Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 25 June 2017

Bulletin 

“The Savior is the source of true peace. Even with the trials of life, because of the Savior’s Atonement and His grace, righteous living will be rewarded with personal peace.”—Elder Quentin L. Cook, “Personal Peace: The Reward of Righteousness”, 2013 April General Conference)

Sacrament Service 

First Speaker

A young woman reported on girls camp.

Next Speaker

Matthew 13

54 And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

55 Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?

57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

The United States is declining in its religious affiliation.

3 Nephi 10

4 O ye people of these great cities which have fallen, who are descendants of Jacob, yea, who are of the house of Israel, how oft have I gathered you as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and have nourished you.

5 And again, how oft would I have gathered you as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, yea, O ye people of the house of Israel, who have fallen; yea, O ye people of the house of Israel, ye that dwell at Jerusalem, as ye that have fallen; yea, how oft would I have gathered you as a hen gathereth her chickens, and ye would not.

6 O ye house of Israel whom I have spared, how oft will I gather you as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, if ye will repent and return unto me with full purpose of heart.

DnC 19

16 For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;

17 But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I;

18 Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—

19 Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.

“How we dress is an important indicator of our attitude and preparation for any activity in which we will engage. If we are going swimming or hiking or playing on the beach, our clothing, including our footwear, will indicate this. The same should be true of how we dress when we are to participate in the ordinance of the sacrament. It is like going to the temple. Our manner of dress indicates the degree to which we understand and honor the ordinance in which we will participate.” (Elder Dallin H Oaks, “Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament”, October 2008 General Conference)

Next Speaker

“In God’s eternal plan, salvation is an individual matter; exaltation is a family matter.” (Elder Russell M Nelson, “Salvation and Exaltation”, April 2008 General Conference)

Helaman 5:9

9 O remember, remember, my sons, the words which king Benjamin spake unto his people; yea, remember that there is no other way nor means whereby man can be saved, only through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, who shall come; yea, remember that he cometh to redeem the world.

Remember what you are anointed to become.

DnC 132

7 And verily I say unto you, that the conditions of this law are these: All covenants, contracts, bonds, obligations, oaths, vows, performances, connections, associations, or expectations, that are not made and entered into and sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise, of him who is anointed, both as well for time and for all eternity, and that too most holy, by revelation and commandment through the medium of mine anointed, whom I have appointed on the earth to hold this power (and I have appointed unto my servant Joseph to hold this power in the last days, and there is never but one on the earth at a time on whom this power and the keys of this priesthood are conferred), are of no efficacy, virtue, or force in and after the resurrection from the dead; for all contracts that are not made unto this end have an end when men are dead.

“Melchizedek Priesthood holders who are fathers in sealed families have been taught what they must do. There is nothing that has come or will come into your family as important as the sealing blessings. There is nothing more important than honoring the marriage and family covenants you have made or will make in the temples of God.” (President Henry B. Eyring, “Families under Covenant”, April 2012 General Conference)

Sunday School 

DnC 88

118 And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.

The school of the prophets even taught things like English grammar. 

School of the Prophets was a familiar term in the early 1800s.  Many institutions had schools of the prophets. Institutions including universities. 

Elders Quorum 

The lesson was based on President Russell M Nelson’s April 2017  General Conference talk, “Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives”

This is our dispensation and the Savior's dispensation and from a certain point of view it is also Satan's dispensation. 

There are 57 subheadings under Jesus Christ in the typical guide. There are over 2200 scripture references under Jesus Christ. 

“The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it.” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 49.)

The word virtue comes from a Greek word meaning power. It is interesting that the words virtue and power are related.

Dnc 76:22

22 And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 18 June 2017

Bulletin 

“By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families.” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World”)

Sacrament Service 

First Speaker

Isaiah 55

7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

8 ¶ For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

“The three pillars of eternity, the three events, preeminent and transcendent above all others, are the creation, the fall, and the atonement.” (Elder Bruce R McConkie, “The Three Pillars of Eternity”, 17 Feb 1981 BYU)

Our agency is so important to Father that he allows us to use it for good or bad.

