Gospel of Jesus Christ
Daily Gems - 9 November 2009
New and Everlasting Covenant
“The new and everlasting covenant is the gospel of Jesus Christ. In other words, the doctrines and commandments of the gospel constitute the substance of an everlasting covenant between God and man that is newly restored in each dispensation. If we were to state the new and everlasting covenant in one sentence it would be this: ‘For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life’ (John 3:16).”
Daily Gems - 30 October 2009
The Door to True Happiness
“The gospel of Jesus Christ has the answers to all of our problems. The gospel is not a secret. It is not complicated or hidden. It can unlock the door to true happiness. It is not someone’s theory or proposition. It does not come from man at all. It springs from the pure and everlasting waters of the Creator of the universe, who knows truths we cannot even begin to comprehend. And with that knowledge, He has given us the gospel—a divine gift, the ultimate formula for happiness and success.”
Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ
Daily Gems - 14 October 2009
The Good News
“The gospel is the good news of Christ. It is the revelation that the Son of God came to earth, lived a perfect life, atoned for our sins, and conquered death. It is the path of salvation, the way of hope and joy, and the assurance that God has a plan of redemption and happiness for His children.”
Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ
Daily Gems - 15 September 2009
True Destination
“Early European converts [sailing to America] . . . had overcome many stumbling blocks. They had a testimony that revelation comes from heaven and that prophets and apostles are again on the earth. They had faith in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
“They had come to understand the sublime destination that was in store for them. They were not fearful of the arduous journey they were undertaking, and their ultimate destination was not really the Salt Lake Valley. Their true destination was paradise followed by exaltation in the celestial kingdom.”
Topics: Revelation, Gospel of Jesus Christ
Daily Gems - 11 September 2009
Endure Adversity More Confidently
“There is no infirmity, affliction, or adversity that Christ did not feel in Gethsemane. . . .
“President Howard W. Hunter said: ‘If our lives and our faith are centered on Jesus Christ and his restored gospel, nothing can ever go permanently wrong. On the other hand, if our lives are not centered on the Savior and his teachings, no other success can ever be permanently right’ (The Teachings of Howard W. Hunter, ed. Clyde J. Williams [1997], 40).”
Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ
Daily Gems - 2 September 2009
Nourishing the Souls of Our Children
“Three times the Savior asks, ‘Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?’And each time, when Peter assures the Savior of his love, Jesus ‘saith unto him, Feed my lambs. . . . Feed my sheep’ (John 21:15–17).
“There is great need in today’s world to nourish the souls of our children and youth with ‘living water’ (John 4:10–14) and the ‘bread of life’ (John 6:48). Like Peter, we too love the Lord, so today’s parents and leaders work diligently to instill in each heart a testimony of Jesus Christ and His gospel.”
Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ
Young Single Adult Gems - 28 August 2009
Ours Is Not a Secondhand Religion
“It is not enough merely to speak of Jesus Christ or proclaim that we are His disciples. It is not enough to surround ourselves with symbols of our religion. Discipleship is not a spectator sport. We cannot expect to experience the blessings of faith by standing inactive on the sidelines any more than we can experience the benefits of health by sitting on a sofa watching sporting events on television and giving advice to the athletes. And yet for some, ‘spectator discipleship’ is a preferred if not a primary way of worshipping.
“Ours is not a secondhand religion. We cannot receive the blessings of the gospel merely by observing the good that others do. We need to get off the sidelines and practice what we preach.”
Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ
Young Single Adult Gems - 3 August 2009
The Truths of the Gospel
“When we hear the transcendent truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ, hope and faith begin to blossom inside of us. The more we fill our hearts and minds with the message of the risen Christ, the greater our desire is to follow Him and live His teachings. This, in turn, causes our faith to grow and allows the light of Christ to illuminate our hearts. As it does, we recognize the imperfections in our lives, and we desire to be cleansed of the depressing burdens of sin. We yearn for freedom from guilt, and this inspires us to repent.”
Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ
Daily Gems - 27 July 2009
God's Adaptation to Our Intellectual Level
"The truths regarding God are understandable to all His children, whatever their level of education or intellectual faculty."
Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ
Daily Gems - 18 May 2009
Worthy of the Lord's Delight
" 'My soul delighteth in the things of the Lord' " (2 Nephi 4:16)—His law, His life, His love. To delight in Him is to acknowledge His hand in our lives. Our gospel duty is to do what is right and to love and delight in what is right. When we delight to serve Him, our Father in Heaven delights to bless us. 'I, the Lord, . . . delight to honor those who serve me in righteousness and in truth unto the end' (D&C 76:5). I want to be worthy always of His delight."
Topics: Righteousness, Love, Gospel of Jesus Christ
Daily Gems - 15 May 2009
True Religion
"The restored gospel of Jesus Christ is the faith of our Heavenly Father. It is His truth, revealed to His servants the prophets from the days of Father Adam until our own time. The Father and the Son appeared to Joseph Smith to restore the faith of our Father on this earth, never to be taken away again. God desires that all of His children receive it, irrespective of their background, culture, or tradition. True religion should not originate from what pleases men or the traditions of ancestors, but rather from what pleases God, our Eternal Father."
