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  1. How does Mosiah 8 define a “seer?”
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person who can look in and translate using the interpreters, is greater than a prophet, a revelator and a prophet, a greater gift no man can have, a seer can know of things which are past, and also of things which are to come and by them shall all things be revealed, secret things made manifest, things which are not known shall be made known by them which otherwise could not be known

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  1. Complete the following from D&C 1: “Whether by __________ or by the __________ of my servants, it is the __________.
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“Whether by _mine own voice___ or by the ___voice___ of my servants, it is the ___same__.

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  1. D&C 90 talks about oracles. What are oracles?
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Revelations given by God through his prophets

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  1. In D&C 124, the Lord admonishes us to receive counsel from those whom He has set to be “plants of renown,” meaning Church leaders. To what does He compare those plants of renown? What is the significance of that phrase?
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Isaiah 52:8, jeremiah 31:6, DC 124:61 Watch men on a tower, the lords early warning system; They help us stay safe and warn us long before we even see danger on the horizon.

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  1. Who establishes official Church doctrine?
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“With divine inspiration, the First Presidency (the prophet and his two counselors) and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second-highest governing body of the Church) counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications.”

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  1. One way we can know what constitutes official Church doctrine is that it is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. Name three of those official Church publications.
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“This doctrine resides in the four “standard works” of scripture (the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price), official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith.”

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  1. True or False: Since all truth comes from God, all doctrines are of equal value.
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FALSE

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  1. True or False: In mortality, there is often a gap between the real and the ideal, between what is and what ought to be.
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TRUE

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  1. Elder Christofferson said council deliberations between the First Presidency and/or the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles often involve a weighing of canonized scriptures, the teachings of Church leaders, and past practice. That process, he said includes what two things?
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“Involves both reason and faith for obtaining the mind and will of the Lord”

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  1. True or False: If a statement is made by a single Church leader on a single occasion that cannot be corroborated by the teachings of other Church leaders, we can conclude that most likely the statement represents personal opinion and not doctrine.
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TRUE

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  1. What is the divine motive? How does the divine motive relate to prophets?
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A reference from Nephi, “he doeth not anything save it be for the benefit of the world; for he loveth the world, even that he layeth down his own life that he may draw all men unto him” 2 Nephi 26:24 Do prophets have their own ulterior mtoives, no, we can gather that if the lord has a divine motive then prohpets do as well. Theyre not perfect as he is but their primary motive is to bring others to Christ.

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  1. What is a prophet and what are his two most important responsibilities
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the one who speak son behalf of God and declares or proclaims his mind and will
bear witness of Christ and interpret doctrine

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  1. Describe the three levels of dealing with uncertainty taught by Elder Hafen.
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Level 1:
cant see the problems that exist, filters out any perception of a gap between the real and the ideal, the gospel for them is a firm handshake, an enthusiastic greeting, and a smiley button. Their mission, student ward is the best and everyday is just the best. They’re cheerful, happy, spontaneous, optimistic, they manage to hang loose and they’re able to weather storms and many wonder if they even realize a storm is going on. Forced superficial happiness OPTIMISTS
Level 2:
These people eliminate the frustrations created by sensing a distance between the real and the ideal by, in effect, erasing the inner circle of reality by, in effect, erasing the inner circle of reality. They cling to the ideal so single-mindedly that they are able to avoid feeling the pain that would come from facing the truth about themselves about others or about the world around them, one of their problems is that they seem unable to distinguish between imperfections that matter a great deal. Frantic concern with perfection. Sees things for what they are. PESSEMISTS
Level 3:
“Improvers”, view with our hearts and eyes wide open, IMPROVERS

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  1. How do doctrine and principles differ from policies and practices?
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Doctrines and principles are eternal essential for our salvation by God. Policies practices and opinions are the best efforts of mortal leaders to implement or draw us to true doctrines and principles

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  1. What are the three promised blessings of sustaining and following the prophets?
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1) Gates of hell shall not prevail against you
2) Powers of darkness will be dispersed before you
3) heavens will shake for your good

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  1. True or False: Our eternal destiny is to become as God now is—married to someone of the opposite sex and together, as husband and wife, to become parents of children.
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true

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  1. True or False: Attraction to the opposite sex is part of the divine nature of God that was instilled, by Him, in each one of us
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true

