Why do we need to control our appetites and passions?
Mormons are commanded by God to control all their passions and appetites within their proper boundaries. Bodily appetites and lusts can lead to addiction and keep us from God’s spirit.
Mormons are commanded by God to control all their passions and appetites within their proper boundaries. Bodily appetites and lusts can lead to addiction and keep us from God’s spirit.
During the millenial time after Christ’s Second Coming, Mormonism teaches that those who died without the blessings of the Mormon temple will have the chance to receive all the blessings they are worthy of.
According to Mormon doctrine, the priesthood is divided into two functions: apostolic and patriarchal. The patriarchal duties of a priesthood holder in the Mormon church are to oversee the leadership and discipline of the home.
Being the only Mormon in a family can be difficult when you wish to get married but your family cannot attend the ceremony in a Mormon temple. When done in kindness and love, choosing to be married in a Mormon temple can ultimately serve as a strong example of your dedication to sacred principles and the covenants of the temple.
Mormons believe that when family members don’t share their values, it’s important to show love and a desire to spend time with them still.
Mormons, like anyone else, have to work to fulfill family, work, and church responsibilities. One or more of these may seem overwhelming at but if a person does their best the Lord promises to help them.
Mormonism teaches that a parent whose child has a pornography problem must show endless love and set strict rules to show that no evil is tolerated in the home.
Joseph Smith prayed to know which church was right and received an answer to his prayer. Through the direction of God the Father and Jesus Christ he founded the Mormon Church and established the Lord’s kingdom once again upon the earth.
Mormonism teaches that suffering has a purpose. We must do our best to love and serve those who are at this point in their lives.