Maxwell if thou endure it well byu fireside, december 4, 1984. Dec 01, 2002 if thou endure it well maxwell, neal a. If we are faithful the day will come when those deserving pioneers and ancestors, whom we rightly praise for having overcome the adversities in the wilderness trek, will praise today. After the mock trial in richmond, joseph smith and his five companions were. February 4, 1990 in him all things hold together march 31, 1991. Jesus plumbed the depths and scaled the heights in order to. Elder maxwell shows that this is not a sacrifice of will, but an elevation to a higher purpose promising a life of faith, peace, and joy. Du is spontaneous and unpretentious, remote from formal ity, pomp, and dignity. Such concepts are not always easy to accept, but, as elder maxwell observes, the hardness is usually not in their complexity, but in the deep demands these doctrines make on us. Maxwell was well known as an apostle, author, administrator, and educator. Not my will, but thine 9781590388754 by neal a maxwell and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. They helped me grow spiritually as few other books ever did. A graduate of the university of utah, he was the commissioner of education for the church educational system for six years.
Maxwell perspicaciously delivers the concepts for achieving a more refined nature. But mans attitudes are manifold, and thou and you are not the same. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading if thou endure it well. We will discuss how to change this perspective by seeing that he is never closer. General conference of the church of jesus christ 32,516 views. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Maxwell was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this devotional address was given at brigham young university on 21 october 1986. Maxwell was born july 6, 1926, in salt lake city, utah, the oldest of six children. However, if we learn to endure our struggles well, they will be turned into blessings in eternity. The tree of life is a symbol of gods love and christs atonement.
To endure means not only to last but also to bear up under stress, to hold fast, even valiantly, while maintaining the correct course set by god. Moreover, the configuration and weight of our own yoke of afflictions vary during the. This is intended to be a comprehensive collection of all of neal ash maxwells published works, as well as related documents from various authors. Maxwell patience is a great power persistence, patience, and posies. He explains that enduring isnt just for old people, or something one does near the end of the pathway of discipleship.
Maxwell, including titles like moving in his majesty and power. Hypocrisy, guile, and other imbedded traits do not go gladly or easily, but if we endure it well, we will not grow testy while being. Annie swetchine said, those who have suffered much are like those who know many languages. Unfortunately, neal did not grow to his adult height until after high school, which severely inhibited his competitiveness in the sport. A smart and active boy, he attended granite high school, where he wanted to play on the schools basketball team. To hallow my life he taught me to endure sorrow rather than cause it, to restrain anger rather than heed it, to bear injustice rather than inflict it. There are multiple format available for you to choose pdf, epub, doc. Maxwells talks, not just those that he gave when he was as a general authority of the church, but also those given by him before, with the links to the text, video, or audio available. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance.
All these things shall give thee experience deseret book. Heres a great website i do my scripture study with and they have a corresponding article. Download or read if thou endure it well book by clicking button below to visit the book download website. Maxwell of the quorum of the twelve address to ces religious educators, 3 february 1995, temple square assembly hall. For most, it feels like god is further away when burdened by trials and we need him most. Enduring well is clearly an essential part of mortalitys planned refining process. German lovers say du to one another, and so do friends. All these things shall give thee experience download pdf. October 11, 1986 meek and lowly october 21, 1986 a wonderful flood of light march 26, 1989. Put off the natural man, and come off conqueror duration. Certain forms of suffering, endured well, can actually be ennobling. Maxwell 19262004 of the quorum of the twelve apostles further emphasized that partaking of the love of god means partaking of the blessings of the atonement. Maxwell endurance flags, faith, and finishing the race if thou endure it well neal a.
Maxwell also has a book called, if thou endure it well and its on my list of books to read. Resist not evil he said in the sermon on the mount matthew 5. As a much younger man, i accepted the scripturally underscor. The tree of life is the love of god see 1 nephi 11. If thou endure it well kindle edition by maxwell, neal a download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Maxwell 1996, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. I want to express my appreciation to these wonderful stake presidencies and their wives who sit before you as your servants and the bishoprics who serve you likewise, the president of this university, president holland whom i love and admire so much and likewise for those of you. Neal ash maxwell july 6, 1926 july 21, 2004 was an american scholar, educator, and religious leader who served as a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1981 until his death. Lesson 25 not my will but thine, be done meridian magazine. Shortly after, i embarked on listening to his entire byu speeches archive, in chronological order. I listened to many of these talks while making the long drive from salt lake to heber city. In this compassionate and comforting book, elder maxwell talks about the hows and whys of enduring. Maxwell s talks, not just those that he gave when he was as a general authority of the church, but also those given by him before, with the links to the text, video, or audio available. This may seem even more applicable when we see a friend or family member having to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune shakespeare, hamlet, act iii, scene i while we wonder how we can get on that list as well.
Neal ash maxwell july 6, 1926 july 21, 2004 was an american scholar, educator, and religious leader who served as a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the. Wherefore, be not weary in well doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. Maxwell wherefore ye must press forward salt lake city. In preparing this message, i have felt to have a personal word with any of you who, in this era of hastening the work, may feel weary in well doing. Maxwell often told of a friend who said, if its fair, its not a trial.
Maxwell of the quorum of the twelve if thou endure it well, p. Maxwell, including all these things shall give thee experience, and not my will, but thine, and more on. This is a highly valued book, along with the other writings of maxwell, that is personally regarded in ones book collection. These really are our days, and we can prevail and overcome, even in the midst of trends that are very disturbing. It is the only possession which is truly ours to give. And then, if thou endure it well, god shall exalt thee on high. Endurance is even more than elasticized courage, for it underwrites all the other virtues across the expanse of life. The late neal a maxwell wrote from his own experiences as he was not a stranger to circumstances to endure well in his own life. Maxwell knowing when to persevere and when to change direction patience neal a. All these things shall give thee experience focuses on some of the hard doctrines that members of the church must grapple with in the latter days. Maxwell was invaluable in its preparation, as was the bibliography to a disciples life which i have yet to completely incorporate. As a much younger man, i accepted the scripturally underscored importance of enduring to the end. Consecration thus constitutes the only unconditional surrender which is also a total victory.
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