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...
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...
Why does the Church pay seminary and institute teachers?

Why does the Church pay seminary and institute teachers?

Dec 13, 2020 | Mormon Policy

Question   Hi gramps, I was curious about why the church pays seminary and institute teachers (at least in Utah, I know they don’t pay every single one) and was thinking if that was paid ministry? Because our church condemns that…I don’t have doubts at all,...
Is saying “Thank God” taking the Lord’s name in vain?

Is saying “Thank God” taking the Lord’s name in vain?

Dec 10, 2020 | God

Question   Hi gramps! Is saying “Thank God” taking the Lord’s name in vain? I tried to research this; I concluded that “in vain” means using it as a swear, without thinking of the Lord, such as in omg, or using it to promote...
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