my Dad was Bishop twice and did many years of pure service and he worked hard for a living to provide for his family and always served with honour in all his callings because he loved the Lord
Hey I’m putting this here in hopes of David seeing it: David, how come when you mention the Father and Christ, you say “they’re” ? meaning Christ and God. Meaning Christ isn’t God. For a very long time I’ve always thought Christ was God, but now I don’t think so that much. Well, I’m 50/50 to be honest. Anyways the main question I’m trying to ask is why make Christ separate from God when the Book of Mormon says Jesus Christ is the Father God, the Creator multiple multiple multiple multiple multiple times and everyone that is LDS doesn’t even know this. I’ve never gone to church but I’ve studied the crap out of the Book of Mormon I can tell you that. I can basically finish any verse you say.
@@Eternal_inquire did you study the first vision where the boy Prophet saw two personages and because of this vision you are even able to study the Book of Mormon.
@@helamanbrooking8552 I have not studied the 2 personages. That’s not even in the Book of Mormon. Also, Joseph smith says he saw 2 persons which were Christ and God. but then the book which he wrote which is the Book of Mormon says that Christ is God and there is only one. By this we see that the Book of Mormon is a Christian book which was so powerful that they made a church around it with false teachings to seal the book. You see, the nephites claimed to be Christian’s. Jesus told Joseph smith that there was no true church on earth. Then Joseph decided to make his own church. He made the D&C which makes you where garments, and do marriage ceremonies when Mark 12 clearly says there is no marriage in heaven. Book of Mormon is truth. D&C and the LDS church are corrupt and I’m sorry if I offended anyone :) The reason i am against LDS now (not the people only the doctrine) is because Joseph in the Book of Mormon makes it so Jesus claims to be the creator of earth, then in his new D&C he changes it and says the Gods made the earth. Anyways I’m going to stop here although I could go for a few more hours. But I just want to put this out there: Read the book that your church praises. No seriously, you’ve been in the church for what, 5 years now? And you haven’t read the book? Jeez. Ur just like my mom and my second aunt. And all the other LDS people. My mom was in LDS church for over 20 years and guess what, she read the first sentence of the Book of Mormon but never finished one page. Now, this goes for everyone. I know this because it is a sealed book for the end times. Although by the keys given me I have opened and see the truth now. What is the truth you ask? The truth is, you told me “have I ever studied the 2 personages” although I must ask you, have you studied mosiah 15:1-5?
Thank you David. This was powerful. I am your age, 68. I have five sons. Two went on missions. All are inactive or outside the church. All were actively taught the gospel and taken to church as we were an active Latter-day Saint family. Preaching to these boys only galvanizes their opposition even more. I wish I could get them to listen to this podcast, but they won’t. John Dehlin had a lot to do with destroying their faith. I consider him, the accuser of the brethren, a modern-day Korihor. He has even challenged how we teach the atonement. I honestly believe that you were raised up to defend the faith in these last days. This is your calling! Yes, by their fruits, ye shall know them. And how precious and prolific those fruits are. I served a mission in Chicago. My mission was a marvelous success. But I have never witnessed anyone come into the church and grasp its message and mission so quickly and fully as you have. This is a gift of the Spirit. Your 47 years prepared you for this. Carry on!
I wish I could upvote your comment a thousand more times. Your faith, like David's, is an inspiration. Stay humble and true, glory be to the Lord for His blessings.
So sorry...I'm in the same boat...majority of children do not believe...not bc of John D. But we all have to gain our own testimony...blessings to u my friend...hubby and I are also retired military.
The church just spent 20 years of research, organization, and more to complete and publish 27 large volumes of Jospeh Smith papers. Everything is also online for free. Anyone can digitally look at original documents now. It is a huge blessing. Some people may try to find things to complain about, but the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can handle it.
When my family lost everything it was the church that helped us find a new home new close, a job for my wife and therapy for my kids and I. I’m tern I have been given the opportunity to help many people in the same way!
