Jan 23, 2010 these promisesincreased love and harmony in the home, greater respect between parent and child, increased spirituality and righteousnessthese are not idle promises, but exactly what the prophet joseph smith meant when he said the book of mormon will help us draw nearer to god the teachings of ezra taft benson, 54. From 1918 to 1921, he attended utah state agricultural college and then went to england on a mission for the mormon church. Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. For a closer look at some of the political, religious and personal views of one of mormonism s prophets, seers and revelators, quoted below are excerpts from the personal correspondence of ezra taft benson to me, written when he was a member of the quorum of the twelve and later as president of the mormon church. May 09, 2015 62 ezra taft benson, a moral challenge, in john birch societys american opinion 23 feb.
You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Reviewed in the united states on december 18, 2016. Promises for family historytemple work margies messages. Feb 24, 2015 ezra taft benson, teachings of the presidents of the church. It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. His greatgrandfather, also named ezra taft benson, knew the prophet joseph smith.
Testing ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon. The mormon chronicle disagrees with many of the conclusions and assumptions presented by quinn in this essay. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. Ezra taft benson, the teachings of ezra taft benson salt lake city. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube.
See more ideas about quotes, lds quotes and church quotes. Published volume by ezra taft benson a witness and a warning. These promisesincreased love and harmony in the home, greater respect between parent and child, increased spirituality and righteousnessthese are not idle promises, but exactly what the prophet joseph smith meant when he said the book of mormon will help us draw nearer to god the teachings of ezra taft benson, 54. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion introduction to the book of mormon. You will have greater discernment, insight, conviction, and spirit than those who do not. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic. The prophet joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. The book of mormon further warns that whatsoever nation shall uphold such secret combinations, to get power and gain, until they shall spread over the nation, behold they shall be destroyed. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mormon mission.
Maxwell, jesus of nazareth, savior and king, ensign, december 1976. As president ezra taft benson famously noted, study of that book is associated with a number of inspiring promises. Book of mormon there is a power in the book of which will begin to flow into our lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. Reconstructing the book of mormons missing stories. My beloved brethren and sisters, for some years now i have been deeply concerned that we are not using the book of mormon as god intends. Jun 07, 2015 published volume by ezra taft benson a witness and a warning. Ezra taft bensons 14 fundamentals is doctrine again.
Ezra taft benson s address at the general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, october 1985. I promise you that, with increased attendance in the temples of our god, you shall receive increased personal revelation to bless your life as you bless those who have died. The teachings of ezra taft benson ezra taft benson. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon president ezra taft benson. From reading the article in the link posted below it seems to have caused a bit of contention within the leadership of the church. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. Ezra taft benson was ordained and set apart as the thirteenth president of the church on november 10, 1985. Benson aims new blast at mcarthy, salt lake tribune, 23 june 1954, 1. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th united states secretary of agriculture during both presidential terms of dwight d. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16.
Ezra taft bensons ultraconservative vision made him one of the most. Tonight i have been exploring ezra taft bensons political ideologies. On january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake. The world would mold men by changing their environment. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of. Hinckley the power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.
April 1975 general conference, the book of mormon is the word of god by president ezra taft benson. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon president ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the media library portion of this site to another website or on a computer. The book illuminates the significant relationship between the mormon faith.
Ezra taft benson, civic standards for the faithful saints link in comments. All of the antichrists in the book of mormon have essentially the same goal. It is meaningful and helpful to anyone who reads it. The book illuminates the significant relationship between the mormon faith and the rise. Twice he served as a stake president and twice as president of the european mission. The power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. Did ezra taft benson believe he was a prophet of god. Prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled a principle with a promise. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g.
In february 1974 apostle ezra taft benson was asked during an interview if a good mormon could also be a liberal democrat. The book of mormon is the word of god by president ezra. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. An invitation to study the book of mormon religious studies center. You are a marked generation lds church quotes posted on june 14, 2012 by ldschurchquotes june 14, 2012 for nearly six thousand years, god has held you in reserve to make your appearance in the final days before the second coming of the lord. Roberts study of parallels between ethan smiths view of the hebrews and the book of mormon, the king james text of the book of isaiah and the king. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988. Thunder from the right delivers on its promise to offer a fresh and stimulating. I think it would be very hard if he was living the gospel and understood it. Church, provide a sampling of his warnings and promises related to the book of mormon.
