Help me, dear Father, to freely forgive
All who may seem unkind to me.

 

Help me each day, Father, I pray;
Help me live nearer, nearer to thee.

 

Help me, dear Father, to truly repent,
Making things right, and changing my ways.

 

Help me each day, Father, I pray;
Help me live nearer, nearer to thee.

 

(Frances K. Taylor, “Help Me, Dear Father,” Children’s Songbook)

Ironically, whatever the case, it can be difficult to forgive those who hurt us.

I am both comforted and stirred up by these words, revealed through the prophet Joseph Smith:

My disciples, in days of old, sought occasion against one another and forgave not one another in their hearts; and for this evil they were afflicted and sorely chastened.

 

Wherefore, I say unto you, that ye ought to forgive one another; for he that forgiveth not his brother his trespasses standeth condemned before the Lord; for there remaineth in him the greater sin.

 

I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.

 

And ye ought to say in your hearts — let God judge between me and thee, and reward thee according to thy deeds.

 

(Doctrine and Covenants 64:8-11)

Firstly, if the disciples of Jesus Christ in olden times had difficulties with forgiveness, I feel less unusual when I have difficulty forgiving. This is not an excuse, but it is an acknowledgment that this is a normal human difficulty, even among those who believe.

Secondly, I am comforted to know that the Lord is aware of my situation, no matter what it is. If I am hurt by an offense, whether intentionally or accidentally, He knows. His Atonement can heal. In fact, the Atonement of Jesus Christ is the only power which can heal a wounded heart. No action from another person, even apologies and restitution from an offender, can make the offended forgive. Forgiveness is a gift of God, and we must seek it or we will continue to carry “the greater sin.”

Elder David A. Bednar, a modern Apostle of Jesus Christ, gave an address about the topic of offense. He said:

One of the greatest indicators of our own spiritual maturity is revealed in how we respond to the weaknesses, the inexperience, and the potentially offensive actions of others. A thing, an event, or an expression may be offensive, but you and I can choose not to be offended — and to say . . . ‘it mattereth not'” (David A. Bednar, “And Nothing Shall Offend Them,” October 2006).

I am grateful for the forgiveness I receive from Jesus Christ and for the gift He has given me to forgive others at certain difficult times in my life. I am also grateful for a sweet little children’s song that effectively puts me back in my place when I struggle to forgive.

MP3 of “Help Me, Dear Father”

This article was originally published in January 2008. Minor changes have been made.

Nathan H

John Taylor, the third President of the Church

On the afternoon of June 27, 1844, the little group of brethren sat silent and disconsolate in the jail. One of the men asked Elder Taylor, who had a rich tenor voice, to sing to them. Soon his voice was raised: “A poor wayfaring Man of grief hath often crossed me on my way, who sued so humbly for relief that I could never answer nay.” Elder Taylor recollected that the hymn “was very much in accordance with our feelings at the time . . .” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith)

In an uncommon hymn form, “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief” tells a chronological story based on a well-known passage of scripture.

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. (Matthew 25:40)

Through the eyes of an anonymous narrator, we see a man of sorrows whose path seems to cross ours at moments of greatest need. We see him starving, thirsty, in a storm, wounded by robbers, and finally imprisoned and sentenced to death. In each situation, the narrator picks up the man and makes great sacrifices to meet his needs. The final verses are the touching climax and moral of this song-story:

In pris’n I saw him next, condemned
To meet a traitor’s doom at morn.
The tide of lying tongues I stemmed,
And honored him ’mid shame and scorn.
My friendship’s utmost zeal to try,
He asked if I for him would die.
The flesh was weak; my blood ran chill,
But my free spirit cried, “I will!”

 

Then in a moment to my view
The stranger started from disguise.
The tokens in his hands I knew;

A depiction of the First Vision

So many great hymns capture the joy and triumph of the gospel, but very few address the topic of Christian charity with such compassion and clarity. Few people understood the sentiments of “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief” as well as Joseph Smith. From the time of his First Vision, he was persecuted for the name of Christ and the doctrine which Jesus Himself had given him. He endured beatings, tarring and feathering, and was driven across the United States with his followers. Like other servants of the Lord, he was not perfect, but he gave all he had and all he was to do the will of God. At the age of 38, his life was taken at the hands of a mob.

