President monson bearing witness of foundational doctrines of. I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. Monson, president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints for just under ten years, and the first general authority to. Young men, the book of mormon will change your life. President monson bearing witness of foundational doctrines. Prophetic promises of studying the book of mormon scripture. Here is one powerful quote from every talk president thomas s. Monsons presidency was marked by his noticeably low profile during a time of intense publicity for the church, including the 2008 and 2012 campaigns of mormon mitt. Monson, priesthood power, april 2011 general conference. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. If you will accept this invitation with full purpose of heart, the lord will help you find a way to achieve it. Monson gave in general conference as prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Remember in the sunday morning session of the april 2017 general conference, president thomas s.
President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon president ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. Will you come with us to see the apartment we have rented for them. The book of mormon is filled with promises from the lord. Monson, president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints for just under ten years, and the first general authority to serve over fifty years within the. As you share president monsons message with the family, invite them to listen for the precious promises he identifies in the book of mormon. Each person can learn for himself or herself the truthfulness of the book of mormon, president monson reaffirms. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. Monson, president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, died tuesday at his home in salt lake city, utah, according to a statement from the organization. I maintain a strong testimony of our savior jesus christ and all.
Monson gc, april 2017, the power of the book of mormon. Promises of daily reading the book of mormon as given by. Two of the four documents reveal salaries of top leaders in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. If you do so prayerfully and with a sincere desire to know the truth, t. At the october 2017 general conference president russell m. This promise is similar to the second promise given by president nelson. Monson book of mormon meme from lds general conference april 2017. Then he made this promise that i know and have a testimony of being true. Mormonleaks1 released confidential documents yesterday received from an operative working on behalf of the russian orthodox church or some dude rummaging through a shred pile, take your pick. April 2017 kindness, charity, and love let us examine our lives and determine to follow the saviors example by being kind, loving, and charitable. From what i can tell, members of the third through eighth quorums of the seventy area seventies and auxiliary leaders do not receive salaries, presumably because those positions dont require the same commitment.
Jan 03, 2018 monson s presidency was marked by his noticeably low profile during a time of intense publicity for the church, including the 2008 and 2012 campaigns of mormon mitt romney for u. Monson addressed the congregation and spoke about the importance of feasting on the words of the book of mormon. Monson s issued a challenge in the april 2017 general conference for everyone to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. Precious promises of the book of mormon by president thomas s. From the pages of the book of mormon comes moronis promise that through prayer, real intent, and faith in christ, we may know the truth of these. If we read the book of mormon, read the standard works, and put the teachings to the test, then we shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of man or whether it be of god, for this is our promise thomas s. Mar 28, 2016 if you have not read the book of mormon, read it. Monson, the prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the true name of the mormon church, told a story in november of 1983 that explains one of the uses of fasting and prayer. I maintain a strong testimony of our savior jesus christ and all his gospel will help us through to safety. A german brother from ogden, utah, announced himself and said, are you bishop monson.
Monsons most popular book is a christmas dress for ellen. He said, if you have not read the book of mormon, read it. One powerful quote from every talk president monson gave as. In an august 2005 first presidency message in the ensign, a nowfamous challenge came from president gordon b. Jan 12, 2018 on january 12, 2018, funeral services for president thomas s. Well, not current salaries, but past salaries which. All of us are familiar with moronis promise that christ will manifest the truth of the book of mormon to us by the power of the holy ghost. He began to weep and said, my brother, his wife, and family are coming here from germany. These promises include blessings of comfort, peace, and truth pertaining to our temporal estate along with blessings of salvation, sanctification, and eternal life. You might share a promise in the book of mormon that has been meaningful to you. Will we heed the admonition of the prophets to read the. He also affirmed that having a firm and sure testimony of the book of mormon cannot be overstated. We invite you to study this issue prayerfully, take the messages to heart, and share themand the book of mormonwith others. Will we heed the admonition of the prophets to read the book.
Attending president monsons funeral and the announcement of the new first presidency changed the way i saw president nelson. Monson i implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. I invite you to read the book of mormon between now and the end of the year. The book of mormon both illuminates the teachings of the master and exposes the tactics of the adversary.
