President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon 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. 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. It is used for personal study and for melchizedek priesthood and relief society instruction. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. Testimony of lds mormon prophet ezra taft benson youtube. See more ideas about lds quotes, quotes and saint quotes. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel. So each year i give the class the challenge to see if the book will change their lives. Posted on august 21, 20 by quotes admin the great test of life is obedience to god. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson.
Book of mormon stories mormon book lds seminary lds books geography map lds. The truth behind that viral president benson quote lds daily. Ezra taft benson february 22, 1811 september 3, 1869 commonly referred to as ezra t. Brant goates, who described his fatherinlaws april 1966 address as an insinuation concerning benson. Benson, who was appointed by brigham young as a member of the quorum of twelve apostles from 1846 on. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of. Ezra taft benson has declared, the book of mormon will. He was the great grandson of another ezra taft benson, now known as ezra t. For a closer look at some of the political, religious and personal views of one of mormonism s prophets, seers and revelators, quoted below are excerpts from the personal correspondence of ezra taft benson to me, written when he was a member of the quorum of the twelve and later as president of the mormon. Jan 01, 1988 this is a collection of president ezra taft benson s teachings about the book of mormon. Testing ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon.
And one of lucifers primary strategies has been to restrict our agency through the power of earthly governments. The modern prophet ezra taft benson, quoting the book of mormon prophet helaman, has noted that secret combinations flourish because they are able to seduce the more part of the righteous to believe in their works and partake of their spoils. Christ would take the slums out of people, and then they would take themselves out of the slums. 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. Defending utah think right and wrong not right and left the cause of freedom is the most basic part of our religion. Ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. Ezra taft benson articles on freedom, america, constitution, secret combinations, socialism, liberty, etc a message to the world. 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.
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. I really loved revisiting his inspiring words about this inspiring book. The book contains many of his sermons read within the church, and instructions to the members that are still being used today, has time may have moved on but the teachings and writings have not, as we have been told on more than one occasion to read, study, and ponder the book of mormon a witness and a warning by ezra taft benson,1988. 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. 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. All talks by president ezra taft benson giuseppe martinengo.
In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. If in our homes, parents will read from the book of mormon prayerfully and regularly both by themselves and with their children. The power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. Anyone could learn something from reading ezra taft bensons book. P resident e zra t aft b enson t he b ook of m ormon the book of mormon keystone of our religion ezra taft benson ensign, nov. 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. 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. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon. 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. 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.
Among the most notable of ezra taft bensons 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. You will have greater discernment, insight, conviction, and spirit than those who do not. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ. On november 10, 1985, he became president of the church. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 youtube. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988. Benson aims new blast at mcarthy, salt lake tribune, 23 june 1954, 1. Deseret book 8 january 2, 1986 ezra taft benson to the editor of the birch society magazine. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of. He is the right way, the full truth, and the abundant life ezra taft benson, first presidency christmas devotional, 7 december 1986.
The world would mold men by changing their environment. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. The new world order an analysis for latterday saints blog. A witness and a warning meet your next favorite book.
Anyone could learn something from reading ezra taft benson s book. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. This book features the teachings of president ezra taft benson, who served as president of. Peter, i believe you may be referring to a talk that president benson gave at a byu devotional in 1981. The gift of modern revelation president ezra taft benson president of the church ensign, november 1986, 78 my beloved brothers and sisters, on this glorious occasion as we have gathered here together, i wish to give thanks to our father in heaven for the gift of modern revelation and particularly for the books of latterday scripture which he. 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. See more ideas about lds quotes, church quotes and quotes. 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. For nearly fifty years he delivered impassioned sermons in utah and elsewhere, mixing religion with ultraconservative rightwing political views and conspiracy theories. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra. We will prove them herewith, said the lord, to see if they will do. The inside story of the censure of senator joe mccarthy by his colleagues.
Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. Beginning his academic career at utah state university, he was a 1926 graduate of brigham young university after serving a church mission in britain from 1921 to 1923. Not all family members, however, were willing to admit that ezra taft benson was steadily slipping away. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra taft. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. Ezra taft benson speaking about a secret combination that seeks to overthrow all nations. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve.
Jun 03, 20 ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not remembering the book of mormon. Unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the. Ezra taft benson quotes quotable quote nothing will surprise us more than when we get to heaven and see the father and realize how well we know him and. Secret combination that seeks to overthrow all nations.
I keep hearing about a talk that ezra taft benson gave in a devotional regarding events leading to the last days. Jun 02, 2008 ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985. Ezra taft benson by enochmoore on may 22, 2015 in constitution, history, property rights, utah politics tweet. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. Mar 25, 20 explore debraannabells board president ezra taft benson quotes, followed by. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. Will give spiritual and intellectual unity to your whole life. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not.
The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon president ezra taft benson. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. As i participated in the mexico city temple dedication, i received the distinct impression that god is not. Where can i find ezra taft bensons talk about the last days. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. The controversial hearings that signaled the end of a turbulent career and a. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. This is a collection of president ezra taft bensons teachings about the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not remembering the book of mormon. Quote by ezra taft benson book of mormon quotes, quotes to live. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government.
The conflict continues on the battlefield or mortality. Leather mormon church employee christmas gift edition. 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. President nelsons list of what the book of mormon is, what it affirms, refutes, fulfills, clarifies and reveals. I read it because a religious educator at byu says he reads this slim volume at the beginning of each book of mormon year. The gift i am thinking of is more important than any of the inventions that have come out of the industrial. See more ideas about quotes, lds quotes and church quotes. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Ezra taft benson is perhaps the most controversial apostlepresident in the history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985.
Benson served an lds church mission in britain from 1921 to 1923. Ezra taft benson, reading copy of general conference talk, 2 oct. It is meaningful and helpful to anyone who reads it. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. The war that began in heaven over this issue is not over. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. Aug 14, 2017 ezra taft benson has declared, the book of mormon will change your life.