I occasionally wonder whether I would be able to give as he gave in the cause of Christ. However, when I hear “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief,” I realize that the small deeds of love near the beginning of the song were necessary steps for the narrator to become willing to give his life to save another. As we do small good in the world, we become accustomed to giving of ourselves so that when greater needs arise, we are able to give what is required. And every act of kindness toward our fellow men is an expression of love for the Lord.

This article was originally published in January 2008. Minor changes have been made, including the addition of the video.

Nathan H

Article of Faith 7:

We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.

(Articles of Faith)

A sign of a living Church is that gifts of the Spirit are present therein. The Lord gives these gifts to build up those who have faith, and they are generally not used simply to persuade others that God exists, but to bless those who already believe. In the words of Mark, “…these signs shall follow them that believe…” (Mark 16:17-18)

Let us explore a few ways in which the spiritual gifts mentioned in the seventh Article of Faith are present in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today.

Tongues and Interpretation of Tongues
Although the gift of tongues is sometimes defined as speaking in some unknown language, it is much more commonly used for purposes of meaningful communication. Missionaries of the Church are called to serve in many countries around the world. They teach and preach in the language of the people where they serve. The Church’s Missionary Training Center provides intensive training in many of these languages, and the acquisition of language is based as much on spiritual principles as on linguistic study. In a matter of only a few months, thousands of missionaries each year learn to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a new language. This is the gift of tongues in action.

Prophecy, Revelation, and Visions
Since before the Church was organized, the roots of Mormonism have been in revelation. God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith in the Spring of 1820. With this visitation, a new era of revelation from God to man was initiated. God speaks to modern prophets, such as Thomas S. Monson, the current President of the Church. As a prophet, he exercises the gift of prophecy as he instructs the members of the Church around the world. However, the Lord also speaks to individuals who seek guidance from Him. Personal revelation is an important principle of the Church of Jesus Christ. The Church is led by revelation.

Healing
The power to heal the sick is the same power by which the Lord runs the Church. It is the priesthood, or the authority to officiate in the name of God. He authorizes worthy men to exercise this power to bless others. the Church, the sick are anointed with oil set apart for that purpose, and then men who hold the priesthood authority give a blessing as the Spirit directs. I have personally seen the effects of these healing blessings, and I have been healed.

A true and living Church must contain gifts of the Spirit. They are not given for the purpose of showing off or proving a point, but they are fruits of belief in the Living Christ. I testify that these gifts are in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today as they were in the ancient Church of Christ.

MP3 Recording of The Seventh Article of Faith children’s song

Nathan H

Article of Faith 7:

We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.

(Articles of Faith)

The gifts of the Spirit are miracles given by God to those with faith in God.

Elder James A. Cullimore, an assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said:

I bear my solemn witness that these gifts are with the Church today. The sick are healed, the eyes of the blind are opened, the ears of the deaf are unstopped, the lame are made to walk. The gift of tongues blesses our missionaries and others the world over. The gifts of wisdom and knowledge are evidenced by the leadership of our people everywhere. Devils are cast out, spirits are discerned, the gift of faith is demonstrated on every side. Many mighty miracles give evidence that this is indeed His church, the church of Jesus Christ. All the gifts and powers and blessings that have always identified Christ’s church are with the Church today.

As members of the Church, is our faith sufficiently strong? Are we in tune with the Spirit that we might be blessed by these great gifts? Do we believe a miracle can be performed or a blessing given? Do we call upon the priesthood as often as we should to administer to the sick? Do we believe we can be healed? Do we have faith to heal? Is the priesthood always prepared to give a blessing? How strong is your faith?

