Category Archives: obedience

John 14 – The Two Comforters

Posted on November 14, 2018 by LDS Scripture Teachings

In John 14, Jesus speaks to the Twelve about the Comforter, the paraclete, calling it the Holy Ghost (see John 14:26). He also speaks of “another Comforter,” teaching that that “he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you” (see … Continue reading →

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Abraham Wrecks Terah’s Idols

Posted on September 10, 2018 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Abraham the Destroyer of Idols When President Nelson shared the story of his breaking the bottles of alcohol his father owned, I kept thinking about another prophet who also broke things. President Nelson shared the following story last April: “I … Continue reading →

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Tamma Durfee

Posted on June 8, 2018 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Tamma Durfee was the daughter of Edmund Durfee, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was murdered by a mob near Nauvoo in November 1845. Edmund Durfee has always been someone I have been interested … Continue reading →

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Natural is not always good

Posted on February 8, 2018 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Ty Mansfield shared something that is worth consideration. He wrote an article in which he deals with some of the controversial attitudes about sexuality in the modern world. The idea that mankind may have natural feelings that need to be … Continue reading →

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Ephraim Hanks A Model of Obedience

Posted on June 6, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

The Walls The following illustrates the way in which the great quality of obedience was part of the character of this legendary pioneer: “On many occasions Ephraim Hanks was rewarded for his obedience to the Prophet Brigham Young. One spring … Continue reading →

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