Jun 30, 2019 the book of mormon provides a few examples of civil disobedience, in which people refused to. Our obedience to gods commandments is one way that we demonstrate our gratitude for his marvelous blessings. Why did mormon say the children of men are less than the dust. But in some, intervention by the prophets of god works through small things to bring about great and dramatic repentance and righteousness, also in a very short time. As i do so, please ponder your own experiences in order to liken all scriptures unto us 1 nephi 19. Todays episode is my gospel essentials lesson on obedience chapter 35 in the gospel principles book. Aug 11, 2019 covenant blessings can only be made fully alive through repentance, obedience to god s commandments, and faith in gods son, jesus christ. One of the great lessons on obedience is taught in the story of naaman.
The hickory dickory dock theory would seem to be a strawman. Aug 14, 2016 ephi, abinadi, alma, ammon, moroni, mormon the pages of the book of mormon abound with stories of great heroes. Finding the temple in the book of mormon meridian magazine. There is a reason why nephi, of all the adjectives he could have used, described his parents as goodly. A literary structure known as chiasmus exists in the book of mormon. Mar 07, 2017 the powerful examples of women in the book of mormon the influence of women in the book of mormon. Example of joseph smith injecting his life events into the book of mormon scholarship in 3 nephi 8 it talks about how after christs death various catastrophic events occurred in the americas which led to cities being burned and darkness lasting for three days. When the book of mormon says not to put your faith in the arm of flesh, i choose to believe thats good counsel and of course the prophets arm is made of flesh. Such simple examples do exist in the book of mormon, examples but they are not the most impressive ones. A long time ago, six hundred years before jesus was born, a prophet named lehi lived in jerusalem with his family.
But after his conversion, alma labored throughout the rest of his life to build up the church by working to help others. There are three scriptural examples of obedience that the church repeatedly uses. If the book of mormon is true, then why has the mormon church changed it. Far from being wordy or redundant, the book of mormon is highly focused on its purpose of showing gods dealings with man. Jesus christ gave us the perfect example of this principle, having done the will of his father completely.
What does the book of mormon teach about obedience. We read in the book of mormon about young people like yourselves. Mdletshe, leadership lessons from the book of mormon. But after long discussions over beer and mountain dew we arent. The men who committed this atrocity were acting based on the authority of isaac haight, their stake president. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon.
The book of mormon is replete with examples of those who choose pride over obedience to gods commandments. The essence of book of mormon style is concentration. The mormon movement began with the publishing of the book of mormon in march 1830, which smith claimed was a translation of golden plates containing the religious history of an ancient american civilization which had been compiled by the ancient prophethistorian mormon. It is claimed that the presence of chiasmus in the book of mormon is either coincidental, an artifact of the observer, or not impressive since examples of chiastic patterns have been found in the doctrine and covenants or other 19th century writing. And with unanswerable authority is given again, by the lord himself, the essence of his gospel 3 nephi 27. Mormon theological ethics obedience to authority worlds. As a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mistakenly called the mormon church, i have many opportunities to study the book of mormon. Non mormon scholars in, for example, ivy league departments of religious studies such as yale universitys have turned to both accepting mormonism as an object of study and asking the questions of genuine investigators, in their own native tongue. Jesus christ was the sublime example of obedience to our heavenly father. Sep 20, 2018 each story is framed in the context of a christlike attribute. For example, what is the most astonishing event from the story of the 2060 stripling warriors. Mormon obedience to authority goes well beyond the mundane and the tragic.
Christs healing influence in the book of mormon byu speeches. To progress in this life, men and women must be obedient to the truths that come from the lord. Mdletshe was a member of the third quorum of the seventy and the africa church history adviser for church history department when this article was written. Here are a few examples of chiasmus in the book of mormon. 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 them 1 nephi 3. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Two examples from the book of mormon illustrate this style of leadership and stewardship in worthy men who bear the holy priesthood. This page gathers together articles, books, blogs, and message board threads that have referenced my article over the past five years. For example, critics of mormonism have shown convincing proof that the book of mormon is a synthesis of earlier works written by other men, of the vivid imaginings of joseph smith, and of plagiarisms from the king james bible. Protecting the widows and the fatherless in the book of. But he thought about it a little bit more, and then obeyed. In the doctrine and covenants, section 76, it says, for thus saith the lordi, the lord, am merciful and gracious unto those who fear me, and delight to honor those who serve me in righteousness and in truth unto the end. The example of abraham, ensign, june 1975 example 3.
