Pride is a sin that can readily be seen in others but is rarely admitted in ourselves. There on his familys farm, he learned the meaning of hard work, selfreliance, dependability, compassion. 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. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 youtube. This is a collection of president ezra taft benson s teachings about the book of mormon. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. O lord, i have trusted in thee, and i will trust in thee forever. A linebyline comparison of the text of both documents provides clear and convincing evidence for the source of ezra taft benson s talk on pride. On january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake conference in. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. Fourteen fundamentals to follow the prophet byu speeches.
Latterday saints in attendance were visibly moved as they listened to him speak. Then sister benson and i had the opportunity of going to a sacrament meeting in our ward which proved to be a primary conference. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. Finally, the book of mormon is the keystone of testimony. I earnestly seek an interest in your faith and prayers as i strive to bring forth light on this book of mormon message. To the children of the church president bensons last. In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. Testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. President benson testified of the book of mormon wherever he went.
President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. 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. This, for me, was a final straw among the final straws. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon is the word of. I have talked face to face to some of these godless leaders, on both sides of the iron curtain. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. According to ezra taft benson, what is a person supposed to do at the sacrament service. Ezra taft benson, general conference talk october 1967.
How grateful i am for the love, prayers, and service of the devoted members of the church throughout the world. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 anthony family adventures. As prophet, president benson emphasized the importance of reading the book of mormon, missionary work. To the children of the church ezra taft benson s last general conference talk as lds church president. 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 given at brigham young university on 10 december 1974. Aug 04, 2012 licensed to youtube by adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of t c f music publishing, inc, ascap fox music. The book of mormon offers so much that broadens our understandings of the doctrines of salvation. Jul 03, 20 ezra taft benson speaks in 1965 to a large group gathered in salt lake city. President ezra taft benson spoke often about the scriptures, in particular the book of mormon.
With joy and gratitude i face you today in, and from, this historic tabernacle. For if the book of mormon is true, then jesus is the christ, joseph smith was his prophet, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is true, and it is being led today by a prophet receiving revelation. Theres a nut bar article in the birch society magazine that dubiousy ties the peace symbol to nazis and satanists. Nov 05, 2017 president ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mormon mission. 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. Prophetic promises of studying the book of mormon scripture.
Church focus on the book of mormon intensified in 1985 when ezra taft benson became president of the church, emphasizing the importance of the book of mormon as the keystone of our witness of christ, our doctrine, and our testimonies. I read it because a religious educator at byu says he reads this slim volume at the beginning of each book of mormon year. The panel on the left side of your browser lets you read the scriptures, including the king james version and joseph smith translation of the bible, the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. And then, lest we miss that momentous book of mormon message from that fallen people, the lord warns us in the doctrine and covenants, beware of pride, lest ye become as the nephites of old. President ezra taft benson flooding the earth with the book. Without it, much of what is taught in other scriptures would not be nearly so plain and precious.
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. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. It is no wonder we have 3 chapters in a row all about their importance. 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 became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. Where does a mormon first make his or her covenants. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church.
Back to previous church prophet on to next church prophet quotes from president ezra taft benson. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic. Book of mormon citations in general conference, 19652014. That means it is not just something we read, it not just something we sometimes talk about, but it is something that if it was taken away, wed lose our direction and purpose. His sermon borrowed heavily, and without attribution, both in terms of wording and concept, from lewis earlier work. 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 given at brigham young university on 26 february 1980. It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. President benson emphasized the importance of reading the book of mormon, missionary work, and strengthening families. 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. Pay attention to its warnings about freedom and government.
That means it is not just something we read, it not just something we. If you shared a love for the constitution with president benson, youll love this talk. 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. First, may i say how thrilled i am to know how you children are learning about the book of mormon. The book of mormon keystone of our religion, he specifically counsels us to make the book of mormon a part of our lives. Be not deceived ezra taft benson latterday conservative. The book of mormon chapter 8 behold, i speak unto you as if ye were present, and yet ye are not. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Mar 22, 2018 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. 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.
There is no greater issue ever to confront mankind in modern times than this. Delivered in general conference while he was president of the church, this talk by ezra taft benson continues a theme that was strong throughout the fifty plus years that he was a general authority. America on path to destruction by ezra taft benson youtube. Ezra taft benson believed whatever the john birch society believed. 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. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes. After reading it etb, in a late sixties general conference talk, created a quasi ban on wearing the peace symbol. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. Apr 10, 2015 president ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. Jan 01, 1988 the book of mormon is meant for our dayfor us here and now. 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 the book of mormon, the lord asked the question, what manner of men ought ye to be. Expectations and gifts of jesus christ ezra taft benson. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. I really loved revisiting his inspiring words about this inspiring book.
Watch out for unions, agricultural coops, liberals, social security and prepare for thermonuclear war. The importance of the book of mormon was a focus of ezra taft benson, the churchs thirteenth president. Ezra taft benson, who wrote the talk, asked that gordon b. In his steps ezra taft benson of the quorum of the twelve apostles march 4. Watch as president hinckley delivers this famous talk at general conference in 1989. It contains the words of christ, and its great mission is to bring men to christ and all other things are secondary. I keep hearing about a talk that ezra taft benson gave in a devotional regarding events leading to the last days. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. President benson testifies of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ. See also beware of pride, president benson s classic talk from general conference. The book of mormon shall so affect men that the whole earth and all its peoples will have been influenced and governed by it. Ezra taft benson president of the quorum of the tweleve apostles i speak to you today on a most vital subject. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube.
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. Ezra taft benson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this fireside address was given at brigham young university on 4 march 1979. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church. The golden question of the book of mormon is do you want to learn more of christ.
Humble in the awesome task of speaking to yougrateful for the gospel and a prophet at our head. The book of mormon is the great standard we are to use. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. Ezra taft benson was a member of the quorum of the twelve. I find certain elements in the church do not like to read the book of mormon and doctrine and covenants so much they have too much to say about freedom. 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. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. 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. A baptism b sacrament service c temple d at confirmation. In a witness and a warning you will find president benson s counsel, insight, testimony and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon.
This is not the official version of the standard works. He speaks as a citizen of the united states, and the former secretary of agriculture under president eisenhower. May 26, 2008 by elder ezra taft benson of the council of the twelve apostles. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism. Peter, i believe you may be referring to a talk that president benson gave at a byu devotional in 1981.
Ezra taft benson talks about the last days youtube. President ezra taft benson my beloved brethren and sisters, i rejoice to be with you in another glorious general conference of the church. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. Fifth, in addition to the gifts of the life of christ, his prophet, his church, and the book of mormon is the gift of his constitution. Is the book of mormon the mind and will and voice of god to all men. My brethren and sisters and friends, in keeping with the spirit of the keynote address of our beloved president, i desire, if the lord will bless me, to speak to you about the american heritage of freedoma plan of god. I was also going to add president ezra taft benson s speech on the book of mormon and. As members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, we believe the book of mormon to be the word of god. Gods hand in our nations history ezra taft benson president of the quorum of the twelve apostles march 28. Ezra taft benson was prepared early on for his professional success, his church service, and his impact on others.