His grasp of the Second Commandment is wonderful.

Only in the temple do we make specific covenants with God in a specific way. Through this process we are endowed with God's power to overcome Satan as we keep our end of those agreements.

Pastor Jeff! I’ve been following your hello Saints messages for a little while now. I have to admit after I watched the first video (first to me probably not the first you produced) I had to shake some personal pride and give you a second chance and I’m glad I did. I truly appreciate your efforts and example. I think it’s a big part of President Nelson’s talk you respond to here. It’s true I don’t quite completely agree on some of your explanations of doctrine but this is your format and nothing has ever been malicious or misleading on your part. That is something very rare and a great testament to you personally and your approach to your work. We have far more in common than not. Please keep up the good work, I think you’re doing much to benefit your fellow man and hopefully you are seeing the fruits of your labor in your own life. You have brought a deeper sense of unity and understanding to my life. One thing I noticed in this particular response. I think President Nelson would agree with your statement of contending is possible in righteousness. His line just missed one of your cuts. Just before he explains the covenant connection to being uncontentious, he says. “Now I’m not talking about peace at any price”… he knows compassion and tolerance doesn’t need to destroy convictions. Faith is standing as a witness at all times, including at times of trial and crisis of that faith. Thanks for what you do and how you do it!

I love your videos! I watch them each Sunday they are available. Thank you! In my experience, I am seeing more and more how my Christian, non-LDS friends and I have much more in common than we supposed,

@@realtomtomeny You know Nelson personally to say his life is as exemplary of life in Christ or just by listening to him during conferance etc

Underrated comment!!! So cool!

I’ve always wanted to know more about how his operating rooms ran! I’ve been in surgeries and surgeons are most commonly so mean! so hearing about his operations makes me want to be there to see it in action!

That’s so cool!!

Elder Stephenson gave a Conference address a couple of years ago by now where he said he attended a dinner honoring “Dr.” Nelson. Elder Stephenson said he was sitting at a table with other surgeons who talked about President Nelson’s demeanor in the operating room. These doctors reported that President Nelson never got angry and had a calm, reassuring operating room. These doctors said they did their best work under Dr. Nelson because of the atmosphere he created in contrast to other surgeons.

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Amen, thank you dear brother and Pastor Jeff, from a Latter-day Saint.

Agreed!

I feel like even though he isn't a member he is still practicing what us Latter-day Saint should be doing he's a great guy

​@@musekic4654 Hello you are taking our temple duty out of context I invite you to pray about the ordinance we members do in the temple. I hope it touches your heart and the prayer you do will invite the spirit

Satanism disguised as a business disguised as a cult. Sickening and blasphemous people

My daughter is alive today because of the contributions of men like President Nelson. It really is a different calibur of human that will always have my respect. She had a few back to back heart attacks at age 7 and had a heart transplant few months after that. I will forever be grateful for our prophet President Nelson!

He also practiced well into his late 60s. He is a veteran. He also help pioneer tge furst geart/lung machine that now keeos people alive during heart surgeries.

None of these things mentioned in this thread make him a prophet. A prophet is tested by the Bible. And no one in the mormon church has ever abided by the biblical definitions of a prophet.

@Kurtbradwill lol, didn't say it did. You obviously didn't listen to the talk either. Good keyboard warrioring though. 5 stars for sure.

​@@kurtbradwill 😥

Yes. In the war of good vs. evil, those who want to do good are all on the same side.

I know right! I believe we are all more alike than different.

I've been picturing a person on the other side of the comments that I am commenting to, acknowledging that Jesus loves them just as much as He loves me.

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Amen brotha

"Belief" is a strange word. I define it very differently than most people. You cannot have a "belief" if you are indoctrinated and have been propagandized (successfully). Belief is only possible with independent thought, and you can't have independent thought if you are indoctrinated and propagandized - with the caveat that if you do your perception change work and deprogram and reprogram your indoctrinated and propagandized thinking. So what people call a "belief" really isn't a belief at all.

Amen! It bums me out that he is under attack from some as a “conspiracy”..🙏

Prior to this series the only outreach I had ever experienced was when Evangelicals would come to campus (I went to Weber state and the U of U) every year and tell us we were going to hell and worshipped Joseph Smith lol (they said a lot of things but those were the most common). This is very refreshing and great to listen to.

⬆️ 💯 Pastor Jeff, if you're ever walking down a street in Utah and some strange dude walks up and gives you a big ol' hug, I might be that guy. God bless.

Evangelicals in Puerto Rico have the same mentality but they act on that hateful thinking. They become verbally abusive. Are all of them like that? I don’t think so but they act so nastily that I wonder what are they taught in their churches.

