For nearly fifty years he delivered impassioned sermons in utah and elsewhere, mixing religion with ultraconservative rightwing political views and conspiracy theories. For a closer look at some of the political, religious and personal views of one of mormonism s prophets, seers and revelators, quoted below are excerpts from the personal correspondence of ezra taft benson to me, written when he was a member of the quorum of the twelve and later as president of the mormon church. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. A heavenly banner, 7 stand up for freedom, 8 the proper role of government, 9 civic standards for the faithful saints, 10 united states foreign policy, 11 freedom and. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. He further reminded me that he had been specifically asked by ezra taft benson to move back to utah from texas so that he could perform those duties, as commanded. In the book of mormon, the testimony of jesus christ is clear, undiluted, and full of power. All of the antichrists in the book of mormon have essentially the same goal. Houses of ezra taft benson lds beliefs and mormon history.
Mormon, the ancient prophet after whom the book is named, abridged centuries of records. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Houses of ezra taft benson homes of the lds church prophets. This is the th in a series of books of the teachings of presidents of the church. During his early years as church president, benson brought a renewed emphasis to the distribution and reading of the book of mormon, reaffirming this lds. Otherwise he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that which could give spiritual and intellectual unity to his whole life. Unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the.
President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon president ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not remembering the book of mormon. Aug 04, 2017 president ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. The controversial hearings that signaled the end of a turbulent career and a. From 1918 to 1921, he attended utah state agricultural college and then went to england on a mission for the mormon church. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. There is a difference between a convert who is built on the rock of christ through the book of mormon and stays hold of that iron rod, and one who is not ezra taft benson. Twice he served as a stake president and twice as president of the european mission. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon. Tags 2016 presidential election ezra taft benson about aleah ingram aleah is a graduate of southern virginia university, where she studied english, creative writing, and dance. Stand up for freedom is a compilation of essential teachings on liberty by ezra taft benson, prophet, leader, statesman. It is a record of a fallen people, compiled by inspired men for our blessing today.
He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. Ezra taft benson, former prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 19851994 president benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the oldest of eleven children. Posted on march 18, 20 by quotes admin the book of mormon was written for us today. President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism. Ezra taft bensons 14 fundamentals is doctrine again post by mormon mediator. An agricultural scientist and foodmarketing specialist, ezra taft benson was raised on his mormon familys farm in whitney, idaho. My father sternly reminded me that it was his duty to protect his father and the lords prophet, ezra taft benson, to look after the interests of the kingdom and to uphold the faith. Ezra taft benson, 94, head of the mormon church since 1985, secretary of agriculture from 1953 to 1961 and a pugnacious force in matters of church and. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 28 page 1 of intro to 2 nephi 28 president ezra taft benson taught. Testing ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. Benson to distinguish him from his greatgrandson of the same name was an apostle and a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church.
In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. His book the red carpet, published in 1962, is now hardly known by the younger generation of mormons, who rarely encounter its citation in mormon literature. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. The book of mormon further warns that whatsoever nation shall uphold such secret combinations, to get power and gain, until they shall spread over the nation, behold they shall be destroyed. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion introduction to the book of mormon. See more ideas about lds quotes, quotes and church quotes. Ezra taft bensons 14 fundamentals is doctrine again.
It is meaningful and helpful to anyone who reads it. The inside story of the censure of senator joe mccarthy by his colleagues. For a closer look at some of the political, religious and personal views of one of mormonism s prophets, seers and revelators, quoted below are excerpts from the personal correspondence of ezra taft benson to me, written when he was a member of the quorum of the twelve and later as president of. As i participated in the mexico city temple dedication, i received the distinct impression that god is not pleased with our neglect of the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. Leather mormon church employee christmas gift edition. Those people never had the bookait was meant for us. Looking inside the mind of ezra taft benson through.
Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. See all books authored by ezra taft benson, including the constitution. It may not be popular with everyone, but it is the truthand time is on the side of truth. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. Ezra taft benson is perhaps the most controversial apostlepresident in the history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Seer stone or urim and thummim babylonian 8 pointed star of ishtar is all over the lds payson temple book of mormon warning for our day 61 points about secret combinations.
