Test 2 Flashcards
Definition of Covenant
sacred, enduring promise between God and man
50/50
Contract
100/100
Covenant
Therefore/However
Therefore – we do what we do because of what we know
However – We do what we do in spite of what we know
Four Blessings of Keeping Covenants
Mercy
Natures Changed
Enables us to become saviors to others
Ensure the success of a marriage
Definition of mercy
that which God does for us that we cannot do for ourselves
What was Elder Nelson’s greatest accomplishments according to his words?
His celestial marriage
How does someone “reject the covenant?”
choosing never to marry
marrying civilly and then choosing never to marry in the temple
marrying in the temple but choosing not to keep covenants
Two things we learn about covenants
conditions and blessings of marriage were determined before this world
in order to receive blessings of covenants, we must abide by the conditions
Balance between heart and mind
too much mind = over-thinking and -analyzing
too much heart = infatuation and unwise decisions
Four keys to the revelatory process
We must study things out
Pray for a confirmation of your conclusion
Burning Bosom
Stupor of Thought
Four thoughts on studying things out
Stewardship principle
Understand the connection between reverence and inspiration
understand the difference between being occupied and preoccupied
Recognize there is generally an order to revelation
Test of Bias
When we receive a prompting to do something contrary to our own personal preference
Traffic Light of Revelation
Red – Stop it’s wrong
Yellow – Proceed with caution
Green – Go ahea
What does the “right” person mean?
Righteous and Upright
Suitable and appropriate
Genuine and real
Who is a right person for you?
posses the attributes and values most important to you
brings out the best in you
someone is compatible
ABC’s of dating courtship
A = Attraction B = Build-up C = Commitment
Three ways to build a relationship (according to Elder Oaks)
Commitment (gradually increases as we learn more)
Communication
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Four things in build-up phase
Friendship
Equal partners
Boundaries in physical intimacy
relaxed/not worrying about “the one”
Five qualities of mature adults
Self-discipline Dependability Self-reliant Resilient Interdependent
Other areas of maturity
Spiritual Social Emotional Physical Mental
If ye loved me, you would
Love God Be honest (with God, with me, with others, and with yourself) -- Remain morally clean Never intentionally hurt me
What is the covenant of salvation
Baptism
What is the covenant of exaltation?
Temple Marriage