I have a similar experience. And to hear people accusing the church in such disingenuous ways is disgusting! The church has literally saved my family’s lives when we had fallen on hard times. Shame on these accusers!
I was converted in Colombia S.A from been a Baptist . Now I have been member of the LDS church for 40 years, and throughout these years, I've seen the closest people(leaders) to God and Jesus in this Church. I've been seen no more than a just great man of God, hard working and loving leaders, I missed greatly the ones who have left this world already but their righteousness lives helped me to be closer to God too. I marvel also of the great sensitivity of love possessed by Joseph Smith even when he was betrayed by many. Many returned to the church and asked him for forgiveness, he was already with his open arms and full of tenderness and forgiving heart saying to them: lets my friend continue as better friends now in the Lord. Also I ponder when Joseph Smith's father was batized by Oliver Cowdery; and when his dad came out of the water Joseph then walked toward his father and said: " Oh my God, I have been able to live up to this day to see my father been baptized in the truth church!! And he rested on his father's chest and wept. And then he went to worship apart by himself still with his soul full of tenderness and wept of joy and greatfulness.. Here we see the more sincere assurance to us from this man that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days saints is the truth church on earth.
God, provided me in my struggles, he saved me from horrible situation, I was redeemed thats why I've changed my life and character. I will not leave the church, God is good with me I felt His hands in my life.
Amen David! I was a Bishop in Germany and was a Staff Sargent in the Air Force with five children. I was far from being rich. You are not called because of your status or how much money you make. I love you David, God Bless You!!
Thank you David for defending the truth. It’s really a tragedy to see how so many are blind and deaf to the truth ( being deceived). I love your testimony and the knowledge you have gained in such a relatively short time. You are amazing. I just wanna share that my husband served as a bishop. During that time we struggled with our finances, we have 6 children now grown. But during that time we almost lost our home. But we came through thanks to Heavenly Father. And for remaining faithful and trusting in Him. The Church of Jesus Christ is a blessing. No unhallowed hand can stop the work of God. The standard of truth has been erected.❤
David calls himself in humility a weak and needy Saint… David is a powerhouse in these latter days, both to members and non members. He is doing so much good and touching so many hearts. Seeing him getting emotional about Elder Holland was amazing to see, such a pure hearted man.
I sustain the leaders of the Church and uphold the standards by which we are guided. The prophets and apostles are called by revelation and ordained of God.
David, thank you so much for your heartfelt tribute to Elder Holland. He has been my favorite apostle for about as long as I can remember. He has blessed my life in innumerable ways, and he means more to me than I could ever articulate. ♥️ I can't imagine a world without him. Thank you so much for all your prayers on his behalf.
@gwengold8154 I'm totally with you. Elder Holland is my most favorite apostle of all, (but I dearly dearly love all of them). Every single time I listen to him, I cry. He touches my heart so deeply. I love him so much.
I was visiting my sister's church (Hebrew Christian) and as I walked into a classroom, I overheard the teacher say, "Yeah! Mormons are evil!" I said, "I'm a Mormon and I don't consider myself evil. Why do you say that?" He rattled off a few differences in doctrine but before I could say anything in response, he said that every Mormon he's ever met has been very nice, a good neighbor, a responsible member of the community, etc. So I asked, "So by what criteria do you judge whether something is good or evil?" He seemed rather stumped. As we are fond of pointing out, Jesus said that you can know a tree by its fruit.
Tithing and offerings are voluntary you are not forced to pay them. Yes if you want a Temple Recommend you need to be a full tithe payer. You will not be excommunicated for not paying your tithing.
I absolutely love Elder Holland and all his inspirational talks. I have been praying with you for his recovery. I always look forward to his talks at conferences every 6 months. He is so spiritual and God like I can’t believe there is people in this world who say such awful things about him. He is a saint in my eyes. Thank you David for standing up him and all our wonderful leaders. You are surely doing Gods work
There is a wonderful faithful channel called Come Back Podcast. People who have left the Church for various reasons and found their way back tell their stories. It is uplifting and inspiring. Thank you David!
