I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. President kimball referred to the book of mormon, as did the prophet joseph, as the. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. President ezra taft benson said that this counsel gives us the sequence to possessing the power of god in our teaching. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion ezra taft benson.
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. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mor mon keystone of our religion. 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. As i participated in the mexico city temple dedication, i received the distinct impression that god is not pleased with our neglect of the book of mormon. So why is the book of mormon so very important for us t. This book is a great companion to the book of mormon and will provide valuable insight to any person who wants to learn more about the book of mormon. The book of mormon is especially applicable to the struggles we face in america today. The book of mormon has not been, nor is it yet, the center of our personal study, family teaching, preaching, and missionary work.
Ezra taft benson, flooding the earth with the book of mormon, ensign, nov. 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. My favorite chapters were on marriage, family, the law of chastity, agency, repentance, scripture study and principles of temporal and spiritual welfare. Across the world and throughout the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, an increasing number of men and women are coming to christ and growing in christ through the book of mormon. Watchman on the tower the university of utah press.
Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes. Ezra taft benson became th president of the church on november 10, 1985. President benson has spent more time in public office than any of his predecessors. The spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein.
Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985. It will help you to be a student of the gospel who can share great truths with others. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of. Ezra taft benson, beware of pride, ensign, may 1989, 47. The best book ive ever read to motivate yourself or someone else to read the book of mormon. Of him, president ezra taft benson said that he had a humble dependence on the lord. He is the president of the joseph smith foundation, including lds answers, ziontube, faqs, papers, inspirawiki and teachings of the prophet joseph smith.
We know that every spirit assigned to this earth will come, whether through us or someone else. Oct 14, 2014 delivered landmark flooding the earth with the book of mormon talk at general conference. Annual general conference, improvement era it is significant that 118 years ago this month the prophet joseph smith, after attending lectures on socialism, made this official entry in church history. For nearly fifty years he delivered impassioned sermons in utah and elsewhere, mixing religion with ultraconservative rightwing political views and conspiracy theories. Oct 06, 2020 ezra taft benson is perhaps the most controversial apostle president in the history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
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. The book of mormon teaches in plain and unmistakable terms about the truth of all of those. At the end of this world, when god cleanses the earth by fire, the proud will be burned as stubble and the meek shall inherit the earth. 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. President young has said to us, and it is verily so, if the dead could they would. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. A major portion of the book centers on the few decades just prior to christs coming to america. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Pay attention to its warnings about freedom and government.
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. President ezra taft benson pleads with the members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. 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. Book of mormon translation on trial and the producer or executive producer of seven documentary films. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon. The following quotes come from the book sermons and writings of president ezra taft benson, the thirteenth president 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. Democratic governors and republican candidates for u. My father sternly reminded me that it was his duty to protect his father and the lords prophet, ezra taft benson, to look after the interests of the kingdom and to uphold the faith. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of. How grateful i am for the love, prayers, and service of the devoted members of the church throughout the world. Beware of pride president ezra taft benson saturday morning session, 1 april 1989 my beloved brethren and sisters, i rejoice to be with you in another glorious general conference of the church. Mcmurrin, case for vigilance, salt lake tribune, 18 mar. President ezra taft benson, general conference, april 1986. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon p. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Sep 16, 2019 president ezra taft benson ezra taft benson was the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from 1985 until his death in 1994. Ezra taft benson was one of the most significant and controversial figures in the twentiethcentury church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This was an employee gift by the first presidency in 2003.
Ezra taft benson and the making of the mormon right. Ezra taft benson, the american heritage of freedoma plan of god ezra taft benson, 1961 semi. Ezra taft benson talks about the last days youtube. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon president ezra taft benson 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. President ezra taft benson spoke of the dangers of pride. President ezra taft benson 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. Gods revelations to adam did not instruct noah how to build the ark. 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. In 1976, president ezra taft benson stated, god inspired a man among the gentiles. As prophet, president benson emphasized the importance of reading the book of mormon, missionary work, and strengthening families. Ezra taft benson teachs that jesus christ gave us the gifts of the church. It was while serving as a missionary, particularly an experience in sheffield, that caused. As the church adds volumes to this series, you will build a collection of gospel reference books for your home.
Ezra taft benson and the making of the mormon right, matthew harris, a professor of history at colorado state university in pueblo, sheds light on benson s. This is a book of eleven talks given by president ezra taft benson about the book of mormon. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. He also was a government official who served as the 15th united states secretary of agriculture during both presidential terms of dwight d.
Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. The book of mormon, is the key stone of our church, the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, and is true, the words that are printed within the pages of the book of mormon are for our day past, present and future, this book written by then prophet ezra taft benson, is a great read, for members who need a pick up, if they are struggling with life in. All talks by president ezra taft benson giuseppe martinengo. 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. Roland tietjen, president of the hawaiian lds temple, 22 may. Ezra taft benson, th president of the church born on august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, ezra taft benson learned early the principle of hard work on the family farm. He served a mission to great britain and after his return was married to his sweetheart, flora amussen, in 1926. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon president ezra taft benson.
He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. Mar 25, 20 explore debra nances board president ezra taft benson quotes, followed by 191 people. President ezra taft benson, conference, september 30, 1989. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. To visit the site with all of the books and quotes from these, go here. Ezra taft benson is perhaps the most controversial apostle president in the history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Ezra taft benson and the making of the mormon right harris. President benson said, in the book of mormon we find a pattern for preparing for the second coming. The volumes in this series are designed to be used. At each site, president benson spoke of the book of mormon. It holds all the other stones in place, and if removed, the arch crumbles. The book of mormon is the word of god president ezra taft. In a 1986 brigham young university speech, lds president ezra taft benson stated, i have faith that the constitution will be saved as prophesied by joseph smith.
Aaron paul leads an allstar cast in the black book audio dr. Nov 17, 2015 president benson taught that the purpose of the book of mormon is to bring men to christ by testifying of christ and revealing his enemies. Ezra taft benson is perhaps the most controversial apostlepresident in the history of. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. Tragically, many of our sisters subscribe to its pills and practices when they could easily provide earthly tabernacles for more of our fathers children. The book of mormon is the greatest book in the world, president ezra taft benson told the church news during a dec. In the premortal council, it was pride that felled lucifer, a son of the morning. Oct 28, 2020 a latterday saint apostle and onetime church president, benson held political views that stretched further right than mainstream republicans. Ezra taft benson is perhaps the most controversial apostle president in the history of. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. Ezra taft benson, fundamentals of enduring family relationships, ensign, nov. Benson served an lds church mission in britain from 1921 to 1923. See more ideas about ezra taft benson quotes, ezra taft benson, quotes.
Jan 03, 2012 as president ezra taft benson famously noted, study of that book is associated with a number of inspiring promises. Mutual respect and consideration for each other will grow. It also provides the most complete explanation of the doctrine of 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 benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. Ezra taft benson was an apostle of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints and president and prophet of that church until his death in 1994, serving 51 years at the highest levels. Ezra taft benson was born 4 august 1899 in whitney, idaho.
Dec 01, 2014 this book is a compilation of teachings of the restored gospel of jesus christ by president ezra taft benson. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference. Jun 02, 2008 ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985. He also served as secretary of agriculture under president dwight d. Aug 04, 2017 president ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon president ez ra 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. Ezra taft benson, cleansing the inner vessel, ensign, may 1986, 47. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god april 1975 gen. President ezra taft benson ensign, november 1986, page 7. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. In this book president ezra taft benson points out the important issues facing the united states of america and the dangers we must be aware of if we are to safegaurd our homes and families. We must ever keep in mind that collectivized socialism is part of the communist strategy. In each historic site, president benson was accompanied by his wife, sister flora amussen benson, and several members of their family. The gift i am thinking of is more important than any of the inventions that have come out of the industrial and technological revolutions.
By careful study of that time period we can determine why some were destroyed in the terrible judgments that preceded. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mormon mission. Nov 26, 2019 in 1973, ezra taft benson became the president of the quorum of the twelve apostles, and in 1985 became the president of the church. Taft benson, an apostle, who entered the salt lake valley with the first mormon pioneer company in july 1847. Jan 20, 2015 president benson, and doctrine and covenants 84. Several modernday prophets have testified that columbus was guided to the new world by the spirit of god, fulfilling book of mormon prophecy. President ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. 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. 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. President ezra taft benson said this in his book en enemy hath.
President benson emphasized the importance of reading the book of mormon, missionary work, and strengthening families. At the end of this world, when god cleanses the earth by fire, the proud will. President benson said that we dont read it enough, teach it enough, nor do as it teaches enough. Thanks to matt harriss outstanding book, we can now make better sense of benson s farright political ideology and activism, substantial influence on the church, and consequential legacy. Feb 1, 2021 explore anne heibein olsens board lds prophets. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of.
Ezra taft benson, fourteen fundamentals in following the prophets, transcript, 26 feb. Benson speech stirs speculation on lds changes, ogden standardexaminer, 2 mar. Select quotations from sermons and writings of president. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988. Is there not something deep in our hearts that longs to draw nearer to god, to be more like him in our daily walk, to feel his presence with us constantly. As a young man, president ezra taft benson was imbued with a fervent love for the constitution.
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