Is it vain and insincere to have repetition in our prayers?
The measure of an effective prayer is sincerity not variety. The Lord does not like vain repetition nor “multiplying words” but taught simplicity in prayer.
How can I help my inactive family?
The best way to help parents inactive in the Mormon Church is to teach by loving example and showing how Mormonism can bless lives.
Can Satan interfere with prayer?
Satan cannot hear the thoughts of our hearts when we pray silently. We are commanded to pray vocally as well and should not fear Satan but trust God.
How do you prove Joseph Smith was a prophet?
Although the evidence is overwhelming, the only way to prove that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God is to obtain a witness of the Holy Spirit through prayer.
Do Mormon leaders approve of fifties music?
Music is not offensive to the soul if it is appreciated without the emotion of the rhythm and beat becoming intoxicating and habit forming.
Why would Mormon books be categorized under the “occult?”
The word “occult” means to cover up. Since the Mormon Church has nothing secret about it, to label it under the occult is ignorant.
In the Mormon Church, can someone wait until the millennium to repent?
In the Book of Mormon it is written that we cannot wait and repent in the Millenium because we will be subject to the same passions and habits we are now.
How can the Lord forgive us when He knows we will sin again?
The Lord will truly forgive anyone who truly repents. We must never give up, even if we feel we’ll never be completely free from temptation.
What is the Mormon Church’s stance on using face cards?
Due to the association with gambling, and the colossal waste of time, Mormon Church policy discourages using face cards.
At the Second Coming, will Christ declare the Mormon Church as His church?
At His Second Coming, Christ will come to His temples in Jackson County, Missouri and in Jerusalem and the Mormon Church will be declared His own. Even so, some people will not want to change their religion.
Is it wrong to think of something sinful even though we would never do it?
There is neither a word nor an action that is not preceded by a thought. Thoughts control what we say and what we do. The battlefield between good and evil is played out in the mind; and control of our thinking is the ultimate goal for self perfection.
What do Mormons believe happens after death in the afterlife?
Mormons believe death is a passing into an afterlife. Mormon obituaries often speak of someone having “passed away” or having “gone home to Heavenly Father.” Mormons believe that after death a person will return to God but they can only remain in God’s presence in the afterlife if they have been good people.
What is the origin of the term “charley horse?”
The American expression “charley horse” originated in the 1880s, probably in baseball.
Why do some Mormon Temples have an angel Moroni on top?
Whether a Mormon Temple has an angel Moroni atop or not is related to aesthetics or the decision of the architect.
Is there a Mormon concept of the “rapture”?
The Christian concept of the “rapture” is an old false sectarian notion. For a true account of the events related to the Second Coming of Christ the Mormon Doctrine and Covenants is in harmony with the Biblical account.
Can my family still be together forever if my children leave the Gospel?
Mormons who are faithful to their Temple covenants can expect their families to be together forever, even when some of their children stray.
What is the white salamander in Mormon history?
Mark Hoffman forged a letter about Mormon history claiming a white salamander transformed into the spirit guarding the golden plates.
Is the Telestial Kingdom so glorious a person would commit suicide to get there?
Mormonism teaches that the Telestial Kingdom is a kingdom of glory. If a person could get a glimpse of the glory of the Telestial Kingdom they would be tempted to commit suicide to get there.
Was there a different ceremony for the Kirtland and Nauvoo Mormon Temples?
Only with the Nauvoo Temple did Mormons start to do temple ceremonies as they are today, the Kirtland Temple was preparatory.
Was there a prophecy about groves and fish ponds on church buildings?
Before the Mormon Conference Center was built, Mormon prophet Brigham Young prophesied that the Mormons would erect buildings with groves and fishponds on top, and that is now a reality.
What happened to the Mormon temple property when the Mormons left Nauvoo?
When the Mormons left Nauvoo, they were forced to leave all of the property and artifacts of the Mormon Nauvoo Temple. The Mormon Temple was then looted and burned by mobs.
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