Talking Scripture Ep 325 | D&C 64-66, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 16-22)
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Jun 11, 2025 Explore the historical tensions faced by Joseph Smith early in the church and how they relate to leadership. Dive deep into the transformative power of forgiveness, emphasizing its necessity for spiritual freedom. Uncover the complex journey of William E. McLellin, who wrestled with belief and authority. Discover the urgent call for personal spiritual readiness and the significance of prayer and unity in building the kingdom of God. Engaging analogies and insights make the case for a compassionate faith journey.
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Zion Requires Spiritual Preparation
- Building Zion is a long-term, multi-generational spiritual work, not just a physical city.
- The early saints were a lesson for future generations who will be prepared to physically build Zion.
Unforgiveness Harms Yourself
- An unforgiving heart causes personal affliction even more than external problems.
- Forgiving others is necessary to avoid self-inflicted spiritual and emotional harm.
Rattlesnake Bite and Grudge
- H. Burke Peterson shared a story about a girl bitten by a rattlesnake during a desert picnic.
- The venom damaged her leg, but holding a grudge caused more harm than the snake's bite itself.