God Bless you Jane. I’m curious what sect of Christianity did you practice before you converted?

@@freedomfriday2.040 Mostly Pentecostal/evangelical. Thanks for asking :)

Thanks for sharing, President Nelson is already 98 though so he’s coming on 99

@@janeeyre8241 I was a wheat farmer

Peace be with you🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🙏🏼

I was just about to post this very thing. This is one of the most powerful moments in the Book of Mormon of conversion from hateful and blood-thirsty to peacemaker, pacifists, willing to die in slaughter rather than shed blood ever again. Pastor Jeff, I hope you see this post, and connect those dots.

​@@BayouBandit6 Mormon stories are being paid to lie 😂 investigate the church for yourself don't take anyone's word

​@@BayouBandit6 the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to increase its membership. If you don't understand the scriptural influence of his message, then you can't accurately assign the reason for his message.

@Jason Emmers 20 years ago, I read this story and took action. I had been hurt by my family. I wrote down all of my hurt and anger on paper, then ripped it up, buried it, and vowed never to dig up those feelings again. It changed me.

@@rachelroberts6086 That's called forgiveness. Jesus tells an amazing parable about a servant who was forgiven, but refused to forgive and thus he was put in jail. Unforgiveness keeps ourselves in a type of emotional jail. Congratulations for setting yourself free!

​@@knappingrkyes, we do

I appreciate your honesty.

I have and it is interesting - as far as it goes. But will they remain peaceful when there are calls for world war 3 fairly soon? I find LDS does not have their words and actions in alignment. They are very much like con artists online who say the right words while doing evil actions.

I would not equate the two.

And watch it again and again.

Same 😂

Lol! I did the exact same thing. I made a poster and put on my mirror so I read it every morning; “Let’s replace criticism with CURIOSITY…” 🙏🏻 Loved that you pointed that out. 💜

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Does that come from another talk?

@@dryzelph7838 no, it's Pastor Jeff's philosophy. kzfaq.infoO6FbIVbfCpY?feature=share

This talk changed me, almost instantly. I was a very harsh speaker and leader at work but after listening to this talk, I became an entirely different person.

@@sebastineessien6628 that is awesome thanks for sharing =)

I hope you continue to investigate the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 😊 We love you brother

I love hearing this and it only comes from my own joy in finding the truth by living the principles and doctrines taught in this church. I have lived on the other side of itas well. You will probably not find greater opposition anywhere else BUT in this church! That fact, alone, further confirms my comviction of its truthfulness. The enemy of God will always focus his greatest efforts when the most dense concentration of truth is found. Because there is opposition in all things, look to where the sweetest fruit is found but surrounded by the ugliest persecution. Good luck, my friend.

The more LDS I know the more I see they can believe just about anything they want about anything, EXCEPT that the book of Mormon is true and JS "restored Christianity" as a prophet of God. Do your research. Can't say enough about the warm and kind people, but the theology is not Biblical (if that's important to you), not even their understanding of who God is and where He came from.

I have been blessed to interact with amazingly wonderful people in the church, my whole life. There is no question in my mind that these leaders became the people they are, because they sought the lord in their life, their entire lives and kept their covenants.

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@@calebperkins2624 Why the affront? There are many like me that are open to learning more about different Christians denominations/groups. I was raised Roman Catholic, but for theological reasons I decided to explore more about Christianity in general, its history, different expressions, and traditions. A year ago I became a catechumen in the Orthodox Church and met wonderful people there as well. But again, theological reasons prevented me to give the final step. I have then continued my journey and have learnt a lot about all main denominations and some others not in the mainstream of Christianity. I like to see positive aspects of them all. I believe that God's compassion towards us manifests in the good fruits that they (different churches) indistinctly can produce despite our human limitations both intellectually and spiritually. I have also many doubts related to the doctrine and theology of LDS church, and that is the reason why I have not decided to become a member. But as said in my original comment, there are many salient positive aspects that they, as a community, as a church, keep producing.

I would say get on your knees and ask God the Eternal Father in the name of His beloved Son Jesus Christ by the power of His Holy Spirit if this is Christ’s Church. Heavenly Father will bare testimony to the truthfulness of the Church. I asked at age 32 after struggling with the loss of my only son 11 years prior. It was the greatest question I ever asked Heavenly Father and it has changed my life for eternity.

@@staceycramer7779 Thank you for your testimony. I really appreciate it.

As a born again Christian by God's grace alone, it is alarming to me that this well-meaning pastor coddles those following a false way.

​@@dnzswithwombats it's not false, my friend. It is the only true church on the planet. Whether you accept this as the truth or not, is your choice.

