President nelson, along with many others, has followed that counsel. Each person can learn for himself or herself the truthfulness of the book of mormon, president monson reaffirms. April 2017 kindness, charity, and love let us examine our lives and determine to follow the saviors example by being kind, loving, and charitable. We have the power of testimony, and have the lords blessings poured out upon us as we serve others, lift them with a kind word or kind deed, as we help those inside and outside of. This promise adds that if we also use the correct term for the members of the church, latterday saints, we will have increased faith and access to greater. Jul 26, 2018 explore poohkiefriends board president thomas s. The book of mormon both illuminates the teachings of the master and exposes the tactics of the adversary. I remember as a young girl when president gordon b. Music to celebrate the life and mission of thomas s.
All of us are familiar with moronis promise that christ will manifest the truth of the book of mormon to us by the power of the holy ghost. I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the. Will we heed the admonition of the prophets to read the book. If you will accept this invitation with full purpose of heart, the lord will help you find a way to achieve it. If you do so prayerfully and with a sincere desire to know the truth, the holy ghost will manifest its truth. Monson has 35 books on goodreads with 10895 ratings. Monson this morning i speak about the power of the book of mormon and the critical need we have as members of this church to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. Mar 28, 2016 if you have not read the book of mormon, read it.
One powerful quote from every talk president monson gave as. A strong testimony of jesus christ and his gospel will help see us through to safety. Promises to the east german saints, salt lake city, utah. The incredible service president monson offered a german. Monson, mormon church president, dead at 90 cbs news. In the scriptures we find principles of truth that will resolve every confusion and every problem and every dilemma that will face the human family teaching, no greater call 1999, 51. Mar 27, 2009 the book of mormon is a book with a promise. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. He began to weep and said, my brother, his wife, and family are coming here from germany. Monson gc, april 2017, the power of the book of mormon russell m. Monson, the power of the book of mormon, april 2017 this morning i speak about the power of the book of mormon and the critical need we have as members of this church to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. Monsons address at the sunday morning session of the april 2017 general conference. Yet, like many of you, i felt the prophets encouragement and his promise invite me to make a greater effort.
Monson book of mormon meme from lds general conference april 2017. Precious promises of the book of mormon the church of. See more ideas about lds quotes, president monson and church quotes. From what i can tell, members of the third through eighth quorums of the seventy area seventies and auxiliary leaders do not receive salaries, presumably because those positions dont require the same commitment. The music for the funeral services was provided by the mormon tabernacle choir and closely reflected. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments.
Monson, president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints for just under ten years, and the first general authority to. Monson, leader of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints were held in the conference center in salt lake city, utah. Monson i speak about the power of the book of mormon and the critical need we have to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. We live in a time of great trouble as wickedness will protectors promise in an evil so prevalent in the world today. Monson does not bear testimony of such foundational concepts as the truth of the book of mormon, the reality of joseph smiths first vision, and so forth. One powerful quote from every talk president monson gave. What prophets have promised when you read the book of mormon. On january 12, 2018, funeral services for president thomas s. Monson, president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, died tuesday at his home in salt lake city, utah, according to a statement from the organization. As you share president monson s message with the family, invite them to listen for the precious promises he identifies in the book of mormon. I maintain a strong testimony of our savior jesus christ and all his gospel will help us through to safety. This promise is similar to the second promise given by president nelson. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by. Makes you think mormon life president nelson promise blessings russell m.
Here is one powerful quote from every talk president thomas s. Monson, the prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the true name of the mormon church, told a story in november of 1983 that explains one of the uses of fasting and prayer. See more ideas about lds quotes, church quotes and thomas s monson. Two of the four documents reveal salaries of top leaders in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. With that testimony, i have read the book of mormon every day for more than 50 years. Upon death, a mormon president is succeeded by the head of the quorum of the twelve apostles, a post currently held by the 93yearold russell nelson. Then he made this promise that i know and have a testimony of being true. If you do so prayerfully and with a sincere desire to know the truth, t. Monsons presidency was marked by his noticeably low profile during a time of intense publicity for the church, including the 2008 and 2012 campaigns of mormon mitt.
The book of mormon is filled with promises from the lord. Some have wondered if this means that he intends to downplay such. Sept 9, 1924 was an internationallyrenowned heart surgeon when he was called to serve as a member of the quorum of twelve apostles in 1984. Will we heed the admonition of the prophets to read the. Sep 28, 2017 he also affirmed that having a firm and sure testimony of the book of mormon cannot be overstated. President monson promised that by prayerfully reading, studying and pondering. The power of the book of mormon the church of jesus christ of. May i suggest that, as brother christensen did, you set aside time every day to find out for yourself if the book of mormon is a true book, for it will change your heart and change your life. I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day.
