Student Choice Assignment
Unit One Choice Two
2 Peter 2: 1-19
Some characteristics of false teachers are:
1.) they deny the Lord
2.) they speak evil of truth
3.) they use covetousness
4.) they lust for uncleanliness
5.) they despise government
6.) they speak evil of things they do not fully understand
7.) their eyes are full of adultery
8.) they speak words of vanity
9.) they promise liberty but are brought into bondage through their sins.
The easiest way I identify false teachers is whenever I hear anything that denies Christ, I know it is a false teaching. Also, anything that is contrary to what the brethren have taught I recognize as false teaching.
2 Peter 2: 20-22 & Doctrine and Covenants 82: 3, 7
The danger of returning to the pollutants of the world is the concept that we were once in truth, yet we returned to incorrect way. Because of this, it is a greater sin because once a person knows the truth, they are held to a higher standard than those who never heard the truth. There is no more neutral ground. Sinning against greater light causes us to be condemned under greater condemnation.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Increase in Attributes of the Divine
Student Choice Assignment
Unit One ChoiceOne
Divine Attributes
2 Peter 1: 1-4
To escape the corruption of the world and partake of divine nature, we need to live in the world but not be of the world. I am reminded of Elder Uchtdorf's talk this General Conference when he said that darkness exists, but we do not need to stay there.
2 Peter 1: 5-7
Doctrine and Covenants 4: 5-7
Faith: I could increase my faith by praying for missionary opportunities while going to school at BYU-Idaho. Just like in General Conference, I can paint missionary work on my heart.
Virtue: I could be more virtuous by being more aware of the words I speak. I can make an effort to speak words of kindness and cease to criticize or diminish others.
Knowledge: I could increase my knowledge in the gospel by seeking the spirit's guidance and direction during my daily scripture study so I can understand the words of the ancient prophets better.
Temperance: I could increase my temperance by treating my body as a temple. I can find balance with my mind, body, and spirit by keeping my activities, school, work, and family life in balance and moderation.
Patience: I could increase my patience by taking an extra second to breathe when I become frustrated. This will be especially important when I have children.
Godliness: I could increase my Godliness by becoming a better disciple of Jesus Christ. I can be more reverent, and I can attend the temple prepared to be taught by the sacred ordinances there.
Kindness: I could increase my kindness by making an extra effort to be friendly to those I don't know and to reach out to those I do know whom I haven't seen or spoken to in a while. I can increase kindness by being proactive about my relationships.
Charity: I could increase my charity by doing more work for the relief society I serve. As the head of the society in my ward, I need to be an example of charity by reaching out to the sisters who have just had babies or who have recently married, especially in the next few weeks as many get married in between semesters.
2 Peter 1: 8-12
Peter said he would not be negligent about keeping us in remembrance about the divine attributes, and he promised that those who developed these attributes will have their calling and election made sure that we may never fall.
John 17:3 & 3 Nephi 27:27
We come to know the Lord and we want to be more like Him, as He has commanded. As we learn more about the Savior, we seek to be more like Him. Thus, when we know more about Christ, we want to be more like Him and we seek out these divine attributes. These attributes are essential for us to attain because by achieving an increase in these things, we become more like Christ.
2 Peter 1:10, Mosiah 26:20, & Doctrine and Covenants 132: 49
To have our calling and election made sure means the Lord will seal our exaltation for us and prepare a place for us in His kingdom. Peter exhorted us to make our calling and election sure.
2 Peter 1: 20-21
Peter taught that we understand scripture through the influence of the Holy Ghost. To ensure that I understand scripture correctly, I can pray before scripture study to invite the spirit to attend me as I study. Having the spirit with me during study helps me get the spiritual lift I need every day.
Unit One ChoiceOne
Divine Attributes
2 Peter 1: 1-4
To escape the corruption of the world and partake of divine nature, we need to live in the world but not be of the world. I am reminded of Elder Uchtdorf's talk this General Conference when he said that darkness exists, but we do not need to stay there.
2 Peter 1: 5-7
Doctrine and Covenants 4: 5-7
Faith: I could increase my faith by praying for missionary opportunities while going to school at BYU-Idaho. Just like in General Conference, I can paint missionary work on my heart.
