Standing by Our Promises and Covenants
Ronald A. Rasband October 2019 Saturday Afternoon Session
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Ever mindful of our frailties in mortal life, the Lord promised, “Be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you.” I have felt His presence when needing reassurance, comfort, or greater spiritual insight or strength, and I have been deeply humbled and am grateful for His divine companionship.
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The Lord has said, “Every soul who forsaketh his sins and cometh unto me, and calleth on my name, and obeyeth my voice, and keepeth my commandments, shall see my face and know that I am.”
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it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth
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When we partake of the sacrament, we renew that covenant to take upon us His name and make additional promises to improve.
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the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise.”
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That commitment served me well when I was in my youth and in later years when I was in business circles where substances flowed freely.
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When we keep promises to one another, we are more likely to keep promises to the Lord.
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Ruth, in the Old Testament, promised her mother-in-law, “Whither thou goest, I will go.” She lived true to her word.
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Ruth, in the Old Testament, promised her mother-in-law, “Whither thou goest, I will go.” She lived true to her word.
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Ruth, in the Old Testament, promised her mother-in-law, “Whither thou goest, I will go.” She lived true to her word.
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What of the ancient promise “made to the fathers” as described in the scriptures that “the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers”?
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What of the ancient promise “made to the fathers” as described in the scriptures that “the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers”?
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What of the ancient promise “made to the fathers” as described in the scriptures that “the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers”?
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As an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, I conclude with an invitation and promise.
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 2: Preexistence and Foreordination of the Christ
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Revelation given through the prophets of God in the present dispensation is replete with evidence of Christ’s appointment and ordination in the primeval world; and the whole tenor of the scriptures contained in the Doctrine and Covenants may be called in witness.
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Chapter 22: A Period of Darkening Opposition
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Through direct revelation from God Peter knew that Jesus was the Christ; and upon revelation, as a rock of secure foundation, the Church of Christ was to be built.e Though torrents should fall, floods roll, winds rage, and all beat together upon that structure, it would not, could not, fall, for it was founded upon a rock;f and even the powers of hell would be impotent to prevail against it.
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