They learn to cast all their cares upon the Lord. In fact, I will be watching and listening here in my room at the LDS Hospital. And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. We want our homes to be blessed with sister scriptorianswhether you are single or married, young or old, widowed or living in a family. I marvel at the empathy of these men in all ages, because even prophets have no immunity from thorns in the flesh. But to what extent have we repented? Please follow the counsel you have been given in the past and maintain your personal journals. We can daily drive by a museum or an art gallery but know nothing of what is inside. God will fight our battles if we honor him and serve him with all our hearts, might, mind, and strength. The lamps then make patterns of joy on the hillside, and the procession moves on toward the house of banqueting, and those without lamps or oil are left in darkness. Wearing some old overalls, I waded with them into the sea. Certainly, there are today false Christs and deceivers in the land such as were spoken of by the Lord from the heights of the Mount of Olives. Do we twentieth century people have reason to think that we can be immune from the same tragic consequences when we ignore the same divine laws? He is undeviating in his purposes and is clever and relentless in his pursuit of them. Jesus was also met with the question, Is not this the carpenters son? (Matt. 1:7, They shall never be brought down into captivity 2 Ne. We understand that. . It was consecrated as a land of promise to the people of the Americas, to whom God gave these great promises: It will be a land of liberty to its people 2 Ne. The cares of the world are so many and so entangling, even very good people are diverted from following the truth because they care too much for the things of the world, such as the young man who had kept all the commandments from his youth up. 17:2832. There will be rationing and a scarcity of food and hunger sore. And ye shall have no power to stand before your enemies. He served in the Quorum of the Twelve for thirty years and became the president of the Church in 1973. O that men would listen! Nothing less will do under those conditions. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Of course, a one-sided disarmament could be madness if worldliness and materialism continued, but a serious turn of the masses could forestall all military conquests, all tragedies of conflict. 1:7, The prophet exclaims again with fervor: And now we . The political physicians through the ages have rejected suggested remedies as unprofessional since they came from lowly prophets. Fear would vanish, and enemies would be subdued. Thou shalt not commit adultery Ex. Conventions, unnecessary travel, family picnics, the Sabbath is violated generally. .He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. Regardless of who is getting the adversarys special attention at any given time, he seeks to make all people miserable like unto himself (2Ne. What Prophets Have Said About Extraterrestrial Beings Of such the Lord said: And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. The outlook is bleak, but the impending tragedy can be averted. Yet there was no evidence of rain and flood. He gave the parable of the rich young fool who, in the feeling of temporal security, razed his inadequate barns and built greater ones in which to store his fruits and goods. How can one witness so many of those who ought to be good examples becoming bad examples and not cry out? And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. But we cannot allow ourselves to slumber. and to hear all the other brethren who have given of their rich lives? The gospel answers are the only true answers to the questions which women and men, over the centuries, have raised about themselves, about life, and about the universe. As one jars loose and begins to roll down hill, still another breaks loose, whether it is an increase in homosexuality, corruption, drugs, or abortion. Midnight is so late for those who have procrastinated. Much of the major growth that is coming to the Church in the last days will come because many of the good women of the world (in whom there is often such an inner sense of spirituality) will be drawn to the Church in large numbers. "There will be no general warning to the membership that things will be shortly falling apart. The diagnosis is sure, and the remedy certain. But time ran out. Finally, my dear sisters, may I suggest to you something that has not been said before or at least in quite this way. Great women and men are always more anxious to serve than to have dominion. He has said, I will fight your battles D&C 105:14 But his commitment is on condition of our faithfulness. At midnight! At his first address as prophet of the Church, in April Conference of 1974, President Kimball's talk became the watch cry of his presidency". This talk is AMAZING. The trouble with rejection because of personal familiarity with the prophets is that the prophets are always somebodys son or somebodys neighbor. Your strength will be spent in vain as you plow and plant and cultivate. A month later, Spencer's parents sensed that five-year-old Fannie, who had been suffering for several weeks, would soon pass away. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. We can transform, but will we? With bulging eyes and gasping mouths they struggled. After all, who has any greater need to treasure up the truths of the gospel (on which they may call in their moments of need) than do women and mothers who do so much nurturing and teaching? It was unlike any other talk Ive ever listened to. For many years, this book has been widely read by the membership and even recommended at general conferences. When the world is full of tribulation and help is needed, but it seems the time must be past and hope is vain, then Christ will come. We note the increasing coarseness of language and understand how Lot must have felt when he was, according to Peter, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked. (2Pet. Once the carnal in man is no longer checked by the restraints of family life and by real religion, there comes an avalanche of appetites which gathers momentum that is truly frightening. The taverns are full, the beaches crowded, the grandstands packed, man servants, and maid servants hired to duty, the ski lifts busy, canyon picnic tables loaded. (Published as Spencer W. Kimball, "'When the World Will Be Converted,'" Ensign, October 1974, 3-14.) He goes through an immense personal struggle and emerges victorious. I would not wish to talk longer but just say, the Lord bless you, my brethren and sisters, as you return to your homes. He lives. