| | Latter Day Light DAILY DEVOTIONAL February 17 The Way, the Truth, and the Life |
SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY John 14:6
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
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QUOTE OF THE DAY David O. McKay
"As a first step, . . . make truly applicable the simple injunction of putting one's self in the other fellow's place, the surest of all means of eliminating the bitterness that characterizes misunderstandings.
"No thinking person can say truthfully that the application of this one simple act if practiced among individuals and nations would not bring about a better world!
"Equally effective and applicable are His teachings regarding the value and sacredness of human life, the virtue of forgiveness, the necessity of fair dealing, His condemnation of the sin of hypocrisy, and of covetousness, His teachings regarding the saving power of love, and of the immortality of the soul" (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay, p. 6). |
Library: His Return: Chapter 6: Protection for the Righteous
"During the difficult times of the last days, the Lord has promised to bless, protect and comfort the righteous. He will be the source of our strength. By the power of His almighty hand, we will be aided and consoled in the trials we face. "
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DAILY READING SCHEDULE
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Book of Mormon: 2 Nephi 4:24 - 5:6
Old Testament: Leviticus 4:22 - 6:29 |
TODAY IN CHURCH HISTORY February 17
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1844 - The Prophet Joseph Smith wrote an article called "Pacific Innuendo," which gave a brief history of the Church in Illinois and explained the Church's desire for peace with all people. He wrote, "Wise men ought to have understanding enough to conquer men with kindness" and "Our motto, then, is Peace with all!" (History of the Church, 6:219-220). In contrast, the anti-Mormons, in fear of the political and military power of Joseph and the Church, held a convention in Carthage, Illinois, to devise a plan to expel the Saints from the state.
1846 - Brigham Young was busy organizing the Camp of Israel in Sugar Creek, Iowa. In the morning he spoke to the Saints from a wagon saying "We will have no laws we cannot keep, but we will have order in the camp." In the afternoon, several of the Twelve Apostles in the camp met in council to discuss a proposal from Samuel Brannan concerning the move to the west. He had negotiated a contract that would give half the lots in the new city over to A. G. Benson and Company, a land development company, in exchange for the guarantee from the government that they would not stand in the way of their move west. The Apostles discussed the contract and felt it was not desirable, but that they would place their trust in God and not sign an "unjust and oppressive agreement" (History of the Church, 7:591).
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