Out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Stories from general conference obedience the church of. Lesson on obedience mormon discussions podcasts full. Great shall be their reward and eternal shall be their glory. From the first verses to the final entries, the book of mormon prophets, through example and exhortation, described the supernal blessings of obedience. In this episode, reel outlines 5 examples of mormon apostle jeffrey r. This article with examples of obedience is an adapted and expanded from part 3 of a presentation given at the fairmormon 2018 conference. Jan 20, 2021 similarly, mormon uses the word virtue to signify power or efficacy. And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people. Probably the clearest example of this tendency is an article by west german mission president alfred c.
The book of mormon tells us that nephi and his older brothers received a very. Intertextuality in the book of mormon with nick frederick. Over the years our two subs have drifted apart, rlatterdaysaints towards the tree of life, and r mormon towards the great and spacious building. Obedience to god in mormonism basic mormon beliefs. The importance of obedience is further emphasized by the fact that god permits sorrows and suffering on this earth in part to help teach obedience. Unquestioning obedience to the lord indicates that a person. Critics believe joseph smith came up with all the names in the book of mormon, noting that joseph owned a king james bible with a table listing all the names used in the bible. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1989, 159176. Blind obedience archives mormon discussions podcasts. The young man in this story decided to end the relationship because. For example, if a guy were to use this approach on a date he would ask.
For example, bold italic indicates an individual was both a religious and secular leader. The website summarizes these teachings by chapter1 nephi. In an attempt to broaden the discussion, frederick proposes a methodology for determining the probability of intertextuality, which goes beyond simply identifying common phrases. We also follow the teachings of prophetsboth ancient and modern. Oct 31, 2012 the mountain meadows massacre is the poignant example in mormon history of obedience to authority leading to unimaginable tragic consequences. Over and over again individuals and groups of people think they they know better than heavenly father and choose to follow their own wills rather than hearken to the will of god. Examples are the law of obedience, the law of tithing, the law of chastity. Jul 29, 2012 obedience brings forth blessings, for us as well as others, for it is through obedience that we become more like jesus christthe perfect example of obedience. In sharp contrast to the promised blessings of obedience, are the consequences of sin. Norma kimokeo shared her profound thoughts on perfect obedience. And now behold, my beloved brethren, i would speak unto you.
To obey gospel law is to yield obedience to the lord, to execute the commands of and be ruled by him whose we are bruce r. The last shall be first and the first shall be last. Two accounts of obedience to the commandment to protect widows and the fatherless. The mountain meadows massacre is the poignant example in mormon history of obedience to authority leading to unimaginable tragic consequences. We must study the example that the savior set for us. Sep 08, 2016 as part of a chapterlong reflection on the foibles of sin and wickedness, mormon contrasted the ostensible obedience of nature over against the sinful disobedience of men. Thus, as we increase our obedience, we increase our spirituality, or the ability of our spirits to discern the teachings of god. Jan 17, 2020 in the book of mormon, a prophet named lehi showed his faith in heavenly father and jesus by being obedient. Strict obedience byuidaho brigham young university idaho. I, like king benjamin, would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of god. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. Such simple examples do exist in the book of mormon. And in the book of mormon there are incredible examples of chiasmus.
It is important to note that this dynamic is only one of many factors that led to the massacre. Deseret book, 2003, 765, defines a trial of faith as a period of divine testing of ones confidence in god during which one has the opportunity to demonstrate his faith by obedience and good works, especially when faced with uncertainty, sacrifice, or adversity. Aug 09, 2020 in 2015, i published an article titled skins as garments in the book of mormon in the journal of book of mormon studies. Jun 07, 2005 i will discuss both book of mormon and modern examples of how the saviors teachings andor the extension of his mercy through his unselfish act of the atonement brought healing. Parrys the book of mormon text reformatted according to parallelistic patterns, farms, provo, utah, 1992, which also includes an excellent essay on semitic poetry in general and the role of chiasmus. If joseph smith was writing the book of mormon himself. Our desire to be obedient grows as our love for god increases. As alma struggles to decide how to help a group of people who have fallen away from the true religion, he remembers that the preaching of the word has been more impactful than anything else which has happened to his people. We will prove them to see if they will do all things whatsoever the lord shall command, abr. Moroniand topicabrahamic covenant and other covenants. For another example of applying ancient covenants to book of mormon peoples, see book of mormon central, why did. The book begins with an account of a man named lehi, a prophet in jerusalem around 600 b.
