‘For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.’ Romans 16:18
During the Savior’s 40-day fast, Satan tried to tempt Him three times.
“In truth, Satan’s ultimate temptation may have had less to do with those three specific provocations and more to do with tempting Jesus Christ to question His divine nature.”
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This divine nature can be recognized through the Savior’s gospel and Atonement. “President Nelson’s invitation to ‘think celestial’ implies a wonderful reminder of our divine nature, origin and potential destination. We can only obtain the ‘celestial’ through Jesus Christ’s atoning sacrifice.”
This may take work, but it is a divine work. “How different our life, our decisions, would be if we really knew who we really are.” — Rubén V. Alliaud
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1 Corinthians 15:44-47 “It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. 46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. 47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.”
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It’s impossible to achieve any advice given by LDS leaders and their theology. Humans are created beings and carry nothing divine inside of us!
The only time we can claim this is if/when we ask Jesus into our hearts and God’s HS takes up residence. 1 Cor. 3:16 and 1 Cor. 6:19.
To repeat one thing this man said – just think of how different the life of a Mormon would be if they really knew who they are!
Pray for Jesus to intervene just as He’s done for everyone who has called Him Lord and Savior!
Lastly beloved, to read a short but great article for when Jesus was tempted see GotQuestions.org. What this man said about the temptations of Christ is far from truth.
With Love in Christ —
Michelle ✟
To read Mr. Alliaud’s talk in full see General Conference, ‘Sons and Daughters of God’, October 2024.