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  1. True or False: Same-gender attraction is a sin
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false

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  1. True or False: One of the promises of the Atonement is that those who have no attraction to the opposite sex in mortality will eventually have those desires restored to them, in the next life, if they remain faithful in this life.
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true

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  1. True or False: Rejecting or treating unkindly those who have same-gender attraction is a sin.
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true

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  1. True or False: It is likely that most, if not all of us, were born with some (true)feelings and susceptibilities we did not choose. Consequently, we are (false!) not responsible or accountable for what we do with those feelings and susceptibilities.
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false

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  1. True or False: Same-sex marriage is a serious sin that constitutes apostasy and will likely result in the excommunication of individuals involved.
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true

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  1. To understand the Church’s position on gay marriage, five points are important. Name them.
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First; in God’s plan, marriage is intended to be an eternal relationship. Regardless of how much the same sex lovers love each other, only a relationship between a man and woman sealed in the temple and who keep their covenants can gain exaltation.

Second, “the divine nature of both male and female spirits are different and necessary to complete and perfect each other. The man completes and perfect the woman and the woman sompletes and perfects the man.”-bednar

Third, by divine design both man and woman are needed to bring children into mortality to provide the best setting for rearing and nurturing of children.
Principle: the best setting to raise children is in a home where the fullness of the gospel is taught and modeled by parents who make and keep sacred covenants.

Fourth, its a matter of morality, we have the rights to stand up for our beliefs(in a loving manner)

Fifth, exaltation is at stake (celestial kingdom-3 degrees can’t get to the highest without marriage)

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  1. Children living with a same-sex couple are not allowed to receive a name and a blessing or to be baptized until they are adults. Based on the interview with Elder Christofferson, of the Twelve Apostles, what three reasons could you give to explain the Church’s reasoning behind that stance?
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1) focus not he doctrine of families
2) clarify the path
3) protect the innocent

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  1. What three keys were restored to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirkland Temple on April 3, 1836, as recorded in D&C 110. By whom were those keys restored?
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Moses and Elias restored the keys of the gathering of Israel from the four parts of the earth and the leading of the ten tribes from the land of the north. Elias came and restored the keys of this generation.(turning of the hearts to their fathers)
Moses restored the keys of the gathering of Israel
Elias restored the keys of the gospel of Abraham
Elijah restored the sealing power

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  1. D&C 97 teaches how to be “accepted” of the Lord. What three things are required?
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Broken and honest hearts, contrite spirits, willing to obey their covenants even by sacrifice, whatever sacrifice the Lord commands

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  1. What consequences follow those who break covenants? (See D&C 104).
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they will be cursed in life, be trodden down, (God will nit be mocked therefore you won’t be able to escape satans influence until the next life)

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  1. What blessing does the Lord promise, in section 54, to those who keep their covenants?
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they shall obtain mercy

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  1. True or False: Elder Oaks said, without exception, only one who holds a priesthood office can officiate in a priesthood ordinance.
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false-women in the temple are exception to this

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  1. Citing President Kimball, Elder Oaks said there are two priesthood keys that are not currently held by anyone on earth. What are those keys?
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the keys of creation and resurrection

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  1. True or False: Women can receive priesthood authority and have priesthood power.
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true

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  1. When, did President Nelson say, a person enters the new and everlasting covenant?
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In his talk he quotes Brigham young who says when a person joins the church

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  1. What did President Nelson say is the covenant of exaltation?
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marriage

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  1. Define the following: Priesthood keys: priesthood office: priesthood authority : priesthood power:
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Priesthood keys: keys differ from authority, they are the right to preside over a specific organization and direct how priesthood is used within that organization., priesthood office: we have diff offices within the Aaronic, deacons, teachers, priest, bishop, in the melchezedik, ,, patriarch, apostle, seventy, priesthood authority : comes by laying on of hands, the right to act and speak in behalf of God and priesthood power: entirely dependant on worthiness
Worthy men have access to all 4, worthy women have access, to authority, and to power

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  1. Define a covenant.
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A sacred, enduring promise between God and man. In a covenant, God sets the term. That is, God determines the requirements and the blessings that will follow if we accept and live up to the terms of the covenant.