Aug 04, 2017 president ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. As i participated in the mexico city temple dedication, i received the distinct impression that god is not. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel.
Jan 28, 2012 book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 28 page 1 of intro to 2 nephi 28 president ezra taft benson taught. For behold, the lord shall curse the land with much heat, and the barrenness thereof shall go forth forever. For a closer look at some of the political, religious and personal views of one of mormonism s prophets, seers and revelators, quoted below are excerpts from the personal correspondence of ezra taft benson to me, written when he was a member of the quorum of the twelve and later as president of the mormon. Ezra taft benson on preserving freedom with priesthood lds church quotes posted on december 23, 2012 by ldschurchquotes december 23, 2012 the devil knows if the elders of israel should ever wake up they could step forth and help preserve freedom. During his administration he emphasized the book of mormon and the theme come unto christ in strethening missionary work and families. Christ would take the slums out of people, and then they would take themselves out of the slums. The book contains many of his sermons read within the church, and instructions to the members that are still being used today, has time may have moved on but the teachings and writings have not, as we have been told on more than one occasion to read, study, and ponder the book of mormon a witness and a warning by ezra taft benson,1988. Tonight i have been exploring ezra taft benson s political ideologies. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. This book features the teachings of president ezra taft benson, who served as. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 2014, 97. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson, former prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 19851994 president benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the oldest of eleven children. Anyone could learn something from reading ezra taft bensons book.
Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Ezra taft benson, teachings of the presidents of the church. Dramatized history of ezra taft benson deseret book. A gift from the lord my beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one of the most significant gifts given to the world in modern times. Bookcraft 8 january 1988 first presidency message, ezra taft benson.
In the book of mormon, the testimony of jesus christ is clear, undiluted, and full of power. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. Will give spiritual and intellectual unity to your whole life. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. Deseret book 8 published volume by ezra taft benson the teachings of ezra taft benson. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. Leather mormon church employee christmas gift edition. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985.
President ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the. Whether or not you agree with any personal conclusions made by michael quinn, his essay ezra taft benson and mormon political conflicts is the most indepth treatise on the topic and contains a lot of interesting information. President ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 28 page 1 of intro to 2 nephi 28 president ezra taft benson taught. Anyone could learn something from reading ezra taft benson s book. His ancestors were of noble pioneer stock and his grandfather, ezra t. An agricultural scientist and foodmarketing specialist, ezra taft benson was raised on his mormon familys farm in whitney, idaho. And no other book in the world explains this vital doctrine nearly as well as the book of mormon. It testifies of his divinity and of the necessity for a redeemer and the need of our putting trust in him. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. Benson came from a large family of eleven children, of whom he was the eldest. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. Joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and of the broader latterday saint movement, produced several volumes of scripture between 1827, when he began translating the book of mormon, and 1844, when he was murdered.
John heinerman and anson shule, the mormon corporate empire, p. The controversial hearings that signaled the end of a turbulent career and a. Ezra taft benson 18991994, thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The inside story of the censure of senator joe mccarthy by his colleagues.
I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon camillechicken scratch n sniff chicken scratch n sniff latterday saint lds talks later day saints journaling lds quotes book of mormon quotes mormon book lds scriptures lds church church ideas. However, years later i read a promise made by president ezra taft benson. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. It holds all the other stones in place, and if removed, the arch crumbles. As the last latterday prophet born before the beginning of the twentieth century, ezra taft benson represented a strong connection between the past and the exciting future. President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. Promises for family historytemple work by virtue of the sacred priesthood in me vested.
Opening the book and thumbing through its pages, she demonstrated to them how she, in seminary scripture study crossreferencing style, had colorcoded the text for the spalding manuscript, b. Mormons and american politics cambridge studies in social. At the close of world war ii he served a mission of mercy, ministering to the spiritual and temporal needs of destitute latterday saints in europe. The book of mormon, published in 1830, is well known. Ezra taft bensons 14 fundamentals is doctrine again post by mormon mediator. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. Michael quinn, ezra taft benson and mormon political conflicts, dialogue. Mar 25, 20 explore debraannabells board president ezra taft benson quotes, followed by 185. He spent much of his childhood doing chores on his fathers farm.
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