(Gifts of the Spirit, October 1974)

Apostle Robert D. Hales gave this additional counsel regarding gifts of the Spirit:

The gifts of the Spirit can guide and enrich our lives. They can strengthen us spiritually and temporally. They can help us bless the lives of others. Most important, they can bring us comfort in times of trial. They can help us magnify our callings. They can help guide us in our relationships. They can help us avoid being deceived.

I bear testimony that God has given us the gifts of the Spirit to allow us to be drawn more closely into His circle of love. He desires that we should receive these gifts of the Spirit and magnify them and have them grow within us. We have to teach one another how to seek after them. As we do, our faith in Him will increase and our true destiny will be fulfilled, ultimately to return to His presence as His valiant sons and daughters. May we seek after and obtain these gifts, I humbly pray.

(Gifts of the Spirit, February 2002)

God is a God of miracles, today as in Biblical times. Through our faith, we may experience the gifts of the Spirit in action. They come to strengthen our faith. They are not sent to prove the existence of God to unbelievers; rather, they strengthen the faith of those who know and follow the Savior, Jesus Christ.

MP3 Recording of The Seventh Article of Faith children’s song

Nathan H

Article of Faith 6:

We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.

(Articles of Faith)

Not only were the leaders of the original Church of Jesus Christ inspired, but the organization of that Church was made by Him. Christ invites people to serve in His Church to build up His kingdom, and it gives them opportunities to learn and grow as well.

The late Apostle James E. Faust taught:

We now have in the restored Church apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, and evangelists, as spoken of by Paul to the Ephesians. These priesthood offices were established by the Savior when He organized His Church in the meridian of time. We recognize the two orders of the priesthood and the offices contained within them: the lesser priesthood is the Aaronic Priesthood, named after Aaron; and the greater priesthood is the Melchizedek Priesthood, named after Melchizedek, to whom Abraham paid tithes. The Aaronic Priesthood was restored on May 15, 1829, under the hands of John the Baptist, and the Melchizedek Priesthood within a month under the hands of the ancient Apostles Peter, James, and John to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. Thus those possessing the priesthood today claim the power to act in the name of God through the priesthood, “which power commands respect both on earth and in heaven.”

In the Kirtland Temple on April 3, 1836, Moses appeared and gave the Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery the keys of the gathering of Israel. After this, Elias appeared and committed the gospel of Abraham, that in “our seed all generations after us should be blessed.” After this, Elijah the prophet appeared and gave to them the keys of this dispensation, including the sealing power, to bind in heaven that which is bound on earth within the temples. Thus, prophets of previous gospel dispensations presented their keys to the Prophet Joseph Smith in this, the “dispensation of the fulness of times” spoken of by the Apostle Paul to the Ephesians.

(The Restoration of All Things, April 2006)

Everything that the original Christian Church contained was restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith, including the structure of leadership which Jesus Christ instituted among them. The successors of Joseph Smith hold the same authority he received from Heavenly messengers. I thank the Lord that we today are blessed with a knowledge of all things which Christ saw fit to organize in ancient times.

MP3 Recording of The Sixth Article of Faith children’s song

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El artículo 5 de la Fe:

Creemos que un hombre debe ser llamado por Dios, por profecía y la imposición de manos, por aquellos que están en eminencia, para predicar el evangelio y administrar sus ordenanzas.

(Artículos de Fe)

En el cuarto artículo de fe, nos enteramos de que ciertas ordenanzas, como el Bautismo, son importantes en el camino de nuestra fe. Pero, ¿quién puede administrar estas ordenanzas? Sólo aquellos que son llamados por Dios. La autoridad para actuar en nombre de Dios se llama Sacerdocio. El difunto apóstol James E. Faust dijo del Sacerdocio en la Iglesia moderna de Jesucristo:

El sacerdocio funciona en un sistema de orden sublime. El sacerdocio no es, sin embargo, una esencia flotante. Debe ser otorgada por la coordinación con las oficinas específicas. Se lleva a cabo por hombres bajo el sagrado deber de usar su autoridad para llevar a cabo la obra de Dios por la bendición de los hombres, mujeres y niños por igual. Nadie puede reclamar la autoridad del sacerdocio, excepto que se confiere abiertamente por los que poseen la autoridad. . . El ejercicio de la autoridad del sacerdocio es dirigida por las llaves del sacerdocio. Estas claves del resto con las autoridades locales y presidente general de la Iglesia. Los que tienen las llaves son responsables de guiar el impulso y la dirección de la obra del Señor en la tierra.