Virtue: I could be more virtuous by being more aware of the words I speak. I can make an effort to speak words of kindness and cease to criticize or diminish others.
Knowledge: I could increase my knowledge in the gospel by seeking the spirit's guidance and direction during my daily scripture study so I can understand the words of the ancient prophets better.
Temperance: I could increase my temperance by treating my body as a temple. I can find balance with my mind, body, and spirit by keeping my activities, school, work, and family life in balance and moderation.
Patience: I could increase my patience by taking an extra second to breathe when I become frustrated. This will be especially important when I have children.
Godliness: I could increase my Godliness by becoming a better disciple of Jesus Christ. I can be more reverent, and I can attend the temple prepared to be taught by the sacred ordinances there.
Kindness: I could increase my kindness by making an extra effort to be friendly to those I don't know and to reach out to those I do know whom I haven't seen or spoken to in a while. I can increase kindness by being proactive about my relationships.
Charity: I could increase my charity by doing more work for the relief society I serve. As the head of the society in my ward, I need to be an example of charity by reaching out to the sisters who have just had babies or who have recently married, especially in the next few weeks as many get married in between semesters.
2 Peter 1: 8-12
Peter said he would not be negligent about keeping us in remembrance about the divine attributes, and he promised that those who developed these attributes will have their calling and election made sure that we may never fall.
John 17:3 & 3 Nephi 27:27
We come to know the Lord and we want to be more like Him, as He has commanded. As we learn more about the Savior, we seek to be more like Him. Thus, when we know more about Christ, we want to be more like Him and we seek out these divine attributes. These attributes are essential for us to attain because by achieving an increase in these things, we become more like Christ.
2 Peter 1:10, Mosiah 26:20, & Doctrine and Covenants 132: 49
To have our calling and election made sure means the Lord will seal our exaltation for us and prepare a place for us in His kingdom. Peter exhorted us to make our calling and election sure.
2 Peter 1: 20-21
Peter taught that we understand scripture through the influence of the Holy Ghost. To ensure that I understand scripture correctly, I can pray before scripture study to invite the spirit to attend me as I study. Having the spirit with me during study helps me get the spiritual lift I need every day.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Through Times of Trial
Unit Two Choice Four
To those who say, "Life isn't fair," "Why do I have to have so many trials?" and, " I'm tired of being ridiculed by those who don't keep the commandments," the following scriptures found in 1 Peter will help them better understand how to respond to trials.
1 Peter 1-4
Our trials are like refiners fires. Our trials are like gold, and through the fires is where our gold is refined. Just like the verse in "America, the Beautiful," the phrase, "May God thy gold refine," gives us further insight that through faith in God during times of trial, our gold is refined through fire. In other words, we become refined through trials as gold is refined through fire. When we have faith in times of trial, we will have unspeakable joy, and we will attain our salvation.
It is acceptable before God when we accept our trials patiently. Christ suffered through the ultimate trial; to be more Christ-like, we too need to suffer the trials we have in this life with patience and humility before God. During times of trial we need to turn to Christ because He knows exactly what we're going through because He's been there.
When our trials cause us to feel ridiculed by those who don't keep the commandments, we must remember that if we suffer "for righteous sake" we will be blessed by our Father in Heaven. We need not fear men, but rather fear God and trust that when we suffer for His sake, He will take care of us.
We need to make sure we understand that our trials aren't unlike many others who are suffering. We do not suffer alone. There are plenty of people in this world suffering similar trials, and we need to be humble and realize that there are may who are suffering harder trials than ours. We need to not be ashamed about suffering for Christ's sake. Last of all, we need to make sure our trials are bringing us closer to Christ rather than driving us away from Him.
To those who say, "Life isn't fair," "Why do I have to have so many trials?" and, " I'm tired of being ridiculed by those who don't keep the commandments," the following scriptures found in 1 Peter will help them better understand how to respond to trials.
1 Peter 1-4
Our trials are like refiners fires. Our trials are like gold, and through the fires is where our gold is refined. Just like the verse in "America, the Beautiful," the phrase, "May God thy gold refine," gives us further insight that through faith in God during times of trial, our gold is refined through fire. In other words, we become refined through trials as gold is refined through fire. When we have faith in times of trial, we will have unspeakable joy, and we will attain our salvation.