I hope Sam will spend some time listening to some stories on this podcast. He could find the members he is looking for to have the honest conversations with who understand his doubts because they have had them themselves.
David, have you ever noticed that in general conference we don't raise our hands to the square and sustain Jesus as our Lord and Savior? Being perfect and all powerful I think He can do His job with or without it. We don't sustain our leaders because they are perfect - but precisely because they are NOT perfect. No one can fulfill a church calling as well as our Lord can. We are all unprofitable servants. We all need the strength, support and sustaining voice of our fellow servants. Thank you for supplying a double portion.❤
If people leave the church because they feel the leaders lied it says two things: One...Their faith and discipleship was rooted in men and not in Christ Two...their dilligence in feasting on the word of Christ was superficial and shallow or a few strong words from critics could not have overcome them.
Most people I know, rich or poor, whom have quit paying tithes and offerings, are not better off since they stopped. In fact, just the opposite is true. They are really struggling to just stay one step ahead of their next round of payments. Where in contrast, I’ve seen poor people who could barely make it from paycheck to paycheck, do much better, even prosper, since they began paying tithes and offerings. Every commandment comes with a promise, including the Law of the Tithe.
About 48 years ago while being blessed to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Chile I was living on about $120 per month from savings and my family back in the US. I shared the discussions with the wonderful people of Chile, while teaching a family we gave the principle of tithing with a new family that was living on maybe $50 per month. This investigating father had more faith than me, I had faith that the gospel was true and presented the discussions as best I could. The father of this family accepted the principle and soon was giving his testimony to me on what physical blessings he felt he and his family almost immediately began receiving after having the faith to follow this commandment. I also believe even other faithful individuals in other faith religions also receive blessing by abiding by this principle (I would think the responsibility would be on the leaders of these religions to treat offerings in a way Christ would want). Thank you again for your work here. 😇
Concerned about tithing? Imagine what people must have said in the early days of the Church, when the Prophet asked even the poorest members to consecrate 100% of their property for the building up of Zion.
Yes! Those saints gave everything they had to build the temple in Kirtland Ohio, even while many men were called to serve missions. I could go on and on about the sacrifices the early saints gave. They did it because they had FAITH in the Lord Jesus Christ! ❤
I agree with you David. Elder Holland is a wonderful teacher and leader! And such a kind, compassionate, good man. I'm so grateful that our prayers have been heard and answered. I always like your videos and have shared your videos with many individuals! Thank you for your encouragement. 😊
Not only did members pray for him personallt but I put his name in our temple prayer roll. I am sure I was not the only one that did it! So thousans of prayers for both Elder Holland and his wife, Pat.
Thank you David for your powerful heartfelt testimony of the truth of our beloved Prophet and apostles! It gives me strength to stand at all times for our Savior Jesus Christ and His chosen leaders and mouth pieces! I love you as a fellow Latter Day Saint , standing for truth and righteousness and calling out , those who try to belittle and destroy the precious gospel of Our Savior! Thank you and Amen ❣️🙏🏻♥️
My dear Laura, cousin and lifelong friend; thank you for sharing your testimony on this site. Davids' history of conversion and defense of the Church of Jesus Christ is truly inspiring. I share with all, my testimony too. Amen. 😊❤
A brother in my ward was on RUclips and saw a video about a man leaving the "Mormon" church. The brother recognized this as propaganda and moved on. A few weeks later, he saw that same man in an ad for diabetes medicine. He went back and watched the video with that man "leaving" the church. The brother recognized that the man in the video was never a member of the church based on the language he used and the inaccuracies in the video. He tracked that man down and found he was an actor who was hired to do the video. He sent the actor a short email with the 1-800 number for contacting the missionaries. The actor wrote back to him later and said he and his wife, his brother and his wife, and his son and daughter were now taking the missionary discussions. Later, all 6 of them were baptized. Love it! The fact that deceivers are hiring actors for videos about leaving the church shows what terrible liars they are, to the point of spending money to deceive people. Crazy! Love the happy ending of this particular story, though.
