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Show THE DESERET NEWS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1942 Church Edition Jhe jfropliet Joseph Jeachingi tnith $ An- d- Ed ucation L. D. S, Japanese Aid U. S. Soldiers In Hawaii Intellig ence (Continued) ALL GOVERNMENTS HAVE LAWS As we previously remarked, all well established and properly organ- - 17, 1843.) D. H. C. 5.392. (301) HOW SALVATION 13 ACQUIRED AH men know that they must die. And it is important that- - we should understand the reasons and causes of our exposure do the vissitudes of life and of death, and the designs and purposes of God in our coming into the fixed ... and prominent laws for the regulation and management of the same If man has grown to wisdom and is capable of discerning the propriety of laws to govern nations, what less can be expected from the Ruler and Upholder of the universe? Can we suppose that He has a kingdom without laws? Or do we believe that it is composed of an innumerable company of beings who are entirely beyond all law? Consequently have need of nothing to govern or regulate them? Would not 6uch ideas be a reproach to our Great Parent, and at variance with His glo- world, our sufferings here, and our departure hence. What is the object of our coming into existence, then dying and falling away, to be here no more? It is but reasonable to suppose that God would reveal something in reference to the matter, and it is a subject we ought to study --more than any other. We ought to study it day and night, for the world is ignorant in reference to their true condition and If we have- - any claim on our Heavenly Father for anything, it is for knowledge on this important subject. Could we read and comprehend all that has been written from the days of Adam, on the relation of maa to God and angels in a future state, we should know very little about it. Reading the experiences of others, or the revelation given to them, can never give us a comprehensive view of our condition and true relation to God Knowledge of these things can only be obtained by experience through the ordinances of God set forth for that purpose. Could you gaze into heaven five minutes, you would know more than you would by reading all that ever was written on the subject (324) rious intelligence? Would it not be asserting that man had found out a secret beyond Deity? That he had learned that it was good to have laws, while God after existing from eternity and having power to create man, had not found out that it was proper to have laws for His government? We admit that God is the great source and fountain from whence proceeds all good; that He is perfect intelligence, and that His wisdom is alone sufficient to govern and regulate - the mighty creations and worlds which ' shine and blaze with 6uch magnificence and splendor over our heads, as though touched with His finger and moved by His Almighty word. And if so, it is done and regulated by law; for without law all must certainly fall into chaos. If, then, we admit that God is the source of aU wisdom and understanding, we must admit that by His direct inspiration He has taught man that law is necessary in order to govern and regulate His own immediate interest and welfare: for this reason, that law is beneficial to pro-mote peace and happiness among men. And as before remarked, God is the source from whence proceeds all good; and if man is benefited by law, then certainly, law is good; and if law Is' good, 'then law', Or the principle of it emanated from God; for God is the source of all good; consequently, then, he was the first Author of law, or the principle of it, to mankind. (55) THE CHARACTER OF GOD In the first place I wish to go back to the beginning to the morn of creation. There is the starting point for us to look to, in order to understand and be fully acquainted with the mind, purposes and decrees of the Great Elo-hiwho sits in yonder heavens as he did pt the creation of this world. It is necessary for us to hdve an understanding of God Himself in the beginning. If we start right, it Is easy to go right all the time; but if we start wrong, we may go wrong, and it be a hard matter to get right. There are but a very few beings " ' SALVATION THROUGH KNOWLEDGE It is not wisdom that we should have all knowledge at once presented before us; but that we should have a little at a time; then we can comprehend it. President Smith then read the 2nd Epistle of Peter, 1st chapter, 16th to last verses, and dwelt upon the-19verse with some remarks. Add1 "Id your faith knowledge, through the power of the holy priesthood. It Is impossible for a man to be saVed In ignorance, Paul. saw the third heavens, and I more. Peter penned the most sublime language of any of the apostles. (Ma-- -- -- es in the world who understand rightly the character of God. The great majority of mankind do not comprehend anything, either that which is past, or that which is to come, as it respects their relationship to God. They, do not know, neither do they understand the nature of that relationship; and consequently they know but little above the brute beast, or more than to eat, -- drink and sleep. This is all man knows about God or his existence, unless it is given by the inspiration of the Almighty. If a man learns nothing more than to eat drink and sleep, and doe3 not comprehend any of the designs of God, the beast comprehends the same things. It eats, drinks, sleeps, and knows nothing more about God; yet it knows as much 'as we, unless we are able to comprehend by the tion of Almighty God. If men do not comprehend the character of God, they do not comprehend themselves. (343) POWER TO ADVANCE IN KNOWLEDGE The first principles of man are with God. God, Himself, finding He was in the midst of spirits and glory, because He was more intelligent,- saw proper to institute laws whereby the rest could have a privilege to advance like himself. The relationship we have with God places us self-existe- in a situation to advance in knowledge. He has