As prophet, president benson emphasized the importance of reading the book of mormon, missionary work, and strengthening families. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of. The lds version of the book of mormon has been translated into 83 languages and selections have been translated into an additional 25 languages. Ezra taft benson has 51 books on goodreads with 6970 ratings.
It is a record of a fallen people, compiled by inspired men for our blessing today. Ezra taft benson s address at the general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, october 1985. This book is a great companion to the book of mormon and will provide valuable insight to any person who wants to learn more about the book of mormon. A gift from the lord my beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one of the most significant gifts given to the world in modern times. Arising from the church presidency of ezra taft benson 19851994, a renewed emphasis on the text rather than the mere fact of the book of mormon has come to the fore. Book of mormon there is a power in the book of which will begin to flow into our lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading thunder from the right. The book illuminates the significant relationship between the mormon faith and the rise of the new right in the united states, adding considerably to our understanding of the role of religion in. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube.
Not commanded in all things by ezra taft benson general conference april 1965 most christians do not believe in the devil. This has been a landmark year in the history of the church in the use of the keystone of our religionthe book of mormon. Defending utah think right and wrong not right and left the cause of freedom is the most basic part of our religion. The conflict continues on the battlefield or mortality. President ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. Dec 18, 2008 the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and as such should be held in the most high regard and can be used to inspire us in every realm of our lives, not just religious. Nov 05, 2017 the book of mormonkeystone of our religion duration. From 1918 to 1921, he attended utah state agricultural college and then went to england on a mission for the mormon church. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. The scriptures are called the words of life, and nowhere is that more true than it is of the book of mormon.
President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the. That book is a great sifter president ezra taft benson, ensign, dec. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Come unto christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 youtube. Stand up for freedom is a compilation of essential teachings on liberty by ezra taft benson, prophet, leader, statesman. The book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of jesus christ, who is himself the cornerstone of everything we do.
Did ezra taft benson believe he was a prophet of god. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel. April 1975 general conference, the book of mormon is the word of god by president ezra taft benson. So writes president ezra taft benson on what was to be one of the landmark topics of his presidency. Sep 01, 2009 distaste for bensons political rhetoric seems to have been strongly felt by first counselor to president mckay, hugh b. He taught the importance of flooding the earth with the book of mormon, warned against the universal sin of pride, and believed that christ was the source of lasting change and true joy.
Harding, a congressmen from idaho, criticized benson s extreme views. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. President nelsons list of what the book of mormon is, what it affirms, refutes, fulfills, clarifies and reveals. The power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. To this day, someparticularly among certain benson women who, curiously and inexplicably enough, were among my strongest family critics when i left the chuchcontinue to exhibit profound denial that ezra taft benson was significantly. Whether or not you agree with any personal conclusions made by michael quinn, his essay ezra taft benson and mormon political conflicts is the most indepth treatise on the topic and contains a lot of interesting information. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. In this book president ezra taft benson points out the important issues facing the united states of america and the dangers we must be aware of if we are to safegaurd our homes and families.
Initial mormon converts were from the north and opposed slavery. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. The book of mormon, is the key stone of our church, the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, and is true, the words that are printed within the pages of the book of mormon are for our day past, present and future, this book written by then prophet ezra taft benson, is a great read, for members who need a pick up, if they are struggling with life in. The book of mormon, is the key stone of our church, the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, and is true, the words that are printed within the pages of the book of mormon are for our day past, present and future, this book written by then prophet ezra taft benson, is a great read, for members who need a pick up, if they are. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. The ezra taft benson society in honor of ezra taft benson. For nearly fifty years he delivered impassioned sermons in utah and elsewhere, mixing religion with ultraconservative rightwing political views and conspiracy theories. The truth behind that viral president benson quote lds daily. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1986. The book of mormon is the word of god by president ezra. President ezra taft benson my beloved brethren and sisters, for some years now i have been deeply concerned that we are not using the book of mormon as god intends.
Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988. The ezra taft benson society in honor of ezra taft. Distaste for bensons political rhetoric seems to have been strongly felt by first counselor to president mckay, hugh b. This book brings together a rich selection of his comments and counsel in a classified format that puts each topic at the readers fingertips. This caused contention in the slave state of missouri, and the church began distancing itself from abolitionism and justifying slavery based on the bible. After elder benson was sent to europe, brown received a letter from u. Thunder from the right delivers on its promise to offer a fresh and stimulating retrospective assessment of ezra taft bensons life and legacy. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. Posted on august 21, 20 by quotes admin the great test of life is obedience to god. This sacred volume of scripture has brought more souls to christ, both within and without the church, than ever.
