Doctrine
What is the first doctrine taught in the Proclamation?
Marriage is ordained of God.
Who said "In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting and constant influence of the Holy Ghost"
President Russell M. Nelson
What are the first 2 great commandments?
First Love God
Second Love Man
What is Doctrine?
What God teaches is called doctrine. God supplies doctrine for His children by way of commandments and instructions that will bless them and bring them happiness. Just as He did in Old Testament times, God continues to reveal doctrine through prophets.
What is essential to your pre-mortal, mortal, and eternal identity?
Gender
Who said, "I would like to issue a challenge for all of us as women (and men) of the Church to be defenders of "The Family: A Proclamation to the World."
Bonnie L. Oscarson
Where can we go to be endowed with power?
The temple
What is meant by children are an heritage of the Lord?
Children are an endowment, an inheritance, or gift from the Lord.
What is central to the creator's plan for the eternal destiny of his children?
Family
Who said, "The gospel plan each family should follow to prepare for eternal life and exaltation is outlined in the Church's 1995 proclamation, "The Family: A Proclamation to the World."
Dallin H. Oaks
What are things in your life you can do to strengthen your defenses against the adversary?
Keep the commandments, daily prayer, scripture study, weekly church participation, Family Home Evening, frequent temple attendance, fasting and prayer, pay tithing...
What does endow mean?
A gift. It is literally a gift from God through which He blesses His children. The endowment can only be received in holy temples. Some of the gifts that members receive in the temple endowment are greater knowledge of the Lord's teachings and purposes, power to do all that Heavenly Father wants His children to do, divine direction, increased hope, comfort, and peace.
What was the first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve that pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife?
Procreation. Multiply and replenish the earth in other words, have children.
God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to employed only between man and woman lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
The means by which mortal life is created is divinely appointed.
Who said, " Forty years ago, President Ezra Taft Benson taught that 'every generation has its tests and its chance to stand and prove itself.' I believe our attitude toward and use of the family proclamation is one of those tests for this generation. I pray for all Latter-day Saints to stand firm in that test.
Dallin H. Oaks
What did President Nelson say will be at the center of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude?
The temple because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple.
What does "Solemn" mean?
Dignified, ceremonious, stately, majestic, impressive, awe-inspiring, splendid, magnificent, grand, important
What are a father's responsibilities and a mother's responsibilities?
Father: provide, preside, protect
Mother: primarily nurture
Who said, "What does it mean to overcome the world? It means trusting the doctrine of Christ more than the philosophies of men. It means delighting in truth, denouncing deception, and becoming humble followers of Christ."
President Russell M. Nelson
How can we take charge of our own testimony?
President Nelson said, "Work for it. Nurture it so that it will grow. Feed it truth. Don't pollute it with false philosophies of unbelieving men and women. As you make the continual strengthening of your testimony of Jesus Christ your highest priority, watch for miracles to happen in your life."
What does "Ordained of God" mean?
Ordained- decree, rule, command, dictate, prescribe, pronounce.