President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. From the pages of the book of mormon comes moronis promise that through prayer, real intent, and faith in christ, we may know the truth of these promises by the power of the holy ghost see moroni 10. Well, not current salaries, but past salaries which. Profound promises and invitations president nelson gave in. President monson died from causes incident to age on january 2, 2018, in salt lake city at the age of 90. If we read the book of mormon, read the standard works, and put the teachings to the test, then we shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of man or whether it be of god, for this is our promise thomas s. Will you come with us to see the apartment we have rented for them. In an august 2005 first presidency message in the ensign, a nowfamous challenge came from president gordon b. Monson addressed the congregation and spoke about the importance of feasting on the words of the book of mormon.
Monson s issued a challenge in the april 2017 general conference for everyone to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. Monson, we share his final public address to the world. Prophetic promises of studying the book of mormon scripture. President monson bearing witness of foundational doctrines of mormonism summary. Jan 10, 2017 as hawkins said, each of these men receive the same amount, from a seventy all the way up to president monson. Promises for reading the book of mormon margies messages. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heavens help in our lives. Monson, lifes greatest questions, byu fireside, february 6, 1977. He said, if you have not read the book of mormon, read it. I wondered how anyone could ever replace my beloved prophet. I maintain a strong testimony of our savior jesus christ and all. A german brother from ogden, utah, announced himself and said, are you bishop monson. Monson gave in general conference as prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Although its history is compelling by itself, it is a book of scriptural significance that should be received and read under the influence of the holy. Promises of daily reading the book of mormon as given by. In this volume, bill wylson outlines 31 promises, with. Thomas spencer monson august 21, 1927 january 2, 2018 was an american religious leader, author, and the 16th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. So perhaps i could have reasonably thought that president monsons words were for someone else. Most of these promises are extended through the lords prophets and servants, but many come through his own voice. President monson bearing witness of foundational doctrines. I invite you to read the book of mormon between now and the end of the year.
Young men, the book of mormon will change your life. Attending president monsons funeral and the announcement of the new first presidency changed the way i saw president nelson. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Monson, president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints for just under ten years, and the first general authority to serve over fifty years within the.
Precious promises of the book of mormon by president thomas s. Monson i implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. Of course, president monson is only the latest in a line of prophets, seers and revelators who have enjoined us to make a study of the book of mormon a routine part of our daily lives. Oct 28, 2017 of course, president monson is only the latest in a line of prophets, seers and revelators who have enjoined us to make a study of the book of mormon a routine part of our daily lives. The importance of having a firm and short testimony of the book of mormon cannot be overstated. Regarding this book, joseph smith said, the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts than by any other book. As you share president monsons message with the family, invite them to listen for the precious promises he identifies in the book of mormon. From president monsons april 2017 general conference address, the power of the book of mormon.
In the april 2011 general conference, president thomas s. At the october 2017 general conference president russell m. This fall, new books share the teachings of lds church president thomas s. He also affirmed that having a firm and sure testimony of the book of mormon cannot be overstated. We invite you to study this issue prayerfully, take the messages to heart, and share themand the book of mormonwith others. Nelson on enhancing our study of the book of mormon president russell m. Monsons most popular book is a christmas dress for ellen. Profound promises and invitations president nelson gave in 2018. What will protect us from the sin and evil in the world today. A conference message from the prophet book of mormon power. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding. Book of mormon, introduction quoted by president benson ensign, may 1986, priesthood leadership meeting the power of the word.
Nelson president nelson, promise,blessings,russell m. From the pages of the book of mormon comes moronis promise that through prayer, real intent, and faith in christ, we may know the truth of these. Brothers and sisters, without reservation i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the spirit of the lord. As we remember the incredible life of president thomas s. Monson pleaded with each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. These promises include blessings of comfort, peace, and truth pertaining to our temporal estate along with blessings of salvation, sanctification, and eternal life. Jan 12, 2018 on january 12, 2018, funeral services for president thomas s.
On a cold winters night in 1951, there was a knock at my door. Jan 03, 2018 monson s presidency was marked by his noticeably low profile during a time of intense publicity for the church, including the 2008 and 2012 campaigns of mormon mitt romney for u. Mormonleaks1 released confidential documents yesterday received from an operative working on behalf of the russian orthodox church or some dude rummaging through a shred pile, take your pick. President monson was serving as a mission president in toronto, canada. This is just one of many promises the lord has made regarding the book of mormon. President monson has served the lord, and served others. President monson bearing witness of foundational doctrines of. You might share a promise in the book of mormon that has been meaningful to you. Monsons issued a challenge in the april 2017 general conference for everyone to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. That promise was based on restoring the correct name of the church, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Monson gc, april 2017, the power of the book of mormon. Monson, priesthood power, april 2011 general conference. President monson encouraged listeners to read the book of mormon.
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