Category Archives: 2026 Essay

February 1987 1.   “Mean” is an active verb. It signifies the intentional act of a person. It is appropriate to ask about any intentional act, “What do you mean (to do).” One of the mistakes of our civilization is to … Continue reading →

1.   Since a basic definition is always ostensive, and since ostensive definition can only offer family resemblance likeness in the formation of universals, the first language learned by a person must always be a vernacular language where family resemblance is … Continue reading →

Thinking: The spiritual, intellectual, social and physical response of a person to his total environment on the basis of all the evidence he can gather and in accordance with his own eternal personality. To think is to exercise agency. I. … Continue reading →

Jesus Christ is the source of all good things on this earth. If any person does any good thing, it is by the gifts and power of Christ. Satan is the father of all lies and other evil. If any … Continue reading →

Priesthood: The power and authority from God to assist in the saving work of Jesus Christ. Name of the priesthood: The Holy Priesthood after the Order of the Son of God. (D&C 107:3) A true priest always leads people to … Continue reading →

Human Ways of Forming Answers to Questions Type Description A Principal Use Strength Weakness Authoritarianism Composite of opinions of other human beings To know one’s mother tongue Easiest Often wrong Rationalism Deducing an answer from accepted premises Balancing one’s checkbook … Continue reading →

26 July 1979 Definition: Role. A recognizable pattern of valuations, actions, and communications which form a cohesive whole. Examples: Son Husband Father Grandfather Boss Administrator Teacher Committee member Artist Thinker Actor Architect Friend Adversary Client Benefactor Glutton Lazy lout Dilettante … Continue reading →

Morality in the Restored Gospel is faith in Jesus Christ: Together, these three steps constitute faith in Jesus Christ. To become faithful to Jesus Christ is to work by mental exertion (ME) as opposed to physical exertion (PE): ME   Control … Continue reading →

“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord. According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that … Continue reading →

I. Religion is the most pervasive aspect of human life. II. Personal religion is the character (the habit patterns) of each individual. People have strong character (religion) in two senses: To have strong internal control is the essence both of … Continue reading →