"Missing Cards"

Too many are playing solitaire with a deck of cards which is missing multiple cards - a no-win situation. The fulness of the Gospel is there for everyone - but many would rather believe the Bible is all they need. What they fail to understand is that much of the Bible is missing! The Jews after the Babylonian captivity did away with much to entrench there Rabbinical status - having usurped the Priesthood and the term or title of Rabbi. All of the Christian churches from 150AD onward have rewritten and edited the teachings of the Savior and the Apostles - through to 1830. Since 1830 all of the Reformed Christian Churches have contended with the additional scriptures - and even with the various records which have been coming forth and the new understanding of the ancient languages.

Without a Prophet the deck isn't full and a Prophet and Apostles can only be called by the Father and the Son - indeed the calling to the Priesthood has to be done by one have authority delegated to them from the Father and the Son. Going to school(s) doesn't cut it unless one want a hired professional who teaches the logismoi of men/women mixed with some scriptures.

Without the full deck the world and worldly rule - and thus upset and contend with all - teaching and beguiling - leaving those who seek to be truly righteous are in the cold and ridiculed by others and their peers. In addition, one cannot have an eternal family without the proper authority and having been worthy to go to the House of God (i.e. Temple of the Most High). One cannot do the work of their kindred dead without the Temple.

The Scriptures clearly declare – that there needs be a Restoration of all things – prior to the Second Coming of the Savior – that Elijah, Elias, John (known as the Baptist), Peter, James and John (the Beloved) all must come and restore the keys of the Fulness of times for the last dispensation. In order for this to occur there has to be a Prophet called by the Father and the Son to receive these keys – and thus Apostles also.

People pray endlessly the Lord’s Prayer while unhearing the words which they pray – “…Thine Kingdom Come…” thus ignoring that the Restoration has already taken place – that the Father and the Son have appeared once more to men in the flesh – called them and sustained them. In the Jewish Scriptures and writings it speaks clearly and concisely of two Messiah’s to come in the last days: 1) Messiah Ben Joseph (who like John (known as the Baptist) will come to prepare the earth for the coming of the second; 2) Messiah Ben Judea (Jesus the Christ – the Savior and Only Begotten of the Father – or the Son of Man) who will cleanse this earth – in preparation for the 1000 years of his earthly reign where much work will be done in teaching all of those who never heard of the Gospel of Jesus Christ or the Plan of Salvation during their mortal probations.

Such are the teachings found within the Scriptures – which mostly go untaught and unknown for one’s choices to accept so much less and to enjoin in solitaire without a full deck of cards.

However, as we've discussed - each is free to chose that which they wish or desire to believe - whether it is right or wrong! However, the Scriptures if read prayerfully are very clear and concise. c/ork


“Missing Cards”

cji
6/26/10

Playing cards all alone
pretending to understand
yet unable ever to win
for missing cards gone;

Yet many continue to play
ignoring history and truth
believing the professionals
expecting to beat the odds;

Again and again to return
again and again to lose
while expecting to win
terrible choices to chose!

Copyright © 2010 – cji

"The Question of Viability”

The Question of Viability”
cji
6/23/10

The most important part of seeing what might happen in the future is what happened in the past! From roughly 1930 thru 1945 an Asian nation committed atrocities beyond what the normal mind can comprehend upon human beings. One might just brush it off an call it ‘Psyche-Ops’ but those who lived through the experience would most likely disagree. Our government, scholars, diplomats and other possibly well-meaning people refuse to consider this in their planning and great guesses at our nation’s future.

A certain General of the Army in the Pacific acted as most of these atrocities never occurred. The leader of the attacking nation was never brought to trial and in fact appears to have been exonerated of any guilt for the atrocities committed. Thus the US ended the last war in which it would ever fight to win! In fact the resolution of freedom seems to have been lost in actually who won – as this aggressor Asian nation has rewritten history with the aid of US scholars to show the American Military was the cause of so much pain and suffering. (Note: When the last living WWII soldier of this nation was talked out of the hills in 1970 he was told his country had not surrendered. He was still in uniform and still killing civilians.)

