In the first sentence of his history, Joseph Smith wrote about the many reports put into circulation by “evil-disposed and designing persons” in relation to the rise of the restored Church of Jesus Christ. Joseph sought wisdom as to how to respond to those publishing falsehoods against him.
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Come Follow Me for Sunday School: “Worth . . . the Riches of the Whole Earth”, Doctrine & Covenants 67-70
Jesus Christ has promised us “the riches of eternity” if we carry out faithfully the stewardships he has given us (D&C 67:2). In this lesson, the Lord teaches us what it means to be faithful stewards.
Lesson 46: “Zion-The Pure in Heart”
Which comes first: a Zion people or a Zion priesthood society?
Lesson 45: “The Family Is Ordained of God”
Jesus Christ is the center of the family. If Christ is not central, then the family eventually becomes merely a group of people who share similar DNA patterns. If Christ is central, the family receives eternal glory and eternal exaltation in the kingdom of God.
Lesson 44: “Being Good Citizens”
"We believe that governments were instituted of God for the benefit of man; and that he holds men accountable for their acts in relation to them." So begins D&C 134, known as the Church's "declaration of belief regarding governments and laws."
Lesson 43: “Take upon You My Whole Armor”
What was the nature of the conflict in pre-mortality?
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