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  1. Explain the difference between being a “therefore” and a “however” person
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Therefore people do what they do “because of”, however people do what they do “in spite of”

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  1. Define an ordinance.
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is a sacred, formal act performed by the authority of the priesthood.

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  1. What three blessings are associated with the Abrahamic covenant?
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1) Numerous prosperity
2) Descendants will receive the gospel and bear the priesthood
3) Through the ministry of hid seed, “all families of the earth would be blessed, even with the blessings of the Gospel, which are the blessings of salvation, even of life eternal”

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  1. Where and when do we gain access to the fullness of the blessings of the Abrahamic covenant?
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In the temple when we are sealed to our spouse

40
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  1. Name the five saving ordinances of the gospel.
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baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, priesthood, endowment, sealing

41
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  1. Give three examples of ordinances performed in the Church which are not essential to our salvation.
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Naming and blessing of children

42
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  1. True or False: The Celestial kingdom is composed of three heavens or degrees.
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TRUE

43
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  1. True or False: No one, regardless of faithfulness, can gain exaltation and receive eternal life unless he/she is married in the temple.
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True

44
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  1. What three things did Elder Bednar say gender defines about us?
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“Gender, in large measure, defines (1) who we are, (2) why we are here, and (3) what we are to do and become.”

45
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  1. True or False: While the world believes there are no inherent differences between men and women, our doctrine teaches that men and women have inherent (God-given) differences in their natures, temperaments, and capacities.
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true

46
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  1. What two blessings did Elder Bednar say will come to those who understand the doctrine of why marriage is essential to the Father’s plan? (See principle 1).
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1) To hope and prepare for eternal marriage

2) Defeats the fears and overcomes the uncertainties that may cause a delay or avoid marriage.

47
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  1. In a covenant marriage relationship, Elder Bednar said, ultimate happiness will come if we make_________ the focal point and we are willing to ____________.
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Jesus Christ; make and honor eternal marriage covenants

48
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  1. Elder Kofford said a couple married in the temple first makes individual covenants before making joint covenants. What do those individual covenants ensure?
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That if your partner ceases to be faithful in their covenants, you would continue to be eligible for promised blessings.

49
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  1. True or False: If parents divorce after being married in the temple, or fail to keep the covenants they make in the temple, the blessings of the temple sealing will cease to flow to the children.
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FALSE

50
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  1. True or False: The patriarchal order of the priesthood is the new and everlasting covenant of marriage.
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TRUE

51
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  1. True or False: In the article on Plural Marriage, we learn that plural marriage had to be restored to the earth in the latter days, along with other ancient principles, because this is the “dispensation of the fulness of times.”-
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true

52
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  1. True or False: During the years that plural marriage was publicly taught, women were free to choose their spouses and whether or not they entered into a polygamous or monogamous marriage or married at all.
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TRUE

53
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  1. True or False: A man could rightfully initiate a plural marriage without the approval of Church leaders.
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FALSE

54
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  1. When federal legislation attempted to end the practice of plural marriage, Latter-day saints initially engaged in civil disobedience. What was their reason for doing that?
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commanded by a prophet of God

55
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  1. In what year, and under the direction of which prophet, did plural marriage become punishable by excommunication?
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Wilford Woodruff in 1890

56
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  1. What did Elder Oaks say is the remedy for most problems in marriage?
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repentance

57
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  1. If divorce is being considered, what did Elder Oaks say should be the first concern of the couple?
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the children

58
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  1. Research has looked at unhappily married couples who choose to continue to work towards a happy marriage rather than divorce. What percentage of those same couples describe their marriages as happy five years later?
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2/3

59
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  1. What is the new and everlasting covenant?
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The gospel of Jesus Christ.

60
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  1. What is the difference between a “legal” marriage and a “lawful” marriage?
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Lawful. In accordance with the law of the land; according to the law; permitted, sanctioned, or justified by law. “Lawful” properly implies a thing conformable to or enjoined by law; “Legal”, a thing in the form or after the manner of law or binding by law.

