Journey in trust, assured that the great and marvelous work is for this time and for all time. f. Sharing for the common good is the spirit of Zion. Do not be discouraged. On April 21, 1996, I brought to the church words of counsel which I felt led to share, without any specific instruction as to their ultimate disposition. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, we invite you to experience the peace and meaning Community of Christ can bring. Two witnesses of the Restoration A second gift promised to Oliver Cowdery was the gift and keys of translation. Every day since being ordained as prophet-president, I have carried the needs of the church on my heart. "Joseph Smith and 'The Vision,' 1832," Robert J. Woodford, Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer Enhancing search results Your search has been run again, based on your subscription settings. Grant McMurray was ordained April 15, 1996, as president of the high Priesthood and as prophet, seer, and revelator to the church. Only God, the Eternal One of whom scripture testifies, is worthy of worship. The richness of cultures, the poetry of language, and the breadth of human experience permit the gospel to be seen with new eyes and grasped with freshness of spirit. The earth, lovingly created as an environment for life to flourish, shudders in distress because creations natural and living systems are becoming exhausted from carrying the burden of human greed and conflict. Prayer for Peace VaLonna Walter Eternal God, We praise your holy name. This pastoral provision does not lessen additional meanings associated with this sacrament in the churchs life. Doctrine and Covenants is a compilation of the open canon of scripture received or submitted by prophet-presidents and other leaders throughout the history of the restoration movement. Through the gospel of Christ a new community of tolerance, reconciliation, unity in diversity, and love is being born as a visible sign of the coming reign of God.6 a. The alleged wrongdoing often consists of a continuous course of conduct by the defendant that, in the absence of an injunction, would require multiple suits for damages that may be difficult to ascertain. The committee eventually organized the book into two parts: a "Doctrine" part and a "Covenants" part. Will you remain hesitant in the shadows of your fears, insecurities, and competing loyalties? Revision by Denver Snuffer Jr.", "Denver Snuffer's Teachings to be Canonized as Scripture Wheat & Tares", "Official Actions of the 2016 World Conference", "How An 1843 Revelation on Polygamy Poses A Serious Challenge to Modern Mormonism", SaintsWithoutHalos.org: Doctrine and Covenants, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Doctrine_and_Covenants&oldid=1130520810, "The Laws of the Church of Christ"; explanation of the, Signs; mysteries; impending war and woe; gather to, Missionary work; families of missionaries, The "olive leaf"; "Lord's message of peace", Promises and warnings; martyrs; when war is justified; forgiving enemies, Letter to church; duty in relation to their persecutors, Various items of instruction; corporeal nature of, Salvation for the dead; salvation of little children, General meeting of the quorums of the church to consider the labors of the committee charged with organizing publication of the revelations into a book, Changes in leadership positions; work toward, Changes in leadership positions; unity commended, Changes in leadership positions; stewardship, Changes in leadership positions; relationship between ministerial programs; prepare to build. c. You hold precious lives in your hands. In other places, the meaning and potential power of this sacrament have been lessened by a lack of understanding and preparation. This document is offered humbly for that purpose as an expression of our cherished principle of Continuing Revelation. Scripture ReadingDoctrine and Covenants 161:1a Lift up your eyes and fix them on the place beyond the horizon to which you are sent. 11 a. Or will you move forward in the light of your divinely instilled call and vision?f. It is for divine purpose that you have been given the struggles as well as the joys of diversity. Title page of the 1903 reprint of the Book of Commandments. The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints uses the older RLDS Church version of the Doctrine and Covenants up to section 144, and also 19 new revelations from their previous president, Frederick Niels Larsen. b. There are many lives waiting to hear the redeeming words of the gospel, or to be lifted from hopelessness by the hands of loving servants. Open your ears to hear the pleading of mothers and fathers in all nations who desperately seek a future of hope for their children. The church membership at the time had not yet seen the Doctrine and Covenants manuscript as it had been compiled and revised solely by the committee; however, various church members who were familiar with the work "bore record" of the book's truth. b. Although these letters are not formally published in the Doctrine and Covenants, they are still deemed to be inspired, and are dealt with in the same manner that revelations are (that is, they must be deliberated and approved by the voting members of a World Conference). Its symbolism and ministries call people to reverence in the presence of the Divine Being. b. Through divine grace and wisdom, this faith community has been given abundant gifts, resources, and opportunities to equip it to become such a people. 4a. It includes any sections authored by Joseph Smith. I have continued to wrestle with the message, sensitive to the importance of expressing it with integrity and always aware of my own human failings and uncertainties. They also define the difference between a sense of call as potential and the need to align ones life with principles of moral behavior and relationships that promote the well-being of the church community. But they will be lost to you without the generous response of disciples who share from their own bounty that others may know the joys of the kingdom. b. Scripture is not to be worshiped or idolized. Lift up your eyes and fix them on the place beyond the horizon to which you are sent. c. And, always remember, the way of suffering love that leads to the cross also leads to resurrection and everlasting life in Christs eternal community of oneness and peace. Stephen M. VeazeyPresident of the Church. It is not the form of the sacrament that dispenses grace but it is the divine presence that gives life. 6a. The seventy are to be the forerunners of Christs peace, preparing the way for apostolic witness to be more readily received. From the earliest days you have been given a sacred principle that declares the inestimable worth of all persons. 