spencer w kimball there will be no general warning

I bear testimony to the divinity also of this great work which is the greatest thing in the world, as was said by one of the Brethren. Today is another day, but history repeats itself. and the four new members of the First Quorum of the Seventy who poured out their hearts in those moments they had? Conventions, unnecessary travel, family picnics, the Sabbath is violated generally. People are destroyed by their own acts. Unfortunately for me, I am in the hospital here in Salt Lake City and will not be present with you in person, but I will be with you in spirit. President Spencer W. Kimball spoke frequently at Brigham Young University, encouraging students and faculty to strengthen their testimonies, increase their moral fiber, and rededicate themselves to the principles of education and service. In his October 1954 general conference address, Elder Spencer W. Kimball, then a member of the Council of the Twelve, spoke of the kind of faith needed to heed the Lord's commandments: "It was not blind faith when the patriarch Noah built an ark some 42 centuries ago or when the prophet Nephi built a boat about 25 centuries ago. This will happen to the degree that the women of the Church reflect righteousness and articulateness in their lives and to the degree that the women of the Church are seen as distinct and differentin happy waysfrom the women of the world. In addition to those basic and vital skills which go with homemaking, there are other skills which can be appropriately cultivated and which will increase your effectiveness in the home, in the Church, and in the community. From that humble beginning has grown a worldwide organization that has touched the lives of millions of people. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. May the Lord continue to bless and prosper the Primary organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, together with all the other organizations who are doing comparable work. Then all the virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. 1942, p. 161). The taverns are full, the beaches crowded, the grandstands packed, man servants, and maid servants hired to duty, the ski lifts busy, canyon picnic tables loaded. "My brethren, I wonder if we are . We read of the increased portion of our children who are being reared by a single parent and wonder again about what will come when the law of the harvest operates. "There will be no general warning to the membership that things will be shortly falling apart. There has been denial because the prophet came from an obscure place. The radios whine. For example, the Presiding Bishopric was given stewardship over the temporal affairs of the Church so that the Quorum of the Twelve could focus on spiritual needs. Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. He gave us the parable of the farmer who sowed good seed in his ground but whose enemy planted tares in the field. Indeed, he seeks the misery of all mankind (2Ne. (See D&C 1:30.) Late, late, so late! Ye shall dwell in your land safely and none shall make you afraid. This is not true, for the decision is ourswe may accept or reject, comply or ignore[However,] we cannot avoid the penalties of disobedience to law (Spencer W. Kimball, The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, pp. For many years, this book has been widely read by the membership and even recommended at general conferences. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain Ex. He has said, I will fight your battles D&C 105:14 But his commitment is on condition of our faithfulness. And learning this the bridegroom will relent. But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be. For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. If we need a reminder of harsh realities and the dangers of duty which prophets face, Jonah gives us a glimpse in relation to his call to the exceeding great city of Nineveh, which took three days just to walk through, its size was so intimidating. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. Absolute Truth Spencer W. Kimball President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints September 6, 1977 Audio 0:00/40:53 Speed 41:49 Full Video God's existence is a reality. And your people will be scattered among the nations as slaves and bondsmen. Rushing for their lamps to light their way through the blackness, half of them found them empty. Their examples helped him gain a testimony of their callings as ministers of Jesus Christ. (Helaman 13:38.) When they have belatedly sought to fulfill the requirements and finally reach the hall, the door is shut. Education for Eternity When God speaks and we obey, we will always be right." No traffic will jam your desolate highways. Spencer W. Kimball > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) It is aging toward senility. God is all powerful. From whom else could you learn of our Father in Heavens glorious plan of happiness? But finally the net was in shallow water and the fish began to jump frantically, trying to escape. They are found among men in high places, in hut and mansion. The Great Wall of China with its 1,500 miles of unbreakable walls, with its twenty-five feet high impregnableness, with its innumerable watchman towers, was breached by the treachery of men. He later became the church's president . For as the . It cannot remember its previous illnesses nor the cure which was applied. 