President ezra taft benson the book of mormon

President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. In each historic site, president benson was accompanied by his wife, sister flora amussen benson, and several members of their family. Further explaining the book of mormon s role as the keystone of our religion in his september 1986 general conference address, president ezra taft benson said that just as an arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does the church of jesus christ of latterday saints without the book of mormon. On january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake conference in annandale, virginia. Salt lake city, utah, as president 198594 of the church of jesus christ of.

My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. The gift i am thinking of is more important than any of the inventions that have come out of the industrial. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. This, the prophet joseph said, would be the source of more temptation, more buffetings, and more difficulties for the elders of israel than any other. Book of mormon there is a power in the book of which will begin to flow into our lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. In this book president ezra taft benson points out the important issues facing the united states of america and the dangers we must be aware of if we are to safegaurd our homes and families. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube.

Book of mormon lesson 01 topical subject another testament of jesus christ. He further reminded me that he had been specifically asked by ezra taft benson to move back to utah from texas so that he could perform those duties, as commanded. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference.

Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985. In the twentieth century, church leaders steadily increased their focus and emphasis on the book of mormon in the realms of church education, spiritual edification, and missionary work. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. As a young man, president ezra taft benson was imbued with a fervent love for the constitution. 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 fullness of the gospel. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in. Introductory pages of the book of mormon latterday.

Ezra taft benson american religious leader britannica. So writes president ezra taft benson on what was to be one of the landmark topics of his presidency. Will give spiritual and intellectual unity to your whole life. Annual general conference, improvement era it is significant that 118 years ago this month the prophet joseph smith, after attending lectures on socialism, made this official entry in church history. Latterday saints in attendance were visibly moved as they listened to him speak. This book is a great companion to the book of mormon and will provide valuable insight to any person who wants to learn more about the book of mormon. These book of mormon addresses by president ezra taft benson will have a longlasting, beneficial effect on book of mormon studies and on the church. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. The churchs president prophet also served in eisenhowers cabinet as secretary of agriculture and was once known for his.

You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. President ezra taft benson spoke often about the scriptures, in particular the book of mormon. At the age of four president benson could drive a team, and he was soon herding cattle and thinning beets on his parents farm in the rural community of whitney. He taught the importance of flooding the earth with the book of mormon, warned against the universal sin of pride, and believed that christ was the source of lasting change and true joy. I speak of the gift of the book of mormon, given to mankind 156 years ago. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic.

Across the world and throughout the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, an increasing number of men and women are coming to christ and growing in christ through the book of mormon. It is of greater worth to mankind than the development of flight or space travel. As i participated in the mexico city temple dedication, i received the distinct impression that god is not pleased with our neglect of the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra. God expects us to use the book of mormon in several ways ezra taft benson, the book of mormon is the word of god, ensign, january 1988, p. At each site, president benson spoke of the book of mormon.

P resident e zra t aft b enson t he b ook of m ormon the book of mormon keystone of our religion ezra taft benson ensign, nov. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of. The book of mormon further warns that whatsoever nation shall uphold such secret combinations, to get power and gain, until they shall spread over the nation, behold they shall be destroyed. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken scratch. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon we understand more the greatness of the power that can come into our lives through a study of it and our charge to share it with the world. The mormon chronicle disagrees with many of the conclusions and assumptions presented by quinn in this essay. Plaguing sin of this generation is sexual immorality. President benson has said that not only should we know what history the book of mormon contains, but we should understand its teachings. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon president ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94.

What role does the book of mormon play in missionary work. Let us never lose sight of the fact that education is a preparation for life and that preparing for life is far more than knowing how to make a living or how to land on the moon. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th united states secretary of agriculture during both presidential terms of dwight d. President ezra taft benson my beloved brethren and sisters, for some years now i have been deeply concerned that we are not using the book of mormon as god intends. It is a great service to readers to have these talks. Taft benson, an apostle, who entered the salt lake valley with the first mormon pioneer company in july 1847. The book of mormon, is the key stone of our church, the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, and is true, the words that are printed within the pages of the book of mormon are for our day past, present and future, this book written by then prophet ezra taft benson, is a great read, for members who need a pick up, if they are struggling with life in.

This love has been a hallmark of his public career both in government and in the church. President benson said that we dont read it enough, teach it enough, nor do as it teaches enough. Leather mormon church employee christmas gift edition. Saints, stressed the importance of the book of mormon, one of four volumes. In lds circles, one of the most beloved sermons attributed to the thenmormn church president ezra taft benson is the one entitled, beware of pride which was actually read on 1 april 1989, at the saturday morning session of the 159th semiannual general conference, not by my grandfather, but by first presidency counselor gordon b. Moyle visited david whitmer, whitmer was an old man. President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism. In 1973, ezra taft benson became the president of the quorum of the twelve apostles, and in 1985 became the president of the church. If you know of other prophetic promises regarding the book of mormon, please share in the comments, and i will add your contribution to the list as i update it periodically.

President ezra taft benson pleads with the members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon is the word of. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. 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. That book is a great sifter president ezra taft benson, ensign, dec. The book contains many of his sermons read within the church, and instructions to the members that are still being used today, has time may have moved on but the teachings and writings have not, as we have been told on more than one occasion to read, study, and ponder the book of mormon a witness and a warning by ezra taft benson,1988. This volume contains eleven talks by president benson, mostly delivered in general conferences from april 1975 to october 1987. Ezra taft benson, civic standards for the faithful saints link in comments. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. President ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. President ezra taft benson ensign, november 1986, page 7.

President benson emphasized the importance of reading the book of mormon, missionary work, and strengthening families. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988. President ezra taft benson the plaguing sin of this generation is sexual immorality. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body.

During his early years as church president, benson brought a renewed emphasis to the distribution and reading of the book of mormon, reaffirming this lds. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Did ezra taft benson believe he was a prophet of god. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of. Ezra taft benson, the american heritage of freedoma plan of god ezra taft benson, 1961 semi. This gift was prepared by the hand of the lord over a period of more than a thousand years, then hidden up by him so that it would be. Stalwarts in the kingdom, the three forebears passed their traits and their priorities along to ezra taft benson, who became, in 1985, prophet, seer, and revelator of the church. Whether or not you agree with any personal conclusions made by michael quinn, his essay ezra taft benson and mormon political conflicts is the most indepth treatise on the topic and contains a lot of interesting information. President benson has spent more time in public office than any of his predecessors.