Thank you Father, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I hope we will continue to give to the least of these my brothern! How can I help! where would you like me Lord! Thank you Jesus!
Totally love this!! It is such a fantastic feeling to see the Saints with whom I share faith from all over the world. What a wonderful experience to see the Church reach all corners of the earth. Thank you 😊
United we stand to serve God, and bless humanity, divided we fall and fail. Let us stand together to bless this world to be a much more Christ like place!
It fills my heart with gladness , when I see how the efforts and sacrifice of the LDS members, is delivered as blessing to the needy. Bringing my tithing, and fast offerings to the house of our LORD JESUS CHRIST is a privilege.
Yes a remarkable thing is taking place now. More temples and many locations, it's too bad the people in the United States could not educate themselves more in the scriptures. That way we could have more temples here. No need to worry about them, they are left out in the cold just for now. And that's a shame. They will get a chance once they leave this world to understand more of the savior's work that never ends.
By their fruits ye shall know them!! I love that good peoples of other faiths are seeing so many similarities...Jews, Muslims...etc and that we have much in common.
@@stephtimms1776 i googled how much has the church donated on google, and followed the *official church website link* , under the title “Latter-day Saint Charities Boost Efforts in 2020” That is where *they* state the number $2.5billion since 1985. The official church website said it. I understand leaders and PR have stated they donate “almost $1billion annually”, but this actually only happened in 2021… And just so you know, that $1b they stated donating in 2021,(although amazing the members did this) *includes* the work hours of members, in the $1b statement. This can all be read of the *official* LDS website. Is the church website incorrect?
@@mikkifrompreston Shopping malls definitely help people in need of employment. Investements definitely help the Church to maintain funds so that it can continue contributing to good causes without depleting those funds. I almost want to try to explain this to you more, but you seem intent on merely antagonizing. I'll just say this: the modern Church of Jesus Christ manages money extremely well, does enormous amounts of good for people both in terms of money and time spent (and both on a global and local level), and it provides an excellent avenue for people who want to donate money both to support their own religion and to help people in need. Why are you obsessed with accusing the Church of Jesus Christ? You gain nothing from it. Don't you want to be free from such an unhealthy and misguided obsession? The Church will carry on God's work regardless of a few or even many comments on the Internet, but when you continually espouse an accusatory attitude toward an organization that is recognized by so many governments and NGOs as a valuable contributor to society, the poisoned attitude you have has no effect on the Church but it sure is harming you, personally. The bitterness just doesn't do any good for anyone--it only provides you with an unhappy atmosphere. Give it up. If you don't want to be a part of the Church, you don't have to, and either way it shouldn't be a source of consternation for you. Give up the bitterness.
@@mikkifrompreston They don't just get donations in the form of tithing and offerings for the needy. There are other donations people have and do make. We trust the church leaders, much more than critics.
@@stephtimms1776 i just feel, considering the church is listed as a *charity* and is tax exempt, it should probably spend more on humanitarian aid, then it does on shopping malls, and investment funds… But that’s just me though….
@@mikkifrompreston The church is constantly giving charity to members, as well as teaching and helping us to be productive and charitable. Have you ever been a member? If so you would know this. Humanitarian aid is only a small fraction of the charity work it does.
Keep Moving forward ⏩ and don't look backwards and don't be functioning backwards on your own lives. Keep Heavenly Father's Plan for all moving forward ⏩. Love 💕😇❤️🤩😍🥰🌹😘 you all unconditionally.
I cried all throughout the video starting from the very first clips being shown. The World Report has been one of the things that I look forward to in every general conference. And every video never fails to make me cry and love the Lord more and his children. Thank you so much! So much love from the Philippines. ❤️❤️❤️
Love it with all my heart ❤️ 💙 the gospel of Jesus Cchrist is for all His children, All nations colours people are His loving images, ❤️ the Lord first with our all, and love ❤️ all Men,as we all His children ❤️ 💙
Come to the house of the Lord , so you may be blessed also. Believe in him who is eager to saves, Jesus Christ his glory and grace is sufficient to save each of us.
