Key Evidence That You Are Prepared for His Coming

[@Walkingthelight]

Thanks for the video Jared! I’m a recovering pornography addicted man. I’m 33 single and never married. Life has been very difficult. I’ve been very alone and nearly committed suicide as life was unbearable. Jesus Christ has healed more times than I can count. He is the only one who understands the depth of torment I’ve endured. Especially with abuse in the past. Today was a difficult day. I’ve literally found my self crying hosanna and in my sorrow the lord has visited me yet again in my affliction and blessed me with the Spirit again. Thanks for this video. With Gods Help I will beat this awful addiction. Thanks.

[@rutht2023]

❤ I am sorry that you have that struggle. So many people have been chained with addiction to porn, including some within my family. I have an unsolicited suggestion you may not need. It is this. When changing a behavior, you need to replace it with another behavior that is acceptable to you. The replacement behavior must fill a need that is being filled by watching porn. I know that seems extremely difficult, but I know it can be done. May our loving Heavenly Father continue to bless you, even if you stumble at times.

[@Walkingthelight]

@ Thanks so much!

[@nancylowe2692]

My heart goes out to you, brother. This addiction ruined my 27+ year Temple marriage (it led to other things too) and has deep ly affected one of my sons. In most other addictions, a person can avoid certain friends or take legal medications,etc., although that can get out of hand, too. But, we can't run away from our own bodies, can we?! We can't avoid seeing attractive members of the opposite sex, either. I hope you can beat this for good. Forever! God bless you! I am so impressed with your devotion; to your quest to get to a place in your life where you will always feel clean in the presence of the Lord and in the presence of other Saints (who are probably struggling with their own worthiness issues!). I hope you can find a worthy daughter of God and have a beautiful family and both of you endure to the end together! ❤

[@yancanam]

Only the Penitent Man Shall Pass Elder Bednar once told of being asked to summarize the Book of Mormon in a one-page statement. I think we could do this one better, If we were to reduce this requirement down to a single sentence or phrase as to a theme for the book of Mormon, I think it would be this “and thus, none but the truly penitent are saved”. Which involves preparing to receive the atonement or in other words to repent. …and thus, none but the truly penitent are saved. Alma 42:24 The scriptures do provide us with clues that will be helpful to us if we understand and heed the messages contained therein. There are two other phrases in the Book of Mormon, with similar warnings: 7 Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered. 2 Nephi 2:6-7 Secondly, we read: 43 And again, behold I say unto you that he cannot have faith and hope, save he shall be meek, and lowly of heart. 44 If so, his faith and hope is vain, for none is acceptable before God, save the meek and lowly in heart… Moroni 7:43-44 Again, only the penitent man can pass. As we contemplate this idea that only the penitent man shall pass, the next question that comes to mind is, “Who are the truly penitent? We may turn to the teachings of the Savior as presented in the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican: “Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee” who gave thanks to God that he was not a crook or a lecher, that he fasted twice a week, paid a full tithe, and was very strict in his religious observances. All this was perfectly true. The other man was a tax collector and rather ashamed of some of the things he had done, and instead of thanking God by way of boasting, he only asked God to be merciful to him, a sinner. I think you know how the story ends !!!

[@Victoriaflady]

@@yancanam, beautiful. THANK YOU.

[@Linda_James]

I had a wonderful feeling of forgiveness given to me while I was doing an initiatory for someone. It was a beautiful experience.

[@jesusistheonlyway1017]

I know im ready. Been ready for 2 years i hate the wicked world. And i hate waking up and going to work in a money based society

[@terimiller-lb9hs]

I love to be in the temple. I'm n ordnance worker on Thursdays. I can't tell you how many amazing experiences I've had.

[@alang3991]

I’m one who in the past has been in denial of the effects media have had on me and my family. I have learned through difficult lessons that I need to be more diligent in not offending the spirit and putting on the whole armor of God.

[@rachelwnoble]

Same here

[@GabeStidham-wp8zb]

If your 100% all in on Christ, youll be just fine for the second coming. I remember Nelson saying that this last conference. He said, you know what the secret is? Being all in for Christ. This is the life of joy.

[@GabeStidham-wp8zb]

Also we need to stop putting up our own barriers on Christ. We can talk and relate to him like others on the earth. We need to stop making our relationship with him like it's a shopping list or make it all like it's just religion. Make it personal.

[@GabeStidham-wp8zb]

You talked about some of the proficiency that was filled from Malachi 4 about the hearts of the people changing direction toward Christ

[@celestiallymindedsaints]

Thank you for this video! Clean entertainment and media has been on my mind so much recently. I've been thinking about how sneaky the adversary is. He knows the power of a compelling story, great music, etc. And it's so easy for us to justify watching/reading/listening to something that drives the Spirit away because of that. Not to mention that we, generally speaking, have become so desensitized because we're just used to offensive things being thrown into everything and we think we don't have any other options for entertainment. But you're absolutely right - you can feel the Spirit withdraw when He is offended, and we must be willing to do whatever it takes to keep the Spirit with us if we want to be ready for the Second Coming of the Lord. 💗

[@kathrynhathaway5145]

Amen.