1:7, And there shall be none to molest them 2 Ne. Heaven will not hear your pleadings nor earth bring forth her harvest. He served diligently despite various severe health problems. You can be a much needed force for love and truth and righteousness on this planet. We have been commanded to follow the signs of the times and that is all the warning we need or will be given, but the membership is asleep. . It is just a hundred years ago that Bishop Hess, with the approval of the First Presidency, called Aurelia Spencer Rogers to organize the first Primary in Farmington, Utah. What a bleak prediction! The testimonies of the holy prophets of God have been written in the scriptures but also have often been written in red because these individuals are the Lords prophets. As the net load came closer to the shore, it was fuller and heavier and the unruly waves covered us many times. But both husband and wife are to be parents! Concerning Jerusalem the Lord said: I will defend this city 2 Kgs. They help us to see the end from the beginning. President Boyd K. Packer indicated that Elder Kimball felt that his father came to him in this dream to let Spencer know that he approved of his life. It has had shorter periods of good health, but longer ones of ailing. They are bombs and ships and armaments. Yet there was no evidence of rain and flood. By President Spencer W. Kimball Read by his wife, Sister Camilla Kimball My beloved sisters: I have been looking forward for months to the pleasure of meeting with you dear sisters once again in a worldwide conference of the women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But the day approaches and will finally come. Thou shalt not steal Ex. Each began as an appetite that needed to be checked but which went unchecked. His eldest brother was peeved at the presumptuousness of David for even being at the front where Goliath taunted the armies of Israel. Numerous billions we spend on liquor and tobacco. No greater recognition can come to you in this world than to be known as a woman of God. Copyright 2023 My Life By Gogo Goff | Trellis Framework by Mediavine, Doctrine of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, Ezra Taft Benson: A Time of Crisis in America April 1968 General Conference, Eldred G. Smith: Can you endure to the end for two hours? I will fight your battles, says the Lord God Omnipotent D&C 105:14 He never fails his promises. 7:1-25 The thirteen colonies gained a permanent victory over superior forces, and America was born. Because we are not vicious enough to be confined in penitentiaries, we rationalize that we are pretty good people; that we are not doing so badly. In our day the routing is from Palmyra to Paris, not the reverse. We read that he went away sorrowful for he had great possessions. He has on numerous occasions outlined the cure for all international as well as local ills. One cannot read about the prophet Ether, warning the city by day and hiding by night in a cave, without marveling at his capacity to go each day once again into that hostile city. In 1972, he underwent open-heart surgerya practice pioneered and performed by President Russell M. Nelson. (See Jacob 1:19). The counsel given at our meeting last year is still appropriate. President Kimball, the 12thPresident of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has spoken forthrightly to members of the Church, warning of the deceits of Satan and pointing out the road back for those who have erred and who yearn for reconciliation with the Lord. Apparently, the bridegroom had tarried for reasons that were sufficient and good. behold the decrees of God concerning this land, that it is a land of promise; and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall serve God, or they shall be swept off when the fulness of his wrath shall come upon them. While corridors are threatened and concessions are made, we live riotously and divorce and marry in cycles like the seasons. Mountains of arms and ammunitions will not guarantee safety, for enemies can also build fortifications and missiles and bomb shelters. (Matthew 13:47-48.) Yet in high places and in low, in government office and in business, in everyday life, men have rationalized until consciences seem to have been seared in the matter of honesty. In multiple scriptures the Lord has indicated that he will perform his work through those whom the world regards as weak and despised. Correspondence, Spencer W. Kimball to Andrew Kimball, July 14, 1976. Fear envelops the world which could be at ease and peace. "Noah heeded God's command to build an arkthat they might be saved from the flood waters. He oversaw reorganization of the structure of the Church to accommodate extensive growth and globalization. I was not a General Authority at that time. We think of Russia and China, of Africa and VietNam, of the Near East and Ireland. 26:14-43. Where else can you be given the necessary explanations and assurances about the nature of life? Many have found it too difficult and they slumber without due preparation. It is only the "when" that is unknown. That book, which went up through President Kimball's first year as president, set the standard at the time for Latter-day Saint biography. They were sealed the following year in the Salt Lake Temple. Some women, because of circumstances beyond their control, must work. "The statement, "As a man thinketh, so is he," could equally well be rendered "As a man thinketh, so does he." If one thinks it long enough he is likely to do it.". 20:9 italics added). (See Jonah 3:3.) Become scholars of the scripturesnot to put others down, but to lift them up! Others of the sisters are experiencing the anguish that often goes with aging. The book spent 102 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. We have equality as recipients of Gods perfected love for each of us. They merely procrastinated, not knowing when the bridegroom would come. They knew the way but gave only a small measure of loyalty and devotion. He, too, devoted his life to the service of God and his fellow man and influenced thousands of others to do the same. It is a choice land, choice above all other lands 1 Ne. Terror is substituted for reason. But while there are various excuses for rejection, theres a certain cause for this sad record. You need, more and more, to feel the perfect love which our Father in Heaven has for you and to sense the value he places upon you as an individual. We have the general warning that comes from these world conditions, but we have no precise timetable. May I stress again the value of reading the addresses given at our general conferences in the Ensign magazine. (Luke 12:19-20.) The coming of the Lord is nigh. There is no other cure. . 