followHIM Doctrine & Covenants 71-75 Part 1 : Dr. Bradley R. Wilcox
Jun 26, 2021
In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Brad Wilcox, an Associate Professor at BYU and a leader in the General Young Men's Presidency, shares his insights on grace, likening it to a life-giving scholarship. He highlights the importance of unity in faith, encouraging listeners to support each other over competition. The conversation also touches on how grace fuels resilience in spiritual journeys and the transformative role of criticism in finding belief. Listeners learn ways to lighten the load of church leaders and foster a stronger community.
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Ezra Booth's Miraculous Turn and Fall
- Ezra Booth, a Methodist minister, joined the church after witnessing a miracle but later left after facing hardships on his mission.
- He published letters calling the church a delusion, which deeply saddened Joseph Smith who saw Booth's betrayal as especially bitter.
Grace as an Increasing Gift
- Grace is an enabling power that increases as we receive and use it, much like a scholarship that grants more if maintained.
- Rejecting grace limits its flow; it's a gift to be actively accepted, not a one-time event.
Unite Against the True Enemy
- Those who oppose the church are not the real enemy; the adversary is.
- We should unite against our common adversary rather than fight each other or hold grudges.
