INTRO:
Isaiah 55:8
STUDY:
Psalms 127:3-5
Moses 1:39
Doctrine & Covenants 49: 15-17
POINTS TO PONDER:
Satan Is Jealous of the Power of Procreation and Seeks to Rob Us of It
"A young man recently came to see me. He was handsome in appearance, a good student, personable, but deeply troubled. He announced that he has long been involved in deviant moral activity but has now come to have serious questions about it.
'What brought this change of attitude?' I asked.
He pointed to a ring on his little finger. It was a beautiful diamond in a heavy gold setting, a handsome ring which he showed me with pride. 'It was my grandfather’s,' he said. 'In his old age he gave it to my father who was his eldest son; and my father gave it to me, his eldest son. The other night I was with a friend of my own kind, and he, knowing the story of my ring, asked, "To whom will you give it? I guess you’re the last one."'
'I was shaken by that,' he continued. 'I had never thought of it before. "Where am I going?" I asked myself. "I am walking down a blind alley, where there is neither light, nor hope, nor future." I suddenly realized I need help.'” (President Gordon B. Hinckley, Opposing Evil, Conference Report, Oct. 1975, p. 56.)
As Part of the Eternal Family of God, Both Our Roots (Ancestors) and Branches (Children) Are Vital to UsMalachi 4:1
Joseph Smith History 1:37
---typist's note: the manual refers readers to view an analogy presented in a talk by Elder Theodore M. Burton, Salvation and Exaltation, Conference Report, Apr. 1972, p. 87.)
Gospel Dimensions to the Population Explosion Issue
"we have the positive approach. . . . We believe . . . that we have in this church the answer to all the questions, for the Lord is the head of the Church and He has given us this program." (President Spencer W. Kimball, Church News, 3 Jan. 1974, p. 14.)
Teachings of the Prophets Versus Teachings of the World
"Now the only safety we have as members of this church is to do exactly what the Lord said to the Church in that day when the Church was organized. We must learn to give heed to the words and commandments that the Lord shall give through his prophet, 'as he receiveth them, walking in all holiness before me; . . . as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith.' (Doctrine & Covenants 21:4-5). You may not like what comes form the authority of the Church. It may contradict your political views. It may interfere with some of your social life. But if you listen to these things, as if from the mouth of the Lord himself, with patience and faith, the promise is that 'the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; yea, and the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkenss from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his name's glory.' (Doctrine & Covenants 21:6)" (Harold B. Lee, Conference Report, Oct. 1970, p. 152.)
RELATED TOPIC(s) IN THE NEW STUDENT MANUAL:
Abortion
Birth Control
The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Mothers’ Employment outside the Home
Parenthood: Creating a Gospel-Centered Home
Link to the new Eternal Marriage Student Manual:
http://www.ldsces.org/inst_
Preparing for an Eternal Marriage, Religion 234
Building an Eternal Marriage, Religion 235
"I teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves" - Joseph Smith
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POLLYANNA
*All mistakes are the fault of the typist.
For better or worse, no pun intended . . .
for those who are looking to improve the institution
who hope that the institution is never-endin'
whether for singles who hope to be married one day,
or for married couples who hope to stay :- )
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