Example of Faith: Called as Bishop in the Midst of a Severe Family Trial
I recently read this post and found it to be an example of faith. I admit I'm moved to tears at the depth of trail and faith the Fitzgerald family has, and is experiencing.
I asked for permission to publish it. The author is Bishop Mike Fitzgerald. He is currently serving as Bishop in the Mapleton, Utah area. His blog is: http://yourbishop.blogspot.com/
The scriptures teach that “My people must be tried in all things, that they may be prepared to receive the glory that I have for them… D&C 136:31. The following account is an example of one family's trail and blessing as they prepare for the glory the Lord has for them.
Whence Cometh a Testimony?
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A Review of a Few Basic Principles of the Gospel
“The most basic principles of the gospel are sometimes those least understood.” Theodore M. Burton
The following information was obtained by searching through numerous LDS books and choosing a few definitions that caught my eye. Please feel free to add to what I've provided.
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Experience the Gospel Instead of Just Intellectualizing It
The doctrine of Christ, as revealed in the Book of Mormon, teaches church members how to experience the gospel; not just learning it for the sake of understanding.
The gospel is experienced when we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. It is more important to experience the gospel than it is to understand it. When we experience the gospel we understand it on a whole different level as compared to study alone.
What I've just said may sound like I've got things backwards; after all, doesn't one need to understand the gospel before they experience it? Yes, there needs to be some basic understanding of the gospel. The following definition from Preach My Gospel, page 5, explains what one needs to know.
Keeping the Commandments without Making Covenants has no Power to Sanctify
For those who have made covenants to follow Christ there is a simple plan that needs to be obeyed in order to realize the promised blessings. The following scripture clearly describes the plan and promise:
Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day. 3 Nephi 27:20
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