Moral Free Agency- Daniel H. Ludlow

LINK Daniel H. Ludlow, “Moral Free Agency”, New Era, Nov. 1976, 44 Adapted from Speeches of the Year, Brigham Young University Press, 1974, pp. 173–88. 03323_000_011There is a principle that is basic to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and yet it is not faith or repentance or the Atonement. But faith, repentance, the Atonement, and all the other principles, ordinances, and doctrines of the gospel are based on this principle—indeed they would be virtually inoperative and impossible... ...more

The Century Of Self (Video)

http://www.shvoong.com/entertainment/movies/1826526-century-self/ The Century of the Self, is a documentary series written, directed and co-produced by Adam Curtis. Released in 2002 and distributed by BBC Four. It’s divided in four episodes of aprox. 60 mins. It explores how the theories developed by Sigmund Freud were used by his nephew, Edward Bernays, to manipulate the masses. By linking mass produced goods to the unconscious desires of the public, he discovered people could be made to want... ...more

The Two Faces of Pride

Two Faces of Pride We tend to think of someone that is prideful as one who is boastful, arrogant and self-absorbed, but do we stop to think where this deeply-rooted state of mind comes from? What makes man crave to be on top, to be the winner or the best at anything? Typically it is caused by a deep-rooted insecurity that makes them desire the attention of other men to feel good about themselves, a need to feel above the rest. This insecurity does manifest itself as arrogance, but more often it... ...more

As a Child by Henry B. Eyring

Our natures must be changed to become as a child to gain the strength we must have to be safe in the times of moral peril. The prophets of God have foreseen the times in which we live. The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. Anyone with eyes to see the signs of the times and ears to hear the words of prophets knows that the peril is great. The peril comes from the forces of wickedness. Those forces are increasing. Please go to LDS.org’s... ...more

The War in Heaven: Continues on Earth Today (Messages from LDS/Mormon Prophets and Apostles (Video)

The War in Heaven: Continues on Earth Today (Messages from LDS/Mormon Prophets, Apostles,  Read More →

Self-Esteem and Christ’s Role

The world speaks of self-image, but Alma spoke of receiving the image of God in our countenances (see Alma 5:14) Have you noticed that the pursuit of self-esteem seems to produce anxiety, whereas increasing humility and faith in the Lord produces consolation and rest? Mormon describes Church members who, waxing “stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ,” are filled with joy and consolation (Helaman 3:35). Alma instructs his son to teach the... ...more

Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall by Dallin H. Oaks

LINK Iron Rod LINK LDS.org Dallin H. Oaks, “Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall,” Liahona, May 1995, 10 From an address given at a Brigham Young University 18-stake fireside on 7 June 1992 in Provo, Utah. Preventing Strengths from Becoming Our Downfall As I conclude, I need to caution myself and each of my readers that the very nature of this message could tend to the same downfall that it warns against. The idea that our strengths can become our weaknesses could be... ...more

Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father by Neal A. Maxwell

Neal A. Maxwell, “‘Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father’,” Ensign, Nov 1995, 22 Whenever Church members speak of consecration, it should be done reverently while acknowledging that each of us “come[s] short of the glory of God,” some of us far short (Rom. 3:23). Even the conscientious have not arrived, but they sense the shortfall and are genuinely striving. Consolingly, God’s grace flows not only to those “who love [Him] and keep all [His] commandments,”... ...more

Are Ye Stripped of Pride? Elder Kim B. Clark President, BYU-Idaho

LINK to Article at BUY Idaho LINK to Audio Version Brigham Young University-Idaho Devotional January 5, 2010 Are Ye Stripped of Pride? Elder Kim B. Clark President, BYU-Idaho I am grateful to be with you today. I pray that the Holy Ghost will be with us and that you and I might be taught and edified by the Spirit. One summer many, many years ago, my mother decided it would be a great project for her children to refinish the dining room chairs. The chairs were painted a dark cherry color, and my... ...more

Moral Agency

Christ said at the great council in heaven regarding the two plans, “Father, Thy Will Be Done and the Glory be Thine Forever”. (Moses 4:2) D. Todd Christofferson, “Moral Agency” “When we use the term moral agency, we are appropriately emphasizing the accountability that is an essential part of the divine gift of agency. We are moral beings and agents unto ourselves, free to choose but also responsible for our choices.” ” “Using our agency to choose... ...more

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