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BYU devotional, Elder Glenn L. Pace: The divine nature and destiny of women
LDS Church News ^ | March 9, 2010 | Marianne Holman

Posted on 03/12/2010 7:02:37 AM PST by Colofornian

Women have a sacred role in the sanctification and purification of men, Elder Glenn L. Pace of the Seventy told students and faculty during the campus devotional in the Marriott Center at BYU on Tuesday, March 9.

Reflecting on the love he felt from his mother, sister, wife and daughters, Elder Pace spoke of the positive influence women have had on his life.

Speaking specifically about a time when his daughter fell asleep in his arms, Elder Pace noted the comfort it must have brought his daughter to be held by her father. He realized afterward that even greater was the peace and comfort she brought to him.

Looking to the Savior as an example, Elder Pace spoke of the love and respect He bestowed upon women.

"As we read about these associations, our focus is generally on what He teaches them and the love and understanding He gives them," Elder Pace said. "Have you ever considered the possibility that these women provided immense comfort to His burdened soul? It is my belief that He needed them as He journeyed toward living a perfect life in order that He could provide the ultimate sacrifice."

Just as the Savior needed righteous women, so do men today in purifying and sanctification in their lives.

Sharing excerpts from the story of the creation found in the book of Abraham, Elder Pace told of how the earth was created — before Eve — where Adam had been placed in the Garden of Eden. In the garden, Adam was enjoying a utopia in physical surroundings as well as open communication with God. Still, it was not complete without Eve.

"I believe the Father's statement 'It is not good that the man should be alone' (Genesis 2:18) had a much more profound meaning than the obvious biological implications," he said. "It also went further than providing Adam with company. Adam's ability to obtain the purification necessary to get back into the presence of God was dependent upon his continuous association with Eve."

In order for men and women to obtain the highest degree of celestial glory, there is need to be married, Elder Porter said.

"There is a limit to our spiritual development as long as we are single. There is a spiritual development which can only be obtained when a man and a woman join their incomplete selves into a complete couple," he said. "Just as conception requires the physical union of male and female, perfection requires the union of the very souls of male and female."

Although single men and women can accomplish great things on their own, they are incomplete until united intellectually, emotionally, physically and most important, spiritually, he said.

"The world we live in has gone awry with its focus on the physical part of the male and female relationship. If there is too much focus on the physical, the vital areas of intellectual, emotional and spiritual union are not being placed in an environment where they can flourish and grow."

Elder Pace spoke of the obsession the current society has on "making love," rather than developing a complete relationship that enables "expressing love." Because melding divine natures is a necessary element in bringing about perfection, Elder Pace said, individuals must guard against any deterioration of those natures.

"If the world keeps chipping away at the divine nature of women, it is probable that our relationships in marriage will not bring about the sanctification necessary for exaltation or, at a minimum, the process will be delayed," he said.

Referring to the phrase, "men have the priesthood and women have been given the blessing of procreation," Elder Pace spoke of the importance of each role in a relationship, and the ability couples have to complement one another in their eternal roles.

"It is the marriage ceremony in the temple where husband and wife receive the power to perfect their relationship and, thereby, obtain their exaltation."

As individuals work together to become a whole, as the Lord has commanded, they work together to become a combination of complementary capacities and characteristics.

"Sisters, I testify that when you stand in front of your heavenly parents in those royal courts on high and you look into Her eyes and behold Her countenance, any question you ever had about the role of women in the kingdom will evaporate into the rich celestial air, because at that moment you will see standing directly in front of you, your divine nature and destiny."


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To: Edward Watson
My interests are elsewhere.

Then WHY are you in this thread?

401 posted on 03/14/2010 7:57:47 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Edward Watson
Bye boyo.

Translation:

I win;

You lose...

PPPBBBTTT!

402 posted on 03/14/2010 7:58:35 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: darkwing104
This is tantamount to calling him a criminal. Words have meaning.

Cease and desist or I shall taunt you again!

403 posted on 03/14/2010 7:59:51 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: colorcountry
I think it just might be that “priesthood tone of authority” - makes them all sound alike....like pompous, arrogant jerks!

 

