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.
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