195th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Plan of Mercy
Apr 16, 2025
In this engaging discussion, James R. Rasband, an Elder of the Seventy in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, illuminates the profound concept of mercy within the Lord's plan of salvation. He emphasizes the significance of temples, sharing insights from the dedicatory prayer of the Kirtland Temple. Listeners are encouraged to weave temple covenants and prayer into their daily lives, transforming their spiritual experiences and empowering them to navigate life's challenges with faith and grace.
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Temple Empowers Through Mercy
- Time in the temple spiritually empowers us by centering our hearts on mercy through Jesus Christ.
- This spiritual empowerment softens others' hearts by transforming our own perspectives and attitudes.
Salvation as a Plan of Mercy
- The Lord's mercy is central to the temple and salvation plan, manifested in covenants and eternal family sealings.
- The plan of salvation is ultimately a plan of happiness because it is a plan of mercy.
Joseph Smith's Mercy Prayer
- Joseph Smith’s plea for mercy opened the windows of heaven leading to revelation from the angel Moroni.
- His experience shows how sincere pleas for mercy can invite divine communication and forgiveness.