You will know all of them by their works if they work for the Lord or some other God. I thank God for the church leaders that lead us in these latter days, all I can say is keep up the good work and keep building the kingdom of God bigger and bigger.
My father i love you as i have always and never gave up i feel like quiting but because you invested these thing unto me and never quit i cant either i am overwhelm to all the blessimg much love KLJ ADM Ps i just need a damm hug right now and help i am the lyour beloved child that it was written and i have done all woth you and i sit here and went to pastor innmy church and yet they refused want to set up private meeting i only talk to the president of the church now my books tbat the church made are now in the hands of someone else and i will not come to you as i have step away after the devine experiemce with my father and having them reveal them selves to me thru a man i want to say it i already walk the valley and went to heaven thru you gave me my memoroes nack
What an amazing thing to witness the scriptures and how they come to pass! I love the following scripture: Ether 4 verses 13 to 19 From The Book of Mormon Now more and more members are sharing the following scriptures pertaining our preciou temples: Chapter 12 In: The Sealed Portion, The FINAL Testament of Jesus Christ PDF Download, love, share and invite so others may partake of Real Truth unfolded.
Among all the things I hope for to happen in the world, I hope and pray not only for the innocent Ukrainians, but also those in North Korea. It breaks my heart to know that there are innocent people who will, without doubt, be killed if it's discovered they're even so much as Christian, let alone of a faith like ours. I hope and pray that, some day, the citizens of North Korea will not only have the freedom to be of various Christian denominations, but that some day the restored Gospel will make landfall there, too.
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What a magnificent Temple in Washington DC. All I have to do is look at it at a distance and the spirit touches my heart. What a beautiful building, dedicated to the savior of the world. More Beauty than any Castle or mention in the world.
13:37 Great council from President Nelson about rooting out racism. It is a good start from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, but much of that can and needs to be done from the inside. Please directly address past policies and doctrine from the church instead of "disavowing" past teachings. While disavowing the reasons taught behind the priesthood ban, the church still teaches the ban was the will of God... and those reasons are still apart of the Pearl of Great Price. I believe The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has so much potential, but past actions, doctrines, policies and scriptures are holding it back.
Don't hold your breath. If the church admits it was wrong about something in the past then people will realize the church can be wrong about something today.
Hi Jay, A lot of things that God commands us to do, makes sense to us, however there are things that don't make sense to us right now, but that doesn't mean that church policy and things we don't understand aren't just and true. God loves all his children. What would we think if we lived in Abraham's day, but didn't know the outcome of the story of Abraham trying to offer Isaac as a sacrifice, and saw him tying his son to the alter with wood underneath him, etc? Was Isaac inferior, or did God have a good reason to command Abraham to do this thing? God of course stopped it from happening, and a ram was offered instead. The point is, that although we don't know the all the reasons that God does what he does, we can observe some of the results of his commandments. For example, did Abraham and Isaac's faith in, and love for God increase as a result of obeying God's commandments? Was Abraham's offering Isaac up as a sacrifice in similitude of God offering his Beloved Son Jesus Christ, as a sacrifice to counteract the effects of sin, and death? In fact the Book of Mormon reiterates his infinite love for us individually, regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, etc. "and he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile." -2 Nephi 26:33 Does that sound like words that come from a racist Church, or that God is being racist when he declares these things in The Book of Mormon? We also know, that in the Book of Mormon God called Samuel a Lamanite prophet to preach the gospel to wicked Nephites. God bless you, and I hope this helps to clarify some misunderstanding.
@@nathanbanks2935 I appreciate the response, but out of respect for this channel, I don't want to get into a debate... wrong place wrong time. Sufficeth it say if I'm to trust a prophet to speak for God and give me his word, I expect that word to be accurate and not subject to the whims of mens opinions. If that is how God works, why can't I just follow my own opinions and conscious?
Hi Jay, Thanks for your response. I'm just respectfully disagreeing with you. I'm not suggesting that we have a heated debate over any issues, especially over things that have to do with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and things that I hold near and to my heart. I disagree, but I am trying not to be disagreeable in my conduct, and character towards other sons and daughters of God who believe differently than me. I misunderstand things too sometimes, and I try to take correction and advise that others give me with love and respect, even if I don't want to follow their advise, or don't follow all of the advise. It's certainly up to you whether you want to follow the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter Saints or not. I respect your agency. Take care, and God bless you!