power to institute laws to instruct the weaker intelligences, that they may be exalted with himself, so that they might have one glory upon another, and all that knowledge, power, glory, and intelligence, which is requisite in order to Save them in the world of spirits. (354) Priesthood Lesson Outline LESSON 38 (FIRST LESSON FOR DECEMBER 1942) Education and Intelligence (Continued) 3. The glory of God is intelligence (3) (D. & C. 93.36) th is perfect intelligence, (55) His wisdom alone sufficient to govern and regulate the mighty creation . Truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come (D. & a. God b. etc. The principle of knowledge is the principle of salvation. This principle can be comprehended by he faithful and diligent; and every one that does not obtain knowledge sufficient to be saved will be condemned. The principle of salvation is given us through the knowledge of Jesus Christ. (297) SALVATION AND SURE WORD OF PROPHECY Salvation means a mans being placed beyond the power of all his enemies. r; The more sure word of prophecy means a mans knowing that he is sealed up unto eternal life by revelation and the spirit of prophecy, (Continued From Page One) drive wherein people would make up kits containing things supposedly useful or valuable to a soldier. These kits then would be distributed where the army felt they would be needed. -This idea was discouraged because the soldiers can purchase necessary-articlmuch cheaper than civilians and kits would be prepared which contained little of value to the men. After some discussion it was decided c. (138) h. The power of true doctrine (341) i. Necessary for us to have an understanding of God Himself (343) - C. 93:24) d. Ye are. little children- - and ye cannot bear all things now; ye must grow in grace and in the knowledge of the truth (297; D. & C. 50:40) He that keepeth His command:. ments receiveth truth and light -until he is glorified and knoweth aU things (93:28) f. Exalted persons may have one glory upon another (354) g. Without knowledge we cannot be saved (217) (1) A man is saved no faster than he gains knowledge e. in-trut- h - (217, 297) 2) Without (4) having more knowledge Impossible for a man to be saved in ignorance (301) Ignorance, superstition and bigotry retard the Church it he. will be cap-- - tive to some evil power j. We ought to study night and day the purpose of our exist- - ence - (324) k. Add to faith virtue, to virtue and seek every knowledge, good thing (217) l. Superior Intelligence bestowed up0n such as obey the gospel (67) m. President Joseph F. Smith on intelligence. The Way to Per fection, p. DISCUSS: 230-23- 1 In what definite way are faith and the holy Spirit aids in the quest 1. of true knowledge? 2. What truths should the Latter-da- y Saint include in his studies? . i that a cash contribution would be easier and much more valuable than any other kind of a drive. This decision was presented to the army officials and finally on July 24 the woYd came back that the army would be glad to accept our contribution. The leaders of the jnovement-callea meeting of d fifty leading Japanese and the 'idea ' was presented ,tothem. They were extremely enthusiasticr Even before the official sanction was received Chaplain Theodore E. Curtis had presented a request for a portable projector suitable for use in the cane fields, guava bushes, on the1 mountains, or wherever little groups of soldiers might be stationed without access to tlje regular shows provided by the army and entertainment groups. His request was presented to CoL Frank L, Bock, recreation and special service officer and he was heartily in favor of such useof funds talkie-mov- ie collected.-- . INVITE CONTRIBUTIONS Immediately upon receiving word to go ahead with the drive the original committee of fifty men . got together to decide on how many invitations to contribute they would need in their various'' districts. Six thousand invitations had; already been printed and prepared. In the letter it was suggested that silver coin might tear the envelopes and be lost and therefore it would be better to enclose currency. This was perhaps a little high handed but the enthusiasm that greeted the proposition proved it was right When the final tabulation was completed It was found that not more than $20 in silver had been contributed. When one man, representing the McCully District, said he would need 800 invitations and envelopes for his district alone Brother Koroki immediately ordered 2000 more and then another and then a final 1000. The 50 original committeemen selected sub committee men to assist and the 11,000 invitations were quickly distributed and soon began coming back. All envelopes were numbered and kept account of. MANY EXPERIENCES The committee had requested that the missionaries take charge of the returning envelopes, checking them and banking the money. This process revealed some very interesting things. One man, Mr. Tanaka, a dairy farmer had placed $50 in his envelope. This we thought should be Investigated. Mr. Tanaka came in from1 the barnyard with his rubber boots and chore clothes on. When we asked him why he had placed $50 in his envelope he replied: My wife and I caine here as newlyweds 37 years ago. We have lived here and raised a family of seven children, the youngest now 15. They have all attended free schools here and had all the privileges fef every other child. We have the liberty and freedom of this great country and we appreciate them. Reports coming in from Camp local McCoy in Wisconsin, where our reIn the army, taken boys have been are treatment they wonderful the port receiving there. I want the soldiers from the mainland who are stationed J here to be treated as well here as our boys are being treated over there. 00 A WORTHY CAUSE Across the street lived a man who had sent in a cigar box full of pennies. When we asked his daughter about the contribution she replied that her father told them he had just saved all his pennies for some worthy cause (Continued on Pag? Eight) |