10 a. Copyright 2023 Community of Christ. The text of Official Declaration 1 has been included in every LDS Church printing of the Doctrine and Covenants since 1908. b. In several instances, it also added content for reasons known to God. In 1921, the LDS Church removed the "Lectures on Faith" portion of the book, with an explanation that the lectures "were never presented to nor accepted by the Church as being otherwise than theological lectures or lessons". In those gatherings, let the spirit of love, justice, and truth prevail. President Wallace B. Smith submitted the following letter of instruction to the World Conference on Sunday, April 14, 1996, and to the quorums, councils, and orders of the church the following day. There are additional sacred ministries that will spring forth from the Temple as rivers of living water to help people soothe and resolve the brokenness and pain in their lives. The answers you seek are not inherent in the things of this world but in a faith that places its trust in the promises given to all who would follow Jesus Christ. The LDS Church's version of the Doctrine and Covenants is described by the church as "containing revelations given to Joseph Smith, the Prophet, with some additions by his successors in the Presidency of the Church."[6]. In accordance with the responsibilities I carry, filled with love for the church and its people, and grateful to a God who sustains me in my many weaknesses, I humbly present the following counsel to the church for whatever formal consideration may be appropriate. 3 a. The First Presidency will provide guidelines for processes to be applied in culturally respectful ways in the various fields of the church. The 1970 World Conference concluded that several sections that had been added between the 1835 and 1844 editionsmainly dealing with the subjects of temple worship and baptism for the deadhad been published without proper approval of a church conference. Since that time, the church has continued to add sections to its edition of the Doctrine and Covenants, containing the revelations of succeeding Prophet-Presidents. Lift up your eyes and fix them on the place beyond the horizon to which you are sent. 3a. d. Confirmation should follow a time of intentional preparation that includes exploring the churchs mission, beliefs, and understanding of discipleship expressed through covenant with God and others in sacred community. INTRODUCTION The right to renew or extend a commercial agreement beyond its initial term can play an essential role in any sophisticated business arrangement that contemplates longer-term performance obliga- tions between the parties. c. As these ministries come to fuller expression, receptive congregations in the areas around the Temple and throughout the world will be revived and equipped for more effective ministry. Most recently a facsimile reprint was produced for the church at Voree, Wisconsin by Richard Drew in 1993. 1144, which abolished office of surveyor general and transferred its functions to Field Surveying Service under Supervisor of Surveys, was superseded by Reorg. Also, bear witness to the ministry of the Holy Spirit, which weaves peoples giftedness into beautiful patterns of community to enrich their discipleship and to strengthen the fabric of the church. Sections 137 and 138 were added to the LDS Church's 1981 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants, which is the edition currently in use by the church. 3, 1925, ch. Give generously according to your true capacity. Providing an unrivalled account of the law in this area, this book also examines the ethical and policy influences which have shaped its development, giving you a solid basis for further exploration of the subject. 1a. b. In response to my prayerful pleas for light regarding Gods purposes being worked out through our difficult struggles over various issues, God graciously blessed me with the following counsel: 5 It is imperative to understand that when you are truly baptized into Christ you become part of a new creation. 2 a. Jesus Christ, the embodiment of Gods shalom, invites all people to come and receive divine peace in the midst of the difficult questions and struggles of life. 69 pages ; 23 cm. Perhaps this is as it should be, because the heaviness of responsibility has pressed me to seek the mind and will of God as never before. Do not neglect the smallest among you, for even the least of these are treasures in God's sight. During the 1880s, five foreign editions contained two revelations to John Taylor that were received in 1882 and 1883; these revelations "set in order" the priesthood, gave more clarification about the roles of priesthood officesespecially the seventyand required "men who preside over my priesthood" to live plural marriage in order to qualify to hold their church positions. Opportunities abound in your daily lives if you choose to see them. Changes in leadership positions; counsel on culture; Changes in leadership positions; reconciliation, New precedent on presidential succession; presidential successor named; changes in leadership positions; reconciliation, New President of the Church; changes in leadership positions; counsel on outreach, Changes in leadership positions; counsel on outreach, Changes in leadership positions; counsel on witness, Changes in leadership positions; unity; humility, Changes in leadership positions; the spiritual life. Enhancing search results Your search has been run again, based on your subscription settings. The church had time to consider the counsel and its implications before World Conference. Publisher's summary: Confraternities were the most common form of organized religious life in medieval and early modern Europe. c. You have been given the principles of generosity, rightly interpreted for a new time. b. Again the Spirit counsels the church to not allow the forces of division to divert you from your witness. . Revelation given January, 1831. Amen. 2 Upon the ordination of his successor, Wallace B. Smithshall lay down the responsibilities of President and be