@@vendingdudes He told me but I forgot. I can try to remember to ask him again on Sunday. Not sure if there's much to read about it, though. The brother in my ward seems to have a spiritual gift for leading people to the gospel. These types of experiences are not that unusual for him. He's a special soul.
Pls do tell us this actor's name and if You can find this actor and have him be interviewed by David here. Then we can show the truth for real! David...pls find that actor guy! I want to hear his story!
You now know what we’ve had to contend with as members of the church with naysayers! Thankfully it has never shaken me, even as a young child. I believe my resolve and testimony is stronger. I’m so happy for your channel. Thank you, thank you for blessing our lives! I love Elder Holland too. I found that I was sad about not hearing him this past conference that I listened to his past talks for a full month afterwards! And I’m a regular “liker” - so no worries! 👍🏻
Whenever I feel overwhelmed by the slander and mist of darkness, God has sent me an example of how I can stay on the path. I've been a member my whole life, but David is my example. Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven"
My dad shared that verse with me when I was about 10. It was completely random. It was night. It was the first verse I ever remember hearing. He called me in. I remember standing next to the dining room table. He opened the scriptures wanting to share something. He read this verse to me. That was it. And i was on my way.. Something so simple as His desire to share that with me.. means a lot. Love that memory..
Brother Alexander , finding your video this morning was a delightful way to begin a Fast Sunday . David on the subject of tithing , this was one of the first concepts I learned about . Prais Jesus . This was easy for me . As I accepted it with child like faith . Now in being a member since 1977 , I have never not had what I needed to have an enjoyable life . David , and poor Sam , if he happens to read my çomment , I simply cannot afford to not pay my tithing . There is so much more that I could testify to concerning tithing . As far as the church gos I honestly do not care what they do with my small pentence . I have done as command by our be savior , Jesus Christ .
I have a strong testimony of tithe too. I am married to a none member and he even sees how much we have been taken care of by the Lord because I pay my tithe. He went through a surgery a few years ago that took him out of work for almost a year. We didn’t even have to ask the church for help, it was offered multiple times, but something always came through just in time so that we could make our bills and buy food. We didn’t even have to change our life style much at all. It was amazing! I am so grateful to our Heavenly Father for the law of tithe. In Jesus name amen!!
You're right ........Elder Holland is one amazing man of God. I love listening to his talks .......he has such great love for Jesus Christ and for Our Heavenly Father.
I support and sustain all of our Apostles and General Authorities and the Prophet, Russell M. Nelson. I love them all but found that I have a soft spot in particular for President Nelson and Elder Holland. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is in great hands. Our leadership is comprised of people who love and serve The Lord with all their might, mind, and strength.
WOW!!!! This is the best video yet! Each time I think you can't get any better at providing a clear understanding of how to share the LDS message, I get blown away by another phenomenal experience. Thank you for continuing to do this and I wish every Latter-Day Saint could watch this. I would love to share this with my best friend because I think he really needs it. Keep it going because you are making a tremendous difference.
It sounds to me like Sam has a real problem paying his tithes and offerings to the church. Rather than repent, he finds it easier to condemn the Church. The Lord has always required his people to pay tithing and offerings. This is nothing new! This is to totally be expected!
