Tag: Mercy

Advocacy Accusations & Forgiveness

Accusations, Forgiveness & Advocacy

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What have Jesus Christ and His true prophets taught about accusations, forgiveness, advocacy and the horrific demands of justice? When we act as “Devil’s advocate” by holding grudges, witholding forgiveness and “reviling against revilers,” we assist in the adversary’s work as the accuser. When we forgive others and extend the hand of mercy, we become like Christ in a far more profound way than we may realize.

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Faith, knowledge and the cherubim and a flaming sword

First Redemption, Then Salvation- Flaming Swords of Mercy

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Knowledge without faith (seeking a sign) and salvation without redemption (saved in one’s sinful state) are both equally damning. God, in His wisdom and mercy figuratively “guards the tree of knowledge with cherubim and a flaming sword.” Only after we exercise sufficient faith unto a broken heart and contrite spirit can we enjoy the knowledge of God and rightfully partake of the fruit of eternal life.

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hen gathering chicks under her wings

The Arm of Mercy to the Gentiles in the Last Days

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Despite the stumbling blocks of the gentiles and their rejection of the fullness of the gospel, the Lord extends his arm of mercy to them in the last days. God promised that he will deliver the faithful from bondage, gather them to safety and fight their battles. But first they must repent and return to the Lord, and forsake the woes pronounced upon them as detailed in the writings of Nephi and Isaiah.

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