Topics: Restoration, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Prophets
Daily Gems - 8 May 2009
Feeling Overwhelmed
"In His kindness and in great trust, Heavenly Father, with the Savior, allowed a selected few of His sons on earth to hold the priesthood. We have the authority and the power to act in God's name, to offer the true gospel of Jesus Christ and its ordinances to as many of Heavenly Father's children as we can. So you can sense the magnitude of our trust from God. And you can sense its supreme importance and the opposition we face.
"It is not surprising that we feel from time to time nearly overwhelmed. Your thought that 'I'm not sure I can do this' is evidence that you are understanding what it means to hold the priesthood of God. The fact is that you can't do it by yourself. The responsibility is too difficult and too important for your mortal powers and for mine. Recognizing that is at the foundation of great priesthood service.
"When those feelings of inadequacy strike us, it is the time to remember the Savior. He assures us that we don't do this work alone. There are scriptures to put on your mirror and to remember in the moments when you are doubting your capacity."
Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ, Opposition
Daily Gems - 11 December 2008
Ridicule as a Weapon
"When young Joseph Smith told the truth about his sacred experience in the grove, he was persecuted and mistreated. The adversary used ridicule as a weapon against him. 'I was an obscure boy, . . . yet men of high standing would take notice sufficient to excite the public mind against me, and create a bitter persecution' (Joseph Smith—History 1:22).
"Joseph grew in patience, temperance, and faith, notwithstanding the presence of enemies on every front. In Joseph's own words: 'Evil and designing men have combined to destroy the innocent, . . . yet the glorious Gospel in its fulness is spreading' (History of the Church, 2:22). 'No unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing' (History of the Church, 4:540).
"Even today there are those who misunderstand our doctrine and challenge the unchanging values by which we are invited to live."
Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ, Adversity, Joseph Smith
Young Single Adult Gems - 14 November 2008
Use an Eternal Perspective to Set Priorities
"Think about your life and set your priorities. Find some quiet time regularly to think deeply about where you are going and what you will need to do to get there. Jesus, our exemplar, often 'withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed' (Luke 5:16). We need to do the same thing occasionally to rejuvenate ourselves spiritually as the Savior did. Write down the tasks you would like to accomplish each day. Keep foremost in mind the sacred covenants you have made with the Lord as you write down your daily schedules."
Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ
Daily Gems - 21 October 2008
Pattern of Clarity and Plainness
"The gospel is clear and plain. It answers the most complex questions in life, yet even a young child can comprehend and apply it. As Nephi said: 'My soul delighteth in plainness; for after this manner doth the Lord God work among the children of men. For the Lord God giveth light unto the understanding; for he speaketh unto men according to their language, unto their understanding' (2 Nephi 31:3).
"The Prophet Joseph Smith followed the same pattern of clarity and plainness when he explained to the world in a very concise way 'the first principles and ordinaces of the Gospel' (Articles of Faith 1:4), which we must accept to receive the eternal blessings of the gospel."
Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ
Young Single Adult Gems - 20 October 2008
Go Forward in Faith
"As you walk your various paths, walk with faith. Speak affirmatively and cultivate an attitude of confidence. You have the capacity to do so. Your strength will give strength to others. Do not partake of the spirit so rife in our times. Rather, look for good and build upon it. There is so much of the strong and the decent and the beautiful to build upon. You are partakers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The gospel means 'good news.' The message of the Lord is one of hope and salvation. The voice of the Lord is a voice of glad tidings. The work of the Lord is a work of glorious accomplishment."
Topics: Faith, Gospel of Jesus Christ
Daily Gems - 31 July 2008
All Truth Embraced in the Gospel
"The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news, glad tidings, and much more. It is the message of salvation as repeatedly announced by Jesus Christ and His apostles and prophets. It is my firm belief that all truth and light originating with God is embraced in the gospel of Jesus Christ."
Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ
Daily Gems - 26 June 2008
Gospel Message Brings Light, Hope, and Joy
"In the middle of [the] despair [of postwar Germany], my family learned about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and the healing message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. This message made all the difference; it lifted us above our daily misery. Life was still thorny and the circumstances still horrible, but the gospel brought light, hope, and joy into our lives. The plain and simple truths of the gospel warmed our hearts and enlightened our minds. They helped us look at ourselves and the world around us with different eyes and from an elevated viewpoint."
Topics: Joy, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Adversity
Family Gems - 23 June 2008
Becoming Examples of Righteousness by Following the Savior
"As we go through life, even through very rough waters, a father's instinctive impulse to cling tightly to his wife or to his children may not be the best way to accomplish his objective. Instead, if he will lovingly cling to the Savior and the iron rod of the gospel, his family will want to cling to him and to the Savior. "This lesson is surely not limited to fathers. Regardless of gender, marital status, or age, individuals can choose to link themselves directly to the Savior, hold fast to the rod of His truth, and lead by the light of that truth. By so doing, they become examples of righteousness to whom others will want to cling."
Topics: Fatherhood, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Example
Youth Gems - 12 June 2008
The Power of the Gospel
"Wherever you live on this earth and whatever your life's situation may be, I testify to you that the gospel of Jesus Christ has the divine power to lift you to great heights from what appears at times to be an unbearable burden or weakness. The Lord knows your circumstances and your challenges. He said to Paul and to all of us, 'My grace is sufficient for thee.' And like Paul we can answer: 'My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me' (2 Corinthians 12:9)."
Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ
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