Grant McMurray was ordained April 15, 1996, as president of the high Priesthood and as prophet, seer, and revelator to the church. God, the Eternal Creator, weeps for the poor, displaced, mistreated, and diseased of the world because of their unnecessary suffering. The hope of Zion is realized when the vision of Christ is embodied in communities of generosity, justice, and peacefulness. Let the evangelistic ministries of the church accelerate. 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. Injunctive relief is a remedy that is especially suited to unfair competition. In such matters direction will come from those called to lead. Conference delegates voted on April 7,2000, to include this document in the Doctrine and Covenants. b. b. Keep up to date with precedents, guidance notes & Q&As. [9] Twenty complete sections were retained along with parts of 21 others. The record of these leadership changes are still maintained in the form of published "letters of counsel." Many will come to see. (Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants 161:1b) We offer sanctuary and safe space. This earlier book contained 65 early revelations to church leaders, notably Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. 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. Vital to this awakening is the understanding that the Temple calls the entire church to become a sanctuary of Christs peace, where people from all nations, ethnicities, and life circumstances can be gathered into a spiritual home without dividing walls, as a fulfillment of the vision for which Jesus Christ sacrificed his life. 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Those sentences either have fulfilled their purposes, or the concepts they highlighted are expressed sufficiently elsewhere in the Doctrine and Covenants. Thus, the sections of the original work were numbered only to 102. I do so confident that the Spirit which accompanied its preparation will also abide with those who embrace its challenge. The seventy are to be the forerunners of Christs peace, preparing the way for apostolic witness to be more readily received. [7] Due to the LDS Church's change in attitude to polygamy in 1890, these sections were not included in future English editions of the Doctrine and Covenants. 11 a. Proves both spiritually and with legal evidence useful in court that modern western governments are the biblical Beast spoken of in the Bible. 5. Do not fail to understand its power. Doctrine and Covenants 121 Section 121 Prayer and prophecies written by Joseph Smith the Prophet in an epistle to the Church while he was a prisoner in the jail at Liberty, Missouri, dated March 20, 1839. 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. A modern revelation that resulted in some "disaffection" and "led to intense conflict in scattered areas of the RLDS Church"[16]:1211 is contained in the Community of Christ version's section 156, presented by ProphetPresident Wallace B. Smith and added in 1984, which called for the ordination of women to the priesthood and set out the primary purpose of temples to be "the pursuit of peace". It includes the generosity of congregations and jurisdictions that give to worldwide ministries of the church to strengthen community in Christ in all nations. Eternal joy and peace await those who grow in the grace of generosity that flows from compassionate hearts without thought of return. Grant ordered the withdrawal of the book from sale with the remaining copies shredded in order to "avoid further conflict with the fundamentalists".[10]. c. The Eternal Christ invites those who have yet to experience the blessings of baptism to Follow me in the way of righteousness and peace. Be baptized of water and the Spirit and discover your spiritual home as a fully functioning member of the body. Doctrine and Covenants Section 162 For many months I have struggled with a persistent conviction that God is calling the church to a clearer understanding of what it means to be a prophetic people. c. You have been given the principles of generosity, rightly interpreted for a new time. He was the first mission president for the LDS Church in Australia where he oversaw the official organization of the church in the country and its early growth. The remaining portion of the book contains revelations on numerous topics, most of which were dictated by the movement's founder Joseph Smith, supplemented by materials periodically added by each denomination. Generously share the invitation, ministries, and sacraments through which people can encounter the Living Christ who heals and reconciles through redemptive relationships in sacred community. Journey in trust, assured that the great and marvelous work is for this time and for all time. As the apostles move out in faith and unity of purpose, freeing themselves from other duties, they will be blessed with an increased capacity for sharing Christs message of hope and restoration for creation. This document is offered humbly for that purpose as an expression of our cherished principle of Continuing Revelation. The 138 sections and two official declarations in LDS Church's Doctrine and Covenants break down as follows: The following sections consist of letters, reports, statements, and other similar documents: 102, 123, 127131, 134, 135, and Official Declarations 1 and 2. Do not be defined by the things that separate you but by the things that unite you in Jesus Christ. Be ready to listen and slow to criticize, lest judgments be unrighteous and unredemptive. Amen.Your servant. b. Gods grace, revealed in Jesus Christ, freely moves throughout creation, often beyond human perception, to achieve divine purposes in peoples lives. The testimony I offer is assurance that God, the eternal One, lovingly and patiently guides the church according to divine purposes. The cross, the central Christian symbol of the divine drama of . Be passionately concerned about forming inclusive communities of love, oneness, and equality that reveal divine nature. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abrahams offspring, heirs according to the promise. 