Does the revelation given to Joseph Smith apply to current tithing and judgement?
Question Gramps, This is in regards to your post about those not paying tithing being burned. I learned in institute that this was a commonly misunderstood scripture. Because the revelation was given to Joseph while the law of consecration was being practiced (Sept....
What does “applying the atoning blood of Christ” mean?
Question Gramps, What does "applying the atoning blood of Christ" mean? Janet Answer Janet, I want to imagine for a moment, that setting fire to anything is a sin. It plainly isn't, but for the purpose of my answer, let's assume that it is. Let's further assume...
What feelings should I have towards my mother?
Question Dear Gramps, I am the only member of the Church in my family. My dad passed away more than 10 years ago. My mother is a "devout" Christian, a deacon in her church. She has been dating a man for over three years now. I talked to her about marriage,...
Is the gospel really unchanging?
Question Gramps, In Sunday school, we were taught that the gospel is constant, that it is unchanging and it cannot change, then bashing of other churches for bowing to political pressure like adding women to the priesthood . But to my way of thinking the gospel has...
Mission or music career?
Question Hello Gramps, I hope you're doing well. I'm a young man of 18, just out of high school. I now have my entire life ahead of me with several possible life paths to choose from. I have a solid testimony of this gospel, and I'm fully aware of the importance of...
Did Jesus enforce tithing during his ministry?
Question Hi Gramps, We recently had an investigator visitor in our Elders Quorum class. He was asking whether tithing was strictly enforced by Jesus during his ministry. He specifically asked us to quote from the New Testament. Can you help out? Regards. Alex...
What is the church’s stance on ear gauging and temple recommends?
Question Gramps, Can a teenager lose their limited use temple recommend for wearing the smallest gauges there are? Julie Answer Julie, A Bishop is the only person who is authorized to judge and issue limited use recommends for youth. As such only the Bishop for...
Why does Satan do what he does?
Question Gramps, Why does Satan do what he does when he know he will lose? Is it just that he wants to get as many brothers and sisters to be as unhappy as him? Shadow Answer Shadow, I would like to start this answer by asking you a question. Why...
Does my tithing really go to the Lord’s use?
Question Gramps, My church recently leader told me I had to pay my tithing to "him." He told me to put it in an envelope and mail it to his home. I don't feel comfortable about this. I used to pay it directly to the church, but recently, I have also been...
Can my husband and I get sealed in the temple even after our past?
Question Gramps, In trying to make this short, I will just start by saying I have a question to a very complex situation. Basically, my question is if my husband and I can be sealed in the temple? Just a quick background. My now husband and I met at the end of our...
