Why did the Church stop using member labor to build temples?
Question Dear Gramps, In the early days of the Church, our first temples were built by the donated and consecrated labor of its members. However, somewhere along the line the Church stopped asking its members to work on the temples, and started contracting the...
Did the Roman soldiers who crucified Christ commit sin?
Question Dear Gramps, Did the Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus commit sin? After all, they were doing the Father's will. And it resulted in the great atonement that saved billions of people. So did they commit sin in crucifying Jesus? Robert Answer...
How is Matthew 26:13 a memorial to Mary?
Question Gramps, I enjoy reading your posts. I have been curious about this passage of scripture for awhile: Matthew 26:13. In what ways do we preach this in all the world as a memorial to her? Is it something passively taught? Or was it meant to be more...
Should we be obedient just to obtain blessings?
Question Gramps, Is it wrong to be obedient to gospel principles just to receive blessings? Keith Answer Dear Keith, I wouldn't say it is wrong, but it is not the best. Remember Elder Dallin H. Oak's classic talk, Good, Better, Best? In it he...
Does God have faith in us?
Question Gramps, Does God have faith in us? Some brothers say yes, others say no because God has perfect knowledge and foreknowledge. Thanks! Fernando Answer Dear Fernando, You ask an interesting question. I can understand why there would be...
What is the definition of the “Heavenly Gift” spoken of in the scriptures?
Question Gramps, What is the definition of the Heavenly Gift spoken of throughout the scriptures? I am especially interested in knowing what it means to be 'partakers of the Heavenly Gift' spoken of in 4th Nephi. Thank you! JS Answer Dear JS, The...
How much is too much detail when going through the repentance process?
Question Gramps, I feel the need to confess to my bishop sexual sins I've committed but I don't know how much detail I need to go into. I want to make it clear about things that I did do and things that I didn't do but I am scared if I don't confess everything...
Was the Mosaic Law regarding consumption of animal blood fulfilled?
Question Dear Gramps, I was reading in Leviticus 17 and it mentions how we are not to eat animal blood. It says it is under the Mosaic Law. I know Christ said He fulfilled the Mosaic Law. I have a friend who is on a diet that suggests drinking animal blood. He...
What is the proper way to dispose of worn out scriptures?
Question Gramps, Is there a Church policy or preferred way to dispose of worn out/marked up scriptures? Pat Answer Hi Pat, As far as I can tell, the church has not issued an official policy on disposing of worn out scriptures. While we love and...
How can I feel worthy to pray when I’ve sinned?
Question Dear Gramps, I am currently inactive and want to come back. I have been praying (and reading Alma), but I feel I am not worthy to pray let alone ask God for help in prayer because of the grave sins I have committed whilst away. He must be kind of...
How can I help my husband understand the importance of temple garments?
Question Hi Gramps, I have looked through all of the questions I could find on your website about temple garments and have had a little clarity, but not answered my question completely. My husband is a recent convert to the church. He was baptized in March of...
Will there be an active economy during the Millennium?
Question Dear Gramps, It has always been my dream to become a highly successful businessman and entrepreneur when I get older. My question is, if the Millenium begins during my lifetime, will there be an active economy on the earth? Or will all the work I would...
Should chapel doors be open or closed during the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, There is quite the debate going on in our ward at BYU Hawaii concerning people showing up late for church (if at all). I heard once of a General Authority that likened the Sacrament room unto Noah's ark. Should the doors be shut or opened...
Is it okay to wear t-shirts that proselytize during service projects?
Question Gramps, I was always told that service projects are not proselyting activities. Yet there is interest in my ward from a couple of people who are wanting to have printed proselyting type tshirts for everyone to wear while doing service projects. I'm...
What are the implications of a divorce without being sealed?
Question Gramps, I am a member and so is my wife. I have been a convert for 3 years and she has been a convert for a little over one. I am considering divorce. We are not sealed but are both endowed. What are the implications? Bob Answer Dear Bob,...
What does being “truly converted to the Lord” mean?
Question Gramps, What does being "truly converted to the Lord" mean? In Book of Mormon, the group of people were converted and “never did fall away”(Alma 23:6). So when we are truly converted we never do evil again. But we have weaknesses, we sometime make...
Why is there very little told about Christ before the age of 30?
Question Gramps, Hello. I was speaking to my niece about a month ago and she told me that she learned in college that Christ murdered people during his time before the age of 30! I couldn't believe that came out of her mouth first of all. But she asks why...
Am I being sinful to take up a hobby?
Question Gramps, I am the sole carer to my wife and would not wish otherwise. Whilst I cannot get about much due to disability I have in my mind to return to an old hobby of mine, model railroads. Obviously there is not much time to pursue the hobby because I...
How can we be certain that abortion is forgivable?
Question Dear Gramps, I am currently going though a process of repentance for the terrible sin of abortion. It has been a painful journey and I am living on hope and faith that the worst sin I've ever committed is forgivable. My question is, although it is...
Do all who have died meet with Jesus Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, In Alma 40:11, it says, "...the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body...are taken home to that God who gave them life." And almost all people who have had Near-Death-Experiences report that they have a...
Why isn’t God fair?
Question Gramps, I feel God isn't fair. He has blessed others with families that love them and support them, He has blessed me without parents that care for me. I feel it's not fair for Him to expect the same things out of all of us. He did not bless us with...
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