Boyd K. Packer, Our Father’s Plan, pg. 27
“Without a knowledge of the gospel
plan, transgression seems natural, innocent, even justified. There is no greater protection from the
adversary than for us to know the truth—to know the plan!”
M. Russell Ballard, Ensign, May 1986, pg.15
“In my judgment, the greatest
motivator that we have in the Church is to have Church members understand the
plan of salvation.”
Joseph Smith, Teachings of the Prophet
Joseph Smith, pg. 68
“The great plan of salvation is a
theme which ought to occupy our strict attention, and be regarded as one of
heaven's best gifts to mankind.”
Names of Plan...*2Ne 11:5 the great and eternal plan
* 2Ne 9:13 the plan of our God *Alma 34:9 the great plan of the
Eternal God *Jarom 1:2; Alma 24:14 the plan of salvation *Alma 42:5 the
great plan of salvation *Alma 12:25, 26, 30, 23, 33; 17:16; 18:39; 22:13;
29:2; 39:18; 42:11,13 the plan of redemption *Jacob 6:8, Alma 34:31 the
great plan of redemption *Alma 34:16 the great and eternal plan of
redemption *Alma 42:15 the plan of mercy *Alma 42:31 the great
plan of mercy *2 Ne 9:6 the merciful plan of the great creator *
Alma 41:2 the plan of restoration *2Ne11:5 the plan of deliverance
*Alma 42:16 the plan of happiness * Alma 42:8 the great plan of
happiness
Elder
David A. Bednar:
The Holy Ghost is the third member of the
Godhead; He is a personage of spirit and bears witness of all truth. In the scriptures
the Holy Ghost is referred to as the Comforter (see John 14:16–27; Moroni
8:26), a teacher (see John 14:26; D&C 50:14), and a revelator (see 2 Nephi
32:5). Revelations from the Father and the Son are conveyed through the Holy
Ghost. He is the messenger for and the witness of the Father and the Son. (CR
Oct. 2010)
Satan’s Plan * 2ne 9:28 cunning plan of the evil one
* Alma 12:4 plan was a very subtle plan.* Alma 12:4-6 the plan
of thine adversary * Hel 6:22-30;
Ether 8:8-26 secret
plan of awful wickedness
Spencer W. Kimball Men of Example 12 Sept. 1975 p2
To know the patriarchs and
prophets of the ages past and their faithfulness under stress and temptation
and persecution strengthens the resolves of the Saints (youth). All through the scriptures almost every weakness and every strength of
man has been portrayed, and rewards and punishments have been recorded. One would surely be blind who could not learn
to live life properly by such reading.
Ezra Taft Benson Ensign, Nov 1988 p87
I testify that as the forces of
evil increase under Lucifer’s leadership and as the forces of good increase
under the leadership of Jesus Christ, there will be growing battles between the
two until the final confrontation. As
the issues become clear and more obvious, all mankind will eventually be
required to align themselves either for the kingdom of God or for the kingdom
of the devil.
Boyd K. Packer Teach ye diligently p 242-43
Most of us have been
taught the gospel all our lives. We know
the difference between good and evil, between right and wrong. Isn’t it time then that we decide that we are
going to do right? In so doing we are
making a choice – not just a choice bure THE choice. Once we have decided that, w/ no fingers
crossed, no counterfeiting, no reservations or hesitancy, the rest will fall
into place.
Elder David A. Bednar:
“…as learners, you and I are to act and be
doers of the word and not simply hearers who are only acted upon… You and I (and
our students) are to be anxiously engaged in asking, seeking, and knocking.
L. Tom Perry, Ensign, July 2000, p.22 (ON CABINET)
In this modern day and age,
there is a greater need for spiritual power than perhaps at any time
before in our history. Now where do we
find this spiritual power? I believe the
answer lies in knowing and understanding the word of God, which we learn
through a careful study of the scriptures....
Spencer W. Kimball (first
Presidency) Letter to Seminary youth
Dear Student; There is nothing more important in the life
of a young person than gaining testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ... Do more than enroll (in seminary), apply
yourself, learn the beautiful and eternal principles of the
gospel, and practice them fully throughout your life.