(Mantenimiento de Convenios y honrar el sacerdocio, octubre de 1993)

En 2005, el presidente Gordon B. Hinckley resumió la fuente y el papel del sacerdocio en la Iglesia de hoy:

El sacerdocio es la autoridad para actuar en nombre de Dios. Esta autoridad es la piedra angular de cualquier religión. He leído otro libro recientemente. Se trata de la apostasía de la Iglesia primitiva. Si la autoridad de esa Iglesia se perdió, ¿cómo iba a ser sustituido?

La autoridad del sacerdocio provino del único lugar que podía venir, y que es del cielo. Fue otorgado por las manos de aquellos que lo poseyeron cuando el Salvador estuvo sobre la tierra.

En primer lugar, fue Juan el Bautista, quien confirió el Sacerdocio Aarónico, o sacerdocio menor. Esto fue seguido por una visita de Pedro, Santiago y Juan, Apóstoles del Señor Jesús Cristo, que confirió a José y Oliver Cowdery el Sacerdocio de Melquisedec, que había recibido estos Apóstoles bajo las manos del Señor mismo. . .

¡Qué hermoso es el desarrollo del modelo de la restauración que llevó a la organización de la Iglesia en el año 1830, 175 años atrás esta semana. El nombre mismo de la Iglesia fue la revelación. Iglesia De quién fue? ¿Fue José Smiths ‘? ¿Fue de Oliver Cowdery? No, era la Iglesia de Jesucristo restaurada a la tierra en estos últimos días.

(Las grandes cosas que Dios ha revelado, abril de 2005)

He sido bendecido por los hombres “llamados de Dios”, como lo fue Aarón. He visto el poder de esta autoridad en la conducción, la enseñanza, la sanidad, y ayudando a muchos. Estoy agradecido por esta verdad restaurada.

MP3 grabación del quinto artículo de la canción de los niños de Fe

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Article of Faith 4:

We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on [of] hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.

(Articles of Faith)

We know from the Third Article of Faith that we are saved through the Atonement of Christ by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. In the Fourth Article of Faith, we learn the first and most basic principles and ordinances which we must obey in order to begin our spiritual journey. These principles are also completely relevant to our needs today.

The Apostle Russell M. Nelson said of faith and repentance:

The proper exercise of moral agency requires faith. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel. Because of Him, you have your agency. He must be the very foundation of your faith, and the testing of that faith is a fundamental reason for your freedom to choose.

You are free to develop and exercise faith in God and in His divine Son, faith in His word, faith in His Church, faith in His servants, and faith in His commandments. . .

Cultivation of that faith will entitle you to the companionship of the Holy Ghost, who will help you make wise decisions.

Many may profess a measure of faith in God, but without sincere repentance, faith cannot be fully operative. . .

Faith, repentance, and obedience will qualify you for sublime gifts of justice and mercy, which are bestowed upon those worthy of the blessings of the Atonement.

Yes, every test, every trial, every challenge and hardship you endure is an opportunity to further develop your faith.

(Choices, October 1990)

Of the ordinances of baptism and receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands, the late Apostle Bruce R. McConkie said:

A gracious and loving Father has ordained the laws, by obedience to which we may learn his ways and know his will.

Those who believe in Christ as he is revealed by the apostles and prophets of their day, those who forsake the world and repent of all their sins, those who covenant with the Lord in the waters of baptism to love and serve him all their days—these are the ones who receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

This gift is the right to the constant companionship of that member of the Godhead, based on faithfulness. This gift is the right to receive revelation from the Holy Spirit. “No man can receive the Holy Ghost without receiving revelations,” the Prophet said, for “the Holy Ghost is a revelator.”