“Now, if you have the Holy Ghost with you—and every one ought to have—I can say unto you that there is no greater gift, there is no greater blessing, there is no greater testimony given to any man on earth. You may have the administration of angels; you may see many miracles; you may see many wonders in the earth; but I claim that the gift of the Holy Ghost is the greatest gift that can be bestowed upon man. It is by this power that we have performed that which we have. It is this that sustains us through all the persecutions, trials and tribulations that come upon us.” (Wilford Woodruff, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff, Chapter 5;See also Deseret Weekly, April 6, 1889, 451.)

John 14

26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

“Furthermore, by applying the Atonement we can continue to access the other nurturing gifts of the Holy Ghost, each with its own rich resilience. The Holy Ghost will often preach sermons to us from the pulpit of memory. He will comfort us and reassure us. The burdens not lifted from us, He will help us to bear, thus enabling, even after we err, to continue with joy the soul-stretching journey of discipleship. After all, while the adversary clearly desires our lasting misery, the Father and the Son truly and constantly desire our everlasting happiness (see 2 Ne. 2:27)” (Elder Neal A. Maxwell, “Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ”, October 1997 General Conference)

Next Speaker

“I have a thought…”Packer April 2013

“As the Father loved me” - scripture

President Uchtdorf in April 2013 gave four titles of priesthood holders..

“Today I would like to suggest four titles that I believe apply to all priesthood holders around the world—titles that may help us recognize our individual roles in God’s eternal plan and our potential as priesthood holders in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”

1. Son of Heavenly Father

2. Disciple of Jesus Christ

3. Healer of Souls

4. Heir of Eternal Life

Mosiah 4

27 And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength. And again, it is expedient that he should be diligent, that thereby he might win the prize; therefore, all things must be done in order.

Sunday School 

Teaching in the Savior's Way

We teach under the umbrella of Jesus Christ. 

Small children you are teaching the vocabulary of the gospel and not necessarily the details. 

“True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. Preoccupation with unworthy behavior can lead to unworthy behavior. That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel” (Little Children by Boyd K. Packer, Ensign, November 1986, p.17).

Teach kids the difference between fiction stories and stories that are real. Stories like from their life or from the scriptures or from their parents lives.

With adults we teach that the scriptures are real because there is something they can use as a tool in their life.

Elders Quorum 

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Gordon B Hinckley, Chapter 12

My Lesson 

Church Services This Week at Layton North Stake Conference Layton Utah 10-11 June 2017

Stake Conference

From the Bulletin

“I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the Book of Mormon each day. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heaven’s help in our lives.”(President Thomas S. Monson, “The Power of the Book of Mormon”, April 2017 General Conference)

The visiting General Authority was Elder James J Hamula.

Adult Session of Stake Conference 

Stake President

Helaman 3:35

35 Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God.

We need to take the hastening of the work as top priority. 

Include in our daily prayers those that are not with us at church. 

Let it be said of us that we are “the best neighbors our neighbors have even encountered. “

Stake Relief Society President

“When the focus of our lives is on God’s plan of salvation, which President Thomas S. Monson just taught us, and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happening—or not happening—in our lives. Joy comes from and because of Him.“ (President Russell M Nelson, “Joy and Spiritual Survival”, October 2016 General Conference)

“Over time, simple habits of belief lead to miraculous results. They transform our faith from a seedling into a dynamic power for good in our lives. Then, when challenges come our way, our rootedness in Christ provides steadfastness for our souls. God shores up our weaknesses, increases our joys, and causes ‘all things [to] work together for [our] good.’

“A few years ago, I spoke with a young bishop who was spending hours each week counseling with members of his ward. He made a striking observation. The problems that members of his ward faced, he said, were those faced by Church members everywhere—issues such as how to establish a happy marriage; struggles with balancing work, family, and Church duties; challenges with the Word of Wisdom, with employment, or with pornography; or trouble gaining peace about a Church policy or historical question they didn’t understand.

