20 Wherefore, ye must press forward with a asteadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of bhope, and a clove of God and of all men. Obviously, this is not an easy task. I like the idea that enduring in faith means continuing to access the atonement. I hope your path is bringing you peace and joy. 0/13. One way would be to make a conscious effort each week to prepare for the sacrament by taking some time to prayerfully consider where we most need to improve. In Moroni 3:3, ordination includes: In the name of Jesus Christ I ordain you to be a priest (or if he be a teacher, I ordain you to be a teacher) to preach repentance and remission of sins through Jesus Christ, by the endurance of faith on his name to the end. Endure to the End LDS We must also understand that the trial of our faith requires us to obey, often without knowing the results. But he that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved. In other words, we must have charity, which is really love plus sacrifice. The gospel of Jesus Christ promises the incomparable inheritance of eternal life, the fulness of the Father, and reveals the laws and principles by which it can be obtained. Its not really just gritting your teeth and hanging in there until the ordeal is over. 31:14-15; cf. Confirmation occurs by the laying on of hands (see, for example, Acts 8:17). The Church instructs us that a person who [takes their own life] may not be responsible for his or her actions. Ex. See John 1:13; Moses 7:47; Abraham 3:2427. 10:33 (3233); Rom. Several years ago Elder David Bednar gave a devotional address at BYU where he recounted this story: It seems to me to be the one hope to grasp after reading the utter sadness at the end of the Passions. After we have endured to the end - LDS Scripture Teachings Our highest aspiration is to be like them. (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Apostasy and Restoration, Ensign, May 1995, 84). 2 Nephi 9:24 3 Nephi 15:9 3 Nephi 27:6,19 D&C 63:20. At the end of the ceremony, President ThomasS. Monson walked toward us, and as he shook our hands, he said, Endure, and you shall triumpha profound teaching and one whose truth, of course, we can all affirm. Never Have A Boring Sacrament Meeting Again. Nephi tells why Christ was baptizedMen must follow Christ, be baptized, receive the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end to be savedRepentance and baptism are the gate to the strait and narrow pathEternal life comes to those who keep the commandments after baptism. From hupo and meno; to stay under, i.e. Do not give up. 7 Know ye not that he was holy? Is enduring an inconvenience or an obstacle that is getting in the way of the desired outcome? Enduring to the end requires the Holy Ghost, who will both guide and sanctify us. Enduring to the end is a process filling every minute of our life, every hour, every day, from sunrise to sunrise. I am going to start with the note to the teacher, and flip around different parts of the lesson material in hopes of creating A feminist space for women and gender minorities across the Mormon spectrum, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpnwE6IcHDc, love and marriage (and spouses who change). Dear brothers and sisters, I appreciate very much the opportunity to express to you some of my feelings. Although it resonates with me, comments like yours help me understand why it doesnt resonate with everyone. 1-4), and Moroni 2 (Moroni 1:1-3). Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken cfaith in him, drelying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to esave. Nicole is an adult convert, a mixed-race woman, and a professional diplomat. For the gate by which ye should enter is repentance and abaptism by water; and then cometh a bremission of your sins by fire and by the Holy Ghost. He that shall endure to the end shall be saved. Ideally, we repent moment by moment, but we also attend sacrament meeting each week to partake of the sacrament and renew our baptismal covenants. He that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved. May the great truths of the gospel steady our minds, and may we keep our lives free of the cracks that can impede our safe journey through the sea of this life. Jacob 6:11 (711). Wherefore, my beloved brethren, can we bfollow Jesus save we shall be willing to keep the commandments of the Father? Faith also causes us to stop worrying so much about what others think of us and begin to care far more about what God thinks of us. Use boldness, but not overbearance; and also see that ye bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love; see that ye refrain from idleness.7. When I was a WebWherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life. (NC 2 Nephi 13:4, LDS 2 Nephi Receiving the Holy Ghost to a greater degree further moves us along the path of being born again. Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. "Sister Bednar and I are acquainted with Dora's post yesterday brought this music video to mind. For the Lord God giveth light unto the bunderstanding; for he speaketh unto men according to their clanguage, unto their understanding. 57-59. Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular. In baptism, we bury the old man of flesh and come forth to a newness of life.41 In the sacrament, we learn that this change is a step-by-step process, [where] little by little, week by week, we are transformed as we repent, covenant, and through increased endowments of the Spirit [become like the Savior].42, Ordinances and covenants are essential within the doctrine of Christ. Learn how your comment data is processed. I have used this chorale at the end of reading of one of the Passions on Palm Sunday. 32:2 (23). Enter your email address to receive notification of new posts. 10 And he said unto the children of men: aFollow thou me. See Mosiah 4:14; Doctrine and Covenants 84:33; BruceR. McConkie, The Ten Blessings of the Priesthood, Ensign, Nov. 1977, 3335. Even as Christ Forgives You, So Also Do Ye, Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light, Teaching in the Homea Joyful and Sacred Responsibility, Family History and Temple Work: Sealing and Healing, What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand, Ministering with the Power and Authority of God, Pure Love: The True Sign of Every True Disciple of Jesus Christ, He That Shall Endure unto the End, the Same Shall Be Saved, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Prophets Speak by the Power of the Holy Spirit. For a scriptural treatise on this topic, one could refer to the entire chapter of 2 Nephi 31. We are called upon, as was the Prophet Joseph, to "endure it well," gracefully, not grudgingly. Such is beyond the scope of this article. See 2Nephi 9:2122; DallinH. Oaks, The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood, Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 4952. Let us be faithful to what we have believed and know. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. 2. From the April 2008 general conference address The Gospel of Jesus Christ, Ensign, May 2008, 46. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and dendure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eeternal life. In line with this interpretation, the Churchs Guide to the Scriptures defines endure as To remain firm in a commitment to be true to the commandments of God despite temptation, opposition, and adversity.. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. A lot of things in my life havent always felt like progression but were experiences or seasons I needed to endure or survive to make it to the next stage where I could find the energy and hope to focus on progression again. To save, heal, preserve, rescue. I added a line that hopefully makes that more clear. Mark 13:13 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. So the next time youre having a hard time, whether in a trial or challenge, do your best to endure it well. See this page in the original 1992 publication. 17 Wherefore, do the things which I have told you I have seen that your Lord and your Redeemer should do; for, for this cause have they been shown unto me, that ye might know the gate by which ye should enter. As we repent, we replace our old, unrighteous behaviors, weaknesses, imperfections, and fears with new behaviors and beliefs that draw us closer to the Savior and help us to become like Him. Matt. Attendance at sacrament meetings is one of the key ways we can evaluate our determination to serve Him, our spiritual fortitude, and the growth of our faith in Jesus Christ. Like the cracks in my kayak, the cracks in our lives need to be dealt with. I guess as a convert Ive always liked both aspects: eternal progression and enduring. Repent and endure in the path that I have shown you. This belief distinguishes Latter-day Saints from many other Christian denominations, which teach that salvation is given to all who simply believe and confess that Jesus is the Christ. You will feel the joy of trying to become more like Jesus Christ as you serve and help those around Designed using Unos Premium. After baptism we are given the gift of the Holy Ghost through the ordinance of confirmation.45 This gift, if we receive it, allows us to have the constant companionship of a God46 and continual access to the grace that inherently comes with His influence. On Enduring Well To the End We must endure in faith on the name of Jesus Christ, but it says nothing about adherence to the Word of Wisdom or Temple attendance or tithing or other things that many now associate with enduring to the end. What are we talking about? Is it possible that this enduring can be an end in itself? (The Teachings of Lorenzo Snow, comp. I stubbornly kept on trying, to no avail, until someone who understood kayaking told me that there must be a crack in the shell and the kayak must have filled up with water, making it unstable and impossible to control. Jesus Christ assured us that he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.1, To endure means to remain firm in a commitment to be true to the commandments of God despite temptation, opposition, and adversity.2, Even those who have had powerful spiritual experiences and have given faithful service could one day go astray or fall into inactivity if they do not endure to the end. It is accomplished through personal discipline following the commandments of God." To hope and trust in the Lord requires faith, patience, humility, meekness, long-suffering, keeping the commandments, and enduring to the end. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and in no way should be associated with the U.S. Government. Thank you for your comment. The requirement of endurance to the end appears consistently in context with the first principles and ordinances of the gospel. TGHoly Ghost, Mission of; Remission of Sins. As Nephi explains, enduring to the end involves having faith, hope, and charity; faithfully following the example of Jesus Christ; and always abounding in good Relying wholly upon Christs merits includes recognizing that Jesus Christ is the only source of redemption (see Mosiah 4:78). So how can we apply the doctrine of Christ more fully in our lives? Enduring to the end requires the Holy Ghost, who will both guide and sanctify us. I passionately agree that equating death by suicide to an inability to endure to the end is insulting, ignorant, and terrible. D.Todd Christofferson, The Power of Covenants, Ensign or Liahona, May 2009, 22. 14:14 (1314); D&C 22:4; 43:7. See Adjusting to Missionary Life (booklet, 2013), 46. The prophet Nephi heard the voice of the Father declaring, He that endureth to the end, 3 For my soul delighteth in aplainness; for after this manner doth the Lord God work among the children of men. Ensign 20 (May 1990):33-35. See Hebrews 4:15; Doctrine and Covenants 45:4. 33:13 (1213); Acts 4:12; 2Ne. (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. WebTo think of enduring to the end as "'hanging in there," doing one's duty relentlessly, is not inaccurate. First, then, PERSEVERANCE IS THE BADGE OF TRUE SAINTS. 2 Nephi 31 ", October 2007 General Conference, "Enduring to the end, or remaining faithful to the laws and ordinances of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout our life, is a fundamental requirement for salvation in the kingdom of GodTherefore, enduring to the end is not just a matter of passively tolerating life's difficult circumstances or "hanging in there." To continuously hear the word of God within, cannot be done without first receiving the Holy Ghost. I have always understood enduring to the end to mean two things: (1) continuing to the best of our ability to go on living despite lifes hardships and (2) staying true to our faith and the sincere beliefs that we have despite the trials well experience as a result. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ, for it defines the way we can partake of the fruits of the gospel, experience the exceedingly great joy (1Nephi 8:12) that only it can bring, and endure to the end through all of the challenges of mortal life. TGGod, the Standard of Righteousness. Indeed our repentance is one of the principal evidences that we are disciples of the Savior. TGHoly Ghost, Unpardonable Sin against. The visitation of the Holy Ghost comes because of meekness and lowliness of heart. It is accomplished through personal discipline following the commandments of God." See more ideas about inspirational quotes, lds quotes, great quotes. But I dont think it has to be used that way. I dragged the kayak to the shore and removed the plug, and sure enough, out came a large amount of water. Your email address will not be published. Enduring to the End Rejecting more, when more of the word of God is given, results in the word which was received being taken away. Ensign 14 (Nov. 1984):20-22. The fact is that we cannot develop some Christlike attributes without facing opposition and difficulties. Heb. The gospel teaches us all we need to know to return to live with our Father in Heaven as resurrected and glorified beings. I think that at times we move through life with sins that, like the leak in my kayak, impede our spiritual progress. 2 Wherefore, the things which I have written sufficeth me, save it be a few words which I amust speak concerning the doctrine of Christ; wherefore, I shall speak unto you plainly, according to the plainness of my prophesying. In Matthew 10:22, Jesus tells the Apostles after a list of abuses they will endure at the hands of men for their faithful obedience to God: And ye shall be hated of all men for my names sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Endureth is a holy recognition of the sacrifices these disciples are being asked to make in order to further Gods work on Earth. "Enduring to the end is a process filling every minute of our life, every hour, every day, from sunrise to sunrise. Because repentance is not a one-time event but a necessarily ongoing process (after all, as imperfect beings we cannot help but continue to sin), it makes perfect sense to me that we must endure in faith to the end so we can repent until the end. Some sins will require more efforts than others to repent of. Beautiful. 28:10; Morm. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple; what and how great calamities shall be before it; And because that day and hour are unknown. TGCommitment; Dedication; Perseverance; Steadfastness; Walking with God. We must share the gospel with others. Matthew 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. This is what Im doing, enduring to the end of my troubles that Ive been forced to face. It is the only way to receive the Savior and become His sons and daughters.58 In fact, the only way to be redeemed from sin and progress spiritually is to apply the doctrine of Christ in our lives.59 Alternatively, the Apostle John taught that whosoever abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God.60 And Jesus Himself told the Nephite Twelve that if we fail to exercise faith in Christ, repent, be baptized, and endure to the end, we will be hewn down and cast into the fire, from whence [we] can no more return.61. 15:9. 3. repentance. That is one reason why in Doctrine and Covenants 27:2 we are commanded that as we partake of the sacrament, we are to remember not just that Christ suffered but also that He did so for us as individuals. God sends angels who are appointed to minister, Wherefore, by the ministering of angels, and by every word which proceeded forth out of the mouth of God, men began to exercise faith in Christ; (LDS Moroni 7:25). Brothers and sisters, as we apply the doctrine of Christ in our lives, we are blessed both temporally and spiritually, even in trials. In my view, enduring to the end is a complex commandment with the space to hold multiple meanings and interpretations. He tells us that if we participate in this ordinance, it will be a testimony to the Father that we always remember Him, and He promises that, accordingly, we will have His Spirit to be with us.6. May we be diligent in following the gospel of Jesus Christ. 9 And again, it showeth unto the children of men the straitness of the path, and the narrowness of the agate, by which they should enter, he having set the bexample before them. WebAt the end of the ceremony, President Thomas S. Monson walked toward us, and as he shook our hands, he said, Endure, and you shall triumpha profound teaching and one whose I listened to this thanks to your comment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpnwE6IcHDc. We cannot return to our Heavenly Fathers presence unless we are clean, and so we must continue to repent. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2010-07-019- Enduring seems like a chore, a deadman switch you must keep pressed or you fail. I exhort them to reflect and to return, because I believe that no one will be able to make excuses before our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Lord has said, If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God (D&C 14:7). Enduring to the end is aptly named, as it requires both time and endurance (see James 1:24). (Spencer W. Kimball, Conference Report, Oct. 1978, p. 109; or Ensign, Nov. 1978, p. 72), Since it is the prophetic purpose to lead men to full salvation in the highest heaven of the celestial world, when they speak and write about salvation, almost without exception, they mean eternal life or exaltation. See DallinH. Oaks, Testimony (address given at the seminar for new mission presidents, June25, 2014), 12. As Nephi explains, enduring to the end involves having faith, hope, and charity; faithfully following the example of Jesus Christ; and always abounding in good works (cf. 2Ne. How well would you say that you endured to the end? What is the end or purpose of this enduring? He that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. It reminds me that God has always helped me before when I needed it, and He will help me again. After a few minutes, a wave overturned the kayak. After beginning on the path, the idea is that ye shall press forward feasting upon the word of Christ. 8 Wherefore, after he was baptized with water the Holy Ghost descended upon him in the aform of a bdove.