Revelations come in many ways, but they are always manifest by the power of the Holy Ghost.

(Thou Shalt Receive Revelation, October 1978)

Indeed, the Lord wants to speak with us. He does so through the Holy Ghost. By gaining faith, repenting of our sins, and being baptised by proper authority, we may receive all that He wants to teach us. This is a precious truth of the restored Gospel.

MP3 Recording of The Fourth Article of Faith children’s song

Nathan H

Article of Faith 3:

We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

(Articles of Faith)

Once we have established the basic idea of the existence of God and acknowledged our responsibility for our actions before Him, what doctrine could be more important than the doctrine of Christ? Apostle Dallin H. Oaks stated:

What do members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints think of Christ?

Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten Son of God the Eternal Father. He is our Creator. He is our Teacher. He is our Savior. His atonement paid for the sin of Adam and won victory over death, assuring resurrection and immortality for all men.

He is all of these, but he is more. Jesus Christ is the Savior, whose atoning sacrifice opens the door for us to be cleansed of our personal sins so that we can be readmitted to the presence of God. He is our Redeemer.

(What Think Ye of Christ? October 1988)

Apostle Boyd K. Packer used this Article of Faith in effectively teaching young people about the Atonement:

The study of behavior is greatly improved when linked to standards and to values. Practical values, useful in everyday life, are found in the scriptures and the doctrines they reveal. I will give you one example: “We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.”

You should learn while you are young that while the Atonement of Christ applies to humanity in general, the influence of it is individual, very personal, and very useful. Even to you beginners, an understanding of the Atonement is of immediate and very practical value in everyday life. . .

I say to you again that a knowledge of the principles and doctrines of the gospel will affect your behavior more than talking about behavior.

(Washed Clean, April 1997)

To his teaching, I add my testimony that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is not a vague idea, but a practical, real power. We can all access it by obedience to His commandments. The Atonement of Jesus is the power by which we can be brought back into the presence of the Father. It can change hearts and actions. It can move worlds. I thank God for Jesus Christ and the power of His sacrifice for me.

MP3 Recording of The Third Article of Faith children’s song

Nathan H

El artículo 2 de la Fe:

Creemos que los hombres serán castigados por sus propios pecados, y no por la transgresión de Adán.

(Artículos de Fe)

El evangelio de Jesucristo es una buena noticia, buena nueva, y mucho más. Es el mensaje de la salvación como reiteradamente anunciado por Jesús Cristo y sus apóstoles y profetas. Es mi firme creencia de que toda la verdad y la luz que emana de Dios es acogido en el evangelio de Jesucristo.

Dios, nuestro Salvador y Redentor, ha dicho que es su obra y la gloria para llevar a cabo la inmortalidad de la vida eterna y el hombre. “(Moisés 1:39) Dios el Padre es el autor del evangelio, sino que es una clave parte del plan de Dios de la salvación, o el plan de la redención. Se llama el evangelio de Jesucristo porque es la expiación de Jesucristo, que hace que la redención y la salvación es posible. A través de la expiación que todos los hombres, mujeres y niños son incondicionalmente redimió de la muerte física, y todo será redimido de sus pecados con la condición de aceptar y obedecer el evangelio de Jesucristo.

Doy gracias a Dios por darnos la libertad de la transgresión de Adán. Yo también lo alabamos por habernos dado la responsabilidad de nuestras propias decisiones. Él es verdaderamente tanto misericordioso y justo.

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Los Artículos de Fe son declaraciones trece de las creencias básicas de la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (conocida como la mormones). Fueron escritos como parte de un documento llamado Carta de Wentworth, que José Smith escribió en 1842 a John Wentworth de la demócrata de Chicago. Más tarde, estas breves declaraciones fueron con música del compositor estadounidense Vanja Watkins. En esta serie, examinaremos las verdades presentadas en los artículos de fe.

