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Difficulty Paying Tithing

Difficulty Paying Tithing

I have to pay a large sum which is means tested every month, by court order. This is non negotiable. Until that is cleared every penny I have over basic subsistence , rent and utilities are counted as disposable income which I have to use towards repayment of the...

Nephites and Lamanites

Nephites and Lamanites

In 4 Nephi the Lamanites and Nephites seem to be as one. I assume they intermarried. So when they became wicked and became ites again was that in name only or were the ites sifted out by blood lines. Karen _____________________ Dear Karen, The answer to your question...

Ether 12:27

Ether 12:27

The scripture, Ether 12:27, is actually one of my favorite scriptures in the Book of Mormon. We are provided great insight as the Lord teaches us more about his love -- the fruit of the tree of life. What does Ether 12:27 mean? Heather _______________ Heather, In...

Mark 9:40-48, JST

Mark 9:40-48, JST

The Joseph Smith Translation of Mark 9:40-48 has our Lord describing the high price which sometimes must be paid for salvation. In extreme circumstances, it is better to lose limbs and even precious sight in order to spare a life. Could you please give me your...

Saul’s Death

Saul’s Death

I have a question about Saul's death. His first occurs in 1st Samuel 31 verse 4-5....he fell upon his sword and died. However in 2nd Samuel 1:6-10, it says a young malachite soldier killed him. Please clarify this for me. Courtney ___________________ Courtney, As we...

Cremation/Dedication

Cremation/Dedication

Hi, Thank you for replying to my question the last time I emailed you. May I asked a question regarding "cremation and dedication of the grave", actually a question given by one brother during a class which there was no clear answer. His question is with regard to...

Coriantumr

Coriantumr

Is Coriantumr a descendant of Jared or of the Brother of Jared? Joella _______________ Dear Joella, It seems likely. In Ether 11:17 we read: 17 And it came to pass that there arose another mighty man; and he was a descendant of the brother of Jared. This is the last...

Perfection

Perfection

Dear Gramps, In Matthew 5:48 we are given the command to be perfect. My question is: Is it possible for a person to become perfect? There are several things to consider like: 1. Abraham became perfect in this life? Do you know if there were others? 2. Somehow it must...

Bishops and Divorce

Bishops and Divorce

Can a man married to a divorced woman (specifically if she was sealed in the temple in her first marriage) be called to be a Bishop? I can't find an accurate answer for that. Thanks! Bernice _______________ Bernice, As I have taken time to research an answer to your...

Barren

Barren

You said only mortals will be able to propagate. I am unmarried and 56 and have never given birth. I want to physically give birth in the millennium. It is my understanding that righteous people won’t be denied any blessings but apparently those of us denied...

More Scripture to be Revealed

More Scripture to be Revealed

Dear Gramps. I have read and studied the Old and New Testaments,  Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price since I was a kid. I am just wondering about further light and knowledge in other scriptures being revealed. Do you have ideas about...

Praying to Jehovah

Praying to Jehovah

I’ve been a member of the Church for 12 years. I firmly believe in the distinct personages of God the Father, His son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. I know that the Church teaches us to follow the example of the Savior by praying to God the Father (as evidenced in...

Holy Spirit of Promise

Holy Spirit of Promise

Dear Gramps, My wife and I were married by our bishop five years ago when I was not very faithful in the church. I have since repented and become devoted with all my heart. Unfortunately, my wife and I do not get along very well---we're very unequally yoked, with much...

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