What percentage of obedience do I need for eternal salvation?

What percentage of obedience do I need for eternal salvation?

Jan 24, 2021 | Obedience

Question   Dear Gramps, President Thomas S. Monson teaches that it is easier to obey commandments 100 percent of the time than 98 percent of the time.  I seem only to be able to manage no better than 50/50. Are you Gramps able to obey commandments 100 percent of...
How was it possible for Melchizedek to exist without parents?

How was it possible for Melchizedek to exist without parents?

Jan 19, 2021 | Bible

Question   Gramps, In Hebrews chapter 7 the author writes about the life of the priest Melchizedek. Verse 3 of that same chapter tells us that Melchizedek is  “Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of...
Is a prayer given while kneeling more powerful?

Is a prayer given while kneeling more powerful?

Jan 17, 2021 | Prayer

Question   Gramps, Is a prayer offered kneeling from an individual more powerful than on offered sitting? I was told that it was by my sister in law.  If that be the case does that mean that blessings given by priesthood standing aren’t as powerful? I am...
Should you only get one blessing for an illness?

Should you only get one blessing for an illness?

Jan 16, 2021 | Current issues

Question   Gramps, I have been told that you should only get one blessing for an illness and that you just have to have faith in it. Is this true?  Does this mean that if you are given a blessing to start a new school year, job, or new calling you shouldn’t...
Can blessings or sealings be invalid?

Can blessings or sealings be invalid?

Jan 9, 2021 | Current issues

Question   Hey Gramps, I have always wondered and more recently others have asked me the same question. What happens if someone is unworthy and blesses/passes the sacrament? Or when giving a blessing?  Do the receivers of the blessings lose out? Or is the greater...
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