retired with the title of President Emeritus. With . One such example can be cited from section 161, presented as counsel to the church by W. Grant McMurray in 1996: "Become a people of the Templethose who see violence but proclaim peace, who feel conflict yet extend the hand of reconciliation, who encounter broken spirits and find pathways for healing.". The Council of Twelve is urged to enthusiastically embrace its calling as apostles of the peace of Jesus Christ in all of its dimensions. e. Again you are reminded that this community was divinely called into being. Such conditions are not Gods will. The Doctrine and Covenants was first published in 1835 as a later version of the Book of Commandments, which had been partially printed in 1833. The Holy Spirit confirms the church would be blessed by considering this counsel for inclusion in the Doctrine and Covenants. The 1981 LDS edition replaced these with the real names, relegating the code names to footnotes. But the same Spirit that leads me to write these words also compels me to invite the church to join in the task of discerning Gods will for us. President McMurray presented a letter the following day to the World Conference reconstituting the Quorum of the First Presidency and making other changes in the Council of Twelve Apostles and Presiding Bishopric. Let the Temple continue to come to life as a sacred center of worship, education, community building, and discipleship preparation for all ages. 51. That which seeks to harden one human heart against another by constructing walls of fear and prejudice is not of God. Do not be unduly concerned with numbers. The mission of Jesus Christ is what matters most for the journey ahead. Section 108A contained the minutes of a business meeting, which, because of its historical nature, was moved to the Introduction in the 1970s. In 1876, a new LDS Church edition renumbered most of the sections in a roughly chronological order instead of the earlier topical order, and included 26 sections not included in previous editions, now numbered as sections 2, 13, 77, 85, 87, 108111, 113118, 120123, 125, 126, 129132, and 136. b. 3 a. b. Free the full capacity of Christs mission through generosity that imitates Gods generosity. 9. To the Councils, Quorums, and Orders, to the World Conference, and to the Church: 1a. 3 a. The Temple is an instrument of ongoing revelation in the life of the church. They were at once the lay face of the church, the spiritual heart of civic government, and the social kin who claimed the allegiance of peers and the obedience of subordinates. In such matters direction will come from those called to lead. Live the meaning of your baptism daily as you grow in the skills and qualities of discipleship. "[3] 1 Thus saith the Lord your God, even Je sus Christ, the Great I AM, Alpha and Ome ga, the beginning and the end, the same which looked upon the wide expanse of eternity, and all the seraphic hosts of heaven, before the [p. 161] View entire transcript | Page 161 Document Information As we recognize the depth and possibilities of these words, the Temple spiral can provide an actual map for this journey. Eternal joy and peace await those who grow in the grace of generosity that flows from compassionate hearts without thought of return. 5a. Even as the One you follow reached out to those who were rejected and marginalized, so must the community that bears his name. A. Click on picture to visit the Community of Christ Latter-day Seekers website. 2 a. Instruction given previously about baptism was proper to ensure the rise and cohesiveness of the church during its early development and in following years. How can the Spirit fill vessels that are unwilling to expand their capacity to receive and give according to a full measure of Gods grace and truth? A general conference of the church in 1878 approved a resolution that declared that the revelations of the Prophet-President Joseph Smith III had equal standing to those previously included in the work. 3 Thus it is established according to my will and thus the conditions are fulfilled whereby succession in Presidency in my church is effected. Doctrine and Covenants 121 to 123 - "O God, Where Art Thou?" October 18, 2021 to October 24, 2021 Joseph Smith's heart-wrenching question "O God, where art thou?" is felt by most people at some point in their lives. Transformative encounters with the Eternal Creator and Reconciler await those who follow its spiritual pathways of healing, reconciliation, peace, strengthening of faith, and knowledge. Such relationships are to be rooted in the principles of Christ-like love, mutual respect, responsibility, justice, covenant, and faithfulness, against which there is no law.b. The Twelve, the Presidents of Seventy, and the Quorums of Seventy should spend sufficient time together to ensure a mutual understanding of evangelistic priorities and approaches. The rise of Zion the beautiful, the peaceful reign of Christ, awaits your whole-hearted response to the call to make and steadfastly hold to Gods covenant of peace in Jesus Christ.c. b. Changes in leadership positions; trusting the Spirit; Proclaim peace; reach out; patience; embrace differences; respect tradition, Strive for peace; missionary work; use and misuse of, Effects of baptism, confirmation, and sacrament of the Lord's Supper; cultural awareness and sensitivity; flexibility in number of quorums of seventy; accelerate evangelism. Joseph Smith, 4th ed . 2a. While I studied this passage, the Spirit helped me see much broader dimensions of Gods grace working through Christ to transform human relationships in a divided world. As a result, I have an even-greater testimony than before of the power of the gospel of Christ to birth a new creation among those who dare to live its message in sacred community.As the significance of what was unfolding became more obvious, the Spirit led me to consider a series of Doctrine and Covenants sections. Truly authoritative priesthood ministry emerges from a growing capacity to bring blessing to others. Injunctive relief is a remedy that is especially suited to unfair competition. Therefore, let the proper World Church officers act in their callingsas already provided in church lawto create and interpret church policies to meet the needs of the church in different nations in harmony with the principles contained in this counsel.d. 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