how blessed are they who have labored diligently in his
vineyard Jacob 6:3 LetsHastenTheWork!!
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He has done so much for His vineyard!
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As a member of the vineyard what will you do??? I beseech of
you in words of soberness that ye would repent, and come with full
purpose of heart, and cleave unto God as he cleaveth unto you. And
while his arm of mercy is extended towards you in the light of the
day, harden not your hearts. Jacob 6:5
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Now that you understand that you need strong nourishment and
roots Here is the ultimate test
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Jacob 7Sherem, an Anti-Christ The Anti-Christ vs An
Anti-Christ
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Jacob 7Sherem, an Anti-Christ The Anti-Christ vs An Anti-Christ
Anyone or anything that counterfeits the true gospel plan of
salvation and that openly or secretly opposes Christ. John the
Revelator described the antichrist as a deceiver; the great
antichrist is Lucifer, but he has many assistants, both spirit
beings and mortals.
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Jacob 7Sherem, an Anti-Christ Read Jacob 7:1-15 with a friend
to fill in the table below: Tactics used by SheremModern-day
Sherems (individuals, organizations) using the same tactics Keys to
Jacobs/our success in defeating Sherem(s)
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Sherem Jacob 7:2- he began to preach among the people, and to
declare unto them that there should be no Christ. Jacob 7:2- he
preached many things which were flattering unto the people Jacob
7:3- he labored diligently that he might lead away the hearts of
the people
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Jacob effectively deals with Sherem.. 1.Jacob 7:5 2.Jacob 7:8
3.Jacob 7:10-11 4.Jacob 7:12 5.Jacob 7:13-14 A.Testified of the
scriptures and the words of the prophets. B.Left the outcome in
Gods hands. C.Relied on guidance and strength from the Holy Ghost.
D.Remembered past experiences that had strengthened his faith.
E.Shared the testimony he had received through the Holy Ghost. 1-d;
2-c; 3-a; 4-e; 5-b
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Some Sherems today Is it healthy to drink wine? If you have
will power, and alcohol doesnt completely cloud your judgment, a
moderate amount of wine can potentially have significant health
benefits. There is absolutely nothing in the Bible forbidding
premarital sex. It is one of the traditions that is man made to
control people. Sexual misconduct is a small thing [if I am] a kind
and charitable person. (Cook, Oct. 2012) In our current culture it
is not cool to try too hard in many areas, including living
strictly in accordance with righteous principles. (Cook, Oct.
2012)
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Some Sherems today Some view homemaking with outright contempt,
arguing it demeans women and that the relentless demands of raising
children are a form of exploitation. They ridicule what they call
the mommy track as a career. This is not fair or right.
(Christofferson, Oct. 2013) I believe in moral relativism that
there are no moral truths and that morality is simply an
individuals definition of right and wrong
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Jacob 7Sherem, an Anti-Christ What were the chances that Sherem
would succeed with Jacob? Jacob, my firstborn in the wilderness,
thou knowest the greatness of Godwherefore, thy soul shall be
blessed, and thou shalt dwell safely with thy brother, Nephi; and
thy days shall be spent in the service of thy God. Wherefore, I
know that thou art redeemed, because of the righteousness of thy
Redeemer; thou hast beheld in thy youth his glory; wherefore, thou
art blessed even as they unto whom he shall minister in the flesh.
(2 Nephi 2:24; emphasis added). What are the chances that an Anti
Christ will succeed with you? Do you know the goodness of God? Do
you safely dwell with friends and family? Have you spent your days
serving others? Do you have a testimony of the Atonement? Have you
experienced the Savior in your youth?
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Jacob 7Sherem, an Anti-Christ Antifreeze and animals Read Jacob
7:1520 and compare Sherems life with the analogy of antifreeze and
animals.
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Jacob 7Sherem, an Anti-Christ I recollect a Campbellite
preacher who came to Joseph Smith... and said that he had come a
considerable distance to be convinced of the truth. Why, said he,
Mr. Smith, I want to know the truth, and when I am convinced, I
will spend all my talents and time defending and spreading the
doctrines of your religion, and I will give you to understand that
to convince me is equivalent to convincing all my society,
amounting to several hundreds. Well, Joseph commenced laying before
him the coming forth of the work, and the first principles of the
Gospel,
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Jacob 7Sherem, an Anti-Christ The minister exclaimed, O this is
not the evidence I want, the evidence that I wish to have is a
notable miracle; I want to see some powerful manifestation of the
power of God, I want to see a notable miracle performed; and if you
perform such a one, then I will believe with all my heart and soul,
and will exert all my power and all my extensive influence to
convince others; and if you will not perform a miracle of this
kind, then I am your worst and bitterest enemy. Well, said Joseph,
what will you have done? Will you be struck blind, or dumb? Will
you be paralyzed, or will you have one hand withered? Take your
choice, choose which you please, and in the name of the Lord Jesus
Christ it shall be done. That is not the kind of miracle I want,
said the preacher. Then, sir, replied Joseph, I can perform none, I
am not going to bring any trouble upon any body else, sir, to
convince you (Journal of Discourses 2:326).
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Jacob 7Sherem, an Anti-Christ Whos witnessed a Sherem? (Hold to
the Rod video) Testify that they have friends that are
anti-Christs: I do not eat with antichrists at Burger King during
seminary I do not watch bad movies with antichrists I do not kiss
antichrists I do not slough church with antichrists I do not become
immoral with antichrists (or anyone else for that matter)
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Jacob 7Sherem, an Anti-Christ Public policies are being made
every day that are antifamily, and the definition of family is
changing legally around the world. Pornography is rampant. For
those who create pornography, their new target audience is young
women. Parents are being portrayed as inept and out of touch.
Antifamily media messages are everywhere. Youth are being
desensitized about the need to form eternal families. Satan knows
that he will never have a body; he will never have a family. So he
targets young women, who will create the bodies for the future
generations. Korihor (and Sherem) was an anti-Christ. Anti-Christ
is antifamily. Any doctrine or principle our youth hear from the
world that is antifamily is also anti-Christ. Its that clear.
(Sister Julie Beck, March 2011 Ensign)
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T HE OBJECTIVE OF SEMINARY IS TO HELP YOUTH UNDERSTAND AND RELY
ON THE TEACHINGS AND A TONEMENT OF J ESUS C HRIST. What principles
from todays scriptures point you the teachings of Christ? What part
of the lesson can help you rely on the Atonement?
