Joseph aspired to the notion that he could teach his people correct principles and they could govern themselves. Unfortunately, some of those people never learned even the first principles of self-governance. “There were jarrings, and contentions, and envyings, and strifes, and lustful and covetous desires among them; therefore, by these Read more…
I’ve always thought it interesting that in Mosiah he states that Jesus will come and “shall cast out devils, or the evil spirits which dwell in the hearts of the children of men.” This teaching seems to suggest that most of us have evil spirits which possess us. Notice it Read more…
The scriptures warn us that in the last days there will be prophets who do not prophesy and seers who do not see (Isaiah 30:10). Jesus also warned that there would be false prophets and an abundance of men teaching their own precepts to get gain, so that even the very elect will be Read more…
As we approach the Day of Atonement, which happens to coincide this year with Fall Equinox, I am reminded of my many sins and of my need to be redeemed. It has been said that if a man can learn to do two things; repent and forgive, he will become Read more…