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Gospel Principles (2000)

by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints(Favorite Author)

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review 1: This is a manual, and thus, meant for study. So, it does not make sense to give a lot of comments. Here are a couple of things that impressed me as I finished the book."We Should Prepare Now for Judgment""What must we do to be ready for the Final Judgment?""In reality, every day is a day of judgment. We speak, think, and act according to celestial, terrestrial, or telestial law. Our faith in Jesus Christ, as shown by our daily actions, determines which kingdom we will inherit." From Page 273 from Chapter 46"To be exalted, we first must place our faith in Jesus Christ and then endure in that faith to the end of our lives. Our faith in Him must be such that we repent of our sins and obey His commandments.""He commands us all to receive certain ordinances:1. We must be bap... moretized.2. We must receive the laying on of hands to be confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.3. Brethren must receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and magnify their callings in the priesthood.4. We must receive the temple endowment.5. We must be married for eternity, either in this life or in the next. ""In addition to receiving the required ordinances, the Lord commands all of us to:1. Love God and our neighbors.2. Keep the commandments.3. Repent of our wrongdoings.4. Search out our kindred dead and receive the saving ordinances of the gospel for them.5. Attend our Church meetings as regularly as possible so we can renew our baptismal covenants by partaking of the sacrament.6. Love our family members and strengthen them in the ways of the Lord.7. Have family and individual prayers every day.8. Teach the gospel to others by word and example.9. Study the scriptures.10. Listen to and obey the inspired words of the prophets of the Lord." Most of Page 278 from Chapter 47
review 2: Having just read the older edition of Gospel Principles just a few months ago, it was fun to notice all of the updates in this book:- citations to the Proclamation on the Family- numerous references to the "Teachings of the Prophets" books we have been studying the third-hour for the past several years- explicit statements that copying movies and music without the copyright holder's permission is stealing- more explicit warnings about pornographyOne deletion that I miss: The quote from President Joseph F. Smith about the importance of regularly inhaling fresh air, taking plenty of exercise, and bathing regularly in pure water. less

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