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Ive been thinking about this forthe past few days. Weve been having more conversations about Mormonism, mostly because of the election cycle and there is a lot of misinformation about thebeliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some of the misinformation is intentional. Most, though, I think is because people just dont know accurate information about the Church. The best place to start finding good information is The Book of Mormon.
Here is some background on the Book of Mormon: Its an abridged record of ancient prophets who lived in America during a similar time period as the Bible. It records the history of their dealings with God, The Doctrines of Christ, the testimony many had of Christ, an account of Christs post-resurrection Ministry among the people, and the destruction of several nations. The final prophets, Mormon and Moroni, compiled the book and it was later translated by the power of God through Joseph Smith Jr.
Paul told the Thessalonians to Prove all things. Hold fast that which is good. (1 Thessalonians 5:21). The Book of Mormon should be tested. And the best way to test it is to read what it says and understand the message found in it. There is a unique promise found inthe Book of Mormon that is not found in any other book that I know about. And that is this:
And so, that is my challenge forevery one of you who reads this. Take the challenge. Read the Book of Mormonfor yourself all the way through from cover to cover. You can get one for free. You can also read it online.
Once you read it do the following:
1)Ponder in your mind and heart and think about what youve read and the tender mercies of the Lord. Try to understand the message being taught.
2)Humble yourself before God
3)Ask the Lord with a sincere heart and real intent whether the Book of Mormon is true or not.
4)Believe that Christ can reveal to you whether its true or not.
I can promise you that God will reveal to you the truth. I understand some of you may be skeptical, but I invite you to experiment with an open mind. You have nothing to lose by taking the challenge. If its true, you have a new resource in your life to turn to through which you can learn about God and Christ and the covenants He makes with man. If it isnt, youve learned more accurate information about what Mormons believe and why. Either way, you will become a better person for it.
I can tell you that my life has been completely changed since I took this challenge seriously and sought to learn what was in the Book of Mormon and sought God to find out His will in things. It was one of the best decisions in my life. It was only by the power of the Holy Ghost that I came to know it was true. The Holy Ghost will reveal it to you as well
Thats the challenge I have for you. You can take it or not. All I ask is that if you do, you see it all the way through.
Here is some background on the Book of Mormon: Its an abridged record of ancient prophets who lived in America during a similar time period as the Bible. It records the history of their dealings with God, The Doctrines of Christ, the testimony many had of Christ, an account of Christs post-resurrection Ministry among the people, and the destruction of several nations. The final prophets, Mormon and Moroni, compiled the book and it was later translated by the power of God through Joseph Smith Jr.
Paul told the Thessalonians to Prove all things. Hold fast that which is good. (1 Thessalonians 5:21). The Book of Mormon should be tested. And the best way to test it is to read what it says and understand the message found in it. There is a unique promise found inthe Book of Mormon that is not found in any other book that I know about. And that is this:
Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ponder it in your hearts.
And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things. (Moroni 10:3-5).
And so, that is my challenge forevery one of you who reads this. Take the challenge. Read the Book of Mormonfor yourself all the way through from cover to cover. You can get one for free. You can also read it online.
Once you read it do the following:
1)Ponder in your mind and heart and think about what youve read and the tender mercies of the Lord. Try to understand the message being taught.
2)Humble yourself before God
3)Ask the Lord with a sincere heart and real intent whether the Book of Mormon is true or not.
4)Believe that Christ can reveal to you whether its true or not.
I can promise you that God will reveal to you the truth. I understand some of you may be skeptical, but I invite you to experiment with an open mind. You have nothing to lose by taking the challenge. If its true, you have a new resource in your life to turn to through which you can learn about God and Christ and the covenants He makes with man. If it isnt, youve learned more accurate information about what Mormons believe and why. Either way, you will become a better person for it.
I can tell you that my life has been completely changed since I took this challenge seriously and sought to learn what was in the Book of Mormon and sought God to find out His will in things. It was one of the best decisions in my life. It was only by the power of the Holy Ghost that I came to know it was true. The Holy Ghost will reveal it to you as well
Thats the challenge I have for you. You can take it or not. All I ask is that if you do, you see it all the way through.