There are many who think that women are inferior to men and to top things off - they also think God feels the same way. What saddens me the most is that men (not all men, but some) are not the only ones who feel this way. There is a few women who think that God plays favoritism among men. James E. Faust made it clear by saying: "Nowhere does the doctrine of this church declare that men are superior to women. Paul said to the Corinthians, "Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord" (1 Cor. 11:11). Each brings his or her own separate and unique strengths to the family and the Church. Women are not just cooks, steward of our homes, or servants. They are much more. They are the enrichment of humanity." (The Highest Place of Honor, Ensign, May 1988, 36.)
God made men and women to be different, but equal, nonetheless. God created male and female to be co-equal, partners. Through women, God brought forth prophets, kings, leaders, and even the Son of God. The scriptures say that God made both of the same flesh. Both male and female reflect His image. Without either sex, we could not fully understand the nature of God.
"So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he him. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth (Genesis 1:27-28.)
When we examine Genesis 2:21-22, the Lord said that He created Eve from a rib taken from Adam. Before I was converted to Mormonism, I truly didn't understand why God created Eve from a rib.
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Elder Russell M. Nelson stated:
"When Eve was created - when her body was made by God - Adam exclaimed, "Bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of man" (Moses 3:23).
"From the rib of Adam, Eve was formed... The rib signifies neither dominion nor subservience, but a lateral relationship as partners, to work and to live, side by side" (Elder Russel M. Nelson, Lessons from Eve, Ensign Nov. 1987).
God, in no way views women as being inferior. Instead, God will reward men and women based on how they served the Lord while here on earth. I promise you that God Is No Respecter of Persons.
Have you ever read D&C 25 as if the blessings was for you personally? This revelation was given through the Prophet Joseph Smith. This revelation manifests the will of the Lord, to Emma Smith, the Prophet's wife, but this certainly applies to you as well. Let's walk through a few verses.
1. "Hearken unto the voice of the Lord your God, while I speak unto you, (put your own name here), my daughter; for verily I say unto you, all those who receive my gospel are sons and daughters of my kingdom." (Heavenly Father knows all of us by name. He knows us.)
2. "A revelation I give unto you concerning my will; and if thou art faithful and walk in the paths of virtue before me, I will preserve thy life, and thou shalt receive an inheritance in Zion." (His will is to preserve our lives and to give us our inheritance. What is our inheritance? Life with Him in the Celestial Kingdom - with our families. All He asks is that we walk in paths of virtue.)
3."Behold, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou art an elect lady whom I have called." (The blessings of having your sins forgiven is possible for each one of you, no matter where you stand today. If you have been baptized, you are called up, chosen, to be with the Lord. If you are not yet baptized, He is waiting for you to choose Him, for He has already chosen you.)
4. "Murmur not because of the things which thou has not seen, for they are withheld from thee and from the world, which is wisdom in me in time to come." (This is where things start to get ugly. We must stop murmuring when the world urges us to. We are here to prove our faith in Jesus Christ, in His timeframe, in His wisdom.)
7. "And thou shalt be ordained under his hand to expound scriptures, and to exhort the church, according as it shall be given thee by my Spirit." (Women have been ordained membership in the Relief Society. As the Relief Society of His church, the Lord is depending upon you to teach, train, and rescue all of His children.)
10. "And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better." (This is what we all struggle with. We must look to God's ways. His will is the path we should follow. Happiness is found at the Tree of Life.)
13. "Wherefore, lift up thy heart and rejoice and cleave unto the covenants which thou hast made."
15. "Keep my commandments continually, and a crown of righteousness thou shalt receive. And except thou do this, where I am you cannot come.
Gordon B. Hinkley once stated:
"Emma was called "an elect lady". That is, to use another line of scripture, she was a "chosen vessel of the Lord." (See Moroni 7:31) Each of you is an elect lady. You have come out of the world as partakers of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. You have made your election, and if you are living worthy of it, the Lord will honor in it and magnify you."
Satan is the reason why women have been victims for so long. He wants you to feel weak, unwanted, and helpless. This is why the family is in his radar. Women are the KEY to every family. In the temple you are reminded that you are queens and priestesses. You have a crown of righteousness waiting for you. Satan would mock your belief in this, but you must testify to its truthfulness. When we make mistakes, we are to repent and start all over. Don't ever doubt the power of the Atonement.
I testify to you, that your worth is great in the sight of the Lord. You are His daughters. You belong in His kingdom. He needs you, He has chosen you, and He yearns for your return.
God loves YOU too!
And I say these things in His name, Jesus Christ, Amen.
Have you ever read D&C 25 as if the blessings was for you personally? This revelation was given through the Prophet Joseph Smith. This revelation manifests the will of the Lord, to Emma Smith, the Prophet's wife, but this certainly applies to you as well. Let's walk through a few verses.
1. "Hearken unto the voice of the Lord your God, while I speak unto you, (put your own name here), my daughter; for verily I say unto you, all those who receive my gospel are sons and daughters of my kingdom." (Heavenly Father knows all of us by name. He knows us.)
2. "A revelation I give unto you concerning my will; and if thou art faithful and walk in the paths of virtue before me, I will preserve thy life, and thou shalt receive an inheritance in Zion." (His will is to preserve our lives and to give us our inheritance. What is our inheritance? Life with Him in the Celestial Kingdom - with our families. All He asks is that we walk in paths of virtue.)
3."Behold, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou art an elect lady whom I have called." (The blessings of having your sins forgiven is possible for each one of you, no matter where you stand today. If you have been baptized, you are called up, chosen, to be with the Lord. If you are not yet baptized, He is waiting for you to choose Him, for He has already chosen you.)
4. "Murmur not because of the things which thou has not seen, for they are withheld from thee and from the world, which is wisdom in me in time to come." (This is where things start to get ugly. We must stop murmuring when the world urges us to. We are here to prove our faith in Jesus Christ, in His timeframe, in His wisdom.)
7. "And thou shalt be ordained under his hand to expound scriptures, and to exhort the church, according as it shall be given thee by my Spirit." (Women have been ordained membership in the Relief Society. As the Relief Society of His church, the Lord is depending upon you to teach, train, and rescue all of His children.)
10. "And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better." (This is what we all struggle with. We must look to God's ways. His will is the path we should follow. Happiness is found at the Tree of Life.)
13. "Wherefore, lift up thy heart and rejoice and cleave unto the covenants which thou hast made."
15. "Keep my commandments continually, and a crown of righteousness thou shalt receive. And except thou do this, where I am you cannot come.
Gordon B. Hinkley once stated:
"Emma was called "an elect lady". That is, to use another line of scripture, she was a "chosen vessel of the Lord." (See Moroni 7:31) Each of you is an elect lady. You have come out of the world as partakers of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. You have made your election, and if you are living worthy of it, the Lord will honor in it and magnify you."
Satan is the reason why women have been victims for so long. He wants you to feel weak, unwanted, and helpless. This is why the family is in his radar. Women are the KEY to every family. In the temple you are reminded that you are queens and priestesses. You have a crown of righteousness waiting for you. Satan would mock your belief in this, but you must testify to its truthfulness. When we make mistakes, we are to repent and start all over. Don't ever doubt the power of the Atonement.
I testify to you, that your worth is great in the sight of the Lord. You are His daughters. You belong in His kingdom. He needs you, He has chosen you, and He yearns for your return.
God loves YOU too!
And I say these things in His name, Jesus Christ, Amen.
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