@@DavidRay39 Thank you, sir. I realize you are sincere, but, you are greatly deceived.

@@dnzswithwombats I’m also a born again Christian. I don’t think he’s trying to coddle. I think he’s trying to relate to them in the hopes that he can eventually show them the important differences so they can come to being born again themselves. I think it’s a far better approach than just telling them they are wrong. I believe he’s trying to do this with the love of Christ. I just talked to a LDS person a little while ago and we shared scriptures about how we interpret them as far as the trinity goes. I understand now how he/ she is interpreting it. Now I have to research more and figure out how I can eventually show a LDS person to see the truth. I do that with prayer and God eventually gives me the tools to do it. It’s a far better approach to understand them in order to help them than to just point fingers and tell them they are wrong. Love the LDS people more than I do some born again Christians. It’s because of their community. It’s impressive. They are very loving and nurturing to each other. I haven’t ever seen that from any born again Christian community. Maybe you have but I haven’t. So I’m trying to help them to see truth with the help of God in the most loving way I can. We could actually learn from them when it comes to their love for each other..

@@rosealexander9007 Thank you, Rose. Love rejoices in truth.

@Courtney Hancock ... ah yes, even so Jesus come quickly! Thanks for the reminder!

Their words and actions aren't in alignment. They discriminate against others and it is vile and wrong. Venerating these human beings is not a good thing to do. They say nice sounding words while at the same time they are doing actions that are evil. It is really important to be able to see the difference and to understand that actions are for more important than words. To truly be peaceful one must give up all unpeaceful actions and that is what Russell Nelson does not understand.

​@freemangriffin4953 what evil actions?

James, I agree 100%. Recently my husband and I read through the entire series of the Teachings of the Presidents of the Church. Each book covers a bit of the man's biography, which showed me time after time the way the Lord prepared these men to be ready to eventually serve as His holy prophets. These books have increased my testimony of the office of prophet in general, and helped me to absolutely adore and respect each of them as individuals and as servants of God. When people ask me now who are my heroes or whom I would like to meet on the other side of the veil, every one of our latter-day prophets comes to mind. (Well, maybe not Brigham Young. I have a few personal issues with that guy, but I still believe he was called as a prophet because his specific talents were needed at that time.)

Trent Halliday, agreed!

​@@BayouBandit6 Since tything is not about money, but faith, I encourage you to prayerfully study the scriptures and ask God how you can accomplish His commandment. You will see miracles in your life.

@@BayouBandit6 It's 10% for everyone; rich and poor. My income, at one time in my life, was only $400 a month and my rent was $200; spouse & 2 kids. I still paid tithing. I know that the Lord helped me make the rest of the money stretch. Eventually, my financial situation improved. Paying tithing is a faith thing and it brings blessings.

@@BayouBandit6 I’m not going to be tactful on this, I just do not know how. I do not think you had a full understanding and testimony of tithing. I have had times where I should not have been able to pay a full tithe, and yet I did and the Lord provided me a way to still pay my bills and feed my family. That being said, still follow Christ as you believe, and we all will still meet in Heaven.

@@BayouBandit6 on the contrary in the New Testament we are told it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to go to Heaven. So you may have done this already, but if your in financial difficulty, it may be worth a visit to your bishop.

Amen!❤

Exactly. The spirit is so thick in the temple walls.

I agree. It has shocked me how much peacemakers like Pastor Jeff have been attacked and from all sides. Evangelicals, LDS, and exLDS have attacked him calling him from wolf in sheep's clothing to apostate. The vitriol at times is painful to watch. Some have said he is a wolf trying to pull Evangelicals into the LDS Church and Latter Day Saints into the Evangelical Church. To being on the LDS Church's payroll to being a heretic. I have told both Evangelical and Latter Day Saint friends that Jeff is trying to build bridges. If we view each other as enemies it does not please God. I am thankful that not every Evangelical nor Latter Day Saint feels like this. But sometimes its the minority that speaks the loudest. Jeff has helped Evangelicals like me to see a common ground with Latter Day Saints despite our differences. And that we can have thriving friendships.

Keep building the bridges of understanding !

The other general authorities also do this, so the first quorum of the 70, presidency of the seventy, and presiding bishopric. I don't know about the general Sunday school, young men's, relief society, primary, and young women's, but I suspect they may also be. That being said, I know that some of them also have other jobs, so perhaps not.

@@KWade-bt4dc I think it is also important to know that for most of them, accepting a full-time church calling required them to make a substantial financial sacrifice. For example, my uncle was called to be a member of the 1st Quorum of the 70. At the time, he was an executive with a large, multi-national bank and served as the bank's leader in a South American country. Was he paid while serving in the 70? Yes, he received a stipend of what would be about $125k in today's dollars. He was making a lot more than that as a banker.

