And then, lest we miss that momentous book of mormon message from that fallen people, the lord warns us in the doctrine and covenants, beware of. Anyone could learn something from reading ezra taft benson s book. Later, i asked his grandson who worked at the mtc about what seemed like a problem with his talk, and he said that president benson had prepared a talk, but that every time he had started to get into it, he got redirected by the spirit to just tell the missionaries how much he and the lord loved them and was grateful for them. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Kimball when he said, yes, we think we are secure here in the chambers of these everlasting hills. As the last latterday prophet born before the beginning of the twentieth century, ezra taft benson represented a strong connection between the past and the exciting future. For behold, it is not meet that i should command in all things.
The book of mormon further warns that whatsoever nation shall uphold such secret combinations, to get power and gain, until they shall spread over the nation, behold they shall be destroyed. I earnestly seek an interest in your faith and prayers as i strive to bring forth light on this book of mormon message the sin of pride. In his sermon, he bore testimony of the power of the book of mormon to change lives. See more ideas about lds quotes, quotes and saint quotes. Defending utah the missing chapter from teachings of. Michael quinn, ezra taft benson and mormon political conflicts, dialogue. Share our testimony of the book of mormon about 30 seconds written for us today about 2 minutes how the book of mormon changed my life. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. 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. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube.
Nov 05, 2017 president ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. May 22, 2015 the missing chapter from teachings of presidents of the church. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. Ezra taft benson february 22, 1811 september 3, 1869 commonly referred to as ezra t.
He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion introduction to the book of mormon. A gift from the lord my beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one of the most significant gifts given to the world in modern times. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. Otherwise he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that which could give spiritual and intellectual unity to his whole life. 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. There is a difference between a convert who is built on the rock of christ through the book of mormon and stays hold of that iron rod, and one who is not ezra taft benson. To the children of the church ezra taft benson s last general conference talk as lds church president. In the margins are the page number of the blue book from which bensons talk quoted or paraphrased. Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. From reading the article in the link posted below it seems to have caused a bit of contention within the leadership of the church. Ezra taft benson by enochmoore on may 22, 2015 in constitution, history, property rights, utah politics tweet. 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. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion.
Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. Looking inside the mind of ezra taft benson through. 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. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. Kimball, president of the mormon church, is all but certain to lead to the selection early next week of ezra taft benson, president of the churchs quorum of the twelve.
Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985. Sep 09, 2014 i keep hearing about a talk that ezra taft benson gave in a devotional regarding events leading to the last days. Dramatized history of ezra taft benson deseret book. To the children of the church president bensons last given. The book of mormon has not been, nor is it yet, the center of our personal study, family teaching. Peter, i believe you may be referring to a talk that president benson gave at a byu devotional in 1981. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra taft. May 09, 2015 62 ezra taft benson, a moral challenge, in john birch societys american opinion 23 feb. In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. Lds mormon president ezra taft bensons prophets talks.
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 agriculture during both presidential terms of dwight d. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. Mackay should have pulled the plug that day, and given him the boot from the council of the twelve. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. The prophet joseph said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. Where can i find ezra taft bensons talk about the last days. 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.
Ezra taft benson american religious leader britannica. 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 church. And then, lest we miss that momentous book of mormon message from the fallen people, the lord warns us in the doctrine and covenants, beware of pride, lest ye become as the nephites of old. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Elder ezra taft benson of the council of the twelve apostles. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. Benson says in effect, lets all talk about what i want to talk about. 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 book. Will give spiritual and intellectual unity to your whole life.
I am surprised he was ever allowed to give another talk from the pulpit. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 youtube. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mormon mission. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. The book of mormon is the word of god the church of. Kimball, president of the mormon church, is all but certain to lead to the selection early next week of ezra taft benson, president of the churchs quorum of. President ezra taft benson th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints april 1989 160th annual general conference sunday afternoon session.
Benson mentions that assassination may play a part in the coming race war. Ezra taft benson, we must become alerted and informed, 10. Christ would take the slums out of people, and then they would take themselves out of the slums. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. It is meaningful and helpful to anyone who reads it.
Behold, the pride of this nation, or the people of the nephites, hath proven their destruction. Tonight i have been exploring ezra taft benson s political ideologies. Testing ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988.
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. Ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ. Ezra taft bensons address at the general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, october 1985. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled flooding the earth with the book of mormon. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. 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. Ezra taft benson, civic standards for the faithful saints link in comments.
Apr 29, 2015 ezra taft benson conference sermon those of us who think. And joseph smith, the prophet, the instrument whom god used to translate this record, testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon is the word of. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. His greatgrandfather, also named ezra taft benson, knew the prophet joseph smith. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. Latterday saints in attendance were visibly moved as they listened to him speak. President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism.