Word Of Wisdom Mormonism
Mormons follow a strict code of conduct regarding the care and respect of their physical bodies. Mormons believe their bodies to be sacred gifts from God–gifts for which Jesus Christ has paid the ultimate price. Our bodies are made after the likeness of the Lord and...
Obedience Mormonism
Members of the Mormon Church are taught that obedience is the first law of heaven. To progress in this life, men and women must be obedient to the truths that come from the Lord. Jeremiah 7:23, “But this thing I commanded them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be...
Mormon Family
The Importance of the Family in Mormonism - The family is the essential unit of life on Earth and in the eternities. Mormonism teaches important truths regarding the centrality of the family and its eternal destiny. (Read more) Family Home Evening - This is a weekly...
Pearl Great Price
As described in its “Introductory Note,” The Pearl of Great Price is a “selection of choice materials” relative to aspects of faith and doctrine of the Mormon Church. Much of this material was received by Joseph Smith Jr. through revelation. Some of the material was...
Adv Temple Intro
By Annie L. Henderson Cechini In the short film Between Heaven and Earth, Krister Stendahl, former Dean of the Harvard Divinity School, states that in any interfaith discussion, individuals should never compare bests with worsts. Stendahl reasons that, “Most people...
The Church In The World
Mormons are counseled by the General Authorities of the Church to be "in the world, but not of the world." Mormonism teaches that we need to live according to the commandments of God in every era and place. God never changes, and His commandments are eternal. Thus,...
Mormon History
Overview The Church of Christ (the original name for the Mormon Church) was organized with six founding members in Fayette, New York on April 6, 1830. (The full name, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was given by revelation in 1838. It is because of...
Tithing Mormonism
The word tithing, or tithe, means a tenth part. The paying of tithing to the Lord and His church has been a commandment for thousands of years. The first record of tithing is found in Genesis 14:20, when Abraham pays tithing to Melchizedek. In the biblical days of the...