Reading the First Edition Book of Mormon or any edition is important to Mormons in particular. Anyone can read it, however. Jesus Christ is their leader and have other leaders in this day and age that guide them through life. Latter Day Saints is the proper term while most people know them as Mormons.
Reading Scriptures everyday is of vital importance. Usually they are read each and every day by those that are sincere and devout. They feel it helps them have guidance in their life and comfort if things get rough. They feel if they read every day that they get the daily effect of the Scriptures instead of just reading it when they need it.
Prayer is also of vital importance along with reading Scriptures. People need to know that they a Higher Power cares about them and knows everything about them. Prayers do get answered even when it feels like they are not answered. Some people are tempted to not keep praying because they feel God did not hear them. It is wise to be diligent despite those feelings.
We do not know what a Higher Power is doing. He or She could be helping, but since they are on a different plane that we are, we do not see what is going on. It is of vital importance then to keep praying even if it looks like nothing is happening. That is faith and God likes it when people trust Him even if they do not see His results yet.
Going back in history, you will find facts about Joseph Smith being the first prophet of the Mormon Church. He endured much hardship during this time. He was eventually murdered along with his brother, Hyrum. People hated the Mormons during Smith's time. Smith translated with the Spirit of God the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. Oliver Cowdery helped him.
Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum were killed at the same time. They were being tried for their beliefs by the governor in Missouri. Smith was tarred and feathered at one point, too. Many other Mormons were killed and treated badly during this time. This is all very sad. They were humiliated for their beliefs for things that the mobs did not understand.
Leaders must endure a lot. Change is not easy. Most people do not want to change. It takes great courage and patience to change a society's beliefs especially when they are ingrained so well. There have many times in history where other leaders have been killed, too. It seems that they almost need to sacrifice their lives for the sake of others.
Unfortunately, usually the way it works is that they do get killed because the presence of evil on the earth does not want to hear the truth. Whether one reads the First Edition Book of Mormon or the more recent one the church has produced, they may get inspiration when they need it the most.
Reading Scriptures everyday is of vital importance. Usually they are read each and every day by those that are sincere and devout. They feel it helps them have guidance in their life and comfort if things get rough. They feel if they read every day that they get the daily effect of the Scriptures instead of just reading it when they need it.
Prayer is also of vital importance along with reading Scriptures. People need to know that they a Higher Power cares about them and knows everything about them. Prayers do get answered even when it feels like they are not answered. Some people are tempted to not keep praying because they feel God did not hear them. It is wise to be diligent despite those feelings.
We do not know what a Higher Power is doing. He or She could be helping, but since they are on a different plane that we are, we do not see what is going on. It is of vital importance then to keep praying even if it looks like nothing is happening. That is faith and God likes it when people trust Him even if they do not see His results yet.
Going back in history, you will find facts about Joseph Smith being the first prophet of the Mormon Church. He endured much hardship during this time. He was eventually murdered along with his brother, Hyrum. People hated the Mormons during Smith's time. Smith translated with the Spirit of God the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. Oliver Cowdery helped him.
Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum were killed at the same time. They were being tried for their beliefs by the governor in Missouri. Smith was tarred and feathered at one point, too. Many other Mormons were killed and treated badly during this time. This is all very sad. They were humiliated for their beliefs for things that the mobs did not understand.
Leaders must endure a lot. Change is not easy. Most people do not want to change. It takes great courage and patience to change a society's beliefs especially when they are ingrained so well. There have many times in history where other leaders have been killed, too. It seems that they almost need to sacrifice their lives for the sake of others.
Unfortunately, usually the way it works is that they do get killed because the presence of evil on the earth does not want to hear the truth. Whether one reads the First Edition Book of Mormon or the more recent one the church has produced, they may get inspiration when they need it the most.
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