51. The Twelve are sent into the world to lead the churchs mission of restoration through relevant gospel proclamation and the establishment of signal communities of justice and peace that reflect the vision of Christ. For example, the issues include female submission, female genital mutilation, child brides, forced marriages, and sexual permissiveness. The equitable doctrine relating to restrictive covenants 1 is confined to covenants of a negative . Being a divinely led prophetic people involvesas a necessityreevaluating at times some existing understandings and customs to allow added insight and interpretation under the Spirits guidance.With that background in mind, I present the following counsel to the church in response to the guidance of Gods Spirit. Do not forget. Follow this pathway, which is the way of the Living Christ, and you will discover more than sufficient light for the journey ahead. COMMON LAW TREATMENT OF RENEWAL RIGHTS IN COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS: A SPECIAL LOOK AT FRANCHISES, DISTRIBUTORSHIPS AND THE DUTY OF GOOD FAITH Adam Ship * I. A community is no stronger than the weakest within it. Transformative encounters with the Eternal Creator and Reconciler await those who follow its spiritual pathways of healing, reconciliation, peace, strengthening of faith, and knowledge. 9 For ye are lawful a heirs, according to the flesh, and have been b hid from the world with Christ in God 10 Therefore your life and the a priesthood have remained, and must needs remain through you and your lineage until the b restoration of all things spoken by the mouths of all the holy prophets since the world began. 462, 43 Stat. The priesthood shall be composed of people of humility and integrity who are willing to extend themselves in service for others and for the well-being of the faith community. b. Let the Spirit breathe. 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. Reason together in love, and the Spirit of truth will prevail. Enhancing search results Your search has been run again, based on your subscription settings. Then, in response to growing insight about Gods nature and will, continue to shape communities that live Christs love and mission. The restoring of persons to healthy or righteous relationships with God, others, themselves, and the earth is at the heart of the purpose of your journey as a people of faith. Your disciplined effort to open your lives more fully to Gods Spirit in response to the call to be a prophetic people has become a blessing to the entire church. If the church more fully will understand and consistently apply these principles, questions arising about responsible human sexuality; gender identities, roles, and relationships; marriage; and other issues may be resolved according to Gods divine purposes. Community of Christ, a divine vision is set before you. That Spirit is even now touching alive the souls of those who feel the passion of discipleship burning deeply within. Doctrine & Covenants 121 / Doctrine & Covenants / Section 121 D&C Text Read the Text at ChurchofJesusChrist.org Earliest Manuscript at JosephSmithPapers.org Context Helps Historical Context and Background of D&C 121 Overview of Liberty, Missouri Verse-Level Helps Verses 1-6 Verses 7-10 Verses 11-16 Verses 17-25 Verses 34-40 Verses 41-46 Additional Helps Relevant Talks, Articles, Book . This document is offered humbly for that purpose as an expression of our cherished principle of Continuing Revelation. This earlier book contained 65 early revelations to church leaders, notably Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. d. Tithing is a spiritual practice that demonstrates willingness to offer every dimension of ones life to God. The priesthood shall be composed of people of humility and integrity who are willing to extend themselves in service for others and for the well-being of the faith community. In those gatherings, let the spirit of love, justice, and truth prevail. 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. Listen to the Voice, for it cannot be stilled, and it calls you once again to the great and marvelous work of building the peaceable kingdom, even Zion, on behalf of the One whose name you claim. May it serve as a pathway of light and hope for all who seek to follow Gods will. b. Receive the giftedness and energy of children and youth, listening to understand their questions and their wisdom. Follow Christ in the way that leads to Gods peace and discover the blessings of all of the dimensions of salvation. However, my dedication to the church, my love for our people, and my conviction regarding the churchs divine calling have not waned, but have grown stronger.With deep trust in the spiritual competency and maturity of the church, I turn the words of this counsel over to you for prayerful consideration and continued discernment. On September 24, 1834, a committee was appointed by the general assembly of the church to organize a new volume containing the most significant revelations. I also present these words with full conviction of their truthfulness as an expression of the spirit of wisdom and revelation that flows from Gods eternal being. with the 1833 Book of Commandments (BofC), the 1835 edition published in Kirtland, and the 1844 edition published in Nauvoo. 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]. 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. Unfortunately, there are some who have chosen to view priesthood as a right of privilege or as a platform for promoting personal perspectives. W. Grant McMurrayPresident of the Church. Each addressed spiritual and relational dynamics of being a prophetic people. In neither case is the revelation included in the Doctrine and Covenants. Over the last several years the need to resolve various moral and justice issues has intensified and become more complicated because of the growing international diversity of the church. Claim your unique and sacred place within the circle of those who call upon the name of Jesus Christ. c. The expectation for priesthood to continually magnify their callings through spiritual growth, study, exemplary generosity, ethical choices, and fully accountable ministry is always present. Counsel also was printed in the February 2010 Herald. Serve the sacrament of the Lords Supper to all committed followers of Christ as a visible witness of loving Christian fellowship and shared remembrance of Jesus Christs death and resurrection. 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