President ezra taft benson pleads with the members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. They pit their perceptions of truth against gods great knowledge, their abilities verses gods priesthood power, their accomplishments against his mighty works. Especially in the 1960s, benson both reflected and guided mormonisms embrace of rightwing politics through his fervent anticommunism. In most political discussions in the us church, if one starts to advocate the liberal policies which most liberals feel are abundant throughout our standard works, many of our conservative sisters and brothers will cite ezra taft benson in denouncing such views. 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 proud cannot accept the authority of god giving direction to their lives. The obvious extension i see following that logic is that the lafferty murders were equally justified. May 09, 2015 overview under the presidencies of joseph fielding smith, harold b. Ezra taft benson from the book of mormon, we learn how. Unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the doctrine and covenants that the whole church is under condemnation. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Thunder from the right is a fascinating volume on the life, political career, and ministry of the most famous mormon in politics prior to mitt romney, as well as on the inner workings of the lds church during the apostleship and presidency of ezra taft benson.
He said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. Moyle visited david whitmer, whitmer was an old man. The gifts and expectations of jesus christ ezra taft benson. As has been noted, he was a farm boy, literally and truly, an overallclad, sunburned boy who at a very early age came to know the law of the harvest. The ezra taft benson society in honor of ezra taft benson. The book illuminates the significant relationship between the mormon faith and. Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Tonight i have been exploring ezra taft benson s political ideologies. 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 the book of mormon president ezra taft.
Kimball, ezra taft bensons promotion of ultraconservative politics went into decline, in part due to more assertive presidents who were opposed to bensons politics, and also due to the demise of the threat of communism. President ezra taft benson flooding the earth with the book. A wide range of subjects is represented in this fivepart book. 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.
The documents in turn have served to intensify a longstanding debate over the origin of the keystone of the mormon faith, the book of. Ezra taft benson american religious leader britannica. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. 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. It may not be popular with everyone, but it is the truthand time is on the side of truth. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, general conference, october 1986. Finally, the book of mormon is the keystone of testimony. Ezra taft benson, 94, head of the mormon church since 1985, secretary of agriculture from 1953 to 1961 and a pugnacious force in matters of church and state for most of his life, died yesterday at. This is the story of ezra taft benson, thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. President ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. An extended family member once said, to ezra and his family religion is a complete way of life. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer. 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. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve.
A gift from the lord my beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one of the most significant gifts given to the world in modern times. Joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and of the broader latterday saint movement, produced several volumes of scripture between 1827, when he began translating the book of mormon, and 1844, when he was murdered. Ezra taft benson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this devotional address was. Latterday saint apostle ezra taft benson became secretary of agriculture in 1953 under president dwight d. As you study this book along with the book of mormon you will find blessings and fulfillment of the promises made by a modern prophet of god. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of.
Ezra taft benson, a mighty change of heart, ensign, oct. Benson to distinguish him from his greatgrandson of the same name was an apostle and a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Nov 07, 1985 ezra taft benson is in line to lead 5. That family life is but an extension of the family life into which ezra taft benson was born and in which he was nurtured and grew. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 youtube. The doctrine and covenants tells us that the book of mormon is the record of a fallen people. From reading the article in the link posted below it seems to have caused a bit of contention within the leadership of the church. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. 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. Peter, i believe you may be referring to a talk that president benson gave at a byu devotional in 1981.
The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church. As i participated in the mexico city temple dedication, i received the distinct impression that god is not. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Brothers and sisters, without reservation i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the spirit of the lord. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson s life reflected his love for the lord and his steadfast commitment to living the gospel. Ok, fuck the book of matthew and all of that hippy shit about loving your neighbor. It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. Stand up for freedom is a compilation of essential teachings on liberty by ezra taft benson, prophet, leader, statesman.
President ezra taft benson said that this counsel gives us the sequence to possessing the power of god in our teaching. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. Mission of ezra taft benson, salt lake city, deseret book company, 1989, 263 p. This, for me, was a final straw among the final straws. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. Aug 04, 2017 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. Lds mormon president ezra taft bensons prophets talks. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. 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.
Ezra taft benson february 22, 1811 september 3, 1869 commonly referred to as ezra t. Teachings of ezra taft benson benson, ezra taft on. Keystone of our religion, teachings of presidents of the church. During his more than four decades as an apostle, president ezra taft benson has published several books and delivered thousands of speeches. 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 by his prophetfather. This is one of the major messages of the book of mormon. Answering questions with the book of mormon handling. Posts about lds mormon president ezra taft bensons prophets talks plan laid out from the beginning by grego written by grego. 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. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon 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. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. It testifies of his divinity and of the necessity for a redeemer and the need of our putting trust in him.
This book brings together a rich selection of his comments and counsel in a classified format that puts each topic at the readers fingertips. With this book one can gain an understanding of the principles of freedom and the proper role of government, based on the gospel of jesus christ. Jun 03, 20 unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the doctrine and covenants that the whole church is under condemnation. Ezra taft benson, beware of pride, lds general conference april 1, 1989. Leather mormon church employee christmas gift edition. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. For if the book of prophet, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is true, ezra taft benson, the book of mormon is the word of glenn pearson a retired byu religion professor tells the following story.
Sep 09, 2014 i keep hearing about a talk that ezra taft benson gave in a devotional regarding events leading to the last days. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. Among the most notable of ezra taft benson s accomplishments are his promotion of the principles of liberty and good government, his testimony of the book of mormon, and most importantly in leading souls to christ through the. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. Over the years since having left mormonism, i have been asked what, if anything, i was able to conclude from my own experiences and observations regarding the socalled special witness of my grandfatherlds church president, ezra taft benson, as well regarding the allegedly unique testimonies of other mormon general authorities. 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. Did ezra taft benson believe he was a prophet of god. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra. Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap gal. 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.
Ezra taft benson, civic standards for the faithful saints link in comments. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon president ezra taft benson. There is no conspiracy theory in the book of mormon. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. The book of mormon, published in 1830, is well known. Fortunately, we have the lords opinion of the book of mormon to back up president benson s claims of its importance.
Apr 01, 2015 while members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints study the teachings and stories of former president ezra taft benson this year in priesthood and relief society classes, the people of whitney, idaho, are recalling stories about their most famous neighbor. Keystone of our religion is there not something deep in our hearts that longs to draw nearer to god. 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. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Ezra taft benson there is no conspiracy theory in the book of mormon.
As apostle and church president, benson regularly preached from the book of mormon, and he. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. 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. Ezra taft benson, the american heritage of freedoma plan of god ezra taft benson, 1961 semi.
When he was a youth, his father was called on a mormon mission. By this murderous logic, god wanted brenda lafferty and her baby removed from this earth. Where can i find ezra taft bensons talk about the last days. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. On november 10, 1985, he became president of the church. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength.
Nov 05, 2017 president ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. In a witness and a warning you will find president benson s counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. Becoming christlike is a lifetime pursuit and very often involves growth and change that is slow, almost imperceptible. It bears witness of the fall and the atonement and the first principles of the. 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.
Is the book of mormon and gold plates just a huge fraud. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. On january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake conference in annandale, virginia. President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism. Ezra taft benson, ne le 4 aout 1899 a whitney en et mort le 30 mai 1994 a salt lake city, est. Ezra taft benson, former prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 19851994 president benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the oldest of eleven children. Like a keystone in an arch, if you remove the book of mormon, our whole religion crumbles, wastes away, and cannot stand scrutiny. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. Ezra taft benson and modern book of mormon conservatism. Mormon gives the answer in the closing chapters of the book in these words.
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