[@nicread2102]

"How pure are we prepared to be?" becomes a legit question. Because when you start down that refining path, it may lead to choices you never anticipated. Example: I was prompted to delete any music in iTunes and any movie/tv show in my

[@celestiallymindedsaints]

@nicread2102 I think only part of your comment posted. But it's true! However, in my experience, the more I let go of things that were "no longer worthy of [my] time and energy," as President Nelson put it, the lighter I felt and the more I wanted to continue on that refining path. It felt very freeing to get rid of everything that was weighing me down spiritually, and my confidence before the Lord has increased so much. 💗

[@josephspratling3511]

Thank you for sharing your faith! I’ve been on high alert since 2019 and even more so since October watching for the signs of his coming 😊

[@christinepoe2771]

Thank you, Brother Jared , for sharing your thoughts and testimony . You're amazing.

[@Become1inChrist]

This is a good reminder to all of us on how to know if we are prepared to meet the Savior. Thanks!

[@dansego345]

Thank you

[@debbiemelander289]

This is a very timely video. I was pleading with the Lord just this morning about the seemingly daunting task of being a wise virgin at his coming. I was comforted in my prayer and further comforted by your video. Thank you for acting on the spirit and bringing me this message today.

[@celestiallymindedsaints]

@@debbiemelander289 another excellent video I just watched last night on this topic was on the Stick of Joseph channel. I highly recommend that one too! I think the title is "I Never Knew You" - Jesus's Most Haunting Statement. Don't let the title discourage you - it was actually really good. Especially going along with this video by Jared :)

[@lindamartinez7006]

Stick of Joseph I never knew you is the best video I have seen . Watch her other ones too . Jared would love if . Everyone should. Watch them al.

[@celestiallymindedsaints]

@lindamartinez7006 yes, they are all so good!!

[@debbiemelander289]

@celestiallymindedsaints I’ll check it out. Thanks for the recommendation! I love the Stick of Joseph.

[@debbiemelander289]

@celestiallymindedsaints I looked up the stick of Joseph video you recommended. I had actually already seen it. It was that video that sent me in a spiral of self doubt because of how they made it seem so hard to be recognized by the savior at His coming. I’m sure that wasn’t their intention. It just hit me hard.

[@happyfence6340]

Good messages. ❤

[@lauraolsen9545]

My family has not left the Church, but they are definitely lost in the sauce. So sad and frustrating.

[@thetractorlegacy7477]

What do you mean sauce🤔is that willie Wonka chocolate movie sauce ,sorry I'm not a fast thinker

[@tamafaiga2938]

Great message. Stay clean, have presence of spirit abundantly

[@jennafar60]

I always turn your videos on as I go about doing laundry and stuff. 🎉 Second comment!

[@flickerina7]

Jared, thank you for minding me about certain TV shows. I like a lot of British spy thrillers- maybe I should rethink.

[@debraharris3143]

Thank you!!! Great content!!!

[@rican8316]

They Holy Ghost is was purifies and sanctifies us. It is the covenant of baptism that we receive that gift and through the ordinance of sacrament we have the promise to always have that spirit to be with us.

[@madelineholm7030]

Thank you Jared!!!

[@sama.scraps]

I used the quote from the prophet about studying the atonement in the church bulletin I put together each week. I plan on including a quote from talks, and scriptures on the atonement most of next year. I always include the reference where you can find the talk. Bro. Bryce Dunford is teaching a KZbin class. I would love to start a Facebook group to discuss his class and atonement study topics. Anyone interested?

[@THE_KlNG]

Advice I was given is if you are worthy of a temple recommend and have a current one you are ready for the second coming

[@tanyarobinson1146]

I was told if you are worthy to take the sacrament. Even when not if you are on the path and repentant you are there.

[@debraroser985]

Thanks

[@lisapeterson1549]

I had been watching a fantasy show from the Twilight series. I was given feedback from the spirit that I should and need to choose something else to watch... I said I will be happy to choose something else to watch.

[@Islandbreeze23]

What are people’s suggestions for those who do struggle with their mental health? How can they be prepared if they’re doing all they can, are worthy, but still have trouble recognizing the spirit or feeling the spirit?

[@tanyarobinson1146]

I always tried to find things to be grateful for. I would also remind myself that God is hearing my prayers even if I am not feeling it. Keep praying to be guided to answers and they will come.