Great Britain was responsible for some of the assignment of which nations would be responsible for the previously occupied nations and Islands in SE Asia. As at the end of WWI – they gave France back what they wanted (this led to the loss of 52,000 American lives in Vietnam). Vietnam while being fought as an UN action – one of the standing members of the Security Council was fighting against the UN Troops on the side of the North. The atrocities which were committed by this nation while not equaling the other Asian nation was just as devastating. Included was the use of Biological Warfare. At the same time this UN Security Council Nation sat on the meetings for strategy to be used by the UN Troops.

Another nation involved in all of this was Korea which had been occupied by the Asian Aggressor between 1910-1945. As with the brightness of the best of diplomacy Korea was divided at the 38th Parallel. The US supporting the South and Russia supporting the North with Civil Government in preparation for elections. The Conflict which is said to have started in 1950 and ended in 1953 is still going on with the support and assistance of the Chinese Communist Government supplying and aiding the North. During this window of time 1950-53 some 50,000 Americans lost their lives and another 92,000 were wounded. While being fought as an UN action – one of the standing members of the Security Council was fighting against the UN Troops on the side of the North. The atrocities which were committed by this nation while not equaling the other Asian nation was just as devastating. Included was the use of Biological Warfare. At the same time this UN Security Council Nation sat on the meetings for strategy to be used by the UN Troops. (Do we notice a repetition of information?)

At the end of WWII the US had a military government in China – which left the aggressor military in the Asian theater with weapons and even continued to use them against the newly growing Communist Chinese Group. Our troops were ordered to work with ‘the Peanut’ and his opposition group. The rectification of local government in throughout the SE Asian sector was foremost. Of course the division was readily to be seen with the group we backed moving to Taiwan and the Communist Party taking over China.

Since 1945 it would appear that our government has done everything possible to expend American lives and to refuse to see the goals and aims of China in this effort. We sided with the wrong side – we armed the aggressor nation who had committed every atrocity known to man and some new ones as well to their nation and people. We helped to divide the Korea’s – in an attempt to encourage a free government (like ours??). We wasted lives and billions of dollars in fighting no-win wars around the world – being the fool. Our government has lied to its soldiers and to its people over and over again. Now like a volcano ready to erupt we’ve even conceded our borders to illegal immigrants and other nations as if our government just doesn’t care what happens to America or her citizens who foot the bills.

It would be wise to consider that China will seek and get revenge on all of its enemies (of which the US is second only to Japan) and doesn’t really care how it accomplishes this goal. Yet our media and our government pander to them in almost every way possible with the exception of unconditional surrender. Which in time it would appear that the UN will get this without a fight for the Chinese Government from the US by disarmament.

The question of viability of the United States and the Constitution of the United States is what is at stake. And it would appear that not too many within the government of the United States cares or even sees any danger. Most of our population have been fed such putrid food called education that they’ve not a clue and only care about their TV and selfish comforts.

In the South we’ve certain ministers telling their followers which neighbors to target if things get in short supply. We’ve illegal immigrants demanded full rights as US Citizens without any responsibility of being one – and a Congress which is encouraging them and an administration which is demanding the same.

The bright and brilliant news is that it’s going to get worse – far worse! The question of viability is what will be found in the end and who will be here to see it then.

There’ll be two endings – one for two different groups receiving this. If you’d like to see both email me separately and I’ll forward both to you.

First ending: Everything above is clearly pointed out in the Scriptures about the Latter-days prior to the Second Coming. Messiah Ben Joseph has already come – implementing the Restoration of All Things in preparation for Messiah Ben Judea – (Jesus the Christ) – second coming. All of the Scriptures and Prophecies will be fulfilled – whether one’s ministers, beliefs, or knowledge agree with it or not. Our Constitution was divinely inspired and it will not fail or be destroyed! We’re to be hopeful, happy and seeking to be about doing Father’s will and not ours. There are no excuses or justifications! It matters not what one believes if he/she does not literally believe the Scriptures (all of them – that which is found having been handed down from the Jewish People and that which has been found handed down from the other tribes of Israel).

