Some erroneously call it the mormon bible because we accept it as scripture, but it does not replace the bible. These books, known as the book of mormon and pearl of great price published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints are racist as the list of verses below show. In giving a book of mormon to a friend mormon bible. My book of mormon friends brings scriptures to life deseret book. Here are 45 verses from both the bible and the book of mormon that mention love. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well. Friendship, friend the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. As children read, theyll learn how they can be obedient like sariah, brave like abinadi, helpful like ammon, strong like nephi, and responsible like mormon. The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. Try sharing one of the great scripture verses below, or follow the link for. Bible verses about friendship scripture offers much guidance when it comes to choosing friends.
Read bible passages about friendship and how if chosen right, our friends can be the greatest source of love, healing, joy, and encouragement. Your lives, your friendships, your marriages, your families, your neighbors and. January 2011 friend the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon surprisingly to some, the book of mormon likewise teaches that there is only one god in all of existence. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Racism in mormon scripture the mormon belief in black skin being a curse is found in uniquely mormon books they call scripture. The divine principle of friendship religious studies center. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives.
Perhaps one reason the scriptures make little specific mention of the principle of. May 24, 2014 need a quick way to do some social media missionary work this week. Protect your friends reputation as you would a brothers or sisters. Feb 22, 2015 16 comforting scriptures from the book of mormon deseret. Strengthening true friendships by looking to christ. In the book of mormon, alma the younger grew spiritually by the side of his. Bring your childrens favorite book of mormon prophets to life. The following is a list of the top 40 inspirational scriptures found in the book of mormon. In fact, if the consummate christian attribute of charity has a first cousin, it is friendship.
There are many examples of good friendships in the scriptures. Verses about gods and christs love for us the lord thy god in the midst of thee is mighty. If there were only two bible verses that you had to know when witnessing to mormons, i would recommend that you know isaiah 43. We seek to understand what the scriptures and prophets say about friendship. Use at church, family evening, bed time story and more. Perhaps one reason the scriptures make little specific mention of the principle of friendship is because it should be manifest quite naturally as we live the gospel. February 2012 friend the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Joseph fielding smith gospel doctrine, salt lake city. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. My book of mormon friends brings scriptures to life.