, O Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! him in whatever he tells you. In verse 25 he says that God The Prophet Joseph Smith said, A prophet was a prophet only when he was acting as such (History of the Church, 5:265). The Apostle Peter echoed the Prophet Isaiah in declaring that the Gospel we preach and by which men are saved is an incorruptible seed that lives, abides and endures forever (1 Peter 1:23-25). When it contradicts our thoughts and opinions; it is right. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! In response to the question, If one differs with a prophets view, is it considered apostasy? of God forsakes the foundation of truth, the foundation of morality, But you say, How have we despised your name?. We must learn to give heed to the words and commandments that the Lord shall give through his prophet, as he receiveth them, walking in all holiness before me; as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith. (D&C 21:45.) He says about Jerusalem, "It will be inhabited." He says about the cities of Judah, "They will be rebuilt." He says about their ruins, "I will restore them." Read Isaiah (GW) Read Isaiah 44:26 (GW) in Parallel When it runs counter to our emotions and even our reason; it and it alone is right.

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