“His counsel to ward members very often included getting back to simple practices of faith, such as studying the Book of Mormon—as we were counseled by President Thomas S. Monson to do—paying tithing, and serving in the Church with devotion. Frequently, however, their response to him was one of skepticism: ‘I don’t agree with you, Bishop. We all know those are good things to do. We talk about those things all the time in the Church. But I’m not sure you’re understanding me. What does doing any of those things have to do with the issues I’m facing?’

“It’s a fair question. Over time, that young bishop and I have observed that those who are deliberate about doing the ‘small and simple things’—obeying in seemingly little ways—are blessed with faith and strength that go far beyond the actual acts of obedience themselves and, in fact, may seem totally unrelated to them. It may seem hard to draw a connection between the basic daily acts of obedience and solutions to the big, complicated problems we face. But they are related. In my experience, getting the little daily habits of faith right is the single best way to fortify ourselves against the troubles of life, whatever they may be. Small acts of faith, even when they seem insignificant or entirely disconnected from the specific problems that vex us, bless us in all we do.” (Elder L. Whitney Clayton, “Whatsoever He Saith unto You, Do It”, April 2017 General Conference)

Work toward deliberate discipleship. Define deliberate. 

‘Come as you are,’ a loving Father says to each of us, but He adds, ‘Don’t plan to stay as you are.’ We smile and remember that God is determined to make of us more than we thought we could be.” (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, “Songs Sung and Unsung”, April 2017 General Conference)

Enos 1

27 And I soon go to the place of my rest, which is with my Redeemer; for I know that in him I shall rest. And I rejoice in the day when my mortal shall put on immortality, and shall stand before him; then shall I see his face with pleasure, and he will say unto me: Come unto me, ye blessed, there is a place prepared for you in the mansions of my Father. Amen.

Ogden Mission President's Wife

Chapter in Preach My Gospel on the Book of Mormon 

“Commandments are not given to burden or restrict us. Rather, they are guideposts from an all-wise Heavenly Father to keep us out of trouble, to bring us a fulness of happiness in this life, and to bring us safely back home to Him.” (Elder Larry W. Gibbons, “Wherefore, Settle This in Your Hearts”, October 2006 General Conference)

DnC 42:12

12 And again, the elders, priests and teachers of this church shall teach the principles of my gospel, which are in the Bible and the Book of Mormon, in the which is the fulness of the gospel.

The Preach My Gospel manual has a section on questions of the soul.

There is one thing that all scripture heroes do. They obey. 

Elder Hamula of the seventy

He commented that in the invocation it was mentioned that we have prayerfully prepared to receive. 

Joseph went to the Grove to pray to find out how to act. To act in which church to join. When he received the answer to join none of them, that course of action had not occurred to him. 

If we do our best to make good decisions through prayer and study then the Lord will give us warning of a bad decision, but we will still be allowed to choose for ourselves. 

He opened it up to questions from the audience. 

1 Thessalonians 5

1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

Matthew 24

42 ¶ Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

Improve our sabbath worship at church and at home. 

John 14

13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

Make sure you are asking in His name and not ours. Often we ask our own will, even though we ask using His name, but it is really in our name. 

Asking in the Lord's name, you are agreeing to take on His will, His identity and character. Similar to how women have done that traditionally when getting married. 

John 6

53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.

The sacrament is the “enduring to the end” ordinance.

General Session of Stake Conference 

Stake President

DnC 44

Chapter Heading

Elders are to assemble in conference

1 Behold, thus saith the Lord unto you my servants, it is expedient in me that the elders of my church should be acalled together, from the east and from the west, and from the north and from the south, by letter or some other way.

2 And it shall come to pass, that inasmuch as they are faithful, and exercise faith in me, I will pour out my aSpirit upon them in the day that they assemble themselves together.

DnC 43

8 And now, behold, I give unto you a commandment, that when ye are assembled together ye shall instruct and edify each other, that ye may know how to act and direct my church, how to act upon the points of my law and commandments, which I have given.

9 And thus ye shall become instructed in the law of my church, and be sanctified by that which ye have received, and ye shall bind yourselves to act in all holiness before me

John 9

6 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,

7 And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

The stake president encouraged us to do those things necessary for us to see more clearly. 