[@d.p.6751]

I believe that one need not recognize every instance of the Holy Spirit in order to be ready and willing and actively pursuing a Christ centered life. My experiences with feeling the presence of Spirit are far different than what I hear so many report. In my younger years that bothered me but no longer. I believe that grace ( undeserved favor basically) will carry us to where we need to be if we are trying, if our desires are good, if our heart is clean. Comparison for too long stunted my forward motion. I'm done with that. Maranatha

[@SynapticSamurai]

Read the intro to the new testiment come follow me manual "We should seek after whatever invites the influence of the Spirit and reject whatever drives that influence away- for we know that if we can be worthy of the presence of the Holy Ghost, we can also be worthy to live in the presence of Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ."

[@ChristianHomesteader]

Thank you! I've added this to my Quotes: A-Z spreadsheet under row 214: Holy Ghost. I also just posted this to my Instagram and Facebook accounts. I gave you credit in both the spreadsheet and the social media posts. 🌻🎄🌻🎄🌻🎄🌻

[@SynapticSamurai]

Oh, no credit required. But this quote helped me understand the atonement better than any other. It was difference between feeling like I was always on the first rung of a ladder to God. Vs there being no ladder.

[@MildredYlltm]

Hi Jared, It seems to me that I recall somewhere reading that Wilford Woodruff knew "shorthand" whatever that was at that time, maybe that was what he used to record his "vision". Another quick question about Second Coming, I was told that before the Lord returns all missionaries would be brought home and "not go back out again". I question the second part of this thinking it was the interpretation of the person sharing this.Can you find information on this? Thanks, Marilyn Liesmann This is my first time to reach out to you. I enjoy your KZbin postings.

[@tbhughesth]

Everyone needs to watch out for Disney. They have totally gone woke and everybody trusts them to be family oriented, but that is not the case anymore. I encourage people to dive deeper into what Disney stands for these days. They don’t seem to have a problem with Drag queens, etc.. Our family stays away from Disney these days and the theme parks and their channel as well.

[@Emily_070]

People aren't unaware. They've gotten push back. Definitely can't trust them anymore. Any movie or show should be researched before watching it. In my opinion, Iger is the cause of their downfall. I hate what he's done to that company.

[@wheels636]

I've never understood how people can become inactive. I look at my ward and see people who left because they feel the churches stand on LGBT is mean. Others who disappeared after covid. Other's who got their feelings hurt. I guess I'm one of those just pull it up buttercup and practice a little forgiveness. Thanks Jared.

[@edwardwerner5412]

Alma chapter 5. If you are not stripped of pride you are not prepared, etc. There is a whole list in there to work on.

[@deantk4214]

…like seriously, clean your house… had me rolling!

[@Thehaystack7999]

It’s hard to find good stuff. We are thinking of getting rid of most TV we have because we just watch Star Trek Next Gen, History Channel, but Disney put out Skeleton Crew and that is awesome even for the kids! So we will hang on till that show is over.

[@CatchTheBuzz1]

9:31 There are LDS KZbinrs that speak infavor of past Prophets verses the most recent prophets and apostles and then against things like the Saints books. It is very troubling

[@tiffanyseavy565]

There are things in the Saints books that are questionable if they were written with intent to promote faith

[@CatchTheBuzz1]

@tiffanyseavy565 They are on the Library app. They are good. If a person is troubled about it then they should ask the Lord. Do all that the Prophet has told us to. There are really great podcasts about the books and one of the apostles referred to one of the Saints books multiple times in a fireside talk I believe it was.

[@aaroniusmaximus1129]

For me, reading the Saints series has been VERY faith promoting. It shows me that the Church is imperfect but trying its best. What a great metaphor for our own lives! And it shows that the Restoration is ongoing. 😊❤

[@yancanam]

@@tiffanyseavy565 Dr Garrit Dirkmaat is a professor of ancient scripture at BYU, he worked on the Joseph Papers project and was considered the expert on all things related to Joseph Smith. He and Prof. Richard LeDuc have put together a series of You Tube videos related to the historicity of many early church events. This video series is called Standard of Truth. If there is any early church history that troubles anyone, I would recommend listening to these videos. They cover all the difficult topics. I am not sure if the First Presidency encouraged this series, but they are definitely aware of it.

[@yancanam]

@@tiffanyseavy565 Dr Garrit Dirkmaat is a professor of ancient scripture at BYU, he worked on the Joseph Papers project and was considered the expert on all things related to Joseph Smith. He and Prof. Richard LeDuc have put together a series of You Tube videos related to the historicity of many early church events. This video series is called Standard of Truth. If there is any early church history that troubles you, I would recommend listening to these videos. They cover all the difficult topics. I am not sure if the First Presidency encouraged this series, but they are definitely aware of it.

[@kjg2536]

❤

[@Thehaystack7999]

As far as media, my wife and I like Gordon Ramsey shows, but hate the swearing. He did a show with kids where he didn’t swear and that was good, we can’t even stand the beeping out of swearing, we just want to see creative dishes 😆

[@aprilbitasunshine]

Maybe watch Ramsey muted?

[@DavidWhite-eh3wu]

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[@FranciscoOnate-rk3gw]

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[@FranciscoOnate-rk3gw]

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