It is acceptable before God when we accept our trials patiently. Christ suffered through the ultimate trial; to be more Christ-like, we too need to suffer the trials we have in this life with patience and humility before God. During times of trial we need to turn to Christ because He knows exactly what we're going through because He's been there.
When our trials cause us to feel ridiculed by those who don't keep the commandments, we must remember that if we suffer "for righteous sake" we will be blessed by our Father in Heaven. We need not fear men, but rather fear God and trust that when we suffer for His sake, He will take care of us.
We need to make sure we understand that our trials aren't unlike many others who are suffering. We do not suffer alone. There are plenty of people in this world suffering similar trials, and we need to be humble and realize that there are may who are suffering harder trials than ours. We need to not be ashamed about suffering for Christ's sake. Last of all, we need to make sure our trials are bringing us closer to Christ rather than driving us away from Him.
Hebrews 13
Unit One Choice Three
For strangers and those "in bonds" we should not be forgetful and we should go out of our way to "entertain" them. To me that means we should take time to see that their needs are met. Do they need a place to stay that night? Do they need a hot meal for dinner? We need to picture ourselves in their situation and treat them as we would like to be treated.
Marriage is looked upon with honor; it is honorable.
The warnings given about covetousness are that we should never speak with coveting in our voices. We need to be content with what The Lord has blessed u with, and be able to say gratefully, "The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me (New Testament, Hebrews, Hebrews 13)."
That which is the same yesterday, today, and forever is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
We are sanctified through Christ's blood.
To those who rule over us, we should respond by obeying them and submitting to them, for they are watching over us, and should do so with joy.
Paul asked the people to pray for him and the other apostles.
For strangers and those "in bonds" we should not be forgetful and we should go out of our way to "entertain" them. To me that means we should take time to see that their needs are met. Do they need a place to stay that night? Do they need a hot meal for dinner? We need to picture ourselves in their situation and treat them as we would like to be treated.
Marriage is looked upon with honor; it is honorable.
The warnings given about covetousness are that we should never speak with coveting in our voices. We need to be content with what The Lord has blessed u with, and be able to say gratefully, "The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me (New Testament, Hebrews, Hebrews 13)."
That which is the same yesterday, today, and forever is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
We are sanctified through Christ's blood.
To those who rule over us, we should respond by obeying them and submitting to them, for they are watching over us, and should do so with joy.
Paul asked the people to pray for him and the other apostles.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Jesus Christ is Greater than Melchizedek
Student Choice Assignment
Unit Two
Choice Three
Hebrews 6: 1-3
In Hebrews 6: 1-3 Joseph Smith made an important doctrinal correlation when he pointed out that "leaving" means 'having left behind the beginning of the doctrine.' Therefore, it is important that we leave not behind faith, repentance, baptism, and the Gift of the Holy Ghost because that is the beginning of doctrine, and even if we make future covenants after our baptismal covenants, we need to make sure we are keeping all our covenants. We also need to make sure we go through faith, repentance, baptism, and receive the Holy Ghost which we do at age 8 for our church, so we have not left behind this principle.
Unit Two
Choice Three
Hebrews 6: 1-3
In Hebrews 6: 1-3 Joseph Smith made an important doctrinal correlation when he pointed out that "leaving" means 'having left behind the beginning of the doctrine.' Therefore, it is important that we leave not behind faith, repentance, baptism, and the Gift of the Holy Ghost because that is the beginning of doctrine, and even if we make future covenants after our baptismal covenants, we need to make sure we are keeping all our covenants. We also need to make sure we go through faith, repentance, baptism, and receive the Holy Ghost which we do at age 8 for our church, so we have not left behind this principle.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Solutions to Life's Challenges
Student Choice Assignment
Unit One Choice One
Philippians 1-4
When people argue and complain over petty matter in church meetings or throughout the week, Philippians 2: 31-8, 14, & 15 counsels us to have fellowship in the spirit so we may be of one accord and one mind. Nothing should be done in strife. Instead, we should do all things with lowliness of heart and humility. We should always give each other the benefit of the doubt. We should esteem each other better than we esteem ourselves. We should never murmur, and we should be a light for others to see Christ through us.