“My dear associates in the work of the Lord, I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the Book of Mormon each day. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heaven’s help in our lives. I so testify with all my heart in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.” (President Thomas S. Monson, “The Power of the Book of Mormon”, April 2017 General Conference)

Primary Speaker 

Jesus went to Gethsemane for me. 

Youth Speaker

Young Adult Speaker

“We begin with Lehi alone ‘in a dark and dreary waste.’ Each of us experiences periods of darkness and loneliness. ‘When life gets dark and dreary, don’t forget to pray. Follow President Heber J. Grant’s example. Pray for strength to endure to the end. Ask Heavenly Father, ‘What more would You have me do?’” (Elder Kevin W. Pearson, “Stay by the Tree”, April 2015 General Conference)

Prayer opens up that channel of communication with God. It must be opened via our agency. 

“God’s commandments are strict but not restrictive.” (Elder Kevin W. Pearson, “Stay by the Tree”, April 2015 General Conference)

“Lehi’s message is to stay by the tree. We stay because we are converted unto the Lord.”  (Elder Kevin W. Pearson, “Stay by the Tree”, April 2015 General Conference)

Another Speaker

She testified that the power of God and reading the book of Mormon 

Ogden Mission President 

The spirit is manifest in our bodies in ways that are unique to us, because our spirit is connected to our entire unique body. 

General Authority Speaker

Prelude music before sacrament meeting can help us receive what the ordinance of the sacrament provides. 

Much of what we have acquired in this life must be set aside to become as a little child and come unto Christ. 

One of the key things the Lord has taught is to be not afraid. 

John 16

19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

Revelation 12

10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Matthew 16

25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Luke 12

31 ¶ But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.

32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

John 6

66 ¶ From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?

68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.

This scripture tells about a doctrine that differed from traditions of society at that time that was taught by the Savior and people left him. 

DnC 6

35 Behold, I do not condemn you; go your ways and sin no more; perform with soberness the work which I have commanded you.

36 Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.

37 Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of the nails in my hands and feet; be faithful, keep my commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. Amen.

DnC 78

17 Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye are little children, and ye have not as yet understood how great blessings the Father hath in his own hands and prepared for you;

We as a people have more vision about what is coming than anyone else in the world.

“There is no equivocation, no doubt, no uncertainty in our minds. Those who have been true and faithful in this life will not fall by the wayside in the life to come.” (Bruce R McConkie, “The Dead Who Die in the Lord”, October 1976 General Conference)

“All of us hope for the joy of living in loving families. For some of us, it is a feeling we have not experienced—a feeling we know is possible but have not yet realized. We may have seen it in the lives of others. For others of us, family love has seemed more real and precious when death has separated us from a child, a mother, a father, a brother, a sister, or a loving and beloved grandparent.”

…

“A prophet of God once offered me counsel that gives me peace. I was worried that the choices of others might make it impossible for our family to be together forever. He said, ‘You are worrying about the wrong problem. You just live worthy of the celestial kingdom, and the family arrangements will be more wonderful than you can imagine.’” (President Henry B. Eyring, “The Hope of Eternal Family Love”, August 2016 Ensign)

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 04 June 2017

 Bulletin

“With other latter-day prophets, I testify of the truthfulness of this ‘most correct of any book on earth,’ even the Book of Mormon, another testament of Jesus Christ. Its message spans the earth and brings its readers to a knowledge of the truth. It is my testimony that the Book of Mormon changes lives. May each of us read it and reread it. And may we joyfully share our testimonies of its precious promises with all of God’s children.” (President Thomas S. Monson, “Precious Promises of the Book of Mormon”, October 2011 Ensign)

Sacrament Service

Mosiah 2

17 And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.

The Church gets so much done because we are an army of volunteers.  The more we behave as consecrated volunteers, the stronger we will be and the more the Church will be able to accomplish.

We were challenged to pray and ponder about something and bring it to stake conference to listen for an answer about it.