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain Ex. Education for Eternity I know that God lives, that Jesus is his Only Begotten Son, the Redeemer of the world, and that this is the Church of Jesus Christ, with him as its head. True, there are some temporary differences and some constraining circumstances. But finally the net was in shallow water and the fish began to jump frantically, trying to escape. I'm grateful He let me choose Him. President Boyd K. Packer indicated that Elder Kimball felt that his father came to him in this dream to let Spencer know that he approved of his life. Yet here are bribery, fraud, deceit, theft, padding of expense accounts, tax evasion, installment buying beyond ability to pay, and gambling running into the billions. . In 1914, he graduated from the Gila Academy with highest honors. Absolute Truth - Spencer W. Kimball - BYU Speeches Numerous billions we spend on liquor and tobacco. Remember, it is as wrong to do things just to be seen of women as it is to do things to be seen of men. We read that he went away sorrowful for he had great possessions. 5:20 Men have rationalized themselves into thinking that they are not so bad. Are they fully ripe? We read of those who have yielded to the fashion of the time and lived together without being legally married and wonder why such people do not realize that there can be no finding of their identity nor any real sense of belonging while they trample underfoot the commandments of God. All kinds of fish were caught, big and little, fat and snakelike. While leaders quarrel, and editors write, and authorities analyze and prognosticate, we break the Sabbath as though no command had ever been given. In an ancient situation somewhat comparable to our own, there was a great destruction, and when the quiet came, those who were spared were wailing: . We think of Russia and China, of Africa and VietNam, of the Near East and Ireland. The pioneers thought it would be soon and watched for signs; our grandparents watched for the sprouting of the fig tree; our parents watched for the reddening of the sky; and we ourselves have heard all our lives that the Second Coming is near. 20:8 italics added). Regardless of your particular circumstances, as you become more and more familiar with the truths of the scriptures, you will be more and more effective in keeping the second great commandment, to love your neighbor as yourself. These men are among the prophets of God, just as were the prophets of the Book of Mormon and of the Bible. It is not only worth waiting for; it is worth living for! How good God has been to us all in blessing us with these answers and assuranceseven though these truths place upon us serious and everlasting obligations. But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. Do not, however, make the mistake of being drawn off into secondary tasks which will cause the neglect of your eternal assignments such as giving birth to and rearing the spirit children of our Father in Heaven. Yet today we worship the gods of wood and stone and metal. Feeling a special love and concern for those in the lands of the Book of Mormon, President Kimball conducted several area conferences in South America. Can they not see that their kind of fulfillment will produce a hollowness and an emptiness from which no fleeting pleasure can finally rescue them? Remember, too, as we focus on the glories and importance of family life here, that all of us belong to the eternal family of our Father in Heaven. Why should there be spiritual blindness in the day of brightest material vision? And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. We have the general warning that comes from these world conditions, but we have no precise timetable. Read this chapter in its entirety at truthwillprevail.xyz . President Kimball, the 12thPresident of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has spoken forthrightly to members of the Church, warning of the deceits of Satan and pointing out the road back for those who have erred and who yearn for reconciliation with the Lord. He later became the church's president . 20:15 italics added). Your enemies will be astonished at the barrenness, sterility, desolation of the land they had been told was so choice, so beautiful, so fruitful. BYU Studies Quarterly Volume 25 Issue 4 Article 14 10-1-1985 Spencer W. Kimball at College Edward L. Kimball Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq Divorce, ever on the increase, jumping from one divorce for thirty-six weddings in Civil War days now has reached somewhere near one to four. A Sabbath show or a game or a race replaces solemn worship. I was not a General Authority at that time. The Great Wall of China with its 1,500 miles of unbreakable walls, with its twenty-five feet high impregnableness, with its innumerable watchman towers, was breached by the treachery of men. Where else can you be given the necessary explanations and assurances about the nature of life? That faith in Christ is a choice we can make. He gave us the parable of the farmer who sowed good seed in his ground but whose enemy planted tares in the field. But while there are various excuses for rejection, theres a certain cause for this sad record. There were 832 marriages in a single month, and there were 414 divorces. He could not do the one last thing that Jesus asked: Sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor. (Luke 18:22.) He has even said it would be so. Six days shalt thou labour Ex. The gospel, which is the only concern of the Church, was devised by the Lord for men and women alike (Improvement Era, Mar. They are bombs and ships and armaments. With no warning, no last-minute preparation is possible. The Miracle of Forgiveness is a book written by Spencer W. Kimball while he was a member of Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. I believe that the Ten Virgins represent the people of the Church of Jesus Christ and not the rank and file of the world. So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just. Yet this common sin and idolatry run hand in hand. We bow down to the god of mammon, the god of luxuries, the god of dissipation. He served diligently despite various severe health problems. What is the illness? Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. Beloved brothers and sisters, wasnt it a happy moment when we were permitted to be here today to hear that beautiful testimony of Brother LeGrand Richards? Remember, in the world before we came here, faithful women were given certain assignments while faithful men were foreordained to certain priesthood tasks. Spencer W. Kimball : biography March 28, 1895 - November 5, 1985 As World War II neared its conclusion, Kimball and other LDS church leaders constantly responded to the needs of the friends and families of LDS war casualties. Spencer W. Kimball Quotes (Author of The Miracle of Forgiveness) . 2:27). been destroyed from generation to generation according to their iniquities; and never hath any of them been destroyed save it were foretold them by the prophets of the Lord 2 Ne. I suspect that many people who five years ago had a rich larder, a full pantry, and a year's supply of basic necessities have let their stock dwindle. For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. Yet on the corner, in public places, on work projects, at banquet tables, there come ringing into our ears the sacred names of Deity without solemnity. Many have found it too difficult and they slumber without due preparation. On occasions when you ache for that acceptance and affection which belong to family life on earth, please know that our Father in Heaven is aware of your anguish, and that one day he will bless you beyond your capacity to express. But even then wickedness did not lessen, men did not learn lessons. I plead with men everywhere to Come, listen to a prophets voice and hear the word of God from our living prophet who sits with us here today. Spencer W. Kimball - "Preparedness - the Ten Virgins" - Reading Fasting, family prayer, home teaching, control of bodily appetites, preaching the gospel, studying the scriptureseach act of dedication and obedience is a drop added to our store. ? behold the decrees of God concerning this land, that it is a land of promise; and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall serve God, or they shall be swept off when the fulness of his wrath shall come upon them. For as the . Unfortunately for me, I am in the hospital here in Salt Lake City and will not be present with you in person, but I will be with you in spirit. The Role of Righteous Women - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Other biographies written by the sons of Church Presidents preceded . Appendix 1: When the World Will Be Converted" - Religious Studies Center Mountains of arms and ammunitions will not guarantee safety, for enemies can also build fortifications and missiles and bomb shelters. The initiated who knew fish and were able to judge picked the worthless ones and cast them back into the sea. I suspect that many people have let their insurance lapse. Quote by Spencer W. Kimball: "It's not possible that the problems of In Tennyson's poem "Guinevere," the queen, repenting her infidelity, recognizes that the harm she has caused cannot be undone: Its symptoms are carelessness, casualness, covetousness, slothfulness, selfishness, dishonesty, disobedience, immorality, uncleanness, unfaithfulness, ungodliness. Provo, Utah 84602, The Second Century of Brigham Young University. Why must men rely on fortifications and armaments when the God of heaven yearns to bless them? (1 Thessalonians 5:2-4.) And your people will be scattered among the nations as slaves and bondsmen. What can I do? asks the fearful one. And Paul said to the Thessalonians: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. If persistently resisted it will "get the message" and stay away." Spencer W. Kimball, The Miracle of Forgiveness 1 likes Like "What message may I take from you to the young people in Zion?" And because it is from the conference archives (IE, not on the Churchs website or apps, but still official church doctrine/publication) I figured I would share it with you today. The physicians have had summit consultations, and temporary salve has been rubbed on afflicted parts, but it has only postponed the fatal day and never cured it. May you find every home to which you return a real Latter-day Saint home with all the gospel in it. 19:34 when the powerful, invincible Assyrian army camped at the gates. He passed away in 1985 in Salt Lake City. Those who keep a book of remembrance are more likely to keep the Lord in remembrance in their daily lives. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. All of the virgins, wise and foolish, had accepted the invitation to the wedding supper; they had knowledge of the program and had been warned of the important day to come. 2:20 It has a tragic and bloody past, but a glorious and peaceful future if its inhabitants really learn to serve their God. Attendance at sacrament meetings adds oil to our lamps, drop by drop over the years. Let us begin with a few examples. It has had shorter periods of good health, but longer ones of ailing. It must not be passed over. Posted by cconover2 | Jul 23, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 |, Spencer W. Kimball "Preparedness the Ten Virgins", http://providentlivingandme.blogspot.com/2011/08/spencer-w-kimball-preparedness-ten.html, The ancients looked forward to the coming of the Lord and asked, "When shall all these things be?" When Spencer was twenty-nine, his father passed away and Spencer was called to the stake presidency that his father had served in for three decades. I know he is Gods recognized prophet. The Lord and David slew Goliath 1 Sam. This is substantially better than the average, but we are chagrined that there should be any divorce following a temple . (See Jacob 1:19). they cried, and all together we pulled and strained. It is a capitulation to the carnal in man and a rejection of joy and beauty in this life and in the world to come. Spencer W. Kimball Quotes (Author of The Miracle of Forgiveness) (page 10:13, But these promises, glorious though they be, desirable as they are, can come only . And five of you shall chase an hundred, and an hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight (see Lev. The Redeemer stated further: Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. In our lives the oil of preparedness is accumulated drop by drop in righteous living. Each must obtain that kind of oil for himself. 