True Doctrine: Correcting incorrect beliefs of 1831
The Shakers were teaching that Christ's second coming had already occurred.
What doctrine truths did D&C 49: 6-7 reveal that corrected this teaching?
"the hour and the day no man knowthing, neither the angels in heaven, nor shall they know until he comes."
What are some of the truths that the Lord has revealed about marriage?
D&C 49:15-17
"Marriage is ordained of God, for marriage is ordained of God unto man.
It is lawful to have one wife that the earth might answer the end of its creation."
What does this scripture teach us about the spirit? D&C 50:23
" That which doth no edify is not of God, and is darkness."
(Def. Edify: Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually)
The Shakers were teaching Christ had appeared in the form of a woman, Ann Lee.
D&C 49:5
"I am God, and have sent mine Only Begotten Son into the world for the redemption of the world."
What are some of the truths that the Lord has revealed about marriage?
Genesis 2:18, 20-24
It's not good for men and women to be alone.
Woman was created from man and they are meet to be a "help meet" to each other
David A Bednar:
“By divine design, men and women are intended to progress together toward perfection and a fulness of glory. Because of their distinctive temperaments and capacities, males and females each bring to a marriage relationship unique perspectives and experiences. The man and the woman contribute differently but equally to a oneness and a unity that can be achieved in no other way. The man completes and perfects the woman and the woman completes and perfects the man as they learn from and mutually strengthen and bless each other. …
What does this scripture teach about the spirit?
D&C 50:24
"That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day."
When we receive inspiration from the spirit and act on it-we are given more opportunities to have the spirit to be with us.
The Shakers were teaching that baptism by water was not considered essential.
D&C 49:13-14
"Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, accorind to the holy commandment, for the remission of sins;"
(Whoso doeth this shall recieve the gift of the Holy Ghost.)
What are some of the truths that the Lord has revealed about marriage?
1 Corinthians 11:11
Men and women need each other.
(It allows them to be eligible for the celestial kingdom).
How do we recognize the promptings of the spirit?
President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008) said, “How do we recognize the promptings of the Spirit? I don’t think that’s too difficult, really. … Does it persuade one to do good, to rise, to stand tall, to do the right thing, to be kind, to be generous? Then it is of the Spirit of God. If it is dark, sinister, ugly, not good, then you may know that it is of the adversary.”
Shakers taught that the eating of pork was specifically forbidden, and many did not eat any meat.
D&C 49:18-19
"For, the beats of the field and the fowls of the air and that which cometh of the earth is ordained for the use of man for food and for raiment"
What are some of the truths that the Lord has revealed about marriage?
The Family: A Proclamation to the World
The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities.
Family ordained of God.
Marriage is essential to His eternal plan. ("work and my glory to bring to pass the imortality and eternal life of man. (Moses 1:39)
Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony and to be reared by a father and mother who honor their vows.
Why Is It Hard to Recognize the Holy Ghost?
“Our Father expects you to learn how to obtain that divine help by exercising faith in Him and His Holy Son, Jesus Christ. Were you to receive inspired guidance just for the asking, you would become weak and ever more dependent on Them. They know that essential personal growth will come as you struggle to learn how to be led by the Spirit.”
Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “To Acquire Spiritual Guidance,” Ensign, Nov. 2009, 7.
Shakers taught that a celibate life was considered higher than marriage.
(Celibate means abstaing from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons.)
D&C 49:15-17
"Marriage is ordained of God, for marriage is ordained of God unto man.
It is lawful to have one wife that the earth might answer the end of its creation."
What are some of the truths that the Lord has revealed about marriage?
The Family: A Proclamation to the World
The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God’s commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
Commandment from God to multiply and replenish the earth is still in force.
Sacred powers of procreation are employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
How have you (or a member of your team) felt the spirit in your life?
No wrong answers here. The spirit speaks to us in different ways.