A simple example: Dick and Jane run up the hill. Thus we all know that Dick and Jane did indeed run up the hill. There are many who’ll say, ‘well we didn’t see them run up the hill – so we can’t be sure.” Then we find it was Dick’s mother who told us that this happened. Some will still not believe – but literally Dick’s mother told us this is what Dick and Jane did. Wherein is the difference when a Prophet of God tells us something – either from written history or today verbally or written? If we do not accept this pronouncement literally – then why not? Anyone who can read – can read the Scriptures – millions died that they might be readily available to all. Would highly recommend one reads them – carefully and with serious intent. But then again many won’t or say they already have – which is fine – it won’t matter! What will matter is what one gleans and believes about Jesus the Christ.

I testify to you – that Jesus the Christ is literally the Only Begotten Son of his and our Heavenly Father in the flesh! That the Father and the Son are two distinct and separate individuals – both with a body of flesh and bone. The Scriptures testify of this being literally true! That marriage was ordained by them for man and woman – to be eternal and forever. That as indicated in the Holy Scriptures that the authority which can make this happen has to come from the Father and the Son by delegation.

All of the above historical information on WWII, etc. is history – it can be proven. While one believes the one – they must believe the other as well. c/ork



“Viability”

cji
6/23/10

Enduring to become as one
literally to embrace all truth
understanding each role
knowing of obedience in all;

Found viable to be counted
preparing for the future thus
wherein forever is eternity
in the question of viability!



Copyright © 2010 – cji

'Chuck' Charles J. Ingerson, CPCM, Fellow (NCMA)

http://whispersofthespirit.yuku.com/topic/10118
(Do We Want to Know?)

“Trusting God or Men/Women”

“Trusting God or Men/Women”
cji
6/13/10

In no way is this presentation given to remove anyone’s agency. However, one must understand as stated by my brother in the Gospel, “You can choose to give up a great deal of freedom and personal choices, if you have someone else controlling your income and living expenses. If I pay for my shelter, I can choose location and type. If I earn the money for food and clothing, what I buy is my choice, not the government or charity group. If I save part of what I earn, I create my own safety net, and free up my choice of staying on or leaving a job. The life of a slave is easy, all things are provided, but the slave must accept another’s choices on how, where and what they’ll do to live.” cn

Heber J. Grant – Welfare Plan was to make us self-sufficient – us and the Church! The Welfare Plan is for the Church as well as for us – we all should be doing all we can to be self-sufficient for up to one full year! Now to quote President Grant, “We should be willing to do any type of work – menial labor – no type of work is below our dignity! We should all be willing to work!” Too many think it’s to take care of those unwilling to work – and this is not the case. Those unable to work will be based on a case by case situation. But all members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are supposed to be doing all they can do to make themselves employable and seek employment – regardless of the level of the work as long as it’s worthy and acceptable to the Lord. I.e. it means not to be found employed in the works of the adversary.

For those who might be concerned about the role of Motherhood – each must understand there is no higher calling than that of a righteous mother. However, we do understand that some mothers must be employed outside of their homes for a variety of reasons (actual and acceptable) and not found in excuses to pay for things not really needed.

Some discussion:
Over the years the Brethren have spoken oft about our need to be gainfully employed! Now note this is important – we’re to be gainfully employed in the work and the will of the Father and the Son! Thus we must absolutely Trust in the Lord – and then heed the promptings of the Spirit and the Holy Ghost in both seeking Spiritual and Temporal Employment while in this mortality.

Ouch! How can I support my family? What about my mortgage? How will we eat? What about our clothes, car, extra events – TV, etc.? Interesting all of the things listed have to do with the world and worldly – and little to do with what we were sent to do in our mortal probations. We’ve been told by Prophets of the Lord to do all we can do – but most especially to be righteously engaged – worthy and fulfilling our Covenants in all ways. The temporal and spiritual are inseparability connected. The difference in trusting in the Lord absolutely is that the spiritual comes first – only the world and worldly see this with the temporal coming first.

