Below are the quotes that were used in the video.
In Galatians, Paul gives some passionate advice on how to stay on the covenant path. His advice can be summarized in three words – Start, Stop, and Continue. Continue doing the things that keep you walking ‘in the Spirit.’ Stop listening to those who want to influence you to step away from Christ and Start doing the things that will allow you to enjoy the fruits of the Spirit.
The Book of Galatians:
Paul’s Advice to Stay on the Covenant Path
President Russel M. Nelson: “We live in a world that is complex and increasingly contentious. The constant availability of social media and a 24-hour news cycle bombard us with relentless messages. If we are to have any hope of sifting through the myriad of voices and the philosophies of men that attack truth, we must learn to receive revelation…
“But in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.
“My beloved brothers and sisters, I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation.” (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/revelation-for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives)
“Another modern scholar illustrates the point in this way: "No doubt Peter had his side of the story. Fear may not have been his motive, and Paul may have acted prematurely. Paul admits that the mission of the 'pillars' was to the Jews (Galatians 2:9). If intense Jewish converts reacted negatively to the Jerusalem council decision, James and Peter may have sought a transition delay to convince the stubborn. If Peter labored to bring this about, Paul may have pushed conformity to the council's ruling ahead of its time. Paul evidently retold the story because the Judaizers used the episode to give the impression that Peter agreed with them. The incident is instructive in showing two strong leaders agreeing on a principle that came by revelation but applying the principle with different timing. Paul does not say that Peter permanently separated himself from the Gentiles. These candid examples show how revelation came after deep searching. Paul reviewed these examples, of course, to show that Church leaders stood with him in teaching salvation through the revealed gospel, not through the Mosaic law" (Anderson, Understanding Paul, 158; emphasis added). (D. Kelly Ogden and Andrew C. Skinner, New Testament Apostles Testify of Christ Salt Lake City; Deseret Book, 1998, 161-162)
Russell M. Nelson: Differences of opinion are part of life. I work daily with people who sometimes see an issue differently. My two noble counselors, Dallin H. Oaks and Henry B. Eyring, have taught me how to disagree in a Christlike way. Over the last five years of working together, we haven’t always agreed. Still, they know I want to hear their honest feelings about everything we discuss—especially sensitive issues.
From their examples, I have learned six ways to disagree:
Express feelings with love.
Don’t think you know best.
Don’t compete.
Don’t rigorously defend your position.
Let the Spirit guide your conversations.
Be filled with charity, the pure love of Christ.
Charity is the antidote to contention. It is the principal characteristic of a true follower of Jesus Christ. Charity defines a peacemaker.
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President Boyd. K. Packer: “At your baptism and confirmation, you took hold of the iron rod. But you are never safe. It is after your have partaken of that fruit that your test will come.” (“Finding Ourselves in Lehi’s Dream,” Ensign, Aug. 2010, 22).
Elder Ulisses Soares: “To sow in the Spirit means that all our thoughts, words, and actions must elevate us to the level of the divinity of our heavenly parents. However, the scriptures refer to the flesh as the physical or carnal nature of the natural man, which allows people to be influenced by passion, desires, appetites, and drives of the flesh instead of looking for inspiration from the Holy Ghost. If we are not careful, those influences together with the pressure of the evil in the world may conduct us to adopt vulgar and reckless behavior which may become part of our character. In order to avoid those bad influences, we have to follow what the Lord instructed the Prophet Joseph Smith about continuously sowing in the Spirit: “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great” ( Doctrine and Covenants 64:33) (“Abide in the Lord’s Territory!,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 39)
Teaching Thoughts:
The Book of Galatians:
- Written as part of the 2nd grouping of letters.
- Probably written between 56-57 AD.
- Paul expressed his deep concerns that many saints were straying from the gospel.
- Judaizers (Law of Moses a requirement for saints)
- Paul is passionate in this epistle.
Paul’s Advice to Stay on the Covenant Path
- Paul’s Advice to Stay on the Covenant Path
- Know that God can “deliver us from this present evil world (1:4).
- Truth is received by revelation (1:12, 16).
- Become converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ (1:13, 15).
