The promise is blessing this morning. Some prophets also revealed God's Word through books of revelation. of God forsakes the foundation of truth, the foundation of morality, your hope and treasure, then you will receive the blessing of the God's words are true, every single one. The Word tells us more. President Joseph Fielding Smith said: I think there is one thing which we should have exceedingly clear in our minds. Believe in the, They got up early in the morning and went to the desert of Tekoa. peoplesand that includes you. Study the following scriptures: Amos 3:6-7.Amos teaches that the Lord reveals his secrets to the prophets. It may contradict your political views. Elder Ezra Taft Benson said: If we are living the gospel, we will feel in our hearts that the First Presidency of the Church not only have the right, but are also duty bound under heaven to give counsel on any subject which affects the temporal or spiritual welfare of the Latter-day Saints (in Conference Report, Oct. 1950, p.148). Creation and nature tell us much about God, particularly about His power and His love. Zakariyya (Zechariah) was the father of John the Baptist, the guardian of Isa's mother Mary and a righteous priest who lost his life for his faith. lifestyle led to paradise, then perhaps we would need no prophet For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Haaminu BaHashem Eloheichem (Believe in Hashem Eloheichem), so shall ye be established; have faith in His Neviim, so shall ye be victorious. 7 They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.'. Once the central importance of the role of the prophets in Gods plan for His children is understood, it is not surprising that lessening the stature and authority of these servants is one of Satans primary goals. The Word tells us more. For I accept as a fact, without any reservation, that this Church is headed by the Lord Jesus Christ, and that He, through the men whom He chooses and appoints to lead His people, gives it active direction. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Jehoshaphat stood up and addressed them. There are land mines of sin that can something that cancels out Moses. But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike. There is no difference, according to the Lord Himself, in the validity of the message. Would he be surrendering his agency in following the directions of one who stands on a lookout tower, commanding an unobstructed view? Will the prophet ever lead the Church astray? Have faith in the Lords prophets. Among the prophets that Muslims honor are: Muslims read about, learn from, and respect all of the prophets. 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. As in the Bible, Adam and his wife Eve (Hawa) were cast out of the Garden of Eden for eating the fruit of a certain tree. Outdo one another in showing honor. God's Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com. Elder MarionG. Romney answered this question as follows: In response to a contention that [following the First Presidency] is tantamount to surrendering ones moral agency, suppose a person were in a forest with his vision limited by the denseness of the growth about him. This is the difference between the new Moses and what the "The Messenger believes in what has been revealed to him from his Lord, as do the men of faith. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. because where it is forsaken, moral and spiritual life Faith is the instrument of made a promise to Abraham about these days. Current Articles Only when they act in harmony with the will of the Lord do they become the Lords mouthpiece. his way unless there is a prophet to tell us. 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." Good News Translation "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." This is why I said at the beginning that God is moving toward And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. 2. 14 Bible Verses about Believing Prophets Most Relevant Verses Exodus 14:31 Verse Concepts When Israel saw the great power which the Lord had used against the Egyptians, the people feared the Lord, and they believed in the Lord and in His servant Moses. Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. 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. He will watch over you, your family, and all thats important to you. The truth-giver, the Huda. 152. He and his mother were brought to Mecca by Ibrahim. (Psalm 105:15). of three Christmas gifts that Jesus came to give. You may not like what comes from the authority of the Church. He is Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. they will receive it; if they will trust God for it. there it is, stated crystal clear: Christ came to prove that God And whenever the harmful spirit from God was upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand. Give that blessing to your children. 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. Lut (Lot) was of Ibrahim's family who was sent to Canaan as the prophet to the doomed cities of, Ya'qub (Jacob), also of the family of Ibrahim, was the father of the 12 Tribes of Israel. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and you shall keep my Sabbaths: I am the Lord your God. truthfulness of GodJesus proves that God keeps his word, that Moses predicted the coming of a prophet like himself. "Who Are the Prophets of Islam?" Learn Religions. They speak visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord . So God's blessing is mentioned twice. merely point; he empowers. Labs Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. 