@@Telavian the Lord's church is never wrong because he leads God's prophet in the Church and if you dispute that you're on the wrong side of the Lord. The Church of Jesus Christ is a church with more scriptures than any other Church, because the Lord's word never ends. With a prophet of God and 12 disciples like no other Church in the world. The Lord himself called 12 for some reason don't you think and call a prophet and 12 more for some reason don't you think? Look it up in Matthew. Or maybe just read the Bible and the book of Mormon then there is no disputation among the people or other religions. It really is that simple! Your choice. This is the last dispensation of the world before the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Holy Angels in the cloud to receive his people.
@Remember Isaiah 40:1 and Isaiah 40:10!!! Comfort ye, comfort ye my people!!! His reward is with Him and His work before Him. Revelations 22:12. God's blessings are all yours!!!
Not sure what scriptures you are reading from. The Bible says the Most High god does not dwell in buildings built by hands. The temple of god, the spirit of Christ is in the body of the elect. 1 Corinthians 3:16 [16]Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? Repent, walk away from your wicked ways, seek Christ, and live by the fruit of the spirit. Gal. 5:22-23
I have a copy I bought years ago. It is titled, Chronicles of the Nephites, or something like that. It was translated into Hebrew "In Honor of the 40th Anniversary of The State of Israel." That is what is says on the special strip of paper that it has wrapped around it. Inside, it says it was Printed in Israel (1988), and it was translated by Hebrew Translations, Inc. in Independence, Missouri.
Some might ask, "Why couldn't God just protect the temple in the case of an earthquake?" Well, He is. He has given us the technology to do all we can to protect it.
Let's look at Noah, did God just snappish fingers and an Ark appeared? No, over time, God gave Noah the know how, he showed Noah what the ark should look like, he taught him how to build it then he left it up to him and his family to build it. The same thing for Nephi, God gave him the know how then Nephi went to work building the ship that would carry him and his family. God gives us the knowledge and instructions then "hands over the reigns" to us.
I understand the need of the Church to maintain amiable relations with the Chinese government, but seeing Taiwan included in the map of China at 35:21 still brought a cringe to my face. Other than that, this world report was wonderful as always.
It is the people the Lord wants not the government. We know there are some wonderful people in China. We love them too and Hope one day they will be free at last. I know it won't be probably in this lifetime. In the future there will be a total shift of people migrating from one place to another never like before in history. We will see the Lord's hand at work before our eyes. Yes some will make it and some want. They tried though, that's all that counts.
May I share an Old Testament Verse with you from Daniel 7:14 "And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a Kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should SERVE Him; his dominion is an Everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom shall not pass away, and His Kingdom that which shall not be destroyed." God the Father loves you so much that He sent Holy Sinless Jesus (His Holy Son) to earth to be born of a virgin.Then, to grow up and die on a cross for our sins. He was in the tomb for 3 days, then Father God raised Holy and Sinless Jesus Christ (Y'shua) to Life! He appeared to people and went back to Heaven. We must receive Sinless Jesus sincerely to be God's child(John 1:12).After we get saved by grace through faith in Christ, if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will obey Jesus(John 14:15). Mark 1:15 "And saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: Repent ye, and believe the gospel." Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "There's a real hell. It says in Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly, & unbelieving, & abominable, and murderers, & immoral persons sorcerers & idolaters & all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire & brimstone..." Please sincerely receive Holy Jesus & put your true faith and trust in Him today and please repent. Will you have a Real encounter with Holy Lord Jesus (Y'shua is His Hebrew Name) and stay in a Genuine relationship with Him daily please?
I have received many blessings from the Lord and many miracles , so I kinda get touchy when someone rejects our Lord or denys HIS existence. Sorry , did not mean to be offensive.
