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Section 1
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Identify some of the ways the Spirit speaks to the heart.
love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, do good, do justly, walk humbly, judge righteously
An endowment is a gift. What three gifts do we receive with the endowment?
Power Knowledge blessings
Of what two things is the initiatory ordinance comprised?
Washing anointing
To have our confidence wax strong in the presence of God and to have the Holy Ghost as our constant companion, what does D&C 121 teach we must do?
Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly, be full of charity
Elder Bednar described three different patterns of light associated with the spirit of revelation. Name them.
1. Quickly like a light switch. The light of Christ (Conscience, Compassion) 2.Sunrise, gradualt Recollection through the spirit 3. Illumination in the fog. You can see enough to take a few steps but not completely illuminated.
When, did Elder Holland say, true love blooms?
When we care more about the other person than we do for ourselves
Elder Kofford said as you prepare for the temple, the most important thing to evaluate is ___________________________, because there is no substitute for that.
your level of obedience to God's commandments
Where did the Apostle Paul place charity on the list of Christlike attributes?
without charity you are nothing first
What do the words dedicate and consecrate mean?
dedicate: set apart from the things of the world consecrate: to make sacred or holy, devoted to holy purposes
From the testimony of John: What is one of the most significant evidences that someone has been born of God and knows God? What is the greatest manifestation of Heavenly Father's love for us? What is the relationship between love and fear? Why do we love God?
"Everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth God not knoweth not God; for God is love. God sent his only begotten son; He gave the best he had perfect love casts out all fear "We love him because He first loved us."
Elder Kofford recommended that all who are preparing to go to the temple should participate in _______________________.
stake-sponsored temple prep class
Using Mormon's teachings in Moroni 7, complete the following: Charity, the pure love of Christ is a ____________ bestowed upon _____________ who also __________ for charity with all the energy of their hearts.
gift All who are true followers pray
Name the five love languages suggested by Gary Chapman.
1. Words of Affirmation 2.Physical Touch 3.Service 4.Quality Time 5.Recieving Gifts
Elder Holland described three lessons we can learn from the example of Moses parting the Red Sea. What were they?
1. Satan can oppose us right to the end (water's edge), but if we exert all our efforts, his influence will be dispelled and the light will again appear 2. After you have paid the price to get a spiritual confirmation, go forward. Don't fear or give up if things get hard. If it was right then, it is right now. 3. When the Lord gives a confirmation, He also gives us the assurance that He will provide the power and means to accomplish our goal
What is the principle of stewardship?
A man can receive revelation to guide his own actions, but he cannot receive revelation to direct another's. They would be outside their stewardship. received by laying on of hands?
What is the Light of Christ?
an influence, not a personage our conscience that helps us discern and leads us to repent leads us to truth, moves us to seek the Gift of the Holy Ghost, and helps us do good and become good
In seeking revelation to confirm a decision we have made, what did Elder McConkie say we will feel if our conclusion is right? What will follow if our conclusion is wrong?
Right-bosom burn Not right-stupor of thought
When, did Elder Holland say, revelation almost always comes?
In response to a question
What did Elder Bednar say will determine, in large measure, our happiness in mortality and our destiny in eternity?
How we feel about and use the power of procreation
Elder Holland used the words soul, symbol, and sacrament to represent three reasons why we should stay morally clean. Explain those reasons.
Soul: is the spirit and the body together; so disrespecting one's body is disrespecting their soul Symbol: intimacy is a symbol of total union between man and woman Sacrament: a sacred moment uniting us with God
True or False: Guilt is a tool of the adversary.
false
In striking a balance between agency and inspiration, what did Elder Bruce R. McConkie say is expected of us in terms of our agency?
Do everything in our power that we can, then seek an answer from the Lord (a confirming seal)
What is the spirit of revelation?
the Lord working in our heart and mind to tell us things
What is the principle of line upon line?
prompting-action-prompting-action...
