Comments for LDS WHY http://ldswhy.com/qa Questions and Answers Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:41:37 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on I’m Not Perfect. Can I Still go to Heaven? by Jason http://ldswhy.com/qa/im-not-perfect-can-i-still-go-to-heaven/comment-page-1/#comment-1401 Jason Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:41:37 +0000 http://ldswhy.com/qa/?p=880#comment-1401 This is a great book. I enjoyed reading it and I gained a greater understanding of the atonement and the Saviors role in our salvation. It uses scriptures and quotes by general authorities to offer a clear understanding of who will go where and how we can all get there through the Savior. A+++ This is a great book. I enjoyed reading it and I gained a greater understanding of the atonement and the Saviors role in our salvation. It uses scriptures and quotes by general authorities to offer a clear understanding of who will go where and how we can all get there through the Savior. A+++

]]> Comment on Why should young men wear white shirts to church? by Bryce Church http://ldswhy.com/qa/why-should-young-men-wear-white-shirts-to-church/comment-page-1/#comment-1400 Bryce Church Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:38:23 +0000 http://ldswhy.com/qa/?p=846#comment-1400 Priesthood holders should wear a white shirt whether passing the sacrament or not. The white shirt and tie is the uniform of the priesthood, and if the men of the church are not prepared to participate in things such as the sacrament or blessings at church, then how can they expect to be ready outside of church? Sunday best does not mean nicest looking clothes, it means the most respectful, and the white shirt is the most respectful. The brethren constantly refer to it as such. Purity should also be emanating from each of us as we attend the meetings. You wouldn't see President Monson in a colored shirt at church. Priesthood holders should wear a white shirt whether passing the sacrament or not. The white shirt and tie is the uniform of the priesthood, and if the men of the church are not prepared to participate in things such as the sacrament or blessings at church, then how can they expect to be ready outside of church? Sunday best does not mean nicest looking clothes, it means the most respectful, and the white shirt is the most respectful. The brethren constantly refer to it as such. Purity should also be emanating from each of us as we attend the meetings. You wouldn’t see President Monson in a colored shirt at church.

]]> Comment on Why should young men wear white shirts to church? by Thomas http://ldswhy.com/qa/why-should-young-men-wear-white-shirts-to-church/comment-page-1/#comment-1399 Thomas Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:30:04 +0000 http://ldswhy.com/qa/?p=846#comment-1399 I was just wondering though, Why not a colored shirt, I find that I don't liek to wear white dress shirts, and yet colored ones are not acceptable. I completly understand the need to compose yourself in a well groomed manner, but shirt and tie is well dressed is it not? What is wrong with blue, or green dress shirts. Is it not showing more care when one makes the time to dress that way? Instead of being alike a uniform? Thomas I was just wondering though, Why not a colored shirt, I find that I don’t liek to wear white dress shirts, and yet colored ones are not acceptable. I completly understand the need to compose yourself in a well groomed manner, but shirt and tie is well dressed is it not? What is wrong with blue, or green dress shirts. Is it not showing more care when one makes the time to dress that way? Instead of being alike a uniform?
Thomas

]]> Comment on How to Have a Love Affair in 2010 by Oscar MUñoz http://ldswhy.com/qa/how-to-have-a-love-affair-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-1397 Oscar MUñoz Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:49:49 +0000 http://ldswhy.com/qa/?p=851#comment-1397 Quiero agradecer a las autoridades por este mensaje, muy buen tema para una noche de hogar con los adolecentes. Quiero agradecer a las autoridades por este mensaje, muy buen tema para una noche de hogar con los adolecentes.

]]> Comment on What have prophets said about kissing? by Jessica http://ldswhy.com/qa/what-have-prophets-said-about-kissing/comment-page-1/#comment-1395 Jessica Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0000 http://ldswhy.com/qa/?p=876#comment-1395 A lot of my friends have NCMO's (non-commital make-out buddies). It really doesn't mean anything to them when they make out, they just do it for the feeling and to get better at it. Is this really terrible? A lot of my friends have NCMO’s (non-commital make-out buddies). It really doesn’t mean anything to them when they make out, they just do it for the feeling and to get better at it. Is this really terrible?