Thank you, thank you, thank you David!!! I’m always so grateful for your faith, trust and love for the gospel of Jesus Christ and your steadfast defense and support of it. You’re very wise to not listen to Mormon Stories. John Dehlin (Da-Lynn) is a tool of Satan, trying to deceive and lead astray anyone who will listen to him. My own son has not just walked away from his faith and belief in the gospel and Church but has become a nihilist. It breaks my heart! 😢! He is still very respectful of our belief in the Church and doesn’t actively say anything against it (thank goodness) but he has listened to his god-less university professor’s false ideas and swallowed them hook, line and sinker. We lost our youngest son, his younger brother and only sibling , 6 years ago to suicide and my dear mother (his grandmother) 3 years ago and it’s so sad to know that he doesn’t believe he will or can ever see them again. I know he received comfort from the Holy Ghost when we lost them because I prayed so hard that he would and the Lord still loves him and I know won’t give up on him as we haven’t given up. Keep defending the faith and I’d ask for your prayers and those of your listeners for my son. Again, thanks for all your do!
KarenAbbot God bless you in your suffering! I too had a son deceived by Dehlin. The anguish that man has created in many good LDS families is massive. He's evil, plain and simple.
Thank you for your heartfelt prayers for our church leaders especially our President Nelson and Jeffrey Holland. Jeffrey Holland has given so many wonderful talks over the years. I love his messages that have I always gained more hope for my eternity
Children in the Church are 8 years old when they are baptized. They don't need to know everything! Each person has to build their own testimony, and that takes hard work. It's work! It's not easy. If it were easy to keep a testimony and stay in the Church, we wouldn't know what we have when we have it, and would let it go for a shiny, easy thing. All this "knowledge" has been out in the open for years. The "Mormon Stories" types think they know something. They don't know anything but the sadness they want others to be part of, because pain loves company. I want to build, not crush. I wish they would remember what it was like when they were children, and help us to bring people back.
Elder Holland is one of the biggest contributors to my conversion to the church if Jesus Christ of latter day saints. He's right there under the holy ghost who confirmed the truth to me, and right under my mother and father as far as helping me discover my testimony. As I was considering serving a mission he gave the talk about the Godhead, and then six months later concluded part 2 of that talk "my words... never cease". That was exactly what I needed to hear to answer my questions at the time. Later I served a mission and got many other answers from him in general conference; like his most remarkable speech on how "none were with Him" on Easter Sunday when I baptized a great friend hours later and his wife. Then later elder Holland came to my mission and spoke to all of us. I got to shake his hand and look him in the eye and feel the spirit confirm to me that he was an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ with an important message that would shape the rest of my mission. He told us that brief moment was a spiritual interview, and he said we we're doing pretty well as disciples of Jesus Christ at that time. Years later he came to my Stake and spoke to us here in Tempe Arizona where he answered yet again another deep question I had. I don't know who else needed to hear that message that day, but I'm glad to have been active in the church to have received it. Elder Holland is one of the most sincere leaders I've ever met. I have no doubts he is an Apostle. I'm grateful to the Lord that God listened to our prayers and agreed it was not his time to go. So when I hear these Anti Saints tell us the Apostles want to hide things from us and lie to us, it's just a weak strawman argument. I've seen nothing of the sort. They like to tell us they don't like us asking questions, yet every time I've opened the Ensign or different talks all of the leaders tell us to ask questions sincerely and if we really want answers God will answer them. One article by Uchdorf he specifically told us "you have questions. Good! Ask them and I promise you will find answers just as Jesus told us ask and you shall receive." I can testify that has been true. My questions have always been answered in this church, even if it takes year's of patient study. But answers always come. These Anti Saints don't want answers. They've all decided what they want to hear, even though deep down they know what's right. They just ignore the Holy Spirit to get that answer.
