Is a socialist society the same as the Law of Consecration?
Question Gramps, My grown son says that a socialist society is the same as living the Law of Consecration. I don’t believe it is but would like to understand how to explain the differences. Diana Answer Diana, If one focuses solely on the external...
Is there ever a time when you don’t have to honor your parents?
Question Hi gramps, After my parents got divorced I lived with my mom. Awhile after the divorce my mom would do drugs and was never around. After I was placed in foster care my dad turned down the opportunity to take me and my brother but took my sister. I...
How can the Lord help someone overcome an addiction?
Question Gramps, How can the Lord help someone overcome an addiction if they've already tried everything? David Answer Dear David, I’m sorry that you are struggling with the issue of addiction-whether your own or that of a loved one. While you...
Why don’t Mormons pray to Jesus since they regard him as Jehovah?
Question Gramps, My sister just called me today to tell me she learned something new in church yesterday. She said that Jesus is the God of the Old Testament. I just read on your site that Mormons believe that Jesus was the Jehovah of the Old Testament. If...
Am I a Judge in Israel?
Question Gramps, I am in the Bishopric and our Bishop is out of town most of the time. I am acting Bishop when he is gone. Am I considered a Judge in Israel? Thank You. Kimo Answer Dear Kimo, Bishops have many responsibilities. A bishopric is...
Is it wrong to wear graphic T’s over garments?
Question Gramps, I'm a skater, but many of the graphic T's marketed by retailers in the sport depict variants of a skulls or skateboarding skeletons which I am apprehensive about wearing over my garments. Does that sound like a rational concern? Anthony ...
How can people receive opposite personal revelation and both say it came from God?
Question Hi Gramps, Why is it that when a group of LDS people pray about the same thing, for example, who to vote for, they say they are inspired to vote for a certain person but it isn't the same result as everyone else, and yet they claim that it is...
If mortality is for testing, why do so many die before that testing can be done?
Question Gramps, If mortality is so critical for all the testing and trials, why do so many who die before age 8 not need all the testing and proving of mortality? Mark Answer Mark, There are a few thoughts that have been provided by Church...
How do we develop the kind of faith that causes miracles to come to pass in our lives?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a brand new subscriber and would love to get your opinion on a couple of issues. How do we develop the kind of faith that causes miracles to come to pass in our lives? How do we change our faith from a belief in the truth to the kind...
What were the passages of the King James Version of the Bible that were corrected by the Prophet Joseph Smith?
Question Dear Gramps, I understand the official (or only) version of the Bible used by LDS is the King James version and only if it is/has been interpreted correctly. Where is the line drawn for correct interpretation of the bible? Could you please address the...
As members of the Church, what can I do to encourage my husband to give up the notion of wearing earrings?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a convert to the church of 5 years. My husband has been in the church almost 3 years. We have three sons under the age of ten and one due in November. I am far from perfect but try each day to do better and be a good example for my...
Did Job really exist?
Question Gramps, I was wondering if Job really existed? Is there a church statement that said he did, or do we just assume he did. I have heard from scholars that his life is more of just a symbolism (perhaps of Christ). I am confused on the subject. Victor...
Who is the author of the Plan of Salvation?
Question Gramps, Who is the author of the Plan of Salvation and who presented it at the grand council in Heaven? Walter Answer Walter, Heavenly Father is the creator of the Plan of Salvation. Elder L. Tom Perry explained this simply in the October...
Can’t we get rid of the Old Testament?
Question Gramps, My question goes this way. Now in the modern world, all churches base their laws on the New Testament. Why can't they remove the Old Testament from the bible? Samuel Answer Dear Samuel, I find the best way to answer this sort of...
Are the writings of Ellen G. White inspired? Is she truly a prophet?
Question Dear gramps, Are the writings of Ellen White truly inspired and in harmony with the bible? I see many people accept her teachings but I can see some confusing statements from her. Can you explain whether Ellen G White is truly a prophet? Anonymous...
Are we allowed to call God any other name besides Heavenly Father?
Question Gramps, A friend argued his point that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints only call Heavenly Father by this title. That we are never allowed to use God, Lord or King. As a recent convert I did not know for sure. Christina...
Can an inactive child still be part of our Celestial family?
Question Gramps, Several years after our marriage, my wife and I were sealed in the temple and our three children sealed at that time. We later had a daughter born under the covenant. She has become inactive in the church but is very well read and only watches...
Are apostles and prophets words considered modern scriptures?
Question Gramps, We have to consider what our actual apostles and prophets say as scriptures? We were discussing this subject with some brothers and I think they speak to us acording to the Father's will, like the prophets in Bible or in the Book of Mormon. In...
Why does the Church allow some to spread their message in firesides?
Question Gramps, There are several books written by members who claim they have seen the future and are commanded by God and angels to warn the public about what they have seen. They are even giving firesides in church buildings on the topic. Many members...
Should we be seeking for positions of leadership?
Question Gramps, I know that, according to Elder Uchtdorf, we should not seek to hide or to lead in the church. Instead, we should joyfully "lift where we stand." Should we follow the same principle in the business world? For instance, I work at a call center...
If an oath is a verbal declaration why didn’t I have to say anything when ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Question Dear Gramps, Section 84 of the Doctrine & Covenants details the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood. It is my understanding that an oath is a solemn verbal declaration. Yet I remember making no such verbal declaration when I was ordained to the...
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