What does to mean to “be slow to wrath”?
Question Dear Gramps, A question came up in Sunday School when we were studying the Book of James. He exorts us to "be slow to wrath." A great deal of contention arose between those in attendance in the ensuing discussion. One said that Brigham Young had stated...
Can criminals have a testimony of the gospel?
Question Gramps, Can an active criminal have a true testimony of the Gospel? Richard Answer Richard, Our Heavenly Father wants all of His children to live with him forever, so the answer is yes, even criminals can have a testimony of the gospel...
Where can info be found about the Savior’s siblings?
Question Gramps, Where can we find information about the Savior's siblings? Thanks! Maurine Answer Hi Maurine, We answered this question in part previously. Did Jesus have siblings? The Bible is the first, best, and only reliable source for...
Were there meetings like Ward Council in the scriptures?
Question Gramps, In the Restored Church we have Ward Council meetings. Did council meetings (with group) happen in the scriptures? Maybe not be exactly like current meeting structure but closely to it? Naveen Answer Hi Naveen, Thank you for...
Is word of mouth of ancestors good enough to do temple work?
Question Dear Gramps, In some situations, because of a lack of records or currently living persons who knew the deceased, some people have died without anyone in the modern world knowing (i.e. someone was born long ago on a farm, outside of a hospital, &...
Should we love Satan?
Question Hi gramps, In the scripture Matthew 5:44 it says we should love our enemies and seeing how Satan is Heavenly Father and Jesus’ enemy, does that mean that they love him? Sally Answer Sally, No, that is not what it means. Never confuse the...
What do you think about the 144,000?
Question Gramps, What do you think about the 144,000 and will they be translated beings ? Russell Answer Russell, About the number 12, "The Lost Language of Symbolism" by Alonzo Gaskill, says, "The number twelve is a symbol for priesthood,...
Is it still true that the Church doesn’t support women in combat?
Question Gramps, Years ago, I heard Barbara Smith, (the Relief Society President at that time) says that the Church of Jesus Christ didn’t support women in combat. I was wondering if that was still true. Judy Answer Dear Judy, Let me start off by...
If I remember my sins does that mean I’m not forgiven?
Question Gramps, If I can still remember my sins, even if I have repented, does it mean I have not been forgiven? Lesley Answer Dear Lesley, I think that at some point or another, most of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
I am trying so hard not to hold a grudge. What can I do?
Question Hi Gramps! I have been struggling greatly with not holding a grudge against someone I know. She used to have feelings for my fiance while we were dating, and what it really boils down to is that I feel insecure about that, and I think that she is a lot...
