This great principle helps us understand the why of many things, like justice and mercy balanced by the Atonement. It also explains why God will not forestall the exercise of agency by His children. Agency—our power to choose—is fundamental to the gospel plan that brings us to earth. God does not intervene to forestall the consequences of some persons choices in order to protect the well-being of other persons—
A Black Mormon Joseph Freeman stated: As I hung up the phone, little beads of perspiration broke out on my forehead, and my knees began to shake uncontrollably. It was true! It was really true! I could hold the priesthood! My lifetime dream of becoming a complete follower and servant of Jesus had come true.
Mormonism had deceived Freeman into thinking that, because he was black and could not Hold the priesthood he could not yet be a complete follower and servant of Christ. Let that sink in.
He will bless us to endure the consequences of others choices, but He will not prevent those choices
omiolo 2 years ago
even when they kill, injure, or oppress one another—for this would destroy His plan for our eternal progress
omiolo 2 years ago
This great principle helps us understand the why of many things, like justice and mercy balanced by the Atonement. It also explains why God will not forestall the exercise of agency by His children. Agency—our power to choose—is fundamental to the gospel plan that brings us to earth. God does not intervene to forestall the consequences of some persons choices in order to protect the well-being of other persons—
omiolo 2 years ago
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A Black Mormon Joseph Freeman stated: As I hung up the phone, little beads of perspiration broke out on my forehead, and my knees began to shake uncontrollably. It was true! It was really true! I could hold the priesthood! My lifetime dream of becoming a complete follower and servant of Jesus had come true.
Mormonism had deceived Freeman into thinking that, because he was black and could not Hold the priesthood he could not yet be a complete follower and servant of Christ. Let that sink in.
Ilegalplayer 2 years ago
III.
Gods choicest blessings are clearly contingent upon obedience to Gods laws and commandments. The key teaching is from modern revelation:
There is a law, irrevocably decreed in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all blessings are predicated—
And when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated (D&C 130:2021).
omiolo 2 years ago
great place for the African Americans to hold their conference
omiolo 2 years ago