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For My Sake: An Example in How to Study the Scriptures

Kelly Merrill2019-01-12T16:08:43-07:00Doctrine & Information, Ministering, Random Thoughts|

I don't remember where I was, probably in Church, but someone said something and it woke me up. Not literally. They quoted a verse of scripture that had the phrase "for my sake" in it. My first thought was, "What? [...]

The gospel of Christ should be easy to understand. The Savior taught in parables, but he spoke of simple things so people would have the best chance of grasping His meaning.

I deliberately avoid lots of references and scholarly quotes and citations so that we can focus on the principles behind the doctrine. To live a teaching in the gospel of Christ we have to first have a basic understanding of what is wanted or expected of us and how it will affect our life when we live it.

This site is specifically for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I want you to find joy in Christ's teachings because you understand them. This is the goal of the website. I hope you will be glad that you stopped in for a visit, and I hope you come back often.

Here is a comment received from one reader in Chile.

"Dear Brother, you do not know how much we enjoyed this year of the study with you. It has been a constant inspiration and source of good ideas. We admire your efforts to make the Gospel even brighter." C and M from Chile

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For My Sake: An Example in How to Study the Scriptures

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