What can I do to prevent temple work for family members being done?
Question Gramps, My husband and son passed away within 6 months of each other. My husband's half-sister (same mother), is an avid LDS member. She wants to seal and baptize both in the LDS faith. I have enjoined her and the LDS from this act in perpetuity,...
Why did Lucifer lie?
Question Gramps, According to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, what was the lie that Lucifer told in pre-mortal life? Despite being a high-ranking angel, why did Lucifer lie and seek glory for himself? Given that there are no evil influences in...
Why can only males pass the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, I have a question about women and the priesthood. A friend has posted her distaste for a recent quote that came out regarding women and priesthood power. The comments were crazy, to say the least, stuff about equality and power and patriarchy....
Is it wise to get a blessing when I’m lacking in faith for answers to prayer?
Question Gramps, Is it wise to get a blessing when I have no faith that I will get answers to my prayers? Or accept the counsel giving during my blessing? Karen Answer Dear Karen, It's difficult to answer this question without knowing more. It's...
What is “watching for iniquity?”
Question Gramps, What is “watching for iniquity”, as described in Doctrine and Covenants section 45? Parker Answer Dear Parker, I could not find any official or direct interpretation of this phrase, but I think we can interpret it within the...
Why do I have to be sealed to my spouse if sealed to my family?
Question Gramps, Why do I have to get sealed to my spouse if I got sealed with our family? If I don't get sealed will I not be with God? gabs Answer Dear gabs, I appreciate your witness and testimony of the value of children getting sealed to...
How will the prophecy of the Jews accepting Christ be fulfilled?
Question Gramps, We know that before the Second Coming, the lost tribes will be gathered, and the Jews will accept Jesus as the Christ, return to the land of their inheritance, and rebuild the temple of Jerusalem. This is a critical part of the gathering of...
How can I know more about who Heavenly Father is?
Question Hello Gramps, I love your site and the information you have shared here. I am currently serving as a service missionary in Hawaii, and I have been praying to better know Heavenly Father and the Savior. What advice do you have for us to know more about...
When is the scripture 2 Nephi 28 going to be fulfilled?
Question Gramps, Is the Church following the martyrdom of Joseph Smith more like the Kingdom of Noah or the people of Alma? Following that thinking, when is the scripture in 2 Nephi 28:24-25 going to be fulfilled where all is not well in Zion and the people are...
If there is infinite atonement, how can there be a final judgment?
Question Gramps, Can one state accurately that there is anything or any judgment that is "final" when we are taught the doctrine of an "infinite" atonement in the temple and scripture and by modern revelation? Infinite literally must encompass all past,...
