Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith

From the Life of Joseph Smith From December 1827 through August 1830, Joseph and Emma Smith lived in Harmony, Pennsylvania, the Prophet traveling periodically to New York to attend to Church business. In September 1830, Joseph and Emma moved to

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Preparing for Exaltation: Teacher’s Manual

Acknowledge their thoughts and ideas, even if no one mentions obedience.When all class members have had an opportunity to respond, write the word obedience on the chalkboard, or circle that word if it was mentioned.• Why do you think obedience is the first law of heaven? Obedience Prepares Us to Serve GodStory and discussionExplain that when we are obedient, we are better prepared to serve God and those around us.

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Gospel Principles

Obedience also helps us progress and become more like our Heavenly Father. Results of Obedience and Disobedience The kingdom of heaven is governed by law, and when we receive any blessing, it is by obedience to the law upon which that blessing is based (see D&C 130:21; 132:5).

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Primary 3: Choose the Right B

Lehi and his family received blessings because they were obedient. Have a member of your ward or branch tell how obedience has helped him or her.

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Primary 2: Choose the Right A

Emphasize that we will not always receive an exciting reward when we are obedient, but we will have a happy, peaceful feeling. You may want to tell about a time when obedience made you happy.Encourage the children to obey their parents during the coming week.Invite a child to give the closing prayer.Enrichment ActivitiesChoose from the following activities those that will work best for the children in your class.

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Young Women Manual 3

Strangely enough, the key to freedom is obedience” (Obedience, Brigham Young University Speeches of the Year [Provo, 7 Dec. 1971], pp. 3–4). Explain that true obedience to God is not blind obedience.

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Young Women Manual 2

Emphasize that obedience is doing the Lord’s will. Obedience is the basis of testimony.QuotationsThe following quotations from Church leaders reinforce the important link between obedience and testimony.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith

Those who obey the law of tithing help to accomplish the purposes of the Lord and are entitled to His blessings.From the Life of Joseph F. SmithAt the end of the 1800s, the Church faced a staggering financial debt, exceeding one million dollars. This

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball

The first may be blind obedience, but the latter is certainly faith obedience. Is it blind obedience when one regards the sign “High Voltage—Keep Away” or is it the obedience of faith in the judgment of experts who know the hazard?

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: John Taylor

Where there is not a feeling of obedience, the Spirit of God will be withdrawn. This peace is the gift of God alone, and it can be received only from him through obedience to his laws.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young

In rendering that strict obedience, are we made slaves? All that the Lord requires of us is strict obedience to the laws of life.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith

Restating many basic beliefs of Latter-day Saints, the declaration affirmed: “We believe in the free agency of man, and therefore in his individual responsibility.” 2President Smith believed and taught that obedience to the laws of the gospel of Jesus Christ is the only means of achieving the liberty promised by Jesus Christ: “The truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). Therefore he has permitted the evils which have been brought about by the acts of His creatures, but will control their ultimate results for His own glory and the progress and exaltation of His sons and daughters, when they have learned obedience by the things they suffer.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 2

OBJECTIVEEach young man will understand that we obey the Lord because we love him and that obedience brings us happiness and freedom.PREPARATION1. Have each assigned person relate his case study and lead the discussion.NOTEExplain that we live in a world where obedience to God is often mocked.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3

How does obedience to the Word of Wisdom protect us from spiritual danger? The spiritual blessings that result from obedience to t

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1

Chalkboard and discussionWrite obedience on the chalkboard.• What does obedience mean? Obedience is one of the most important and basic laws of God.Scriptures and discussionHave the young men take turns reading the following scriptures as the others follow along and mark their scriptures.Discuss what each scripture has to do with obedience.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3

Testimony and discussionTestify that the blessings of peace and happiness come with obedience. Have a young man read Moroni 7:6–8.• What do we learn about obedience from these verses?

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith

See Obedience Commerce, Illinois settlement of, xx, 18, 324, 379, 391 sickness of Saints in, 379–82, 429–32 See also Nauvoo, Illinois Congress, United States, xx Conscience, freedom of, 344–46, 445 Cook, Margaret A., 449 Cornelius, 97, 110 Council in Heaven, 164, 209, 511, 543–45.

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Primary 3: Choose the Right B

We Show Love for Our Parents by Being Obedient Discussion Explain that obedience is another important way we can show love for our parents. By being obedient and helpful.) Summary Discussion • Why did Heavenly Father give us parents?

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A

Faith Is Kept Alive by Obedience Faith is like a living plant; it will wither and die if we do not nourish and protect it. Because of his obedience, he was blessed with greater faith.

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Young Women Resource Guide 2009—Manual 1

Joseph B. Wirthlin, “The Great Commandment,” Ensign and Liahona, Nov. 2007, 28–31.“When we love the Lord, obedience ceases to be a burden.

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