- Do things to please God (1:15), not someone who thinks they are “all that” (2:6).
- It’s ok to disagree, but don’t be disagreeable. (2:9-11).
- Know that there are people who want to “bewitch you” (3:1) so that “ye should not obey the truth.”
- Past spiritual experiences can be an anchor in times of ‘bewitching’ (3:1-4).
- Focus on fundamental principles and covenants.
- We are blessed through the Abrahamic covenant (3:5-9).
- The Law of Moses’ purpose was to “bring us unto Christ” (3:24-26).
- You are a child of God (3:26, 4:1-2, 4-7).
- You are “the children of promise” (4:28).
President Russel M. Nelson: “We live in a world that is complex and increasingly contentious. The constant availability of social media and a 24-hour news cycle bombard us with relentless messages. If we are to have any hope of sifting through the myriad of voices and the philosophies of men that attack truth, we must learn to receive revelation…
“But in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.
“My beloved brothers and sisters, I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation.” (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/revelation-for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives)
“Another modern scholar illustrates the point in this way: "No doubt Peter had his side of the story. Fear may not have been his motive, and Paul may have acted prematurely. Paul admits that the mission of the 'pillars' was to the Jews (Galatians 2:9). If intense Jewish converts reacted negatively to the Jerusalem council decision, James and Peter may have sought a transition delay to convince the stubborn. If Peter labored to bring this about, Paul may have pushed conformity to the council's ruling ahead of its time. Paul evidently retold the story because the Judaizers used the episode to give the impression that Peter agreed with them. The incident is instructive in showing two strong leaders agreeing on a principle that came by revelation but applying the principle with different timing. Paul does not say that Peter permanently separated himself from the Gentiles. These candid examples show how revelation came after deep searching. Paul reviewed these examples, of course, to show that Church leaders stood with him in teaching salvation through the revealed gospel, not through the Mosaic law" (Anderson, Understanding Paul, 158; emphasis added). (D. Kelly Ogden and Andrew C. Skinner, New Testament Apostles Testify of Christ Salt Lake City; Deseret Book, 1998, 161-162)
Russell M. Nelson: Differences of opinion are part of life. I work daily with people who sometimes see an issue differently. My two noble counselors, Dallin H. Oaks and Henry B. Eyring, have taught me how to disagree in a Christlike way. Over the last five years of working together, we haven’t always agreed. Still, they know I want to hear their honest feelings about everything we discuss—especially sensitive issues.
From their examples, I have learned six ways to disagree:
Express feelings with love.
Don’t think you know best.
Don’t compete.
Don’t rigorously defend your position.
Let the Spirit guide your conversations.
Be filled with charity, the pure love of Christ.
Charity is the antidote to contention. It is the principal characteristic of a true follower of Jesus Christ. Charity defines a peacemaker.
(https://www.facebook.com/russell.m.nelson/posts/pfbid02pfxVaGXiDytbo5p1Aa74ruVrgBPDn1BPMoEkMJKDeujGkNKxFcuftiRcCqu2xZeZl)
President Boyd. K. Packer: “At your baptism and confirmation, you took hold of the iron rod. But you are never safe. It is after your have partaken of that fruit that your test will come.” (“Finding Ourselves in Lehi’s Dream,” Ensign, Aug. 2010, 22).
Elder Ulisses Soares: “To sow in the Spirit means that all our thoughts, words, and actions must elevate us to the level of the divinity of our heavenly parents. However, the scriptures refer to the flesh as the physical or carnal nature of the natural man, which allows people to be influenced by passion, desires, appetites, and drives of the flesh instead of looking for inspiration from the Holy Ghost. If we are not careful, those influences together with the pressure of the evil in the world may conduct us to adopt vulgar and reckless behavior which may become part of our character. In order to avoid those bad influences, we have to follow what the Lord instructed the Prophet Joseph Smith about continuously sowing in the Spirit: “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great” ( Doctrine and Covenants 64:33) (“Abide in the Lord’s Territory!,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 39)
Teaching Thoughts:
- Start. Stop. Continue.
- “Walk in the Spirit”
- Fruits of the Spirit.
- What we sow we will reap.
- Stay on the covenant path.
- Increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation.”