Do we need to pay tithing on social security?
Question Gramps, I am 80 and have no living son or husband. I paid tithing for years when I worked and raised two families. I now am totally alone and live on a very small pension (200.00) and a small social security. My bishop and stake president say I am...
Can those with an addiction still receive promptings?
Question Gramps, By the grace of the atonement I was able to overcome a drug addiction a number of years ago. A disagreement that my wife and I have always had is that someone who is still involved in their addiction can still receive guidance or promptings...
Why does someone have to wait one year to receive endowments after they die?
Question Gramps, This is not a comment. I have been trying to find out why after someone dies that you have to wait another year before you can get them their endowments. I have tried to find out through the proper ways, but no one has the answer for me. My...
What was the age of Joseph Smith when he had the First Vision?
Question Gramps, In Joseph Smith history he states he was in his fifteenth year (JSH 1:7)... Though he was 14 when he had the first vision. Why is this the case I'm just a little confused by it. Jordan Answer Dear Jordan, This seeming discrepancy...
What does it mean by their speech shall “whisper out of the dust?”
Question Dear Gramps, In 2 Nephi 26:16 it says in part, “…the Lord God will give unto him power…” Just who is the “him” referenced in this scripture? We have read this verse over and over again, along with the verses that come before and after and cannot come...
Who are the dead that one must be baptized for?
Question Gramps, Comment on baptism for the dead. No documents of the early Christian congregation testify to the practice of baptism for the dead. The Bible principle is clearly stated: each person is answerable for his/her own deeds. Who are the dead one must...
Why are the genealogies for Jesus in Matthew 1 and Luke 3 different?
Question Hi Gramps, Why are the genealogies for Jesus in Matthew 1 and Luke 3 different? I realize that Matthew runs from David and Luke all the way from Adam, but the people are different, right down to Joseph’s father! Furthermore, the notes to one of the...
What is the correct posture or stance for passing the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, When I was a full time missionary in the MTC in Provo (January-March '82), we were taught to keep our left arms and hands at our side. That is, we were specifically told not to bend our left arm behind our backs, as do some worldly armies. We...
How is baptism a covenant?
Question Gramps, I regularly hear members and leaders refer to baptism as a covenant, which is a formal promise made by a coventantor to a covenantee before witnesses. Yet at a baptismal ceremony, the person being baptized makes no promises nor do they signal...
What does it mean that God is a jealous god?
Question Gramps, What does it mean that God is a jealous god in Mosiah 11? Brian Answer Brian, As used in the scriptures, the word jealous has two meanings: (1) to be fervent and to have sensitive and deep feelings about someone or something, and...
What were Lucifer’s responsibilities as the “Light Bearer?”
Question Gramps, Lucifer is often heard being described as Heavenly Father's "Left Hand" in a way; which leads to the possible assumption that Lucifer's name quite reasonably once held an equal level of reverence to that of Jesus' name before his rebellion...
Does God lie?
Question Gramps, The strongest spiritual impression I ever had was that my boyfriend "would wait for me" during my mission. I heard a voice and felt so peaceful. Fast forward 18 months and he's married. Was my "revelation" simply wishful thinking? What does it...
How can I give a friend a Book of Mormon without offending him?
Question Dear Gramps, The owner of the gym where I work out has become a friend with my husband and me. He shared with me a dream he had about what “hell” was like. He said it was not fire and brimstone but total darkness. He felt that “hell” was the absence of...
I feel like I didn’t tell my Bishop everything. Should I speak to him again?
Question Dear Gramps, I am currently waiting on a mission call but lately I feel the need to talk to my bishop about something that happened about 6 months back that I thought I had cleared up with my bishop. I think I might have said the wrong thing or worded...
Is it against the Word of Wisdom to work in a bar?
Question Hi Gramps, Would working as a bartender be against the word of wisdom. I was discussing it with a friend and you wouldn't have to drink the concoctions but you would be enabling other to do so. Boomer Answer Dear Boomer, I’m going to save...
Does how I dress and act reflect on me as being part of a covenant people?
Question Gramps, What does being the Lord’s covenant people have to do with how I dress or act? Lee Answer Dear Lee, When the Lord enters into a covenant with an entire group of people, He includes a set of commandments to set them apart and mark...
What is the Church’s stance on video games?
Question Gramps, What is the Church's stance on playing video games? Jayman Answer Dear Jayman, Thank you for your question. Before I answer it, let me refer you to a previously answered question regarding this subject: Do I need to avoid all...
Does the Lord approve of high risk activities?
Question Dear Gramps, Does the Lord approve when we participate in activities that put our lives at risk, such as skydiving, bungee jumping or other extreme sports? Your thoughts on the matter would be very helpful. Thanks, Robert Answer Dear...
What is the difference between superstition and religion?
Question Dear Gramps, I need help working out this one simple question. What's the difference between superstition and religion. An acquaintance of mine left the church and sees its doctrine as "superstitious horse manure" I know there's a difference between a...
Do we receive the same name in the endowment session?
Question Gramps, Does everyone get the same name in an endowment session, including when you go through for yourself? Sarah Answer Dear Sarah, With the hundreds and thousands of questions I receive, I am, now and then, faced with the difficult...
Was it commanded of John to baptize by immersion?
Question Gramps, I’ve always wanted you to answer one of my questions. I go on your website every single day and I love that you exist for this kinda stuff. Anyway, baptism by immersion is symbolic, which logically makes me think it’s possible there could be...
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