A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon ezra taft benson on. Book of mormon tic tac wrapper chicken scratch n sniff. Ezra taft benson is perhaps the most controversial apostlepresident in the history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon is the word of god by president ezra taft benson. 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. Mormon wrote near the end of the nephite civilization. Ezra taft benson 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 b. Ezra taft benson, born in a quiet idaho farm community, spent much of his life working with the power brokers of the world.
Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. In 1952 president dwight david eisenhower appointed ezra taft benson to the cabinet post of secretary of agriculture, temporarilly being released from his duties as an apostle while still serving in this capacity. On november 10, 1985, he became president of the church. This is the th in a series of books of the teachings of presidents of the church. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. Unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the doctrine and covenants that the whole church is under condemnation. Ezra taft benson book of mormon notes how deep can you dig. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. Thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
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Brothers and sisters, without reservation i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the spirit of the lord. See, ezra taft benson got carried away in his writings and teachings about government, freedom, the book of mormon and secret combinations, etc. President ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson manual both focus on the book of mormon and to simplify things for me, im combining both into one blog post. Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon. Turn them into a reward for reading the book of mormon, a birthday treat to hand out at church, or to get your family or group excited to dive into the scriptures eat a tic tac each time. Jun 03, 20 unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the doctrine and covenants that the whole church is under condemnation. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages.
The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants youtube. Lds mormon president ezra taft benson on service youtube. From the life of ezra taft benson on january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake conference in annandale, virginia. Did ezra taft benson believe he was a prophet of god. If so, then the book of mormon will help us do so more than any other book.
This, for me, was a final straw among the final straws. It is used for personal study and for melchizedek priesthood and relief. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon brings men to christ. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. 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. Ezra taft benson 56 followers the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death and was united states secretary of agriculture for both of the administrations of u. For if the book of prophet, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is true, ezra taft benson, the book of mormon is the word of glenn pearson a retired byu religion professor tells the following story. 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. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon 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. Ezra taft benson s address at the general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, october 1985. 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. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson february 22, 1811 september 3, 1869 commonly referred to as ezra t.
Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website. 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. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 youtube. Among the most notable of ezra taft benson s accomplishments are his promotion of the principles of liberty and good government, his testimony of the book of mormon, and most importantly in leading souls to christ through the.
Testimony of joseph smith god help us to live the gospel. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. May 07, 2015 chapters nine and ten of the teachings of the presidents of the church. Ezra taft benson, 94, head of the mormon church since 1985, secretary of agriculture from 1953 to 1961 and a pugnacious force in matters of church and state for most of his life, died yesterday at. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Ezra taft benson american religious leader britannica.
Leather mormon church employee christmas gift edition. 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. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, general conference october 1986 president benson had a deep love and appreciation for the book of mormon. It is the saga of a farm boy who loved the land and the lord a plough boy who became a prophet. He further reminded me that he had been specifically asked by ezra taft benson to move back to utah from texas so that he could perform those duties, as commanded by his prophetfather. This was one of the key sermons, early in his presidency, when he shared the challenge to the church to take better advantage of the gift that book. Ezra taft benson, civic standards for the faithful saints link in comments. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. The book of mormon is the word of god by president ezra. The book of mormon is not on trial the people of the world, including the members of the church, are on trial as to what they will do with this sacred witness of christ. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. 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. Benson to distinguish him from his greatgrandson of the same name was an apostle and a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church.
In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. These book of mormon tic tac wrappers are easy to assemble and great to give. Nov 05, 2017 president ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. Outspoken, courageous, and committed, he, like the founder of the latterday saint church, joseph smith, had gone from plowboy to prophet. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. It tells of his romance and marriage to a city girl, flora amussen, a young woman who had more faith in him than he had in himself.
As members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, we believe the book of mormon to be the word of god. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. Teachings of ezra taft benson benson, ezra taft on. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. For nearly fifty years he delivered impassioned sermons in utah and elsewhere, mixing religion with ultraconservative rightwing political views and conspiracy theories. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16.