Week 11 - Growth of the Church :)

Justine Sanders

11-30-11

FDREL 324

Kelly Anderson

Student Choice #2

(Week 11)

QUESTION:
What are five principles that were taught in the Doctrine and Covenants this semester that you feel are most responsible for what is taking place in the world with the growth and influence of the Church?

- D&C 18: 10 "Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God." I think when we realize how important each soul is, we will do everything in our power to help that one person. If we bring just one soul unto Him, how great will be our joy.

- D&C 25: 9 "Thou needest not fear." If we do everything that is required of us, to the best of our abilities, we will have no need to fear.

- D&C 27: 15 "Lift up your hearts and rejoice... that ye may be able to withstand the evil day, that ye may be able to stand.” I know that Joseph Smith, and the others that helped restore the church again on the Earth, had to find reasons to lift up their hearts and rejoice. I cannot even imagine how difficult it would have been to live then.

- D&C 33:17 “Wherefore, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil with you, that you may be ready at the coming of the Bridegroom— " Being faithful, believing, and praying always will help us be prepared for when Christ comes again.

- D&C 41:5 “He that receiveth my law and doeth it, the same is my disciple” This is pretty self explanatory: Those who keep His commandments and keep them, are His disciples.

- D&C 49:23 "Be not deceived, but continue in steadfastness." I know Satan is out there and he does have power to tempt us to do that which is not right. It is our challenge, to stay steadfast and not be deceived.

- D&C 63:9 "Signs follow those that believe." We should not be seeking signs, because that is unrighteous. However, if we are doing all that we should, and believe and put our faith in Him, he will show us signs.

I, too, love that video showing the growth of the Church! One of my favorite parts of General Conference each April is the Statistical Report where they announce the Church membership, number of missionaries, number of temples, etc.