In this engaging discussion, Professor Robert Freeman, a Church History and Doctrine expert from BYU, delves into the profound teachings found in Doctrine and Covenants 85-87. He explores a 19th-century prophecy about civil war and its implications for modern discipleship. Topics include the Law of Consecration, the importance of record-keeping in times of conflict, and the agricultural metaphors of wheat and tares that illustrate faith and growth. Freeman offers thought-provoking insights into righteousness and stewardship amidst challenges.
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Law of Consecration's Challenge
The Law of Consecration calls for dedicated hearts and minds to fully live its principles.
Uneven reception and hesitancy were common among early saints regarding this higher law.
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Importance of Keeping Records
Keeping a detailed record of faith, works, and life manner is crucial during covenant living.
This record includes tracking those who leave or apostatize after receiving their inheritance.
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Practice Stewardship Over Ownership
Embrace consecration as stewardship, not ownership, to change your relationship with possessions.
See what you have as dedicated to the Lord's purposes to magnify and flourish it properly.
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What does a 19th-century prophecy about civil war reach us about modern discipleship? Brother Robert Freeman explores Doctrine and Covenants 85-87, diving into the Law of Consecration, the parable of the wheat and the tares, and the role of record-keeping and righteousness in times of conflict.
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TIMECODE
00:00 Part 1 - Brother Robert Freeman
02:55 Episode teaser
03:57 Robert Freeman’s bio
11:10 Come, Follow Me Manual
12:29 Background to Section 85
15:20 Correction or motivation?
18:29 Stewardship
20:16 Keeping a record
24:45 Absent Without Leave (AWOL)
28:00 Love and consequences
29:19 A family on the back of a rocketship
32:00 Mission Leaders and service
35:13 D&C 85:6-11 - A sharp contrast
38:10 One Mighty and Strong isn’t you
41:36 Sowers, wheat, and tares
45:25 The love of agricultural metaphors
49:15 Get to the Savior ASAP
52:39 The statistics about wheat
56:08 Continue in goodness-war is imminent
59:56 D&C 87:1-3 - U.S Civil War stats
1:06:01 Recording war stories
1:09:38 Elder Maxwell in Okinawa, Japan
1:11:23 President Nelson’s military experience
1:14:49 End of Part I - Brother Robert Freeman
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