Category Archives: Protection

Matthew 5:39 Whosover shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also

Posted on August 1, 2018 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Retaliation & Violence I believe that when we examine what the scriptures teach about resistance to evil, that the Savior does not teach that we should lie down and take it.  Certainly there are times in the scriptures when the … Continue reading →

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What on earth did you say to him?

Posted on June 21, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

The following in as excerpt of an account of Joseph Banks’ escape from the hands of the Germans during World War II, taken from his book entitled A Distant Prayer.  Starving, cold, and frightened, Joseph and three friends attempt to … 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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Newel Knight’s experience with the Adversary

Posted on December 14, 2016 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Devil Cast Out of Newel Knight Joseph Smith During this month of April [1830] I went on a visit to the residence of Mr. Joseph Knight, of Colesville, Broom co. N. Y., with whom and his family I had been … Continue reading →

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Ella Jensen raised from the dead by Lorenzo Snow

Posted on December 13, 2016 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Raised from the Dead This story, true in every particular, shows the fulfillment of a prophecy made upon the head of Lorenzo Snow when he received a patriarchal blessing under the hands of the Prophet’s father, Joseph Smith, Senior. It … Continue reading →

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Dennison L. Harris and Robert Scott help to save Joseph Smith’s life

Posted on November 28, 2016 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Dennison L. Harris and Robert Scott: heroic young men The following story about Dennison Lott Harris and Robert Scott comes to us from a book by William Berrett called The Restored Church. To me, this story is miraculous for several … Continue reading →

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The miracle of the seagulls and the “States Goods Prophecy”

Posted on November 25, 2016 by LDS Scripture Teachings

The miracle of the seagulls and the “States Goods Prophecy” Now came a series of trials differing from anything the Saints had yet experienced. Indeed, it seemed as if they were fated to literally “endure all things,” and like the … Continue reading →

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Listen the first time

Posted on November 23, 2016 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jared Kimber U.S. Army, Blackhawk Pilot Iraq, three deployments During my second deployment to Iraq, we were stationed in Kirkuk. As pilots of medical-evacuation helicopters, we have to be ready to pick up wounded soldiers and … Continue reading →

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I Was Prompted What to Say

Posted on November 23, 2016 by LDS Scripture Teachings

This story is one of many inspiring stories from the book Faith in the Service:  Inspirational Stories from LDS Servicemen and Servicewomen, compiled by Chad S. Hawkins and published by Deseret Book.  This story comes from First Sergeant David Fillmore … Continue reading →

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