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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. Reconstructing the book of mormons missing stories don bradley. Testimony of lds mormon prophet ezra taft benson youtube. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon ezra taft benson on. 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. 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. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. There is a power in the book of mormon which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. 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. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. In the book of kings we read about a woman who came weeping to elisha, the prophet. Teachings of ezra taft benson benson, ezra taft on. And joseph smith, the prophet, the instrument whom god used to translate this record, testified 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.

The gift of modern revelation president ezra taft benson president of the church ensign, november 1986, 78 my beloved brothers and sisters, on this glorious occasion as we have gathered here together, i wish to give thanks to our father in heaven for the gift of modern revelation and particularly for the books of latterday scripture which he. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants youtube. 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 mormon church had confidence that ezra taft benson former mormon prophet would follow orders when it came to dealing with racial matters. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Taft benson, an apostle, who entered the salt lake valley with the first mormon pioneer company in july 1847. The fourteen fundamentals in following the prophet was a devotional talk that was given by mormon apostle ezra taft benson 18991994 on tuesday, february 26, 1980 at brigham young university. 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.

Ezra taft benson, the book of mormon is the word of god, ensign, may 1975, 63 unfortunately, we as a nation have apostatized in various degrees from different constitutional principles as proclaimed by the inspired founders. History of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 4. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. How has the book of mormon brought you nearer to god. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer. President ezra taft benson ensign, november 1986, page 7. Ezra taft benson february 22, 1811 september 3, 1869 commonly referred to as ezra t. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. Did ezra taft benson believe he was a prophet of god. The major mission of the book of mormon, as recorded on its title page, is to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations.

The book of mormon i have a vision of homes alerted, of classes alive, and of pulpits aflame with the spirit of book of mormon messages. Ezra taft bensons fourteen fundamentals in following the. Especially in the 1960s, benson both reflected and guided mormonisms embrace of rightwing politics through his fervent anticommunism. President ezra taft benson, may 1988 the lord works from the inside out. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, general conference october 1986 president benson had a deep love and appreciation for the book of mormon. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. Keystone of our religion, teachings of presidents of the church. Editorial cartoonist steve benson has steered through a stormy year marked by great distress in the wake of his 1993 pulitzer prize. Among the most notable of ezra taft bensons accomplishments are his promotion of the principles of liberty and good government, also his testimony of the book of mormon, and most importantly in leading souls to christ through the gospel of liberty. The world would mold men by changing their environment.

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. President benson had a deep love and appreciation for the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson, civic standards for the faithful saints link in comments. Steve bensons story of how he came to disbelieve in mormonism. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. In 1973, ezra taft benson became the president of the quorum of the twelve apostles and in 1985 he became the president of the mormon church. Enter your email address to subscribe to the mormon chronicle and receive notifications of. Ezra taft benson kindle edition by dew, sheri l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion introduction to the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. In the april 1989 general conference, president thomas s. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. Latterday saint apostle ezra taft benson became secretary of agriculture in 1953 under president dwight d. Christ takes the slums out of people, and then they take themselves out of the slums. Monson read a message from president ezra taft benson to the children.

Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. The ezra taft benson society was created in honor of ezra taft benson, prophet, leader, statesman. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in the small rural community of whitney, idaho, the oldest of eleven children born to george taft benson, jr. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. As prophet, president benson emphasized the importance of reading the book of mormon, missionary work, and strengthening families. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants. So does our claim to priesthood keys, and revelation, and the restored church. Lds first presidency directive to segregate blacks from.

As apostle and church president, benson regularly preached from the book of mormon, and he. Former eisenhower cabinet member ezra taft benson a leading mormon spoke in favor of the john birch society, but in january 1963 the lds church issued a statement distancing itself from the society. He is the right way, the full truth, and the abundant life ezra taft benson, first presidency christmas devotional, 7 december 1986. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985. This was one of the key sermons, early in his presidency, when he shared the challenge to the church to take better advantage of the gift that book represents. President ezra taft benson of the quorum of the twelve ensign, nov 1984, 6 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. This was one of the key sermons, early in his presidency, when he shared the challenge to the church to take better.

Ezra taft benson, the american heritage of freedoma plan of god ezra taft benson, 1961 semi. Born on august 4, 1899 in whitney, idaho, benson was the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death may 30, 1994 and was united states secretary of agriculture for both terms of the presidency of dwight d. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. In a special solemn assembly of the church, april 6, 1986, ezra taft benson was sustained as president of the church. Ezra taft benson learned early the principle of hard work on the. 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 the mormon church, mormonism. As i participated in the mexico city temple dedication, i received the distinct impression that god is not pleased with our neglect. Ezra taft benson and modern book of mormon conservatism.

A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. The book of mormon keystone of our religion ezra taft benson octo 1986 conf. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. Ezra taft benson 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.

This is why they go to such great lengths to try to disprove the book of mormon, for if it can be discredited, the prophet joseph smith goes with it. Our families may be corrupted by worldly trends and teachings unless we know how to use the book of mormon to expose and combat the falsehoods in socialism, organic evolution, rationalism, humanism, and so forth. Benson became mormonisms th president on november 10, 1985 after the death of. Keystone of our religion is there not something deep in our hearts that longs to draw nearer to god. Ive noticed all sorts of commentary by those who have fallen away from the church pertaining to leaders, policies and church history that creates doubts and confusion with people. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. 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. This is the outline and notes for a speech given the afternoon of january 14, 1990 at an l. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, general conference october 1986 click here to read or listen to the full talk.