When the people went to hear King Benjamin's address at the temple, what was significant about the positioning of their tents?
they were facing the temple: keeping our hearts and minds on the temple/center of our worship
True or False: When possible, Elder Kofford said, it is recommended that you receive your endowment the same day you are sealed?
false- a few days before
How did Elder Holland define a sacrament?
gestures or acts or ordinances that unite us with God and his limitless powers
What is the principle of bias?
putting favor on our own preferences
Alma taught his son, Shiblon, that if we want to be filled with love, what must we do?
Use boldness, but not overbearance; and also see that you bridle all your passions, that you may be filled with love; see that you refrain from idleness
What did Elder Oaks say is the difference between what true religion teaches and what the pseudoreligions of our day teach?
Responsibilities to love, give, serve v. self-indulgence, taking, and demanding service
As discussed in class, Elder Kofford gave three suggestions regarding what we can do to help nonmember parents or relatives, or those who cannot qualify for a temple recommend, feel that they are part of the marriage? Name them.
1. Be understanding of feelings/express why and what will happen 2. Make them feel as much a part of what's going on that day. 3. Arrange a meeting for those who don't have temple recommendations. It may include the exchanging of rings but it should not include a ceremony or the exchange of vows.
How did Elder Richard G. Scott define the law of chastity
any intentional contact with the sacred private parts of another body, with or without clothing, is a sin and/or intentionally stimulating sexual emotions
What is the position of the Church on exchanging rings in the temple? On exchanging vows, outside the temple, after a temple marriage?
Couples may exchange rings after the ceremony in the room where the ceremony takes place. Couples should not exchange vows outside of the temple.
Elder Bednar said: "Defiling the body is an act of ______________ and a denial of _________________."
Rebellion Our true identity
True or False: Shame is a tool of the adversary.
True
Elder Holland said if you want capability, safety, and security in dating and romance, you must ________________.
Be a true disciple of Christ
What is the principle of consistency as it relates to personal revelation?
You may not have been doing the right things long enough.
Name the four covenants, noted by President Faust, we make in the temple
Obedience Sacrifice Chastity Consecration
What are the two great commandments, described in Matthew 22?
Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, soul, mind Love thy neighbor as thyself
Name the five tests of true love taught by Elder John A. Widtsoe
1. True love always includes the love of God and the proof of the love of God is obedience to his law 2. Love is always founded in truth and honesty. Lies and deceit are proofs of love's absence. 3. Love does not offend or hurt or injure the loved one. 4. True love serves and helps the loved one. If there is a need, love supplies it. If there is a weakness, love supplants it with strength. 5. True love sacrifices for the loved one.
Complete the following counsel from Elder Holland: ____________ the best of each other. ____________ the good and ____________the bad.
Think Assume Doubt
Elder McConkie related how Oliver Cowdery was counseled to "ask in faith." What does it mean to ask in faith?
That we have already done everything we can and then asking him believeing in an answer
What is sexual fragmentation?
counterfeit of intimacy two people marry for physical gratification and then discover the illusion of oneness collapses under the weight of intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual incompatibilities
Describe the four parts of the revelatory process discussed in class from section 9 of the Doctrine and Covenants.
1. study in your mind (in amount equal to the decision we are going to make) 2. ask in prayer for confirmation (more of a process than an event) 3. feel that it is right (not KNOW) 4. If your decision is wrong, you will have a stupor of thought.
In D&C 63:16, the Savior noted what three consequences of lustful thoughts?
have not the Spirit deny the faith shall fear
In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul said our physical body is the _________________. He then went on to say: "Ye are not your own, for ye are bought with a price." What does that mean?
temple Your body is a house for the spirit, it is not our own.
Elder Holland quoted President Hinckley in saying that most problems in love and marriage ultimately start with ________________?
selfishness
Identify some of the ways the Spirit speaks to the mind.
Logical/ makes sense Enlightenment Remembrance Discernment Optimistic, positive thinking
Where and when was the endowment revealed to Joseph Smith?
Joseph Smith's red brick store, Nauvoo, March 1842
What is the primary purpose of temples?
Provide ordinances necessary for exaltation in the celestial kingdom - for both the living and no longer living
Section 2
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