26:46 The Israelites failed to heed the warning. Just because something is in our midst does not mean that we have been in the midst of it. Spencer W. Kimball began work as a bank clerk, then moved on to the life insurance and real estate industries. It seems that while remedies have been applied, staph infection has set in, and the patients suffering intensified. Fasting, family prayer, home teaching, control of bodily appetites, preaching the gospel, studying the scriptureseach act of dedication and obedience is a drop added to our store. Learn how your comment data is processed. Can they change? Unity. (Matthew 25:1-13.) But time ran out. May you find every home to which you return a real Latter-day Saint home with all the gospel in it. The Maginot Line in France, these forts thought to be so strong and impassable, were violated as though they were not there. He has a prophet on the earth today who receives his revelations. There will be faintness of heart and the sound of a shaken leaf shall chase you into flight and you will fall when none pursueth. A month later, Spencer's parents sensed that five-year-old Fannie, who had been suffering for several weeks, would soon pass away. His young faith and dedicated family were great sources of strength when Spencers mother, Olive, passed away, Spencer being only eleven years old. Certainly, there are today false Christs and deceivers in the land such as were spoken of by the Lord from the heights of the Mount of Olives. It is the humble Primary leaders who through their teaching and personal example instill in the hearts and minds of these wonderful little children, in their sensitive and formative years, love for the Savior, the Church, and for its leaders. This saintly soul realizes there is one thing left undone to make him a totally honest man. The spring of the year reminds us, too, of the need to garden so that we can produce some of our own food as well as flowers to beautify our yards and our neighborhoods. They learn to cast all their cares upon the Lord. Too often the holy prophets are wrongly perceived as harsh and as anxious to make a record in order to say, I told you so. Those prophets I have known are the most loving of men. They knew they should have oil. These study aids were helpful not only in clarifying meaning, but also in linking the Bible, Book of Mormon, and other scripture more closely together, fulfilling the prophecy that the sticks of Joseph and Judah would be one in hand. If we would but believe the prophets! Because sin is such sadness, the righteous do not stress an attitude of I told you sobecause the righteous, in their love, truly wish they had been more effective in communication and in testifying so that there could be less misery and more happiness in the world. For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. The places change but the turmoil continues. Remember, too, as we focus on the glories and importance of family life here, that all of us belong to the eternal family of our Father in Heaven. It is not only worth waiting for; it is worth living for! We wonder why those of coarse and profane conversation, even if they refuse obedience to Gods will, are so stunted mentally that they let their capacity to communicate grow more and more narrow. It must not be passed over. I plead with men everywhere to Come, listen to a prophets voice and hear the word of God from our living prophet who sits with us here today. and dark the night and chill! . Most of the time there have been pains and aches in some parts of its anatomy, but now that it is growing old, complications have set in, and all the ailments seem to be everywhere. The Morning Breaks; the Shadows Flee, The Primary Enriches the Lives of Children, Grieve Not the Holy Spirit, Lest We Lose It, I Did Not Reach This Place By Myself, Strengthening the Familythe Basic Unit of the Church, Solving Emotional Problems in the Lords Own Way. . Then, finally, it reaches a point when, as one prophet declared, There was no remedy. In such moments the prophets of God speak out even more forcibly, doing as Alma did when he began bearing down in pure testimony against the evils of his time. 10:12, He that fighteth against Zion shall perish 2 Ne. It is so easy for leisure to turn into laziness. The Kimball family moved and Spencer grew up there. They stand at his mercy which will be extended only if they repent. Spencer W. Kimball, The Miracle of Forgiveness. The first area presidents outside of the United States and Canada were also set apart. How can one share attitudes or chastity, or the experience of a mission? Precisely at the darkest hour, when least expected, the bridegroom came. He lives. Many of them have been handmade by the Primary children of the Church. Time had passed, and he had not come. In 1957, he had to have some of his vocal cords removed due to throat cancer. They had been warned all their lives. That is sure. The edible ones were saved and the catch was brought to the fire for the feast. . The householder said: Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. The following year also brought an important development: the King James Version of the Bible was released with an inclusion of LDS study aids. 5 likes. Its symptoms are manifested in every corner of the globe. It is a capitulation to the carnal in man and a rejection of joy and beauty in this life and in the world to come. and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. Why should there be spiritual blindness in the day of brightest material vision? As we follow the teachings of Christ, we will feel the Spirit testify the truth of the things we do. 