Moses 1:39 “For behold, this is my work and my glory – to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” If this is the work of the Son and the Son does nothing which he hasn’t seen his Father do – then this must be the work and glory of both!

The Scriptures and Hymns* are there for all to read – and we’ve each been commanded to read them, ponder them, understand them and then act as we should be worthy of the work and glory of the Father and the Son. Now let’s understand this is very demanding and requiring work! (*Note: each Hymn is a prayer of supplication unto the Lord.)

Doctrine and Covenants 109* is full of instructions on how we should be about the Father and the Son’s business on this earth – we’ll look at verse 14: And do thou grant, Holy Father, that all those who shall worship in this house may be taught words of wisdom out of the best books, and that they may seek learning even by study, and also by faith, as thou hast said.” Thus we should be reading of the best books (each list would be slightly varied for each of us) – but it’s my guess and understanding that these are not found on a TV, or in Video Games, or on various inventions of man/woman to make noise or entertain. (*Note: Doctrine and Covenants 109 – is a blessing to all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in these the latter-days.)

Now we’ve choices: 1) to serve God; or 2) to serve man/woman! We must decide which we will serve and therefore will garner our wages from the one we choose. See Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:13 and/or 3 Ne 13:24! “No man (servant) can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon!” (Note: Mammon refers to idolatry, treasure and/or worldliness.)
Alma 3:27 is an interesting Scripture, “…every man receives wages of him whom he obeys…” and Alma 5:41-42, “…whoso hearkens to devil’s voice must receive wages of the devil.”

Where are we going? Everyone should be doing all they can do to present themselves at the bar of judgment having been worthy of their hire! This means one should do all in their abilities to make themselves employable and able to be productive in lifting both themselves up as they lift others up! One can do little or nothing for another if they cannot do anything for themselves! One must be worthy – this means to be anxiously engaged – not being idle or a waster of the talents, time and energy given to each of us freely and abundantly by the Father and the Son*. If we sit at home – and do nothing which involves others and the sharing of the Gospel – either by example or when given the opportunity in conversation we are not righteously or anxiously engaged. (*Note: If one is not employed – and motherhood is employment of the highest kind – how is it then that they can be found obedient to James 1:27?)

If we’re underemployed – then we’ve to become the best possible employee where we’re working – so that we can have opportunities to improve and advance. If we need more education and polishing then we need to be about doing what’s necessary. We need to put our ‘Faith’ into action! No one else can do it for us – this would be like the five wise virgins sharing their oil with the five who were unwise – it cannot and could not be done! Joseph Smith, Jr. when the building of the Kirkland Temple was taking place he was not a skilled worker – and therefore he went into the quarry and giving of his strength he helped with the cutting and movement of the stones for the Temple. There is no work beneath our doing – unless it is not for the building up of others or the Kingdom.

My brothers and sisters – which means we are brothers and sisters – and the youth are our nieces and nephews – we’re family – and family is the only unit which will transverse the Vail into the presence once more of the Father and the Son! We need to watch out for each other – we need to be paying a full and generous Fast Offering – and those who cannot must be putting forth what efforts they can in helping others. There is much to be done and all can do something to help others.

There is nothing new which I can explain or help you understand – for each have been commanded and can read of what it is we’re to be about doing. And remember, Doctrine and Covenants 46:7, “But ye are commanded in all things to ask of God, who giveth liberally; and that which the Spirit testifies unto you even so I would that ye should do in all holiness of heart, walking uprightly before me, considering the end of your salvations, doing all things with prayer and thanksgiving, that ye may not be seduced by evil spirits, or doctrines of devils, or the commandments of men; for some are of men, and others of devils.”

Most like to think of the Scripture Doctrine and Covenants 58:26, “For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward.” And also, verse 29, “But he that doeth not anything until he is commanded, and receiveth a commandment with doubtful heart, and keepeth it with slothfulness, the same is damned.”

“Therefore – many are called and few are chosen and why are they not chosen?” Please each read carefully Doctrine and Covenants 121:34-46!

