Suggested reading for Dan's next Hit Piece
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:15 am
Let's contrast Dan Peterson's hit piece and influence from his new Danite friend, with a talk just two months ago in Conference:
Maybe Dan was sleeping through this talk.
There is also this recent Ensign article:
Of course Dan is familiar with these teachings already, but for some reason or another, has chosen to ignore them in preference to his weird interpretation of some scriptures that were no doubt used by the Danites to justify their actions.
This topic of judging others could actually be taught in a two-word sermon. When it comes to hating, gossiping, ignoring, ridiculing, holding grudges, or wanting to cause harm, please apply the following:
Stop it!
It’s that simple. We simply have to stop judging others and replace judgmental thoughts and feelings with a heart full of love for God and His children. God is our Father. We are His children. We are all brothers and sisters. I don’t know exactly how to articulate this point of not judging others with sufficient eloquence, passion, and persuasion to make it stick. I can quote scripture, I can try to expound doctrine, and I will even quote a bumper sticker I recently saw. It was attached to the back of a car whose driver appeared to be a little rough around the edges, but the words on the sticker taught an insightful lesson. It read, “Don’t judge me because I sin differently than you.”
Jesus said it is easy to love those who love us; even the wicked can do that. But Jesus Christ taught a higher law. His words echo through the centuries and are meant for us today. They are meant for all who desire to be His disciples. They are meant for you and me: “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”
Maybe Dan was sleeping through this talk.
There is also this recent Ensign article:
I pondered the Savior’s counsel to the Nephites:
“For, if ye forgive men their trespasses your heavenly Father will also forgive you;
“But if ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses” (3 Nephi 13:14–15).
I also read and reread the passage that says, “I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men” (D&C 64:10).
I could not overlook the stark command of these words. How could I call myself a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints if I failed to forgive this person?
Of course Dan is familiar with these teachings already, but for some reason or another, has chosen to ignore them in preference to his weird interpretation of some scriptures that were no doubt used by the Danites to justify their actions.