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  1. Identify the three meanings of the word “ordained.”
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  • marriage is of divine origin, it was created and defined and instituted by God therefore only he has the right to define what it is. He has defined it as a legal union between a man and a woman.
  • the word ordain reminds us that marriage is an ordincance. An ordinance is a sacred rite that enables things to be put into proper order or sequence (towards exaltation)
62
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  1. President Eyring identified two assurances given to a man and a woman who are legally married, civilly or in the temple. Name them.
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  1. He will help them resolve any differences that arise between them.
  2. He will help them love each other when it is different.
63
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  1. Section 132 teaches that those who reject or abide not the temple marriage covenant are damned. In what three ways could a person reject or abide not in the covenant?
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  1. By choosing to never marry
  2. By marrying civilly and then choosing to never qualify for the temple.
  3. By being sealed in the temple but then choosing not to keep covenants.
    a. husband-> 50%- 50% 100% God
    c. wife-> 100% God
64
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  1. Name the three conditions of the eternal marriage covenant.
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  1. Made - the covenant has to be made in worthiness, in the right place, by the right authority.
  2. Entered into - Covenants must be kept
  3. Sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise - Ratified by the holy ghost when we have proven faithful in all circumstances.
65
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  1. Name the three blessings of entering and faithfully keeping the eternal marriage covenant.
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  1. Marriage is valid for time and all eternity (132:19)
  2. Exaltation (132:19)
  3. Eternal increase(132:19)*
66
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  1. Define the patriarchal order of the priesthood.
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The authority and the power of a husband and a wife, jointly as equal partners, to organize and preside over their descendants throughout eternity. * when a man and a woman are sealed in the temple, they enter into the patriarchal order of the priesthood together. Neither can enter it alone.

67
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  1. Identify three reasons why plural marriage has been commanded.
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3 reasons why Joseph Smith and osme of the early saints were commanded to live the law of plural marriage:
Reason 1- it was necessary part of the restoration of all things in this last dispensation.
Reason 2-raising up a righteous posterity to the Lord
Reason 3: the practice of plural marriage was a test of faith and obedience required by the Lord for some members at that time

68
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  1. Dr. Tom Holman taught the principle that as we focus on finding the right person, what else should we also focus on?
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being and becoming the right person

69
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  1. Elder Bruce R. McConkie said: “The right person is someone for whom the ______________ that should exist does exist.
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natural and wholesome and normal affection

70
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  1. Elder Richard G. Scott said we are much more likely to be happy in marriage if we marry someone who is of our own faith. But, he also suggested that may not be enough. What other attributes did he say we should look for in a companion and develop within ourselves?
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“a deep love of the Lord and of His commandments, a determination to live them, one that is Kindly understanding, forgiving of others, and willing to give of self, with the desire to have a family crowned with beautiful children and a commitment to teach them the principles of truth in the home.”

71
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  1. Dr. Tom Holman said to be well-prepared for marriage, it is important that we have a healthy self-respect. How did he define self-respect?
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“belief in one’s own worth, worth to God, and worth to man”

72
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  1. Dr. Tom Holman noted two immature behaviors that are detrimental to a successful marriage. What were they?
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impulsive spending and losing one’s temper

73
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  1. President Harold B. Lee said young men should not think of marriage until _______________.
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“until he is able to take care of a family of his own, to be independent”

74
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  1. Dr. Tom Holman suggested that possessiveness, jealousy, selfishness, clinging, and overdependence are all characteristics of ______________.
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infatuation

75
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  1. President Monson described three reasons why many young single adult men are delaying marriage. What were those three reasons and what solution did he offer for each concern?
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a) concerned about providing financially for a wife and family-theres no shame is learning to crimp and save together.
b) Perhaps you are afraid of making the wrong choice. To this I say that you need to exercise faith.
c) Perhaps you are having a little too much fun being single, taking extravagant vacations, buying expensive cars and toys, and just generally enjoying the carefree life with your friends. -take it more seriously

76
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  1. Name the four cornerstones of good preparation for marriage.
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4 needful cornerstones of preparation of marriage

1) repentance-understanding what it is and its role-it is NOT occasional
2) maturity-common reason byu students would delay marriage in a study (20 yrs ago?)
3) commitment-the ability to make keep commitments, to ourselves, others, God the inability to do that has everything to do with the break up of marriages
4) Trust and trustworthiness