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. All kinds of fish were caught, big and little, fat and snakelike. We are greatly heartened by your presence not only tonight but in this portion of this dispensation wherein your talents and spiritual strength are so desperately needed. Meanwhile, one does not need to be married or a mother in order to keep the first and second great commandmentsthose of loving God and our fellowmenon which Jesus said hang all the law and all the prophets. So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just. Can they not see that their kind of fulfillment will produce a hollowness and an emptiness from which no fleeting pleasure can finally rescue them? These men are among the prophets of God, just as were the prophets of the Book of Mormon and of the Bible. 10:11, I will fortify this land against all other nations 2 Ne. Remember, in the world before we came here, faithful women were given certain assignments while faithful men were foreordained to certain priesthood tasks. Too late, too late, ye cannot enter now. We love you sisters. The world has been cliniced, and the complex diseases have been cataloged. They had been taught. It was consecrated as a land of promise to the people of the Americas, to whom God gave these great promises: It will be a land of liberty to its people 2 Ne. On occasions when you ache for that acceptance and affection which belong to family life on earth, please know that our Father in Heaven is aware of your anguish, and that one day he will bless you beyond your capacity to express. (See Jacob 1:19). He served in the Quorum of the Twelve for thirty years and became the president of the Church in 1973. (D&C 45:56-58.). Your strength will be spent in vain as you plow and plant and cultivate. He is a prophet to all the world. Regardless of your particular circumstances, as you become more and more familiar with the truths of the scriptures, you will be more and more effective in keeping the second great commandment, to love your neighbor as yourself. The pioneers thought it would be soon and watched for signs; our grandparents watched for the sprouting of the fig tree; our parents watched for the reddening of the sky; and we ourselves have heard all our lives that the Second Coming is near. Journals are a way of counting our blessings and of leaving an inventory of these blessings for our posterity. There were 832 marriages in a single month, and there were 414 divorces. The holy prophets have not only refused to follow erroneous human trends, but have pointed out these errors. The physicians have had summit consultations, and temporary salve has been rubbed on afflicted parts, but it has only postponed the fatal day and never cured it. Other rebellious people were destroyed in the convulsions of the earth in the meridian of time, and they who were more righteous were saved. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there by any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Yet work goes on, merchandise is sold, athletic entertainments, fishing, hunting go forward without regard to commandments. I leave this testimony with you with my love and my blessings. 20:7 italics added). . Do not, however, make the mistake of being drawn off into secondary tasks which will cause the neglect of your eternal assignments such as giving birth to and rearing the spirit children of our Father in Heaven. They hastened to make up for lost time. War clouds gather, fear heightens; tenseness increases, yet there need be no fear and worry and sleepless nights. He also toured the Middle East and dedicated the Orson Hyde Memorial Garden on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. We are led by revelation. Posted by cconover2 | Jul 23, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 |, Spencer W. Kimball "Preparedness the Ten Virgins", http://providentlivingandme.blogspot.com/2011/08/spencer-w-kimball-preparedness-ten.html, The ancients looked forward to the coming of the Lord and asked, "When shall all these things be?" Spencer Woolley Kimball was born in Salt Lake City, March 25, 1895, one of 11 children born to Andrew and Olive Kimball. (Matthew 24:43-44.) Can they not see that, pushed by pleasure, they will become more and more distant from joy? The Savior said, "If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself" (John 7:17). Were there ever times when there were more rumors of wars and threats and intrigues? If race tracks were closed on the Sabbath, if gambling ceased, drinking eliminated, work and play confined to week days; if stores were closed and all people went to their sanctuaries truly to worship even as best they know; if taverns never opened, and transgressors all repented, and broken homes were mended, and children were trained in uprightness; if families all knelt in prayer night and morning, if tithes were paid and integrity and worship reigned in the lives of men, the era of total peace would be ushered in. In the daytime, wise and unwise seemed alike; midnight is the time of test and judgmentand of offered gladness. He was not afraid of close friendships; he was not afraid that proximity to him would disappoint his followers. We understand further that as families are raised, the talents God has given you and blessed you with can often be put to effective use in additional service to mankind. Ponder upon these great truths, especially in those moments when (in the stillness of such anxiety as you may experience as an individual) you might otherwise wonder and be perplexed. No wonder the response to the prophets has not always been one of indifference. (Acts 1:7.) Free love and indiscretions and deviations of every nature are common in our day. They're not too much this or too . But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. In 1914, he graduated from the Gila Academy with highest honors. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. To them Jesus said, before he ascended, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. Instead of responding to Pauls message, some saw his bodily presence as weak and regarded his speech as contemptible. 11:11). The Miracle of Forgiveness is a book written by Spencer W. Kimball while he was a member of Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). We can transform, but will we? We were in Hamilton, New Zealand, for a large conference with the Saints.

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