by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 8, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
29 He commandeth that there shall be no priestcrafts; for, behold, priestcrafts are that men preach and set themselves up for a light unto the world, that they may get gain and praise of the world; but they seek not the welfare of Zion. 30 Behold, the Lord hath...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
As Lehi prepared to die, he counseled his sons for the last time. He spoke to Jacob, his fifth son, about salvation. “…And the way is prepared from the fall of man, and salvation is free. And men are instructed sufficiently that they know good from evil. And the law...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Satan? There are many debates on that subject in the world. Some don’t believe he is real. Others believe in him, but can’t figure out where he came from. The Bible tells us God created all living. Did God, then, create Satan? If he didn’t, then why does the...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
God planned our lives on earth to be filled with choices. While there are always going to be some things beyond our control, the things of eternal significance are always ours to choose or to reject. The world might have some control over our bodies, our actions, and...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
20 And the Gentiles are lifted up in the pride of their eyes, and have stumbled, because of the greatness of their stumbling block, that they have built up many churches; nevertheless, they put down the power and miracles of God, and preach up unto themselves their...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
22 And there are also secret combinations, even as in times of old, according to the combinations of the devil, for he is the founder of all these things; yea, the founder of murder, and works of darkness; yea, and he leadeth them by the neck with a flaxen cord, until...
