Tag: commandments

Always Love the Sinner, but Never Condone the Sin – Jeffrey Holland (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “[W]e have to be careful that love and empathy do not get interpreted as condoning and advocacy, or that orthodoxy and loyalty to principle not be interpreted as unkindness or disloyalty to people. As near as I can tell, Christ never once withheld His love from anyone, but He also never once said to … Continue reading Always Love the Sinner, but Never Condone the Sin – Jeffrey Holland (Great Quotes) →

“Let God Prevail” – Russell M. Nelson (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “The Hebraic meanings of the word Israel is “let God prevail.” Thus, the very name of Israel refers to a person who is willing to let God prevail in his or her life. That concept stirs my soul! … “The question for each of us ... is the same. Are you willing to let God prevail in your life? Are you willing to … Continue reading “Let God Prevail” – Russell M. Nelson (Great Quotes) →

Satan’s Strategies: “God accepts me just the way I am.”

"Sunday Sermon" Absolutely nothing, not even sin, can ever separate us from God's love. (Rom. 8:35-39) (See: Old Testament theme: "Hesed" and New Testament theme: "Agape") Heavenly Father will always love His children, no matter what. However, the concept that “God accepts me just the way I am,” can become an excuse. It can lead … Continue reading Satan’s Strategies: “God accepts me just the way I am.” →

Commandments – Source of our Greatest Blessings

"Sunday Sermon" “When obedience ceases to be an irritant, and becomes our quest, in that moment, God will endow us with power.” (Ezra Taft Benson) The Great “Plan of Happiness” The restored gospel is the great “Plan of Happiness.” God wants us to be happy.  He wants to share his joy with us.  “Men are … Continue reading Commandments – Source of our Greatest Blessings →

If we are saved by grace, why keep the commandments?

"Sunday Sermon" I. Background A. Ancient and modern scriptures declare that we are saved by divine grace and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ   Salvation and redemption come only through the Savior and Redeemer - Jesus Christ. We are saved through the His grace and His merits, not ours. "Works without faith is dead." … Continue reading If we are saved by grace, why keep the commandments? →

Resisting Temptation and Overcoming Sin – Scriptures and Quotes

“Sunday Sermon” The "Temptations of Jesus" give great insights on confronting Satan and resisting sin. (Matthew 4: 1-11) Center your life in Christ and Follow the Savior’s Example Christ Resists Temptations             The Savior “suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them” (Doctrine and Covenants 20:22). When Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, the Lord … Continue reading Resisting Temptation and Overcoming Sin – Scriptures and Quotes →

Love the Sinner, but Don’t Condone the Sin

"Sunday Sermon" One of the greatest challenges in life is to keep things in proper balance.   We must strive to balance “our compassion for others" with “our loyalty to the commandments.”  We must always love the sinner, but we must never advocate sin. We Must Always Love the Sinner As disciples of Christ, we … Continue reading Love the Sinner, but Don’t Condone the Sin →

Christ’s Greatest Miracle – Silencing the Lawyers (Matthew 22:35-46)

“Then one of them, which was a lawyer asked [Jesus] a question, tempting him, saying Master, which is the greatest commandment in the law?" (v. 35) Significantly, the question was asked by a lawyer. Lawyers are experts in the law.  They are masters of entrapping people through cross-examination. This lawyer was not asking Jesus a … Continue reading Christ’s Greatest Miracle – Silencing the Lawyers (Matthew 22:35-46) →