Actually, it was taught in the scriptures that there was no more need of temples since god was thereupon meant to dwell with you. The people were the temple of god. This is why in the NT it says that the veil of the temple was torn in half after Christ's resurrection. Christ fulfilled these OT laws
We have four books of canonized scripture… The Bible, The Book of Mormon, The Doctrine & Covenants, The Pearl of Great Price. We agree that God dwells in us, thus our becoming the temple of God, but we also believe that actual temples are needed in the world for ordinance work.
There will always be a need for temples, temples provide important work for The Souls of man. We had them in the past we have them now and even after Christ comes in his glory there will be temples in great need. For all those who don't believe in temples and other things, you need to study the scriptures. The Lord has gone to prepare many kingdoms or mansions for each of us and there's kingdoms within kingdoms even the celestial Glory even the terrestrial and telestro and many many more because the Lord's work never stops. Just because we are different does not mean we are all perfect. This is why it is necessary to know the truth and the Lord's words so we can gain more knowledge which will be better for each of us whenever we leave this world. Humble ourselves with a broken heart and a contrite spirit when we repent, so we all may have joy. Temples are simply for the ones that want to learn more and the mysteries of God. We all have choice in the matter, either you do it or you don't, that's simple! All is not lost though, you will learn many of these things once you leave this world!
As an atheist/agnostic, I find the expense dedicated to the ritual puzzling. They seem to serve the purpose of glorifying the church and little else imho.
We all do things that are strange to others, but they make sense to us. Indubitably, you spend time and money on something you value that others do not think is important. And that is ok. The Church does temple work because of its unique worldview: It believes in the importance of the human family - not just the nuclear unit, but in the entire species as a whole. Temple work is the establishment of bonds designed to unite us as a species with God so that we can ascend to the next level of evolution, one where we become immortal and share in Christ's rule over the universe. That is the entire point of temple work and why we spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on the effort. Further, again, per the worldview, we do temple work as an act of charity since we believe we are giving the dead opportunities they cannot do on their own without the possession of a physical body. No one gets paid to do it, we serve willingly. Does it make sense to an atheist or agnostic? Of course not, but it makes perfect sense to those who share that worldview especially since it hits all the critical components of Christ's words that result in a life of meaning: Love God Love your neighbor Love yourself Keep the commandments The older I become, the wiser Christ's words appear to me.
@@williamcharles2117 God is real. Through history he has asked us to build him a house to show him respect and learn of him to and be inspired to become better people. I know because I've lived it.
@@williamcharles2117 You want to know what the temple did for me? It helped me stay true to my covenants when my marriage was suffering. When I needed to most, I remembered I made covenants to my husband, but also to God.
Thank you Father, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I hope we will continue to give to the least of these my brothern! How can I help! where would you like me Lord! Thank you Jesus!
I'm grateful for this video. It strengthen my faith and testimony of the restored church of the savior Jesus Christ.
So amazing how the work of our Heavenly Father moves ahead.
Totally love this!! It is such a fantastic feeling to see the Saints with whom I share faith from all over the world. What a wonderful experience to see the Church reach all corners of the earth. Thank you 😊
United we stand to serve God, and bless humanity, divided we fall and fail. Let us stand together to bless this world to be a much more Christ like place!
Beautiful, stunning... I feel such peace when I am in the Temple
I'm grateful for any group that strives to help all of us return home with honor. Thank you!
We appreciate your comment, thank you!
It fills my heart with gladness , when I see how the efforts and sacrifice of the LDS members, is delivered as blessing to the needy. Bringing my tithing, and fast offerings to the house of our LORD JESUS
CHRIST is a privilege.
This was so wonderful. Brought tears, smiles and awe.
Yes a remarkable thing is taking place now. More temples and many locations, it's too bad the people in the United States could not educate themselves more in the scriptures. That way we could have more temples here. No need to worry about them, they are left out in the cold just for now. And that's a shame. They will get a chance once they leave this world to understand more of the savior's work that never ends.
I cannot wait to finally return to the temples. It has only been 3 months, but that such a long time...I love to see the temples.
This news inspires me to do more and become more. Thanks to all those who put this together🙏🏾
By their fruits ye shall know them!! I love that good peoples of other faiths are seeing so many similarities...Jews, Muslims...etc and that we have much in common.
