Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay
Table of Contents
- Introduction v
- Historical Summary x
- The Life and Ministry of David O. McKay xiii
- Chapter 1: Jesus Christ: “The Way, the Truth, and the Life” 1
- Chapter 2: The Dual Nature of Man 11
- Chapter 3: The Purpose of the Church 21
- Chapter 4: Elements of Worship 29
- Chapter 5: The Blessings of Unity 39
- Chapter 6: “Every Member a Missionary” 49
- Chapter 7: The Significance of the Resurrection 61
- Chapter 8: The Power of Prayer 71
- Chapter 9: Overcoming Temptation 81
- Chapter 10: The Divine Calling of the Prophet Joseph Smith 91
- Chapter 11: Living the Word of Wisdom 103
- Chapter 12: Priesthood, the Responsibility to Represent God 113
- Chapter 13: The Sacred Importance of Temples 125
- Chapter 14: Preparing for an Eternal Marriage and Family 135
- Chapter 15: Experiencing Happiness in Marriage 143
- Chapter 16: The Noble Calling of Parents 153
- Chapter 17: A Testimony of the Truth 163
- Chapter 18: Courage to Live Righteously 171
- Chapter 19: The Divine Nature of Service 179
- Chapter 20: Teaching, a Noble Work 187
- Chapter 21: The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel 195
- Chapter 22: Agency and Responsibility 205
- Chapter 23: Developing a Christlike Character 215
- Chapter 24: “Let Your Light So Shine” 225
- List of Paintings 233
Publication Notes
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David O. McKay Portrait, by Everett Clark Thorpe.
Published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, Utah
© 2003 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc.
All rights reserved
Printed in the United States of America
English approval: 8/00
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