Sunday School

Recognize the Signs of the Second Coming

Look at the list of the signs in the lesson manual. 

This Earth will be the Celestial Kingdom after the millennium. 

DnC 64

23 Behold, now it is called today until the coming of the Son of Man, and verily it is a day of sacrifice, and a day for the tithing of my people; for he that is tithed shall not be burned at his coming.

24 For after today cometh the burning—this is speaking after the manner of the Lord—for verily I say, tomorrow all the proud and they that do wickedly shall be as stubble; and I will burn them up, for I am the Lord of Hosts; and I will not spare any that remain in Babylon.

25 Wherefore, if ye believe me, ye will labor while it is called today.

Dnc 34:7-12

7 For behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, the time is soon at hand that I shall come in a cloud with power and great glory.

8 And it shall be a great day at the time of my coming, for all nations shall tremble.

9 But before that great day shall come, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon be turned into blood; and the stars shall refuse their shining, and some shall fall, and great destructions await the wicked.

10 Wherefore, lift up your voice and spare not, for the Lord God hath spoken; therefore prophesy, and it shall be given by the power of the Holy Ghost.

11 And if you are faithful, behold, I am with you until I come—

12 And verily, verily, I say unto you, I come quickly. I am your Lord and your Redeemer. Even so. Amen.

Dnc 49:7

7 I, the Lord God, have spoken it; but the hour and the day no man knoweth, neither the angels in heaven, nor shall they know until he comes.

Dnc 45:58

58 And the earth shall be given unto them for an inheritance; and they shall multiply and wax strong, and their children shall grow up without sin unto salvation.

“How do you prepare for the Second Coming? Well, you just do not worry about it. You just live the kind of life that if the Second Coming were to be tomorrow you would be ready. Nobody knows when it is going to happen. No one knows when the Savior is coming, not even the angels in heaven. Our responsibility is to prepare ourselves, to live worthy of the association of the Savior, to deport ourselves in such a way that we would not be embarrassed if He were to come among us. That is a challenge in this day and age.” (President Gordon B Hinckly, Weber State University, institute devotional, April 15, 1997)

Elders Quorum 

The lesson was based on the talk “The Book of Mormon—Keystone of Our Religion” by Ezra Taft Benson from the October 1986 General Conference

“By His own mouth He has borne witness (1) that it is true (D&C 17:6), (2) that it contains the truth and His words (D&C 19:26), (3) that it was translated by power from on high (D&C 20:8), (4) that it contains the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ (D&C 20:9, D&C 42:12), (5) that it was given by inspiration and confirmed by the ministering of angels (D&C 20:10), (6) that it gives evidence that the holy scriptures are true (D&C 20:11), and (7) that those who receive it in faith shall receive eternal life (D&C 20:14).”.

“With the passing of years, these scriptures will produce successive generations of faithful Christians who know the Lord Jesus Christ and are disposed to obey His will.

“The older generation has been raised without them, but there is another generation growing up. The revelations will be opened to them as to no other in the history of the world. Into their hands now are placed the sticks of Joseph and of Judah. They will develop a gospel scholarship beyond that which their forebears could achieve. They will have the testimony that Jesus is the Christ and be competent to proclaim Him and to defend Him.” (Elder Boyd K. Packer, “Scriptures”, October 1982 General Conference)

Someone shared that they have had success with their kids being stronger readers as they had them read the Book of Mormon out loud each night. 

Many of the foundations of the Church were revealed to Joseph Smith as he was translating the Book of Mormon. 

We can see the pride cycle that destroyed two civilizations happening in our day. It is a great book to teach us about not repeating the bad things of history. 

“I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein. The spirit of reverence will increase; mutual respect and consideration for each other will grow. The spirit of contention will depart. Parents will counsel their children in greater love and wisdom. Children will be more responsive and submissive to the counsel of their parents. Righteousness will increase. Faith, hope, and charity—the pure love of Christ—will abound in our homes and lives, bringing in their wake peace, joy, and happiness.” (President Marion G. Romney, “The Book of Mormon”, April 1980 General Conference)