In conclusion: How many of your really Trust the Lord? This is the most serious question about employment – for either we’re in His employ – or we are not! So many have chosen to say, “I trust in the Lord” and then add the word, “But!” Which are you and where do you stand when indeed we can still stand and be counted? For in Romans 14:11, “For it is written, as I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God,” and thus it will be too late to do it voluntarily.

There are problems within the many of us – I can only speak from what I’ve seen over the past years of my life:
1. Many are underemployed but whereas they say they want to do something – most don’t or won’t do anything for themselves to continually prepare themselves for something better;
2. Some are unable to present themselves for an interview either due to dress or health – and dwell in not willing to do anything about it;
3. Smiles and wanting are something which comes with one’s Attitude – sadly most have this unwillingness to change or prepare themselves for the job market relying instead on ‘Fear and/or Incentive’ motivation – which are both external;
4. Many want higher paying positions without willing to get into the market place to show they’re willing to work and thus worth the higher paying positions.

In some ways I’m a tad cold to those who are unwilling to jump-start themselves. Let me explain: over the years we’ve (as a family) suffered extensive medical bills which most will never comprehend (over several hundred thousands of dollars). Joyce and I had to start over from scratch on three different occasions. While married in college I worked 19 jobs one year and we lived on tomato and onion sandwiches (we were not members of the Church). We both sacrificed for our family to improve ourselves educationally and otherwise. I could go deeper into this if you’d like but suffice it to say our older son alone has incurred most all of our discretionary income in the worth of surgeries (still on-going at age 36) and we’ve helped to foot the bill for no less than 20% of this amount.

Having been a Chamber of Commerce President (town of over 60,000) – and helping both owners of businesses and those in need of employment come together – I’ve seen it from both sides.

As you know I’ll do all I can do to help those in or out of our Ward (and/or the Church) – but with a history of both Joyce and I being 100% disabled – my empathy is there – but from experience I know the individual has to be willing to step forward to both present themselves and prepare themselves. Long ago and far away I used to be able to jump-start some – but the time, energy and talent to do this seems to have changed – the world isn’t much like it was while I was struggling and provided for my family.

Hopefully you’ll understand – maybe I’ve said what might not be understood! If you’ve a need of further clarification – please enquire.

Lastly – “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief” – there’s a reason that the Prophet Joseph and his brother Hyrum had it sung three times prior to their being murdered. It was as if they were giving us one last sermon – on what we should be doing with our time, energy and talents in the service of our Father in Heaven and His Only Begotten Son – our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – amen c/ork



“Trusting God”

cji
6/13/10

So many claim this
‘To Trust in God’
‘Or I Trust in the Lord’
yet how many know
with insight this to do
being found obedient
fully pure and willing
loving without halting
desiring more his will
found in our goals
Trusting God in all
then doing one’s all
to be worthy therefore
of His blessings all!


Copyright © 2010 – cji

"What Does One Say?" (Celestially Important)

“What is the proper wish for the annual date of the "Sealing?" This was asked from one on my mailing list – below is my reply – (whereas I’ve quoted Scripture this answer is mine and not an official statement of the Church):


When something is Celestially important – which goes beyond the veil and into the eternities it would be considered a Blessing. Both a mortal and eternal Blessing. One is entered into a mortal and eternal covenant with one’s spouse and thus with their family. Most all of our covenants are between each individual and with Heavenly Father and the Son – while being accomplished with the Son as an advocate with the Father.

A Temple Sealing is a multiple-fold covenant – which is not only sacred and private – but public and open. We covenant with our spouse and with our children who’ve either transferred the veil – and also with our progenitors who’ve gone before. For a yet unborn child or children they’re included in the Sealing of the Couple – while those children already born are Sealed to their parents after their initial Sealing. Thus we’ve the term called Born In the Covenant (BIC) for those yet unborn. There is no term for those living children Sealed to their parents – other than the Sealing Covenant. Each and every person who is part of the Sealing Covenant are responsible for their own worthiness (after the age of 8 years old) for the Covenant to be both binding and Eternal.