El artículo 2 de la Fe:

Creemos que los hombres serán castigados por sus propios pecados, y no por la transgresión de Adán.

(Artículos de Fe)

La doctrina se presenta en este artículo de la fe es fundamental en dos sentidos. En primer lugar, muestra que Dios no nos castigará por las acciones de otro. En segundo lugar, afirma que nosotros somos responsables de nuestros propios pecados.

La caída de Adán era necesaria en el plan de Dios. Se permitió a nuestro Padre Celestial que nos puso en un lugar donde estaban expuestos a la tentación para probarnos a nosotros mismos. También quedaron sujetos a la muerte física. Gracias a Dios, Él proporcionó un Salvador para expiar nuestras imperfecciones. A través de Jesucristo, podemos superar los efectos de la caída de Adán. Él provee para todos los hombres y mujeres para ser resucitado y recibir cuerpos inmortales, y para aquellos que deciden seguirlo para recibir la vida eterna también.

Presidente Deiter F. Uchtdorf, quien fue llamado recientemente a la Primera Presidencia de la Iglesia, dijo:

El evangelio de Jesucristo es una buena noticia, buena nueva, y mucho más. Es el mensaje de la salvación como repetidamente anunciada por Jesucristo y sus apóstoles y profetas. Es mi firme creencia de que toda la verdad y la luz que emana de Dios es acogido en el evangelio de Jesucristo.

“. Para llevar a cabo la inmortalidad y la vida eterna del hombre” Dios, nuestro Padre amoroso en el cielo, ha dicho que es su obra y la gloria de Dios el Padre es el autor del evangelio, sino que es una parte clave del plan de Dios de la salvación, o el plan de la redención. Se llama el evangelio de Jesucristo porque es la expiación de Jesucristo que hace que la redención y la salvación es posible. A través de la expiación que todos los hombres, mujeres y niños son incondicionalmente redimió de la muerte física, y todo será redimido de sus pecados con la condición de aceptar y obedecer el evangelio de Jesucristo.

(¿No tenemos razón para regocijarnos? Octubre de 2007)

Doy gracias a Dios por darnos la libertad de la transgresión de Adán. Yo también lo alabamos por habernos dado la responsabilidad de nuestras propias decisiones. Él es verdaderamente tanto misericordioso y justo.

MP3 Grabación de El segundo artículo de fe la canción de los niños

Nathan H

Article of Faith 1:

We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.

(Articles of Faith)

This is the basis of all things we believe in the modern Church of Jesus Christ. Without a correct knowledge of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, worship and pursuit of other truth would be pointless.

When Joseph Smith, the first modern president of the Church, received his First Vision at the age of 14, God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him. They answered his prayer, but they also taught him by their appearance that the Father and the Son are separate physical beings, and that the Holy Ghost does not have a physical body. This corroborates the account of the baptism of Jesus Christ, when God the Father spoke from Heaven, the Holy Ghost descended in the form of a dove, and Jesus, Son of God, was in the river Jordan with John the Baptist.

President Gordon B. Hinckley, fifteenth President of the Church, said the following about the significance of this Article of Faith:

The first article of faith is familiar to all members of the Church. It is the pivotal position of our religion. It is significant that in setting forth the primary elements of our doctrine, the Prophet Joseph put this number one. . .

I believe without equivocation or reservation in God, the Eternal Father. He is my Father, the Father of my spirit, and the Father of the spirits of all men. He is the great Creator, the Ruler of the Universe. He directed the Creation of this earth on which we live. In His image man was created. He is personal. He is real. He is individual. He has “a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s.”
In the account of the Creation of the earth, “God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.”

Could any language be more clear? Does it demean God, as some would have us believe, that man was created in His express image? Rather, it should stir within the heart of every man and woman a greater appreciation for himself or herself as a son or daughter of God.

(New Era, July 2005)

I am grateful for the blessings of this first, basic principle: that God is our Father, His Son is our Redeemer, and the Holy Ghost testifies of Them.

MP3 Recording of “The First Article of Faith” children’s song

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