Will give spiritual and intellectual unity to your whole life. A gift from the lord my beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one of the most significant gifts given to the world in modern times. Tonight i have been exploring ezra taft bensons political ideologies. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. Ezra taft benson, reading copy of general conference talk, 2 oct. Dramatized history of ezra taft benson deseret book. The ezra taft benson society in honor of ezra taft benson.
Outspoken, courageous, and committed, he, like the founder of the latterday saint church, joseph smith, had gone from plowboy to prophet. It testifies of his divinity and of the necessity for a redeemer and the need of our putting trust in him. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Ezra taft benson, born in a quiet idaho farm community, spent much of his life working with the power brokers of the world.
Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft. Ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ. The book contains many of his sermons read within the church, and instructions to the members that are still being used today, has time may have moved on but the teachings and writings have not, as we have been told on more than one occasion to read, study, and ponder the book of mormon a witness and a warning by ezra taft benson,1988. For if the book of prophet, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is true, ezra taft benson, the book of mormon is the word of glenn pearson a retired byu religion professor tells the following story. Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft benson. The book of mormon was written for us today lds quotes. Book of mormon stories mormon book lds seminary lds books geography map lds scriptures scripture study family scripture bible.
Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th united states secretary of agriculture during both presidential terms of dwight d. The prophet joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. Ezra taft benson president the book of mormon was written for our day. The book of mormon convinces the world that jesus is the. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. From reading the article in the link posted below it seems to have caused a bit of contention within the leadership of the church. Benson to distinguish him from his greatgrandson of the same name was an apostle and a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the.
President bensons presidency is noted for its emphasis on reading the book of mormon, organizing the 2nd quorum of the seventy, dedicating the byu jerusalem center for neareastern studies, and overseeing the expansion of the. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985. Posted on august 21, 20 by quotes admin the great test of life is obedience to god. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Ezra taft benson the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Answering questions with the book of mormon handling. Benson aims new blast at mcarthy, salt lake tribune, 23 june 1954, 1. He taught the importance of flooding the earth with the book of mormon, warned against the universal sin of pride, and believed that christ was the source of lasting change and true joy. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. We will prove them herewith, said the lord, to see if they will do. President benson s presidency is noted for its emphasis on reading the book of mormon, organizing the 2nd quorum of the seventy, dedicating the byu jerusalem center for neareastern studies, and overseeing the expansion of the. Brant goates, who described his fatherinlaws april 1966 address as an insinuation concerning benson.
It bears witness of the fall and the atonement and the first principles of the. During his more than four decades as an apostle, president ezra taft benson has published several books and delivered thousands of speeches. During his presidency, ezra taft benson lived in a suite in this apartment building which is owned by the lds church. Mormon, who compiled it, saw us in vision and was directed to put into the book those things god felt we would especially need in our time. There is no conspiracy theory in the book of mormon. President nelsons list of what the book of mormon is, what it affirms, refutes, fulfills, clarifies and reveals. Ezra taft benson american religious leader britannica. Jun 03, 20 ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not remembering the book of mormon. Not commanded in all things by ezra taft benson general conference april 1965 most christians do not believe in the devil.
Anyone could learn something from reading ezra taft bensons book. Mar 18, 20 the book of mormon was written for us today. His great grandson, also named ezra taft benson, would later serve in that quorum and would eventually become president of the church benson was born on february 22, 1811, in mendon, massachusetts. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. Tonight i have been exploring ezra taft benson s political ideologies. The ezra taft benson society in honor of ezra taft. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. Ezra taft benson, 94, head of the mormon church since 1985, secretary of agriculture from 1953 to 1961 and a pugnacious force in matters of church and state for most of his life, died yesterday at.
The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. His greatgrandfather, also named ezra taft benson, knew the prophet joseph smith. Ezra taft benson on pride lds church quotes posted on june 29, 2017 by ldschurchquotes june 29, 2017 pride is a very misunderstood sin, and many are sinning in ignorance. The truth behind that viral president benson quote lds daily. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon, and more on. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. Anyone could learn something from reading ezra taft benson s book.
The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel. Ezra taft benson has thus been dethroned from his position as a great prophet and public leader to a lowly political nincompoop by his own church. Benson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from 1846 to 1869.
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