What is a church planter?

@@sandyblack1429 Someone who starts a new church, like planting a garden. The Holy Spirit directs people to areas to help reach others for Jesus (in this case).

Thank you for being respectful and honest. I love you, dear Brother John. From Africa!

You might have left the church but Jesus Christ hasn’t left you

Indeed it is a message coming from Jesus Christ who is the head of the church and he leads and guides it today. The Gift of the Holy Ghost was given to you as a comforter and to teach truths and bear witness. If you have ever received your Patriarchal Blessing, I encourage you to read it my dear brother. That is God's blessings to you to help you navigate this wicked and evil world. If you no longer have it, you can always request a copy. Reading and studying mine have helped me tremendously with the blessings bestowed upon me. Personal Revelation is so important as we all strive to hold unto the iron rod which is the word of God. You will be in my prayers. Stay Blessed.

We're in this together, @Brigham Eaquinto.

Btw, if you’d like to do a video on church education, I’d be happy to receive you at BYU-Idaho 😊

Agreed! I’m a senior here at BYU-I and I’d love to see you here, if it interests you!

BYU-I is a unique and great university. It would be a great video if he visited there. @Hello Saints My friend Brett Sampson could arrange as he runs Public Affairs at BYU-I

Thanks for also joining! I love hearing from him the connections to your faith. I really love his perspective.

Jeff is a great voice of interfaith dialogue. I am an Evangelical/Messianic Jew and and what Jeff has done is building bridges and breaking barriers between differentt faith traditions. Years back I remember a similar bridge being done between Messianic Jews, Evagelicals, and Seventh Day Adventists. This conversation that Jeff is doing along with Kurt Francom, Greg Madsen, Dave Boice, David Snell, and Steve Pynakker is needed.

@@darkforgiven360 Oh I am so glad to see you as part of the dialog here. I have been so frustrated with the LDS view of real Jews because they believe they (LDS) are the new Israel and all non-LDS are gentiles (including Jews!), and Jesus is returning to Missouri, not the MIddle East. I just have a hard time bending my mind around that, especially since my husband is half-Jewish and we've been studying the Bible and following Jesus as Evangelicals for over 50 years.

@@janetspiritofthelivinggod6328 I am myself a bridge being both Israeli (descendant of the tribe of Naphtali) and Hispanic. I am a follower of Yeshua and for many years was hostile to American Christianity with all of its holidays that are outside of the faith of the Way. However I have learned that when Yeshua/Jesus is at the center of the conversation and we speak the truth in love (and open to understand) then the Spirit of truth will flow. In the East it is happening in the underground that during severe persecution it is becoming like the book of Acts alk over again. The gifts are manifesting and Yeshua is appearing in visions to Muslims calling them out and bringing them to missionaries and local Christians who share the Gospel with them. They leave Islam and come to faith in Jesus. Some of the most prominent have been Nabeel Qureshi, Abdu Murray, and Hatun Tash among others. One of my favorite websites is beyeperfect.org they are a great example of Scriptural understanding of how great of a Humanitarian Heavenly Father is.

@@janetspiritofthelivinggod6328 One thing I did forget to mention. The idea of Church replacing Israel is called replacement theology and started among the third century philosophers in the Early Church. The earliest Christians and the Apostles were against such a view. The Apostle Paul spent time in Romans attacking this "soft" attack on Israel. Those of us who are of Israeli descent while accepting that yes we dropped the ball are still the natural olive branches. As Paul said Gentiles who come to faith are wild olive branches grafted onto the natural olive tree. Gentile Christians are the other sheep that Yeshua reffered to. It is so painful to see ancient problems resurfacing in modern times. It isn't just LDS that hold this view though. Roman Catholicism, Seventh Day Adventists, Jehovah’s Witnesses, as well as many Evangelicals also hold replacement theology as a view. Its a complete disregard of what the Apostl Paul taught in Romans.

So good! This talk inspired me to seek forgiveness and ask for it in return. I was able through Christ to mend some fences or maybe more appropriately to tear some fences down. ❤

18 years ago I forgave the fellow who ran a stop sign & killed both of my kids. The 1st was the 1st bad day of my life. The 2nd was 1of the best days of my life.

@@dirtfarmer7472 I'm so sorry! God bless you for your strength and character! You are inspiring me and others in your Christlike love. ❤️❤️❤️

Respect the statement

We miss you in our congregation Ralph. God bless

@somanysons Please keep journey-ing with me!

Thank you, Pastor Jeff, for your courage and patience in pointing others to Our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Following Him is the only way back to Our Heavenly Father, as His children, for all of us.