Would mentally handicapped people be special spirits who are exempted by their handicap from the trials of mortality?
Question Dear Gramps, I am looking for doctrine or a quote about children (people) with special needs. I don’t know if I’ve ever read this anywhere or if it was just unofficial doctrine of the Mormon Church, but it’s the belief that people with disabilities,...
I am unmarried and have a daughter, if I were to join the Mormon Church would I ever be worthy of being married in the temple?
Question Dear Gramps, Big Question…I really need an answer. I’m 21 years old and I’ve definitely done some things over the past few years that I’m not proud of. I’ve recently made friends with two missionaries that live across the...
How can I avoid temptation when I am around young women?
In order to overcome temptation and avoid evil we much control our actions, our words and our thoughts.
How can I control my thoughts?
Since Satan never gives up in trying to get us to think bad thoughts, we should never give up in trying to overcome them.
Why did David remain so loyal to Saul and honor him even though David had been anointed to be the new king?
The way David honored Saul in his calling as king is an example for all of us to honor and sustain our ecclesiastical leaders.
If I committed a serious sin before I was baptized, must I tell the bishop?
If we truly repent the Lord will forgive our sins and remember them no more. It would be well for us to do likewise–remember them no more.
Could a person be an active member of the Mormon Church if he did not pay his tithing?
A person who does not pay his tithing may not have a temple recommend, and would not be considered to be worthy to preside over congregations or direct the activities of others.
How will the promises in my blessings come true?
We must live faithfully to realize the promises given to us in inspired blessings and prayfully seek to following the commandments given in those blessings, too.
Does a Church leader’s sins and mistakes affect his/her calling?
Mormons do not believe their leaders are perfect; only Jesus Christ is perfect. Thus Mormon Church leaders and even prophets make mistakes, but we are to respect their office and listen to them.