@@stephtimms1776 i googled how much has the church donated on google, and followed the *official church website link* , under the title “Latter-day Saint Charities Boost Efforts in 2020”
That is where *they* state the number $2.5billion since 1985. The official church website said it.
I understand leaders and PR have stated they donate “almost $1billion annually”, but this actually only happened in 2021…
And just so you know, that $1b they stated donating in 2021,(although amazing the members did this) *includes* the work hours of members, in the $1b statement.
This can all be read of the *official* LDS website.
Is the church website incorrect?
@@mikkifrompreston Shopping malls definitely help people in need of employment. Investements definitely help the Church to maintain funds so that it can continue contributing to good causes without depleting those funds. I almost want to try to explain this to you more, but you seem intent on merely antagonizing. I'll just say this: the modern Church of Jesus Christ manages money extremely well, does enormous amounts of good for people both in terms of money and time spent (and both on a global and local level), and it provides an excellent avenue for people who want to donate money both to support their own religion and to help people in need. Why are you obsessed with accusing the Church of Jesus Christ? You gain nothing from it. Don't you want to be free from such an unhealthy and misguided obsession? The Church will carry on God's work regardless of a few or even many comments on the Internet, but when you continually espouse an accusatory attitude toward an organization that is recognized by so many governments and NGOs as a valuable contributor to society, the poisoned attitude you have has no effect on the Church but it sure is harming you, personally. The bitterness just doesn't do any good for anyone--it only provides you with an unhappy atmosphere. Give it up. If you don't want to be a part of the Church, you don't have to, and either way it shouldn't be a source of consternation for you. Give up the bitterness.
@@mikkifrompreston They don't just get donations in the form of tithing and offerings for the needy. There are other donations people have and do make. We trust the church leaders, much more than critics.
@@stephtimms1776 i just feel, considering the church is listed as a *charity* and is tax exempt, it should probably spend more on humanitarian aid, then it does on shopping malls, and investment funds…
But that’s just me though….
@@mikkifrompreston The church is constantly giving charity to members, as well as teaching and helping us to be productive and charitable. Have you ever been a member? If so you would know this. Humanitarian aid is only a small fraction of the charity work it does.
Thanks for sharing this. Aside from general conference, I also always look forward to world report!
Thanks for watching!
Keep Moving forward ⏩ and don't look backwards and don't be functioning backwards on your own lives. Keep Heavenly Father's Plan for all moving forward ⏩. Love 💕😇❤️🤩😍🥰🌹😘 you all unconditionally.
Beautiful pictures and Reports around the world
I’m so much grateful for the leaders of the church who has had been there reminding us our covenant we made to remember and put to action
I cried all throughout the video starting from the very first clips being shown. The World Report has been one of the things that I look forward to in every general conference. And every video never fails to make me cry and love the Lord more and his children. Thank you so much! So much love from the Philippines. ❤️❤️❤️
My brothers and sisters. ❤️❤️❤️
Such a beautiful video filled with God's spirit. Awesome work everyone.
Theres No One Person alone that could fullfill what the Whole Chirch does, I DONT KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO WITHOUT THE Church. 🙏🙏
I turned 10 in Montana and filled a mission from there.
We must stand together.🙏🇦🇺👍
Love it with all my heart ❤️ 💙 the gospel of Jesus Cchrist is for all His children, All nations colours people are His loving images, ❤️ the Lord first with our all, and love ❤️ all Men,as we all His children ❤️ 💙
Excellent work
Just amazing!
😊 A miracle of 😂 for a joy of a 77 year child.of peace.❤
What an amazing guide not only for our youth but for all of us!
Inspiring, uplifting! So very well done. It is a joy to see the diversity and love from people throughout the world. Thank you!
The world report serves as an indicator of the progress of the work of the Lord in general.
Come to the house of the Lord , so you may be blessed also. Believe in him who is eager to saves, Jesus Christ his glory and grace is sufficient to save each of us.
You will know all of them by their works if they work for the Lord or some other God. I thank God for the church leaders that lead us in these latter days, all I can say is keep up the good work and keep building the kingdom of God bigger and bigger.
