This story on pp. He died in Salt Lake City on November 5, 1985. One cannot know God nor understand his works or plans unless he follows the laws which govern. He led the Church with spiritual power and energetic determination during a period of dramatic vitality and growth. Talks by Spencer W. Kimball. Experience in one field does not automatically create expertise in another field. One might know much about buying and selling groceries and be absolutely ignorant of bridge building. When? Abraham spent a glorious life teaching righteousness to his own numerous posterity and to others. Of these truths I bear witness in the name of Jesus Christ. Across the desk from me sits a delightful young couple. President Spencer W. Kimball : Modern idols or false gods can take such forms as clothes, homes, businesses, machines, automobiles, pleasure boats, and numerous other material deflectors from the path to godhood. Now, with the doctrines perverted, the priesthood gone, the organization corrupted, and the knowledge lost, there must come another awakening. God’s church was lost for the moment, as it had been through many centuries in the past. These realities will not go away simply because we have different opinions about them. 1 thought on “ Lock Your Heart – Spencer W. Kimball ” judith muhangueno says: September 2, 2016 at 2:06 pm I just loved it I know that this inspired talk, this not president speaking but the Lord speak to his arms of missionary thanks so much. It's an energy field created by all living things. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. You need not be in doubt. We learn about these absolute truths by being taught by the Spirit. I am so sure of this that I am willing to bear witness of it with the last effort of my tongue and lips. Jan 6, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Debbie Woodward. The true plan of life was placed upon the earth in the beginning when it was given to Adam. One must be governed by the laws which control the realm into which he is delving. In order to do so and to get the nations to accept it, pagan superstitions and doctrines were superimposed upon the Christian doctrines and intermingled until the doctrines and ordinances established by the Christ were changed and diluted so that they had only a faint resemblance to the truth. Refresh and try again. 7 Oct 1945 He had developed, through his perfection in overcoming all things, the power to take up his life again. If men are really humble, they will realize that they discover, but do not create, truth. This resurrection referred to is the work of Jesus Christ, the Savior, who, because he was both mortal (the son of Mary) and divine (the Son of God), was able to overcome the powers governing the flesh. Jan 19, 2013 - Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. President Kimball writes him repeatedly and calls him to repentance. After completing a mission and marrying Camilla Eyring, he settled in Safford, Arizona, to raise his family and run an insurance business. And Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Almighty, the Creator, the Master of the only true way of life—the gospel of Jesus Christ. The people of the world became so wicked that they were literally drowned and washed off the earth. Quorum of the Twelve (7 Oct 1943 - 23 Jan 1970) 9 Apr 1944 The Sabbath Day General Conference. This will be your proving ground. I am willing to go into eternity and face my God with this testimony on my lips. All the people on the earth might deny him and disbelieve, but he lives in spite of them. As in all of the other dispensations, and especially the one preceding it when Jesus personally came to restore it, the little seed of truth had to fight a mountain of falsehood. Spencer W. Kimball was the twelfth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am doing my best to present it. Could it have been the different food which made the change? Writing to this young man, who was battling with his thoughts, I said: Your resistance and argument against the truths of the gospel have given me grave concern. Then you may know of these truths just as surely, or more surely, than the scientist knows the metals, or the acids, or other elements. Now, with great humility, I send this message to you, John, and to all others who may hear it, with a prayer in my heart that you will not cast it aside, but that you will think it through and ponder about it as you pray about it. October 2020; April 2020; October 2019; April 2019; All conferences (101) ... All speakers (490) Topics. In short, opinion alone has no power in the matter of an absolute truth. © Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. This time the union will never be dissolved, since there will be no blood to disintegrate and cause trouble. In two Conference talks April and Sept 1978 (Ensign May & Nov 78) Strengthening the Family—the Basic Unit of the Church, President Spencer W. Kimball Ensign, May 1978, 45. Opinions do not change that. Born on March 