]]> Comment on I’m Not Perfect. Can I Still go to Heaven? by Catherine http://ldswhy.com/qa/im-not-perfect-can-i-still-go-to-heaven/comment-page-1/#comment-1394 Catherine Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:58:05 +0000 http://ldswhy.com/qa/?p=880#comment-1394 When reading this post, I believed I would be sent to the Terrestrial Kingdom. Most likely because I hadn't read my scriptures this morning. I think most people believe they can't make it to the celestial kingdom because they've made so many mistakes. Just recently I learned of the Atonement, how it isn't only for "Big" sins, and it isn't only for Sunday. It's every day. When you say your prayers at night, you can confess to the Lord, "I screwed up today." The beauty of the Atonement is the simplicity of the Atonement. Another reason, that has proven difficult, is to act upon the promptings you receive. I have found that the very first thought that comes to my mind, is the one I should follow. Sometimes, I ignore it because I'm too afraid of what others may think, but the sweet whisperings of the Spirit guiding me have kept me from trouble beyond measure. When I ignore my promptings, something less than desirable immediately happens and I think to myself, "Why didn't you listen?" As we begin to become like Christ "denying [ ourselves ] of all ungodliness," (Moroni 10:32) more and more we will "not be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth." (Romans 1:16) I know that as we use that Atonement everyday, and we learn to listen and follow that promptings of the Spirit, we will gain "confidence... in the presence of God." (D&C 121:45) When reading this post, I believed I would be sent to the Terrestrial Kingdom. Most likely because I hadn’t read my scriptures this morning. I think most people believe they can’t make it to the celestial kingdom because they’ve made so many mistakes. Just recently I learned of the Atonement, how it isn’t only for “Big” sins, and it isn’t only for Sunday. It’s every day. When you say your prayers at night, you can confess to the Lord, “I screwed up today.” The beauty of the Atonement is the simplicity of the Atonement.
Another reason, that has proven difficult, is to act upon the promptings you receive. I have found that the very first thought that comes to my mind, is the one I should follow. Sometimes, I ignore it because I’m too afraid of what others may think, but the sweet whisperings of the Spirit guiding me have kept me from trouble beyond measure. When I ignore my promptings, something less than desirable immediately happens and I think to myself, “Why didn’t you listen?”
As we begin to become like Christ “denying [ ourselves ] of all ungodliness,” (Moroni 10:32) more and more we will “not be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth.” (Romans 1:16)
I know that as we use that Atonement everyday, and we learn to listen and follow that promptings of the Spirit, we will gain “confidence… in the presence of God.” (D&C 121:45)

]]> Comment on I’m Not Perfect. Can I Still go to Heaven? by Don Layton http://ldswhy.com/qa/im-not-perfect-can-i-still-go-to-heaven/comment-page-1/#comment-1393 Don Layton Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:43:36 +0000 http://ldswhy.com/qa/?p=880#comment-1393 If only perfect people go to heaven, nobody will be there...well, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost will be there. And if they're it, it's going to be a very lonely place. Truth is that imperfect people are made perfect through Christ. Not today, very probably not tomorrow, but at some point, those who believe in Christ and exercise faith in Him...those who strive diligently, will be made perfect in Him. Read 2 Nephi 31 and 32. Even more to the point is 3 Nephi 9:13-14. I also recommend Robinson's "Believing Christ" and "Following Christ". If only perfect people go to heaven, nobody will be there…well, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost will be there. And if they’re it, it’s going to be a very lonely place.

Truth is that imperfect people are made perfect through Christ. Not today, very probably not tomorrow, but at some point, those who believe in Christ and exercise faith in Him…those who strive diligently, will be made perfect in Him. Read 2 Nephi 31 and 32. Even more to the point is 3 Nephi 9:13-14.

I also recommend Robinson’s “Believing Christ” and “Following Christ”.

]]> Comment on Why Should We be Physically Fit? by Cami Checketts http://ldswhy.com/qa/why-should-we-be-physically-fit/comment-page-1/#comment-1392 Cami Checketts Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:36:48 +0000 http://ldswhy.com/qa/?p=747#comment-1392 Thanks for this great post. I'm researching for a workshop I've been asked to teach on spirituality and physical health. This helped immensely. Thanks for this great post. I’m researching for a workshop I’ve been asked to teach on spirituality and physical health. This helped immensely.

]]> Comment on What have prophets said about kissing? by john http://ldswhy.com/qa/what-have-prophets-said-about-kissing/comment-page-1/#comment-1388 john Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:42:34 +0000 http://ldswhy.com/qa/?p=876#comment-1388 @Stacey--Thanks for making a comment. It probably depends on what kind of "dating" a person is talking about. As President Kimball said, "To kiss in _casual dating_ is asking for trouble." We're confident that if we maintain the following standard we will be safe: “Keep your expressions of feelings to those that are comfortable in the presence of your parents” (Elder Richard G. Scott, Ensign, Nov. 1994, 38). @Stacey–Thanks for making a comment. It probably depends on what kind of “dating” a person is talking about. As President Kimball said, “To kiss in _casual dating_ is asking for trouble.” We’re confident that if we maintain the following standard we will be safe: “Keep your expressions of feelings to those that are comfortable in the presence of your parents” (Elder Richard G. Scott, Ensign, Nov. 1994, 38).

]]> Comment on What have prophets said about kissing? by stacey http://ldswhy.com/qa/what-have-prophets-said-about-kissing/comment-page-1/#comment-1385 stacey Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:22:25 +0000 http://ldswhy.com/qa/?p=876#comment-1385 i feel like this made kissing while dating sound like a terrible thing which it is not. sure it is not to be "given out" or be very passionate. but its not against any rules to kiss. i feel like this made kissing while dating sound like a terrible thing which it is not. sure it is not to be “given out” or be very passionate. but its not against any rules to kiss.

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