See Clearly

My Beliefs  We lived with God as spirits before we were born. We loved Him and He loved us. God created a plan that would enable us to become more like him and enjoy greater happiness. It wouldn’t be without risk though because some of us might make choices that would further separate us from God. We would all fall short of perfection and would require someone to make up the difference. Jesus, who was able to live a perfect life volunteered to be our Savior because we could not do it alone.  Lucifer also offered a plan. His plan was that we would all come to Earth without agency, or the ability to choose for ourselves. He said he wouldn’t lose any souls, but also desired to usurp God’s honor, power and glory. He and His followers were cast to Earth as spirits, without obtaining physical bodies. They want us to be miserable like themselves.  God revealed His gospel to prophets. Prophets are spokesmen for God. Since we no longer see Him as part of this mortal experience, He...

The Covenant Path Leads to Power Moses Ordains Aaron What does President Nelson mean by overcoming the world and finding rest? What does he mean when he says that part of the Gathering of Israel is to prepare a people worthy to dwell with Christ? And when he says, “Do the spiritual work to find out for yourselves (gain a testimony), and please do it now. Time is running out.” My interpretation is that we are very near the start of the tribulations that will precede the Second Coming. Revelations 7 says that angels are ready to pour vials of wrath upon the Earth. I believe this represents the tribulations that are meant to humble us. Like Moses in Egypt many plagues afflicted the Egyptians. If Pharaoh had listened and repented and let the Israelites free, the Egyptians would have been spared further afflictions. Only the last plague resulted in the loss of life. Likewise these trials are meant to humble us. We don’t want to continue to refuse to turn to God because of our stubbornness....