Gospel & Doctrine
Moderation in all things is a moderation in commitment
Every time someone talks about the word of wisdom, the phrase "moderation in all things" inevitably comes up. Ever looked for this phrase in the scriptures? You will not find this phrase anywhere in the scriptures. The phrase, “moderation in all things” usually means that we should not go too far or focus on something to an extreme. However, this phrase leaves lots of room for interpretation and individual opinion, as well as plenty of opportunities for members to judge one another uncharitably.
The phrase “Moderation in all things” is attributed to Terence, a Roman comic dramatist who lived...
Is a lack of wickedness the same as righteousness?
The souls of men and women lack spiritual nourishment in our time.
Jeffrey R. Holland - October 1997 | “He Hath Filled the Hungry with Good Things”
Many of us have seen the 3 monkeys that represent...
Don’t judge me because I have a question
It is my personality to question everything. I question authority. I question why things are the way they are. I question tradition. I also have lots of gospel questions. I have wondered since mothers play such an important role in our early lives, why we do not talk about our Heavenly Mother? Is there polygamy in heaven? Do we still have to work towards perfection in Heaven or do we become perfect at the resurrection? Who tempted Satan?
When we were first married, all of my questions about the gospel worried my wife. She worried that with all of my...
The secrets we keep with our Heavenly Father are safe
It seems like today everyone wants to know our secrets. The NSA listens to everything, Google watches everything we search online, Facebook knows everything that goes on with our social life, and hackers try and steal our personal information. At every turn, our privacy is being invaded. I was reminded of this fact when I took my mom out to the dollar theater to see the movie The Circle.
The basic concept of the movie is that lies are a crime and that total transparency leads to us being our best self. For example,...
Don't Judge God, Trust Him
I am a good person. I go to church. I say my prayers and read my scriptures. I work hard. I love my spouse and kid. I volunteer my time and money. So why did I lose my job? Why did I get in a car accident? Why am I sick with disease? Why can’t I find a spouse? Why does God let bad things happen to good people? God is unfair. He does not hear my prayers. He does not love me. God is a bully with a magnifying glass and we are the ants.
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