Jesus answered by listing several of the ten main commandments. Massacre is the poignant example in mormon history of obedience to. It teaches that purity of heart alone gives access to god jacob 3. In mormonism, obeying god means obeying what god tells you through the. The book of mormon provides a few examples of civil disobedience, in which people refused to obey a command of a leader even at great personal peril. I had handed him a copy of heroes from the book of mormon. Deformity is, therefore, the condition of fallen man or, in book of mormon. The book of mormon is full of examples of obedience. This we do by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel of jesus christ. Their faithfilled examples of obedience, humility, and other christlike attributes give us hope and patience as we face our own challenges. Obedience is the first law of mormonism by jeffrey.
We talk about obedience as the first law of heaven, fowlers stages of faith, exceptions to the rule, and most importantly our inner authority and that authority as the ultimate source of truth. Introduction to teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon teacher manual religion 275 lesson 1. These are the same people who cast out prophets and. The book of mormon provides a few examples of civil disobedience, in which people. The meaning of obedience, however, is strongly tied to obeisance,19 which is an. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures lifey. When the book of mormon hero nephi heard a voice in his head that told me to. Despite the pleas of their parents, they like the children in the book of mormon example do not believe the traditions of the parents and go. Covenant blessings can only be made fully alive through repentance, obedience to god s commandments, and faith in gods son, jesus christ. Dec 01, 2016 todays episode is my gospel essentials lesson on obedience chapter 35 in the gospel principles book. Example 3 when the book of mormon hero nephi heard a voice in his head that told me to chop of the head of a passedout drunkard, he wasnt quite as enthusiastic about his obedience as abraham was. Reel outlines 5 examples of mormon apostle jeffrey r.
Several brief examples of chiasmus in the book of mormon. The powerful examples of women in the book of mormon faith. For example, in response to the voice of the lord, dust moves hither and thither, hills and mountains are transformed into valleys, and the whole earth shakes see helaman. Catherine thomas, trial of faith, in book of mormon reference companion, ed. I guess based on pop culture, mitt romney, and the book of mormon. Gramps responds to questions about obedience in the lds church. The book of mormon also shows us how these epidemics of wickedness and evil may be stopped. The powerful examples of women in the book of mormon. Outlining examples of obedience and consequence, elder hales told the. Critics try to pretend that the simple, trivial parallelisms represent all such chiastic samples in the book of mormon. May 29, 2016 the book of mormon then provides numerous examples of happiness and misery that came to the children of lehi as they accepted or rejected the teachings of the prophets. And their soulstirring teachings and testimonies of jesus christ help us come closer to him. Note how elder mcconkie includes the elements of compliance, conformity, and subjection or submission in his description of obedience. Then there are grim examples of benefactors and schoolmasters like mr.
Why did mormon say the children of men are less than the. From beginning to end, book of mormon prophets implored their. In fact, the entire chapter of alma 36 is a chiasmus. Douglas bassett, nephis freedom thesis 18 and the sons of helaman, in the book of mormon. Many book of mormon names are either biblical, formed from a rhyming pattern, changed by a prefix or suffix, hebrew, egyptian, sumerian, or greek in etymology. Early in the book, we read nephis faithful declaration of obedience. Tell the following scripture story in your own words. Obedience to the commandments makes it possible for god to provide the help we need as we seek to accomplish difficult tasks. Why must a trial of faith precede a witness of truth. Aug 22, 2018 the book of mormon seems to masterfully deconstruct and reconstruct new testament concepts and phrases for its own purposes.
Thus jesus christ, the exemplar, learned obedience by the things which he suffered heb. Smith claimed that an angel had directed him to the golden plates, buried in the hill cumorah. The mod teams of rlatterdaysaints and r mormon are jointly announcing the merger of our two subreddits, starting april 1, 2021 this announcement may come as a surprise to many. They were a powerful example of obedience for the young boy. One of the best examples of this in the book of mormon is the conversion of alma the younger, who was one of the vilest of sinners mosiah 28. Hear therefore, o israel, and observe to do it, deut. When the book of mormon hero nephi heard a voice in his head that told me to chop of the head of a passedout drunkard, he wasnt quite as enthusiastic about his obedience as abraham was. As a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mistakenly called the. Jul 03, 2008 members of the mormon church are taught that obedience is the first law of heaven. Underlined type indicates the person was a historian or record keeper. Here are some inspiring examples from the strong women in the book of mormon. If the book of mormon is true, why do indians fail to turn white when they become mormons. Some persons have a finely developed social conscience.
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