Joy to world
My father i love you as i have always and never gave up i feel like quiting but because you invested these thing unto me and never quit i cant either i am overwhelm to all the blessimg much love KLJ ADM
Ps i just need a damm hug right now and help i am the lyour beloved child that it was written and i have done all woth you and i sit here and went to pastor innmy church and yet they refused want to set up private meeting i only talk to the president of the church now my books tbat the church made are now in the hands of someone else and i will not come to you as i have step away after the devine experiemce with my father and having them reveal them selves to me thru a man i want to say it i already walk the valley and went to heaven thru you gave me my memoroes nack
What an amazing thing to witness the scriptures and how they come to pass!
I love the following scripture:
Ether 4 verses 13 to 19
From The Book of Mormon
Now more and more members are sharing the following scriptures pertaining our preciou temples:
Chapter 12
In:
The Sealed Portion, The FINAL Testament of Jesus Christ PDF
Download, love, share and invite so others may partake of Real Truth unfolded.
Am so grateful to be a member of the church of Jesus christ of latter day saints LOVE FROM JAMAICA🙏🙏❤❤
I love it
Shared and shared
For the lord hath redeemed his servant Jacob amen
I know Alvin and Juleen Jackson! Who spoke about the Washington DC Temple! He was my stake president when I lived in Maryland.
Green Flake was a slave of my ancestors, why he has the same last name as mine. I am honored of his legacy to the church.
so amazing 👏
Among all the things I hope for to happen in the world, I hope and pray not only for the innocent Ukrainians, but also those in North Korea. It breaks my heart to know that there are innocent people who will, without doubt, be killed if it's discovered they're even so much as Christian, let alone of a faith like ours. I hope and pray that, some day, the citizens of North Korea will not only have the freedom to be of various Christian denominations, but that some day the restored Gospel will make landfall there, too.
And my church family
Wow!
The architecture appears to be medieval Disneyland inspiration.
I want to join this church. I am in Pretoria.
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Hi,
God bless you! I would love to see you in our church! God loves you so very much, and wants you to come join with us!
Washington DC Temple is so enormous you have to walk a considerable distance to capture the whole building in one picture.
What a magnificent Temple in Washington DC. All I have to do is look at it at a distance and the spirit touches my heart. What a beautiful building, dedicated to the savior of the world. More Beauty than any Castle or mention in the world.
13:37 Great council from President Nelson about rooting out racism. It is a good start from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, but much of that can and needs to be done from the inside.
Please directly address past policies and doctrine from the church instead of "disavowing" past teachings. While disavowing the reasons taught behind the priesthood ban, the church still teaches the ban was the will of God... and those reasons are still apart of the Pearl of Great Price.
I believe The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has so much potential, but past actions, doctrines, policies and scriptures are holding it back.
Don't hold your breath. If the church admits it was wrong about something in the past then people will realize the church can be wrong about something today.
Hi Jay,
A lot of things that God commands us to do, makes sense to us, however there are things that don't make sense to us right now, but that doesn't mean that church policy and things we don't understand aren't just and true. God loves all his children. What would we think if we lived in Abraham's day, but didn't know the outcome of the story of Abraham trying to offer Isaac as a sacrifice, and saw him tying his son to the alter with wood underneath him, etc? Was Isaac inferior, or did God have a good reason to command Abraham to do this thing?
God of course stopped it from happening, and a ram was offered instead. The point is, that although we don't know the all the reasons that God does what he does, we can observe some of the results of his commandments. For example, did Abraham and Isaac's faith in, and love for God increase as a result of obeying God's commandments? Was Abraham's offering Isaac up as a sacrifice in similitude of God offering his Beloved Son Jesus Christ, as a sacrifice to counteract the effects of sin, and death?
In fact the Book of Mormon reiterates his infinite love for us individually, regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, etc.
"and he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile."
-2 Nephi 26:33
Does that sound like words that come from a racist Church, or that God is being racist when he declares these things in The Book of Mormon? We also know, that in the Book of Mormon God called Samuel a Lamanite prophet to preach the gospel to wicked Nephites.
