98-99:)
Obedience is a way of showing this towards god
love and devotion
The lord instructs the saints to renounce war and seek
peace
We must follow this example
Jesus Christ
The lord promises to fight the battles of those who
trust and obey
"I the lord justify you... in befriending the law, which is the _ law of the land".
Constitutional
This Christ like virtue is repeatedly emphasized in D&C 98 when dealing with persecution.
patience
What is one of the lords promised blessings the saints.
All afflictions will be turned into blessings.
What does the lord call the saints in D&C 98
friends
forgiving 7 times 70 resembles
Christ-like love and forgiveness
"I will prove you in all things, whether you will abide in my covenant, even unto _
death."
The lord promises that Jhon Murdock's family will be cared for by
church members
Why did persecution erupt in Messuri for the members.
They didn't like their views and beliefs, and the devil fanned their annoyance into hatred.
D&C 98:11 says the saints should do this continually with the word of God.
seek it
In section 98 we are told that we are supposed to forgive these many times for emphasis.
7 times 70
"I will prove you in all things, whether you will abide in my _, even unto death."
covenant
Jhon Murdock is promised that if he dies while serving faithfully, God will do this
give eternal life
What place did the saints live in at this time
Missouri
In D&C section 98 what is brother Murdock commanded to do by God.
To go on a mission.
Where was Jhon Murdock called on his mission
Eastern Countries
"All thigs wherewith you have been afflicted shall works together for your
good'
Jhon Murdock is told not only to focus on the poor but also on the
rich and noble
What year did this take place?
1833
in D&C 994-5 missionaries are told to do this with the wicked
warn them
The saints are told in D&C 98 that if they do not forgive, this will happen to them.
"They stand condemned before the lord".
"Wherefore, honest men and wise men should be sought for diligently, and good men and wise men ye should _ to office and obey".
observe