The Temple Sealing is called the New and Everlasting Covenant! The Savior in the Scriptures gave this authority to Seal on Earth – what will then be Sealed in Heaven throughout all eternities. The second part of what we read in Matthew 16:19, “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven (this is also found in the Book of Helaman).” Thus whatever is not Sealed by the proper authority of either a Prophet or Apostle called and ordained at the direction of the Savior (and none else) – is not Sealed in Heaven! This is why civil marriages (of any kind) are only for mortal time – thus in most ceremonies one can hear the words, “Till death do you part!” which is a divorce decree to any earthly marriage. Some professional clergy have tried to change this ending – but they do so without Divine Authority, and on their own.

One must understand that almost all of the worldly creeds teach of a God without body, parts or passions. Therefore, man/woman must become without body, parts or passions after death. Without any of these attributes one is as nothing – i.e. ex-nihilo; which is what most claim this earth is made out of or the teaching of Creatio Ex-Nihilo by most of the world. This was never taught before the 3rd or 4th Century AD. It cannot be found in any of the oldest documents found going back to over 3,000 years before the birth of the Savior. In addition, each must remember that the living Savior appeared to thousands after his death and resurrection with a body of flesh and bone – which many including the Apostles touched and broke bread with and ate. Further, each must remember that all of those who’ve left such a testimony also indicate the Saviors tears and the out-pouring of the Spirit (feelings) in his presence.

If one is to take the Scriptures as being true – they must also take them as being ‘literal’ – and not as the world has been taught to take them since the 2nd Century AD onward. Taking the Scriptures literally puts a much different definition to what one is reading – i.e. Jesus always said he was doing the work and will of He who sent him! He always referred to this person who sent him as his Father! When the Savior was baptized by John (his cousin) – all there testified that the Heavens opened – and a voice declared, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased!” Then the Holy Ghost appeared in the form of a dove – as a second testimony – one must remember the Savior already had the Gift of the Holy Ghost – as the literal Son of the Father or as the Son of God the Father – our Heavenly Father.

During the Saviors 40 day ministry and time with the Apostles after his resurrection – he took them and their wives (and one would guess their families) – to the Temple and performed the eternal ordinances with them.

Why do not all know this information as found in the Scriptures and records – because man/woman have replaced the Gnosis with their logismoi (which they indeed say they’ve done) – as prophesized by Paul and others. Today we find groups claiming the ‘logismoi’ to be wisdom and knowledge – having desired to alter completely the meaning of using man/woman’s wisdom vice that of the Savior, the Father and the Prophet’s and Apostles. Confusion and contention are the tools of the adversary – to beguile by any means and have their minions and disciples help considerably. They’ve done the same with the word, ‘Gnosis’ – and by changing meaning and definition destroy the initial intent.

One must also remember that many Prophets of the Old and New Testament are left out of the Bible – and of the over 3400 books of original Scriptures we’ve only left what is found in the Old and New Testament. Since the mid-1800’s there has been over 2600+ revisions and editions of the Holy Bible (this was as of 1956).

Thus when one speaks or even refers to anything as being Celestially Important most know almost nothing about the life after this life – the eternities – and especially the importance of a Temple Sealing on this earth and during our mortal probation for either us or our ancestors. Thus to wish one continued blessings in this life and in the eternities to come would be the most appropriate thing to say or to hope for one sharing this information of the remembrance of the date of their Temple Sealing.

A final note – many who are married within the hallowed halls of the House of the Lord (the Temple) – after their marriage are then Sealed for time and all eternity. Secondly, one can be married in the Temple of the Lord – without being Sealed. This would mean that the wife has already been Sealed before and her eternal companion has preceded her through the Veil. It can also apply to other circumstances – but this one should suffice.

chuck


“What Does One Say?”

cji
6/13/10

Sometimes, many times
we know not what to say
for such sacred events
eternal Temple Sealings
Celestially important
yet unknown to most
not taught in the world
yet an eternal statute
Matthew 16:19 found
and other places too
what does one say
would be best to share
‘continued blessings
with you my friends’
most appropriate
for such convenants
Celestrially important!

Copyright © 2010 – cji