God bless you, and I hope this helps to clarify some misunderstanding.
@@nathanbanks2935 I appreciate the response, but out of respect for this channel, I don't want to get into a debate... wrong place wrong time.
Sufficeth it say if I'm to trust a prophet to speak for God and give me his word, I expect that word to be accurate and not subject to the whims of mens opinions. If that is how God works, why can't I just follow my own opinions and conscious?
Hi Jay,
Thanks for your response. I'm just respectfully disagreeing with you. I'm not suggesting that we have a heated debate over any issues, especially over things that have to do with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and things that I hold near and to my heart. I disagree, but I am trying not to be disagreeable in my conduct, and character towards other sons and daughters of God who believe differently than me. I misunderstand things too sometimes, and I try to take correction and advise that others give me with love and respect, even if I don't want to follow their advise, or don't follow all of the advise. It's certainly up to you whether you want to follow the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter Saints or not. I respect your agency.
Take care, and God bless you!
@@Telavian the Lord's church is never wrong because he leads God's prophet in the Church and if you dispute that you're on the wrong side of the Lord. The Church of Jesus Christ is a church with more scriptures than any other Church, because the Lord's word never ends. With a prophet of God and 12 disciples like no other Church in the world. The Lord himself called 12 for some reason don't you think and call a prophet and 12 more for some reason don't you think? Look it up in Matthew. Or maybe just read the Bible and the book of Mormon then there is no disputation among the people or other religions. It really is that simple! Your choice. This is the last dispensation of the world before the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Holy Angels in the cloud to receive his people.
@Remember Isaiah 40:1 and Isaiah 40:10!!!
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people!!!
His reward is with Him and His work before Him. Revelations 22:12. God's blessings are all yours!!!
Not sure what scriptures you are reading from. The Bible says the Most High god does not dwell in buildings built by hands.
The temple of god, the spirit of Christ is in the body of the elect.
1 Corinthians 3:16
[16]Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
Repent, walk away from your wicked ways, seek Christ, and live by the fruit of the spirit. Gal. 5:22-23
I'd love to teach some of the kids in those schools.
When will The Book of Mormon be translated and available in the Hebrew language? The Times of the Jews shall soon come in and we need to be ready.
I’m sure it’s available. Reach out to your local ward or contact church head quarters.
I would think the Book of Mormon would already be printed in Hebrew and the other languages. You are absolutely right, time is getting very short.
I have a copy I bought years ago. It is titled, Chronicles of the Nephites, or something like that. It was translated into Hebrew "In Honor of the 40th Anniversary of The State of Israel." That is what is says on the special strip of paper that it has wrapped around it. Inside, it says it was Printed in Israel (1988), and it was translated by Hebrew Translations, Inc. in Independence, Missouri.
Some might ask, "Why couldn't God just protect the temple in the case of an earthquake?" Well, He is. He has given us the technology to do all we can to protect it.
Let's look at Noah, did God just snappish fingers and an Ark appeared? No, over time, God gave Noah the know how, he showed Noah what the ark should look like, he taught him how to build it then he left it up to him and his family to build it. The same thing for Nephi, God gave him the know how then Nephi went to work building the ship that would carry him and his family. God gives us the knowledge and instructions then "hands over the reigns" to us.
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It's no coincidence that the NPC invited D. Bednar at this time in history.
I understand the need of the Church to maintain amiable relations with the Chinese government, but seeing Taiwan included in the map of China at 35:21 still brought a cringe to my face. Other than that, this world report was wonderful as always.
It is the people the Lord wants not the government. We know there are some wonderful people in China. We love them too and Hope one day they will be free at last. I know it won't be probably in this lifetime. In the future there will be a total shift of people migrating from one place to another never like before in history. We will see the Lord's hand at work before our eyes. Yes some will make it and some want. They tried though, that's all that counts.
May I share an Old Testament Verse with you from Daniel 7:14 "And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a Kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should SERVE Him; his dominion is an Everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom shall not pass away, and His Kingdom that which shall not be destroyed."
