Rabbi Jacob Milgrom, Dean of Near Eastern Studies at UC Berkeley, concluded that Hosea 6:6 was the most important verse in “the Prophets” in the Old Testament. (See: “Jacob Milgrom,” Wikipedia.) I was surprised, because I had no clue about Hosea 6:6. But he may have been right. Hosea 6:6: “For I desired mercy, … Continue reading Is Hosea 6:6 the Most Important Old Testament?
"Sunday Sermon" (These quotes are taken from sermons, letter, and modern scriptures. We sometimes forget that the quotes in the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price are the words of Joseph Smith) Jesus Christ, The Savior and Redeemer The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles … Continue reading Joseph Smith – Favorite Quotes
"Sunday Sermon" & "Great Quotes Studies conclude that the more education people receive, the less religious they become. However, Latter-day Saints are the exception. The more education they gain, the more faithful they are. For Latter-day Saints, study and learning is a Divine commandment. All truth is circumscribed in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading “Study” and “Learning” According to the Doctrine & Covenants
Antagonists' Major Allegation: "The LDS Church Conspires to Cover-up Truths" The Internet contains a plethora of anti-LDS articles and videos. Some are by former members "who left the church, but who cannot leave the church alone." (Neal A. Maxwell) Most of the antagonist's websites allege that the church is engaged in a massive cover-up of … Continue reading Anti-LDS Allegation: “The Church Conspires to Cover up the it’s History” (My Response)
"Faith on Friday" Serve Him With "All Thy Mind" It well-settled that the more, higher education people receive, the less religious they become. For example, the least religious countries, with religious freedom, are: Sweden (73% irreligious), U.K. (69%), Belgium (64%), Australia (63), Norway (62%), Denmark (61%), Estonia (60%), Germany (60%). However, Latter-day Saints are a … Continue reading The Commandment to Diligently Study the Gospel and the Sin of Intellectual Sloth
"Fun Facts Saturday" I drove taxis for Anaheim Yellow Cab during my first summer in law school. I interviewed on one day, and I started driving the next. By contrast, London black cab drivers take years to qualify. They must pass a Herculean test called: “The Knowledge.” The city doesn’t want passengers to wait while … Continue reading London “Cabbies” must MEMORIZE 25,000 streets and 20,000 landmarks
“Easter Season Sermon” One of the most important principles of the gospel is to "Hear Him." Another is to "Know Him." These are keys to salvation and exaltation. Eternal Life Requires Knowing God - John 17:3 “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou … Continue reading “Know Him”
The best students of the gospel become the best teachers of the gospel I am sometimes asked, "Brother London, how long did it take you to prepare your talk?" I answer, "About 50 years." Powerful speaking and teaching requires lifelong ongoing study. We are commanded to engage in an ongoing lifelong study of the gospel … Continue reading Tips for Talks and Lessons #13: Lifelong Study and Preparation
Euclid, the ancient Greek, is “the Father of Geometry.” Thus, the school course is sometimes called, “Euclidean Geometry.” The story is told that Philip, King of Macedonia, hired Euclid, to tutor young Alexander the Great, his son. Alexander found Euclid to be a demanding teacher and mathematics to be a difficult subject. In frustration, Alexander demanded a … Continue reading Euclid Tries to Teach Geometry to Alexander the Great
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