When youth feel that the testimonies of their parents is enough to get them through life's challenges, Philippians 2: 12-15 counsels us to work out our own salvation. We should do so with fear and trembling, meaning, meaning we understand the seriousness of keeping the commandments and gaining a testimony. With our own testimonies, we will have the strength to stand against a crooked and perverse nation. We can be a light. The institute manual gives further insight, as it explains that each member of the church has the responsibility to strengthen our personal beliefs through action. This is done by strengthening our testimonies in acts of service and in bearing our testimonies to others.
If there are hesitant investigators to the church who are afraid to join the church because of the consequences from their family (family may disown, discontinue any association, etc.), Philippians 3:7-16 and Philippians 4: 13 counsel us to put things behind us and forget them and reach for hope in the future. It also promises us strength in doing the Lord's will. The Lord will not forsake us, and we can do all things through Him because He strengthens us.
This writing assignment is an example of the principle taught in 2 Nephi 32: 3 because this scripture teaches us that if we seek the Lord and His counsel, he will tell us all things that we should do whether those answers are through scripture study, prayer, or other forms of personal revelation.
This last part of the assignment reminded me of this video. The youth of the church have such strong testimonies. They are such a wonderful example for everyone in the church. Our youth program is amazing.
Unit One Choice One
Philippians 1-4
When people argue and complain over petty matter in church meetings or throughout the week, Philippians 2: 31-8, 14, & 15 counsels us to have fellowship in the spirit so we may be of one accord and one mind. Nothing should be done in strife. Instead, we should do all things with lowliness of heart and humility. We should always give each other the benefit of the doubt. We should esteem each other better than we esteem ourselves. We should never murmur, and we should be a light for others to see Christ through us.
When youth feel that the testimonies of their parents is enough to get them through life's challenges, Philippians 2: 12-15 counsels us to work out our own salvation. We should do so with fear and trembling, meaning, meaning we understand the seriousness of keeping the commandments and gaining a testimony. With our own testimonies, we will have the strength to stand against a crooked and perverse nation. We can be a light. The institute manual gives further insight, as it explains that each member of the church has the responsibility to strengthen our personal beliefs through action. This is done by strengthening our testimonies in acts of service and in bearing our testimonies to others.
If there are hesitant investigators to the church who are afraid to join the church because of the consequences from their family (family may disown, discontinue any association, etc.), Philippians 3:7-16 and Philippians 4: 13 counsel us to put things behind us and forget them and reach for hope in the future. It also promises us strength in doing the Lord's will. The Lord will not forsake us, and we can do all things through Him because He strengthens us.
This writing assignment is an example of the principle taught in 2 Nephi 32: 3 because this scripture teaches us that if we seek the Lord and His counsel, he will tell us all things that we should do whether those answers are through scripture study, prayer, or other forms of personal revelation.
This last part of the assignment reminded me of this video. The youth of the church have such strong testimonies. They are such a wonderful example for everyone in the church. Our youth program is amazing.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Student Choice Assigment
Student Choice #2
Unit 2 Choice 1
1.) Romans 13:11
What is nearer is our salvation...it is closer than we think.
Ezekiel 3:20 Doctrine and Covenants 14:7
What we must keep doing to ensure our salvation is we must endure in righteousness. If we fail to endure, even if in our past we did righteous things, those past things will not save us. We have to be faithful to the end.
We must keep the commandments all our lives, never faililng.
2.) Romans 12-13
Paul gives counsel as to how to attain salvation. His counsel includes:
1.) Give acceptable sacrifice to God
2.) Refrain from conforming to the world, but instead prove all truth which comes from God.
3.) Love all, and cleave to that which is good.
4.) Have charity and give to those in need.
5.) Be of one mind and refrain from pride.
6.) Overcome evil with good.
7.) Be subjects unto God.
8.) When in positions of power, act in righteousness and do what God would have you do.
9.) Love one another, and keep the commandments
3.) Romans 14: 1-13; 15: 1-3
Paul cautioned about judging because it's really not in our place to judge. It is up to God to judge us and he will do so with justice and mercy. The most important thing to remember is to be merciful to those around us and let God be the final judge.
Doctrine and Covenants 38: 25-27
D&C encourages us to esteem each other as we would our brother. If we do this, we will be less likely to judge them.
4.) Members of the church in Paul's day were referred to as Saints.
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