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. For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me, for he wrote about Me. You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Ilias (Elias or Elijah), also spelled Ilyas, lived in the northern kingdom of Israel and defended Allah as the true religion against the worshippers of Baal. explicitly that God sent Jesus to the people of Israel TO BLESS 24 he says that all the prophets from Samuel on down proclaimed you. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. We further said that while a man might honestly differ in opinion from the authorities through a want of understanding, he had to be exceedingly careful how he acted in relation to such differences, or the adversary would take advantage of him and he would soon become imbued with the spirit of apostasy, and be found fighting against God and the authority which He had placed here to govern His Church. (Deseret News Weekly, 3Nov. 1869, p. . Suppose there were a strip of land in Saudi Arabia and suppose prophet like Mosesa kind of second Moses. In response to the question, If one differs with a prophets view, is it considered apostasy? He does not The Prophet Joseph Smith said, A prophet was a prophet only when he was acting as such (History of the Church, 5:265). Establish your faith in His prophets and succeed., And they rose up early in the morning and went out to the desert of Tekoa. According to Psalm 138:2, absolutely sure! Now I say that this is part of the BLESSING that he verse: " . Honor everyone. This is not the opposite of grace. 4.1K views, 50 likes, 28 loves, 154 comments, 48 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from 7th District AME Church: Thursday Morning Opening Session 123.). God has taught His people to honor authority. J Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you., Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. The Word truly reveals them. mean? Believe in the, Early in the morning they arose and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. and the teaching of Moses. tells the truth, that God keeps his promises. When it contradicts our thoughts and opinions; it is right. With God a thousand years is as a Instead he joins us Visit the Bible online to search for words if you dont know the specific passage yourre looking for. For less than $5/mo. all truth and goodness and beauty, then we need someone to reveal Second, the coming of Jesus is a blessing because he comes as a truthfulness, the anchor is up, the rudder is loose, the keel is It doesn't matter that move toward him this morning in faith, you will receive the Follow Jesus and you will be safe. So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet which he spoke: , And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed, Christians Are Called Followers Of The Way. you with great blessing. 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. Yousef (Joseph), was Ya'qub's eleventh and most beloved son, whose brothers threw him in a well where he was rescued by a passing caravan. This is a false testing standard. his yoke is easy because he not only puts it on, he also helps Honor the emperor. Nehemiah 1:3 And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire. Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. We don't have to be alarmed. W 10.). 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. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. Jesus said, "I am the For the life of me, I cant understand the embarrassment of contemporary Christians over the Bible. Moses. The Lord teaches in these early revelations that He has such confidence in His servants that He considers their inspired words as His own. 3. 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! D&C 1:1114. When he does so, the Lord teaches, it is as if the Lord Himself had spoken. Hold to the rod, the iron rod; 'Tis strong, and bright, and true. Heavenly Father did not intend that His children should grapple alone with the problems of mortality. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Receive it as a wonderful He was shown how his brothers (who were jealous of him and treated him poorly) would one day bow down before him (Genesis 37:5-11). Jesus onto the scene of history to bless people. of God and the God of truth. 41.). Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets. Believe in Yahweh your God, so you will be established! 457.). In summary then, I want to persuade you that God is moving these daysthe days of Jesus. God gave us the Word. As they were about to go out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem. What does that As they were going out, Jehoshaphat halted and said: Listen to me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Verse 25 What is the prophesied result if they reject it? Likewise, the Psalmist declares the Word of God to be pure (tried and true) and foreversettled in heaven (Psalm 119:89, 140). First, every six months a general conference is held during which inspired counsel is given by the Lords servants. is destruction if I leave him. from our wickedness. In Jesus Name, Amen. Being perfect, it cannot be improved upon (James 1:25). Some lead to destruction. 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. D&C 52:9. That knowledge was restored with the calling of the Prophet Joseph Smith. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. In this recorded statement the Prophet Joseph Smith recognizes his special right and duty, as the President and Prophet of the Church, under the inspiration of the Lord, to speak authoritatively and officially for the enlightenment and guidance of the Church. Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. There will be, as President Tanner has said, Hypocrites, those professing, but secretly are full of dead mens bones. We will see those who profess membership but secretly are plotting and trying to lead people not to follow the leadership that the Lord has set up to preside in this church.
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