I can just picture benson taking his shoe and sock off so he can count the fundamentals past number ten. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. Be not deceived ezra taft benson latterday conservative. The ezra taft benson society was created in honor of ezra taft benson, prophet, leader, statesman. 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. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. His willingness to mix religion with extreme rightwing politics troubled many. 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. An actor plays the part of the prophet lehi in the book of mormon video series. This gift was prepared by the hand of the lord over a period of more than a thousand years, then hidden up by him so that it would be preserved in. 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. Study suggestions and quotes for ezra taft benson teachings of presidents of the church lds. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants youtube. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra taft.
A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon ezra taft benson on. Loyalty to god, family, and country guided him always to become a champion of freedom. In the 11minute video recounting the story of alma the youngers conversion, we get a unique perspective on the familiar story of alma the elder and his wife praying for their wayward son. 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, the american heritage of freedoma plan of god ezra taft benson, 1961 semi. And again, the elders, priests and teachers of this church shall teach the principles of my gospel, which are in the bible and the book of mormon, in the which is the fullness of the gospel. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson testified of christ and blesses the membership of the church.
Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. 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. It confounds false doctrines and lays down contention. Ezra taft benson in mormonism and politics harris, matthew l on. Another testament of jesus christ will draw men nearer to god than any other book. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion.
Leather mormon church employee christmas gift edition. By ezra taft benson, quoted in aaronic priesthood manual lesson avoiding degrading media, greatest battles ezra taft benson from lili ribeira at holy handouts discover and share ezra taft benson quotes. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. His book the red carpet, published in 1962, is now hardly known by the younger generation of mormons, who rarely encounter its citation in mormon. Christ would take the slums out of people, and then they would take themselves out of the slums. After watching the latest book of mormon video on alma the younger, i think its a lot longer than i used to imagine. A documentary about ezra taft bensons dedication and testimony in taking the book of mormon to the world. Where can i find ezra taft bensons talk about the last days. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media.
Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. We look to him as the only source of our salvation. 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. 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. Life is eternal by general conference of the church of jesus christ. 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. And when combined with the holy bible it will make the pathway clear that we should walk. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube.
The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon is the word of god. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants 29. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints shortly after world war ii, ezra taft benson is called as a mission president to oversee the affairs of the church in wartorn europe.
In a witness and a warning you will find president benson s counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. 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. Keystone of our religion, teachings of presidents of the church. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson chapter 10, book of mormon, flooding the earth. We do this through original investigative reports, organizing to hold elected officials accountable, and public citizen events. Taft benson, an apostle, who entered the salt lake valley with the first mormon pioneer company in july 1847. As prophet, president benson emphasized the importance of reading the book of mormon, missionary work, and strengthening families. President ezra taft benson pleads with the members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe.
His presence in politics helped the church become accepted throughout the world. Eight new episodes in the book of mormon videos series coming soon march 6, 2020. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. 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. 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. 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. Ezra taft benson is prepared to become a servant of the lord by learning the skills of farming and the responsibilities of labor at the feet of. View the list it takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it. Ezra taft benson s ultraconservative vision made him one of the most polarizing leaders in the history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Looking inside the mind of ezra taft benson through.
The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. Teachings of ezra taft benson benson, ezra taft on. Otherwise, he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that which could give spiritual and intellectual unity to his whole life. There is a difference between a convert who is built on the rock of christ through the book of mormon and stays hold of that iron rod, and one who is not ezra taft benson. Ezra taft bensons 14 fundamentals is doctrine again. For a closer look at some of the political, religious and personal views of one of mormonism s prophets, seers and revelators, quoted below are excerpts from the personal correspondence of ezra taft benson to me, written when he was a member of the quorum of the twelve and later as president of the mormon church. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. Ezra taft benson has thus been dethroned from his position as a great prophet and public leader to a lowly political nincompoop by his own church. Gramps, i keep hearing about a talk that ezra taft benson gave in a devotional regarding events leading to the last days. Ezra taft benson american religious leader britannica. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mormon mission. Taking time to read in the book of mormon every day has brought many blessings of happiness and peace to my soul. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants. The subtitle another testament of jesus christ was added in 1982.
Otherwise he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that which could give spiritual and intellectual unity to his whole life. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled beware of pride. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. Videos detailing the life and teachings of the prophet ezra taft benson. In a witness and a warning you will find president benson s counsel.
The first episode in the book of mormon video series has been released. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 youtube. 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. 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. Enclosed with each book to the grandchildren and greatgrandchildren was a letter supposedly personally written and signed by my. An inspiring story of life, death, and the eternal nature of families. Nov 05, 2017 president ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. My life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Jun 02, 2008 ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985.
Testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. On november 10, 1985, he became president of the church. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. 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. Did ezra taft benson believe he was a prophet of god. The book of mormon, published in 1830, is well known. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985. Prepare for the days of tribulation president ezra taft. President ezra taft benson flooding the earth with the book. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Among the most notable of ezra taft benson s accomplishments are his promotion of the principles of liberty and good government, also his testimony of the book of mormon. 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. They pit their perceptions of truth against gods great knowledge, their abilities verses gods priesthood power, their accomplishments against his mighty works. For instance, benson family members were provided gift copies of my grandfathers biography, written by sheri dew and sanitized for public consumption by faithpromoting censors occupying the benson inner circle.
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. He received his education in agriculture and went on to hold many important positions within the industry. It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. 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.
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. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. 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. President benson testifies of christ, the book of mormon, joseph smith, and the restored gospel, then blesses the membership of the church. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of. It is of greater worth to mankind than the development of flight or space travel. Humble in the awesome task of speaking to yougrateful for the gospel and a prophet at our head. 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.
Watch the first video in the book of mormon series church news. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. Beware of pride the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. 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. Why didnt joseph smith translate the book of mormon right the. The proud cannot accept the authority of god giving direction to their lives.
The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the. Expectations and gifts of jesus christ ezra taft benson. Defending utah is the leading local organization working to educate citizens on the principles of liberty and expose those conspiring to take away your freedom. Ezra taft benson, beware of pride, lds general conference april 1, 1989. President ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. Some of the greatest battles you will face will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul.
Every latterday saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit. Church under condemnation for not remembering the book of. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church. The book of mormon quote by ezra taft benson im lds and proud i personally know this to be true. Ezra taft benson s work ethic carried him through a lifetime of service and leadership. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled prepare for the days of tribulation. I concur in this great address on man and free agency given by the lords mouthpiece.
He served a mission to great britain and after his return was married to his sweetheart, flora amussen, in 1926. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. For the month of january, the lds living book club is studying the new dont miss this. We strive to live his teachings, and we look forward to the time that he shall come again on this earth to rule and reign as king of kings and lord of lords. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. President ezra taft benson the question is sometimes asked, are mormons christians. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. In general conference 1986 president ezra taft benson explained that it was added to aid in focusing the efforts of the church to more fully utilize the book of mormon in general, and specifically to utilize it in testifying continue reading.
Born on august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, ezra taft benson learned early the principle of hard work on the family farm. 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. Grab the new and improved ezra taft benson chapter 10 study journal and improve your study. President benson emphasized the importance of reading the book of mormon, missionary work, and strengthening. Ezra taft bensons character and testimony were shaped on the farm, at home, in the white house, and in church. Keystone of our religion is there not something deep in our hearts that longs to draw nearer to god. In 1973, ezra taft benson became the president of the quorum of the twelve apostles, and in 1985 became the president of the church.
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