Ezra taft benson from the book of mormon, we learn how. We will prove them herewith, said the lord, to see if they will do. The book of mormon convinces the world that jesus is the. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of. In 2001, the lds church reported that all or part of the book of mormon was available in the native language of 99 percent of latterday saints and 87 percent of the worlds total population. Books by ezra taft benson author of the proper role of. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. With this book one can gain an understanding of the principles of freedom and the proper role of government, based on the gospel of jesus christ.
Mar 02, 2019 thunder from the right delivers on its promise to offer a fresh and stimulating retrospective assessment of ezra taft benson s life and legacy. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. In his talk, the book of mormon is the word of god, the prophet ezra taft benson lamented the fact that the saints hadnt been using the book of mormon enough to. Browns statement in support of civil rights in 1963, ezra taft benson began to tell others in speeches that the civil rights movement was a communist plot. Ezra taft bensons most popular book is the proper role of government. Ezra taft benson, former prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 19851994 president benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the oldest of eleven children. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. In the book of mormon, the testimony of jesus christ is clear, undiluted, and full of power. Ezra taft benson in mormonism and politics kindle edition by harris, matthew l. I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the book of mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our.
Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th united states. Outspoken, courageous, and committed, he, like the founder of the latterday saint church, joseph smith, had gone from plowboy to prophet. Jun 02, 2008 ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. The prophet joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th united states secretary of agriculture during both presidential terms of dwight d.
President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. An agricultural scientist and foodmarketing specialist, ezra taft benson was raised on his mormon familys farm in whitney, idaho. Aug 04, 2017 president ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. Across the world and throughout the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, an increasing number of men and women are coming to christ and growing in christ through the. And love god with all your might, mind and strength. Ezra taft benson american religious leader britannica. Over the years since having left mormonism, i have been asked what, if anything, i was able to conclude from my own experiences and observations regarding the socalled special witness of my grandfatherlds church president, ezra taft benson, as well regarding the allegedly unique testimonies of other mormon general authorities. Thunder from the right is a fascinating volume on the life, political career, and ministry of the most famous mormon in politics prior to mitt romney, as well as on the inner workings of the lds church during the apostleship and presidency of ezra taft benson. Will give spiritual and intellectual unity to your whole life. And one of lucifers primary strategies has been to restrict our agency through the power of earthly governments. Tags 2016 presidential election ezra taft benson about aleah ingram aleah is a graduate of southern virginia university, where she studied english, creative writing, and dance. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994.
The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. See, ezra taft benson got carried away in his writings and teachings about government, freedom, the book of mormon and secret combinations, etc. Future students current students employees parents and family alumni. Defending utah the missing chapter from teachings of. Seer stone or urim and thummim babylonian 8 pointed star of ishtar is all over the lds payson temple book of mormon warning for our day 61 points about secret combinations. Book, christ, disciples, how, learn, live, mormon, times, war quotes to explore we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. Book, christ, disciples, how, learn, live, mormon, times, war quotes to explore we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. The mormon chronicle disagrees with many of the conclusions and assumptions presented by quinn in this essay. Civil rights and mormonism have been intertwined since the religions start, with founder joseph smith writing on slavery in 1836.
So strong and successful has been this call that the book of mormon has assumed a definite priority over the bible for many modern mormons. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. During his more than four decades as an apostle, president ezra taft benson has published several books and delivered thousands of speeches. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. The book of mormon was written for us today lds quotes. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs.
Soon afterward, the first presidency appointed benson. As i participated in the mexico city temple dedication, i received the distinct impression that god is not pleased with our neglect of the book of mormon. Flooding the earth with the book of mormon president ezra taft benson president of the church ensign. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. Book of mormon stories mormon book lds seminary lds books geography map lds scriptures scripture study family scripture bible. Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes.
Ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, general conference october 1986 click here to read or. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. The book of mormon is the greatest book in the world. President ezra taft benson said that the book of mormon is the keystone in at least three ways. President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism. Testing ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon.
The book of mormon further warns that whatsoever nation shall uphold such secret combinations, to get power and gain, until they shall spread over the nation, behold they shall be destroyed. Ezra taft benson, born in a quiet idaho farm community, spent much of his life working with the power brokers of the world. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ.
The book of mormonkeystone of our religion duration. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. Ezra taft benson book of mormon notes how deep can you. Posted on march 18, 20 by quotes admin the book of mormon was written for us today. A wide range of subjects is represented in this fivepart book.
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