MORMON
ATTITUDES OF SUPERIORITY
 

  1. I’m Superior; I have a special gift of the holy Ghost -- you don’t!
  2. I’m Superior; I have God’s true priesthood power -- you don’t!
  3. I’m Superior; I can go in God’s secret Temple -- you can’t!
  4. I’m Superior; I’ve been Endowed with special Gifts and Knowledge -- you’re just normal!
  5. I’m Superior; I’ll have my family with me in heaven -- you’ll be with strangers!
  6. I’m Superior; I’m becoming a God -- you aren’t!
  7. I’m Superior; My women know their place as servants of man and yours don’t.
  8. I’m Superior; YOUR creeds are wrong because they come from man - mine comes from God (you can find each one printed in our Scriptures).
  9. I’m Superior; I don’t HAVE a creed - I’ve got 13 Articles of Faith.
10. I'm Superior; I have 4 "Bibles"-- the standard works (5 if you count the JST) -- you've only got one: in as far as it is translated correctly.
11. I’m Superior; I can lie with impunity about such things as church membership, church growth, church doctrine, church history, church influence, etc. —                           -- You can’t.
12. I’m Superior; I am right (everybody knows) when I say 'evangelical' Christians are lunatics --                            -- You’re a hideous narrow-minded bigot, who is persecuting me by practicing discrimination by saying I'm not a Christian.
13. I'm Superior; I have a testimony about a prophet -- you don't.
14. I'm Superior; I have a Scripture-producing Amos 3:7 prophet -- you don't
15. I’m Superior; I have a Living Prophet who talks to god every day -- you have a dim-witted hireling of Satan who only talks to himself.
16. I'm Superior; I have my calling & election made sure -- you don't.
17. I’m Superior; I have magic underwear to protect me from the bogey man -- you don’t.
18. I’m Superior; I have secret clasps and grips to give the angel so I get admitted to the celestial kingdom -- you don’t ;so you can’t.
19. I'm Superior; I know secret handshake codes for afterlife entrances-- you don't.
20. I’m Superior; I will see Joseph Smith setting on the right hand of GOD, when I get to Mormon heaven, and he will recognize me and judge me favorably                              -- You’re on your own; when you get to wherever you’re going!
21. I’m Superior; I’m going to hie to Kolob -- you’re going to who knows where.
22. I’m Superior; I get to have a harem and act like a celestial stud for time and all eternity -- you don’t.
23. I’m Superior; I have sun stones, moon stones, sky stones, cloud stones, Saturn stones, and the evil eye of Osirus guarding my temple                            -- all you have is a stupid cross.
24. I’m Superior; My church has billions in assets stashed away -- yours has taken a stupid vow of poverty.
25. I'm Superior; Last - we have the power to keep a whole race out of our priesthood if we wanted to reinsert our 148-year legacy  (we ARE still keeping an entire GENDER at bay!)
 
Revision 46.1
Semi-Official creed of the EXclusive club of Freeper Flying Inmans.
All rights liable to be abused.

Why can't the RESTORED gospel be found in the Book of MORMON; like Salt Lake City SAYS that it can?

404 posted on 03/14/2010 8:01:55 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Edward Watson
The constant demonization and misrepresentation of Mormons has already poisoned millions of minds in the US and elsewhere.

Try being a PRESBYTERIAN!!!

(With a last name of FANCHER!)

405 posted on 03/14/2010 8:02:57 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Edward Watson
WHO will rid me of this meddlesome priest?
406 posted on 03/14/2010 8:03:34 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: darkwing104
I have no bone to pick with the Mormons...

Then leave the thread before you get insulted as well...

407 posted on 03/14/2010 8:04:35 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Godzilla
Yes, there is something more Epic..

Eddie boys FAIL!!!


408 posted on 03/14/2010 8:04:37 PM PDT by ejonesie22 (Palin bashers on freerepublic, like a fart in Church...)
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To: greyfoxx39

Shovel Brigade - Jarbidge, NV - July 4th, 2000


409 posted on 03/14/2010 8:06:06 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: aMorePerfectUnion
I had one that went through college with me.

What was his GPA?

410 posted on 03/14/2010 8:06:55 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Vendome
 
How is that a woman cannot enter the celestial kingdom unless or until her earthly husband calls her secret name?
 
 
'Cause that's what the RULES are!!! 
 
That don't make'm INFERIOR er nutthin!!)

411 posted on 03/14/2010 8:09:10 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: aMorePerfectUnion
 
We are speaking about the falsehood of a doctrine.
 
 
In YOUR opinion!!!! 
 
Besides: you KNOW that if we lose our faith in the Church; that would just KILL us - so don't act CUTE!!)

412 posted on 03/14/2010 8:11:47 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Godzilla; Edward Watson
However, to rave about an impending “genocidal” pogrom against mormons is certifiable nutz

Yes, and it was hateful and disturbing to see Watson's verbal assault directed toward you earlier.

In my opinion, people whose worldview has been warped in a way that endows them with a combination of moral and intellectual supremacy (Brahmin cast Indians for example) are prone to these sorts of outbursts.

All of the entitlement of that sort of internal grandiocity going unrequited must be quite the load to bare...

S-N-A-P

413 posted on 03/14/2010 8:12:34 PM PDT by delacoert
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To: Elsie

Still, they are good looking.


414 posted on 03/14/2010 8:12:43 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously... You'll never live through it.)
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To: Elsie

practicing a new font format? LOL


415 posted on 03/14/2010 8:13:40 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously... You'll never live through it.)
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To: Tennessee Nana
“The constant demonization and misrepresentation of Mormons has already poisoned millions of minds in the US and elsewhere.

More truthfull:

“The constant pounding on doors by 60,000 MORMON missionaries and misrepresentation of Christianity has already poisoned millions of minds in the US and elsewhere."


Do not worry though: for many folks are PRAYING for these MORMONs with the poisoned minds.

416 posted on 03/14/2010 8:14:01 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: reaganaut
Pompous ass has succulent sibilants!
417 posted on 03/14/2010 8:15:19 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Elsie
What was his GPA?

ROTFL

Probably higher than the combined GPA of the rugby team that was on my dormitory floor in my freshman year.

418 posted on 03/14/2010 8:19:36 PM PDT by delacoert
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To: Vendome

Watch it CAREFULLY!


419 posted on 03/14/2010 8:21:06 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Elsie
Then leave the thread before you get insulted as well...

Ahh Be nice...I gave y'all a nice big target tonight...


420 posted on 03/14/2010 8:33:57 PM PDT by darkwing104 (Lets get dangerous)
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