God the Father loves you so much that He sent Holy Sinless Jesus (His Holy Son) to earth to be born of a virgin.Then, to grow up and die on a cross for our sins. He was in the tomb for 3 days, then Father God raised Holy and Sinless Jesus Christ (Y'shua) to Life! He appeared to people and went back to Heaven. We must receive Sinless Jesus sincerely to be God's child(John 1:12).After we get saved by grace through faith in Christ, if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will obey Jesus(John 14:15). Mark 1:15 "And saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: Repent ye, and believe the gospel." Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "There's a real hell. It says in Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly, & unbelieving, & abominable, and murderers, & immoral persons sorcerers & idolaters & all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire & brimstone..." Please sincerely receive Holy Jesus & put your true faith and trust in Him today and please repent. Will you have a Real encounter with Holy Lord Jesus (Y'shua is His Hebrew Name) and stay in a Genuine relationship with Him daily please?
What does the lady mean when she said it took 48 years to reopen the doors? This temple wasn't closed for 48 years was it?
...reopen it's doors to the public. It was an operating temple, for members but it wasn't public.
Maybe she meant 48 years for herself.
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I have received many blessings from the Lord and many miracles , so I kinda get touchy when someone rejects our Lord or denys HIS existence. Sorry , did not mean to be offensive.
Actually, it was taught in the scriptures that there was no more need of temples since god was thereupon meant to dwell with you. The people were the temple of god. This is why in the NT it says that the veil of the temple was torn in half after Christ's resurrection. Christ fulfilled these OT laws
We have four books of canonized scripture… The Bible, The Book of Mormon, The Doctrine & Covenants, The Pearl of Great Price.
We agree that God dwells in us, thus our becoming the temple of God, but we also believe that actual temples are needed in the world for ordinance work.
There will always be a need for temples, temples provide important work for The Souls of man. We had them in the past we have them now and even after Christ comes in his glory there will be temples in great need. For all those who don't believe in temples and other things, you need to study the scriptures. The Lord has gone to prepare many kingdoms or mansions for each of us and there's kingdoms within kingdoms even the celestial Glory even the terrestrial and telestro and many many more because the Lord's work never stops. Just because we are different does not mean we are all perfect. This is why it is necessary to know the truth and the Lord's words so we can gain more knowledge which will be better for each of us whenever we leave this world. Humble ourselves with a broken heart and a contrite spirit when we repent, so we all may have joy. Temples are simply for the ones that want to learn more and the mysteries of God. We all have choice in the matter, either you do it or you don't, that's simple! All is not lost though, you will learn many of these things once you leave this world!
As an atheist/agnostic, I find the expense dedicated to the ritual puzzling. They seem to serve the purpose of glorifying the church and little else imho.
We all do things that are strange to others, but they make sense to us. Indubitably, you spend time and money on something you value that others do not think is important. And that is ok.
The Church does temple work because of its unique worldview: It believes in the importance of the human family - not just the nuclear unit, but in the entire species as a whole. Temple work is the establishment of bonds designed to unite us as a species with God so that we can ascend to the next level of evolution, one where we become immortal and share in Christ's rule over the universe. That is the entire point of temple work and why we spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on the effort. Further, again, per the worldview, we do temple work as an act of charity since we believe we are giving the dead opportunities they cannot do on their own without the possession of a physical body. No one gets paid to do it, we serve willingly.
Does it make sense to an atheist or agnostic? Of course not, but it makes perfect sense to those who share that worldview especially since it hits all the critical components of Christ's words that result in a life of meaning:
Love God
Love your neighbor
Love yourself
Keep the commandments
The older I become, the wiser Christ's words appear to me.
Temples in the Holy Bible were always built to glorify God. This one is too.
@@stephtimms1776 - That's what the clerics wanted you to believe, but it's part of the con.
@@williamcharles2117 God is real. Through history he has asked us to build him a house to show him respect and learn of him to and be inspired to become better people. I know because I've lived it.
@@williamcharles2117 You want to know what the temple did for me? It helped me stay true to my covenants when my marriage was suffering. When I needed to most, I remembered I made covenants to my husband, but also to God.