That promise was based on restoring the correct name of the church, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. What prophets have promised when you read the book of mormon. Although its history is compelling by itself, it is a book of scriptural significance that should be received and read under the influence of the holy. Jul 26, 2018 explore poohkiefriends board president thomas s. Monsons issued a challenge in the april 2017 general conference for everyone to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. In this volume, bill wylson outlines 31 promises, with. This promise adds that if we also use the correct term for the members of the church, latterday saints, we will have increased faith and access to greater. Monson, leader of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints were held in the conference center in salt lake city, utah. Monson, the power of the book of mormon, april 2017 this morning i speak about the power of the book of mormon and the critical need we have as members of this church to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. President nelson, along with many others, has followed that counsel. Yet, like many of you, i felt the prophets encouragement and his promise invite me to make a greater effort. Oct 28, 2017 of course, president monson is only the latest in a line of prophets, seers and revelators who have enjoined us to make a study of the book of mormon a routine part of our daily lives. Jan 10, 2017 as hawkins said, each of these men receive the same amount, from a seventy all the way up to president monson.
I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding. Mar 27, 2009 the book of mormon is a book with a promise. I remember as a young girl when president gordon b. As we remember the incredible life of president thomas s. This is just one of many promises the lord has made regarding the book of mormon. President monson promised that by prayerfully reading, studying and pondering. On january 12, 2018, funeral services for president thomas s. A strong testimony of jesus christ and his gospel will help see us through to safety. Book of mormon, introduction quoted by president benson ensign, may 1986, priesthood leadership meeting the power of the word. Of course, president monson is only the latest in a line of prophets, seers and revelators who have enjoined us to make a study of the book of mormon a routine part of our daily lives.
A conference message from the prophet book of mormon power. What will protect us from the sin and evil in the world today. The incredible service president monson offered a german. Promises to the east german saints, salt lake city, utah. Monson pleaded with each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day.
President monson has served the lord, and served others. Music to celebrate the life and mission of thomas s. We live in a time of great trouble as wickedness will protectors promise in an evil so prevalent in the world today. Monson has 35 books on goodreads with 10895 ratings. So perhaps i could have reasonably thought that president monsons words were for someone else. On a cold winters night in 1951, there was a knock at my door. May i suggest that, as brother christensen did, you set aside time every day to find out for yourself if the book of mormon is a true book, for it will change your heart and change your life. I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the. Makes you think mormon life president nelson promise blessings russell m. Most of these promises are extended through the lords prophets and servants, but many come through his own voice. President monson bearing witness of foundational doctrines of mormonism summary. President monson was serving as a mission president in toronto, canada. The music for the funeral services was provided by the mormon tabernacle choir and closely reflected.
As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heavens help in our lives. Monson this morning i speak about the power of the book of mormon and the critical need we have as members of this church to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. Monson, lifes greatest questions, byu fireside, february 6, 1977. Monson i speak about the power of the book of mormon and the critical need we have to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. President monson died from causes incident to age on january 2, 2018, in salt lake city at the age of 90. Promises for reading the book of mormon margies messages. In the april 2011 general conference, president thomas s. Mar 22, 2018 president ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon president ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. We have the power of testimony, and have the lords blessings poured out upon us as we serve others, lift them with a kind word or kind deed, as we help those inside and outside of. If you seek this knowledge with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in christ,8 i promise. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by.
I wondered how anyone could ever replace my beloved prophet. With that testimony, i have read the book of mormon every day for more than 50 years. See more ideas about lds quotes, president monson and church quotes. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments. Monson does not bear testimony of such foundational concepts as the truth of the book of mormon, the reality of joseph smiths first vision, and so forth. Profound promises and invitations president nelson gave in 2018. Profound promises and invitations president nelson gave in. Precious promises of the book of mormon the church of. As you share president monson s message with the family, invite them to listen for the precious promises he identifies in the book of mormon. Regarding this book, joseph smith said, the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts than by any other book. Thomas spencer monson august 21, 1927 january 2, 2018 was an american religious leader, author, and the 16th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. President monson encouraged listeners to read the book of mormon.
From the pages of the book of mormon comes moronis promise that through prayer, real intent, and faith in christ, we may know the truth of these promises by the power of the holy ghost see moroni 10. If you do so prayerfully and with a sincere desire to know the truth, the holy ghost will manifest its truth. From president monsons april 2017 general conference address, the power of the book of mormon. One powerful quote from every talk president monson gave. Monson, mormon church president, dead at 90 cbs news.
Brothers and sisters, without reservation i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the spirit of the lord. Some have wondered if this means that he intends to downplay such. In the scriptures we find principles of truth that will resolve every confusion and every problem and every dilemma that will face the human family teaching, no greater call 1999, 51. Sept 9, 1924 was an internationallyrenowned heart surgeon when he was called to serve as a member of the quorum of twelve apostles in 1984. Sep 28, 2017 he also affirmed that having a firm and sure testimony of the book of mormon cannot be overstated. Monson gc, april 2017, the power of the book of mormon russell m. See more ideas about lds quotes, church quotes and thomas s monson.