77
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  1. The Greek word for repentance denotes three things. Name them.
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1) Change of mind ie fresh view about god, about oneself, and about the world
2) turning the heart and will to God-allow a fresh view to come into your heart so that you want what God wants
3)a renunciation of sin
Focus on bringing light into your life, not just getting rid of the darkess and avoiding it, as you do this light will take over the darkness

78
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  1. Identify the three levels of the maturity continuum and describe what a person is like at each level.
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Covey’s maturity continuum: dependent(lower) the taker in the relationship, independent (I am self motivated, self disciplined, dependable and trustworthy, believe success and happiness are their responsibility) also has weaknesses, don’t want this person to slow me down, need to think of we and not “I”, covey suggests you cannot become interdependent without becoming independent, interdependent(highest)-“we” not “I”, puts others first, recognizes that choices and commitments affect others so I take into factor their success and happiness, looks for win win solutions, I want to be a good team members more than a good superstar0 as your looking for marriage consider the different types of maturity.

79
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  1. Define commitment.
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Is an attitude of dedication and devotion, loyalty, and faithfulness, it is a promise to do and to become something.

80
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  1. Define integrity.
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Choosing to live in strict accordance with one’s moral code. integrity is the precursor to character

81
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  1. Define character.
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Developed by consistently making choices in harmony with one’s moral code. It is the combination of attributes that make up who and what we are. Character is the foundation of trust.

82
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  1. ______________ + _____________ = Trust
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character + competence= Trust

83
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  1. What three things are necessary for competence?
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ability to do something well
1 aquiring knowledge and skills 2: putting knowledge skills into practice so as to produce results and 3: establishing a consistent track record with good results over time

84
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  1. How is relationship trust developed?
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Relationship-trust is developed by demonstrating consistent behavior to others (in harmony with our moral code) and by keeping our commitments to them and our covenants with God

85
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  1. In a major BYU study that included 20 years of BYU students, it was found that the number one quality both male and females were looking for in a potential mate was ___________________.
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spirituality (other 3 high scoring consistently: desire to have children, ability to communicate openly, someone who is kind, understanding, and considerate)

86
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  1. Identify the three meanings, in order, of the word “right” as in “right” person.
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Not THE right person but rather A right person (until marriage)
3 meanings:
1) Righteous-3 nephi 12:3 blessed are those who come unto Christ, mourn, be meek, thirst after righteousness.
2) Compatible-compatibility does not always mean similarity
3) Genuine

87
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  1. In determining if you and another person are a good fit for each other, what three things should be similar?
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G=goals (do we share common goals?)
P=priorities (do we have similar priorities in life?)
S=standards (good fit?)
Do you bring out the best in each other?Can you work as a team?can you be interdependent?dont do the whole do we look good together bit-example of the oxen yoked together. The ones that might look like a perfect match weren’t the winners it was the ones who knew how to work together

88
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  1. What “yardstick” did President Benson suggest you use in choosing a right person to marry?
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A good yardstick as towhether a person might be the right one for you is this: in her presence, do you think your noblest thoughts, do you aspire to your finest…

89
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  1. In making big decisions, what two things did Elder Oaks say are most important?
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the right thing at the right time

90
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  1. What is the current average age of first marriage in the Church for males and females?
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males=25 females=23

91
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  1. What has research found to be the number one reason why BYU students are delaying marriage?
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fear of making a mistake

92
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  1. Where did President Hinckley say fear comes from?
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Not from God- comes from the adversary

93
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  1. True or False: When the Savior said “Be not afraid” and “fear not,” it was a meant to be understood as a commandment and not just counsel.
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TRUE

94
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  1. What four advantages did Elder Oaks say dating has over hanging out?
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  1. Dating encourages the making and keeping of commitments.
  2. Dating encourages conversation.
  3. Dating provides opportunities to develop a mature relationship (commitment, unselfish communication, resolving differences, interdependence).
  4. Dating allows you to see how you are treated and how you treat others in one-on-one relationships.
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  1. Regarding the “how” of dating, research has shown that relationships are more likely to be successful when four things are in place. Name them.
A
  1. Friendship was developed first.
  2. Both felt they were equal partners in the progress and pace of the relationship.
  3. Physical intimacy was kept within the boundaries established by the Lord.
  4. Both individuals were patient, relaxed, and not stressed about whether the relationship was “the one.”

Eternal Families (4 decks)

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