28, 1895, in Salt Lake City, Spencer W. Kimball grew up in Thatcher, Arizona. It is as true and the near-spherical shape of the earth, and as gravity; as true as the shining of the sun—as positive as the truth that we live. This Church of Jesus Christ (nicknamed Mormon) is the “only true and living church” that is fully recognized with the authority to perform for him, and the only one with a total and comprehensive and true program which will carry men to powers unbelievable and to realms incredible. In twenty years? Spencer W. Kimball was President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when this devotional address was given at Brigham Young University on 6 September 1977. And then, knowing full well that his life would be taken, he went gloriously to his death, thus giving not only his energy, time, and earning capacity but his very life for the cause. Many scientific findings have changed from year to year. His family had survived the Great Depression, floods and more, but he never faltered, never wavered in his service to the Lord. If they were, then your opinion would be just as good as mine, or better. General Conference. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. General Conference Talks By Spencer W. Kimball. President Spencer W. Kimball 12th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints October 1982 153rd Semiannual Conference Saturday Morning Session "There seems to be a general state of wickedness in the world in these perilous yet crucially momentous days. Born on March 28, 1895, in Salt Lake City, Spencer W. Kimball grew up in Thatcher, Arizona. Again, these vital truths are not matters of opinion. #Brother #Lds #Victory “Success is not measured in achievement of goals, but in the stress and strain of meeting those goals”-- Spencer W. Kimball . Here I get my belly full daily and a fair space in which to sleep.” How short-sighted he would be to prefer such status when he is told that across the sea and across the desert a promised land awaits where he can be free and well-fed, be master of his own destinies, and have leisure, culture, growth, and all one’s heart could rightfully desire. After completing a mission and marrying Camilla Eyring, he settled in Safford, Arizona, to raise his family and run an insurance business. There must be an open mind, a sincere heart, a desire, a reaching. Born on March 28, 1895, in Salt Lake City, Spencer W. Kimball grew up in Thatcher, Arizona. It never varies. by President Spencer W. Kimball. The truth remains. Spencer W. Kimball was President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when this devotional address was given at Brigham Young University on 6 September 1977. His administration produced significant advances in doctrinal understanding, member unity, and gospel expansion worldwide. "Hear and Obey" Spencer W Kimball went in the face of medical advice and followed the counsel given him by his priesthood leaders. Grampa Bill believes this to be the most complete link listing available of President Spencer W. Kimball's talks and articles on the web. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together." Again, to you, John, I say, it is not if you will capitulate to the great truth; it iswhen, for I know that you cannot indefinitely resist the power and pressure of truth. After a few generations, the descendants of Adam went the way of the world and most of the earth’s children lost the truths and the knowledge of God and of the gospel. The rules of dietetics have changed many times in my lifetime. #Stress #Goal #Achievement “Preparedness, when properly pursued, is a way of life, not a sudden, spectacular program.”-- Spencer W. Kimball . He finally knew it so positively that he gave the balance of his life teaching it. The corrupted doctrines of former centuries were all there. The tiny organization, begun in 1830 with six members, has had phenomenal growth to some four million in that short period. The assurance will definitely come to you, but not unless you make an effort. The spiritual realm, which is just as absolute as is the physical, cannot be understood by the laws of the physical. Paul knew more about the healing and saving truths that were necessary for the welfare of human souls than all of the sages and the doctors of his time or this time. Before his crucifixion, the Savior recognized the absolute necessity for an organization of persons duly empowered to carry on his work, teach his plan to the world, and persuade people to follow the eternal program. Man cannot discover God or his ways by mere mental processes. Spencer W. Kimball + Follow Similar authors to follow + + + See more recommendations Something went wrong. The Lord Expects Righteousness October 1982. I send to you a solemn warning; and when you stand before the judgment bar in the not-too-distant future, you will know then that I spoke the truth with your eternal welfare in mind. Much time has been lost. 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