1942, p. 161). They had four children who recall that their home was one of support, encouragement, and appreciation between family members. Your cities will be shambles, your churches in ruins. Now as we conclude this general conference, let us all give heed to what was said to us. . He has a prophet on the earth today who receives his revelations. Neither shall the sword go through your land. But real as these challenges are, all of you need to drink in deeply the gospel truths about the eternal nature of your individual identity and the uniqueness of your personality. If you liked this archived conference talk, you might also like these: 6 Easy Ways Every Latter-day Saint can be an Effective Missionary on Facebook, 7 Ways Latter-day Saints get Following the Prophet Completely Wrong. There will be faintness of heart and the sound of a shaken leaf shall chase you into flight and you will fall when none pursueth. How can one share obedience to the principle of tithing; a mind at peace from righteous living; an accumulation of knowledge? Instead of disciplining ourselves, we yield to urges and carnal desires. There is a cure for the earths illness, an infallible one. The spring of the year reminds us, too, of the need to garden so that we can produce some of our own food as well as flowers to beautify our yards and our neighborhoods. How can one share faith or testimony? He gave us another parable to try to make clear the importance of being always prepared. His young faith and dedicated family were great sources of strength when Spencers mother, Olive, passed away, Spencer being only eleven years old. Strength is not in concrete and re-enforcing steel. The ways of the world will not prevail, for the ways of God will triumph. But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Because Kimball was the older of the two, he was given seniority over Benson in the Quorum. Can they not see the gross selfishness that will lead finally to deep loneliness? Spencer W. Kimball, 90, Dies; Led Mormon Church April 1966 General Conference, Ezra Taft Benson: Our God-given Rights October 1968 General Conference. On the morning program was a hukilau. Where it is permitted, though, which is most of the world, we should listen to the counsel of the Brethren and to the Lord." (President Spencer W. Kimball) We call upon priesthood bearers to store sufficient so that you and your family can weather the vicissitudes of life. They knew the way but gave only a small measure of loyalty and devotion. 2:18). Late, late, so late! Other rebellious people were destroyed in the convulsions of the earth in the meridian of time, and they who were more righteous were saved. Within those great assurances, however, our roles and assignments differ. Todays prophet stands in the same position between God and the people as did Isaiah, Samuel, and even Moses who gave to the world the ten commandments. Let us assume the counsel given applies to us, to me. His was not a long-distance leadership. Will we ever turn wholly to God? They are houses, lands, bank accounts, leisure. The late Elder JohnA. Widtsoe wrote: The place of woman in the Church is to walk beside the man, not in front of him nor behind him. My beloved sisters: I have been looking forward for months to the pleasure of meeting with you dear sisters once again in a worldwide conference of the women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The great powers warn and threaten. This talk is AMAZING. They had been taught. His mind is wandering. Let other women pursue heedlessly what they perceive as their selfish interests. . (See D&C 1:30.) This will happen to the degree that the women of the Church reflect righteousness and articulateness in their lives and to the degree that the women of the Church are seen as distinct and differentin happy waysfrom the women of the world. The cause is not lost. PDF The Second Century of Brigham Young University The Morning Breaks; the Shadows Flee, The Primary Enriches the Lives of Children, Grieve Not the Holy Spirit, Lest We Lose It, I Did Not Reach This Place By Myself, Strengthening the Familythe Basic Unit of the Church, Solving Emotional Problems in the Lords Own Way. While the iron curtains rise and thicken, we eat, drink, and make merry. There is one principle, a modern prophet said, (that we should) understand:that is of blessings and cursings. These excuses for rejection of the prophets are poor excuses. Correspondence, Spencer W. Kimball to Andrew Kimball, July 14, 1976. "It's not possible that the problems of this world be resolved by the pesimists and sceptics whose horizons are guided by the obvious realities. Absolute Truth Spencer W. Kimball President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints September 6, 1977 Audio 0:00/40:53 Speed 41:49 Full Video God's existence is a reality. (Matthew 24:43-44.) Scriptures are read little, and the holy day becomes a holiday. They help us to see the end from the beginning. The holy prophets have not only refused to follow erroneous human trends, but have pointed out these errors. Even the foolish ones trimmed their lamps, but their oil was used up and they had none to refill the lamps. 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