Notice how the LDS church avoids the exposure of dishonesty. “You can buy anything in this world with money.”
https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2023-35
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Evil Speaking
I was reading a blog post this morning and the author added this comment on evil speaking. I agree with his words:
[Now, as a complete aside, I want to address the misapplication and overreaching misinterpretation of the idea one is “evil speaking” when a person explains something that concerns them. First, we are dealing with the souls of men. We are addressing salvation itself. If there is an error in doctrine or practice, everyone has an obligation to speak up, from the least to the greatest. (D&C 20: 42, 46-47, 50-51, 59, among other places.) Second, the “truth” cannot ever be “evil.” Though the truth may cut with a two edged sword, truth is not and cannot be “evil.” Therefore, if someone should say something that is untrue or in error, then correct their doctrine, show the error, but do not claim what is good to be evil, nor support what is evil by calling it good. (2 Ne. 15: 20.) Using a broad generalization to stifle a discussion of the truth is a trick of the devil, who is an enemy to your soul. It is not the way of our Lord. He was always open to questions, always willing to answer questions, ever willing to speak the truth even when it caused those with authority over Him to be pained by His words. We must follow Him, and not men, in that example. Even if we would personally prefer to not endure insults but remain silent. So, rather than condemn something as “evil speaking” that you believe to be wrong, explain the error and bring us all into greater understanding. But if something is true, then even if it disturbs your peace of mind, it cannot be evil.]
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. (Matt. 6:34.)
I have contemplated this phrase by the master, “Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof” (Matt. 6:34).
In a world that teaches us to plan ahead, have a vision and prepare every needful thing, this counsel from the Lord seems to possibly contradict good, righteous principles.
As I contemplate the context and reflect upon my life, I believe it’s more about faith, truly doing his will first and allowing him to reveal his hand and salvation in our lives.
I love the phrase from our hymnal, “do what is right, let the consequence follow.” I testify that god always delivers the best consequence to us. That circumstance, challenge or blessing that will lead to the greatest growth for all involved.
Remember the people of Ammon laying down their weapons of war and being slaughtered by the thousands. That day families were destroyed, fathers no longer were available to raise their children. But, in the sorrow joy was born. More laid down their weapons of war and came unto god than those that were slain that day.
Hearts were changed because of a sacrifice. In similitude of the sacrifice of son of god, we live by faith. We learn in Lectures on Faith that Jesus is the prototype of the saved man. Would we be saved? Then we must do as he did.
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6). Good counsel.
Today, while the sun shines, let’s do our duty and be one with god’s work and glory to help bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man. That’s what matters.
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