How do you dispose of consecrated oil?
Question Gramps, I was wondering, do you know the proper way to dispose of consecrated oil that has gone rancid? Is it like sacrament bread and water that is unused and just gets thrown away? Thanks. Calvin Answer Calvin, Yes the proper way is...
Closing talks in the name of Jesus Christ
I live in Dominica, where the Church is new and very small. The members have difficulties in changing their ways of worshipping. I would like to explain to them, why it is important to close talks and prayers in the Name of Jesus Christ. Can you help me? Thank you,...
When did the Word of Wisdom become a commandment?
In the text of the Word of Wisdom it says that it is specifically "not by way of commandment." Which tells me that though it's a good idea to follow the Word of Wisdom, the Lord does not require it. After all, He's never shown any resistance to giving commandments in...
Theory of Evolution
I just read on a post about cavemen that you said the theory of evolution could be God's will. How can that be when the theory of evolution preaches that death and natural selection brought about man while the scriptures teach that man brought death to the earth?...
The Effect of the Fall
Hi Gramps, Just curious to know how the Fall of Adam would have affected the other planets. I understand that with the fall, the earth became a Telestial state. What I am mostly curious about is, if Adam and Eve were the first to be put on this planet and the fall...
Satan’s Plan
If Satan lived in the pre-mortal world and knew of the plan of Salvation. Why does he play along? By tempting man and opposing God, he only reinforces free will and becomes the necessary evil. Certainly Satan knows he is a part of the plan, right? Steven...
Joel Skousen
Does the Mormon church support Joel Skousen? Brandon ____________ Hello Brandon, The Mormon Church does not officially support any author whether they be Mormon or non-Mormon. Individual leaders, or lay members, may support the author, but this does not reflect the...
Mark 9:1
This scripture (at face value) seems to imply that some of them would not die until He comes back again (second coming). What does it really mean? Joe ___________ Dear Joe, You pretty much have the correct meaning. The apostle John was transfigured and never tasted...
What weapons did angels use?
Question Gramps, What kind of weapons do you think angels use? Righteous Answer Righteous, The imagery of angels wielding swords is prominent in both the Bible and Church teachings. One of the most notable references is found in the Book of...
Violating Covenants by Divorce?
Dear Gramps, I am in the process of getting divorced. My husband was abusive verbally, emotionally and physically and is also an alcoholic. We went to two different marriage counselors and tried many other avenues to get him help and he would always return to drinking...
Why does my patriarchal blessing say I was adopted?
Question If your patriarchal blessing says that you are adopted, what does that mean? Karen Answer Karen, I have to assume that you mean that when your patriarchal blessing is declaring your lineage it mentions you being adopted into one of the...
Priesthood Line of Authority
Dear Gramps, I am a convert to the LDS Church. I was ordained to the office of a Priest shortly after I was baptized and then later I was ordained to the office of the Melchizedek Priesthood. I am trying to trace my Priesthood line of Authority. I contacted the...
Temple Worthiness
I have been a member my whole life, and became active in 2007 due witnessing a pure and wondrous miracle. I became sealed within the Temple in 2009 and have enjoyed my time within the church and being active. As time went on, I have feel unworthy, habits I thought I...
Children seeing temple clothing
I know that when a child is sealed to their parents, they see the temple robes. As well as many non-members may see the temple robes at an LDS open casket funeral. I was wondering where it is or is not appropriate for someone to see these. For instance, if a...
The Soul
What is the soul? Henry ______________ Henry, The Doctrine and Covenants defines the soul as “the spirit and the body” and adds that “the resurrection from the dead is the redemption of the soul” (88:15-16). -Gramps
Son who apostasized
I have an RM son who has apostatized from the church. He likes to make disparaging remarks about the church when he is in our home and is influencing his 16 year old sister with his care free, apostate comments. We are a fully active family and always have been but...
Invitro Fertilization
Hi Gramps! I would like to know why the church "strongly discourages" the use of donor eggs in in vitro fertilization. If I knew the reasoning I feel my husband and I could make a more informed decision, as the handbook states that it is the husband and wife's...
Gift of the Holy Ghost in the Spirit World
Will we still have the gift of the Holy Ghost in the spirit world after we die? Sonya __________ Sonya, I do not doubt that we will continue to enjoy the Gift of the Holy Ghost in the spirit world. When a faithful Latter-day Saint sits as proxy for a deceased sister,...
Keeping Bugs out of Food Bins
Hi Gramps, I built a food storage unit out of wood for the basement. We store cat food, bird seed for our parrot and corn cob bedding in the unit. Is there anything I could put in there to keep the moths out of there? Thanks. Tom ___________ Tom, Once a food stock is...
Love
Dear Gramps, I’m 17 years old and know who I’m going to marry. He's 17 also and my boyfriend now. I love him with all my heart but people attack us saying that high school relationships never last. But I know he’s the one. I’ve prayed multiple times about it and every...
3 Nephi 9:20
I enjoy reading your answers to questions that puzzle people. I just have a comment on the question of 3 Nephi 9:20. When I was baptized I did not know the Holy Ghost was part of me in the way that I do now. When a person like myself and also as the Lamanites had no...
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