counseled to exercise restraint regarding our spending habits, and have also been commanded to obtain a level of financially secure by building up our savings, staying out of debt, and living within our means. (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball, (2006), 11423) It seems rather silly that a large percentage of our population would be under the assumption that living a large lifestyle, along with the accumulation of fancy things, would somehow equate to wealth. After reading the book
just how miniscule my knowledge was. For my project, I decided to start a blog and update it daily, including new thoughts, insights, and questions I had gained from reading the scriptures and the book The Miracle of Forgiveness by President Spencer W. Kimball along with words of other prophets. Through the study of the scriptures and reading The Miracle of Forgiveness, along with words from other prophets, I have been able to incorporate the Learning Outcomes of knowledge, understanding, belief
children. That perfect time will never come. I love the story told by Elder Anderson about an interaction by, then, Elder Spencer W. Kimball. Elder Kimball relayed a story about a recently married young man who explained to Elder Kimball how he was going to school to be a doctor. The young man stated that there was no alternative but to put off having a family. Elder Kimball patiently listened and then replied, “‘Brother Mason, would the Lord want you to break one of his important commandments
“Revelation occurs when a scientist, inventor, artist, or great leader receives flashes of enlightenment from a loving God for the benefit of His children.” Faith is a lesser known means of discerning truth and in the long a more reliable method. 6 – Spencer W. Kimball said, “Perspiration must precede inspiration; there must be effort before there is excellence.” We must study and pray and follow the guidance of the Holy Ghost. Often it’s not easy and we may not master the process during our lifetime here
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Using Caffeine is a Sin Against God One of the most widely misunderstood commandments in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the Word of Wisdom. The question that seems to trouble many members of the church is whether or not caffeine is part of the Word of Wisdom. In this paper, we will find that as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we cannot drink caffeinated beverages and say that we keep the Word of Wisdom. President Hinckley asked and answered