Great video! It's wonderfully obvious that the Holy Ghost is working powerfully in you, David. You are a true defender of our Savior Jesus Christ and His true Church. God bless your and your enthusiasm❤
Sam and David Alexander. David - my parents, Doug & Linda Brewer (born of goodly parents) and my family all love you. Sam I would speak in an identical tone to David - you are loved. As a film graduate from the University of Utah in 2003 I can also attest that I myself have navigated the rifts of extremes into what it means to live the life of placing on the apron/s at the Deseret Industries as a nillionaire, (someone who has next to nothing) and to also associate with several billionaires. Film production budgets have been declared by secular entertainment attorneys as things that, “The IRS can’t figure out what to do about.” - - - RUclips algorithms too David - heard you speaking about that. I can’t make heads or tails at times of the drifting from traditional copyright ambiguities that exist with the ‘hastening’ of ‘the work’ in these Latter-Days that is happening through our capacities to zap instantaneous capacities onto the opposite side/s of the globe at our whims. (In and of itself a prophetic fulfillment of Joseph Smith Jr.’s name being had for ‘good’ and ‘evil’ across the whole earth) - having surfaced into the world at a time when there would have been nothing faster than the pony express which developed years after. Speaking of ‘stinky rats’ - Old movie called “Never Cry Wolf” where the scientist / main character takes up eating mice and makes it fun. . . Carrol Ballard also directed “The Black Stallion” and happens to be one of my favorite directors. Regarding temporal things, with my wife originating from Northern Peru, and family who I associate with daily in Peru - extended in-laws, and so forth. I, as well, having film projects that have every length and measure of adversity that surrounds them? I KNOW - BELIEVE ME - I understand and empathize TO NO END what it’s like to witness conditions such as those identical to Jacob 2:1-22. . . John Dehlin broadcasts from an area of the world where I’m from. The wheat and the tares is a real deal. . . Doctrinally speaking and in a temporal context? One small planet in a universe with quantum physicists discussing multi-verses beyond universe/s isn’t even a speck of dust in what belongs to God. The ONLY true ‘gift’ that we are given by God is agency. It is the only thing we can truly give to God, and the irony is that when we do give our will/s to God, in return we inherent ‘all that the Father’ ‘hath’. Imagine, however, I know of many - I’ve studied the individuals in the street/s of Lima, Peru. . . A lady with a plate of candy who sits on a sidewalk for hours and hours throughout the day - selling perhaps $10.00 of candy throughout the day on a plate. There are hundreds of them. Moto-taxi drivers in Lima? Their wages are unspeakably small. What the gospel does with those individuals, however, God can do more with my 10% for me than I can do for myself with it. Just some considerations, however, to make. . . Read James 2 in the New Testament. ‘Rich’ and ‘poor’ are extremely subjective terms. The human condition / the backdrop/s of the human condition are absolutely known by God. I ‘get it’ more than you might know too regarding Jacob 2:1-22 - then that leads to the verses after those. The individual/s who view life through an accurate lens of the gospel will view past billionaire and nillionaire backdrops. (Nillionaire is a slang term that indicates when someone is ‘poorer than a church mouse’) and I have been there. “Blessed are the poor in spirit”. Read James 1 which is a chapter for the restoration. “Blessed is the brother of low degree for he shall be exalted” (verse 9). Riches can be trials as well. The Brethren certainly recognize these things. I’ve been so blessed though from this guy who lives in a van ‘down by the river’ named David Alexander too (no not going a route of adulation David) - . . . It’s been so fun really though to follow your channel and watch it growing. I would simply encourage Sam in every way - take up the 13th Article of Faith which is essentially = to Philippians 4. You may be a ‘poor wayfaring man of grief’, but I just want to encourage you that those who ‘get it’ - those who understand the gospel don’t view you in a lens that measures you ‘worse than’ themselves due to how much money they might have or not have and how much money you have or don’t have. The Adversary would be convincing of a projecting where far too often the pot is calling the kettle black. We’re all children of God. All of the whole of temporal backdrops (rich or poor) are ultimately just that - sometimes they can simply be God’s way of helping us grow. When I served a mission in Panama in 94’ to 96’ that was before Panama had a temple (along the canal) - . . . I didn’t understand how temples were decided at that time. President James E. Faust had visited the area and indicated that there simply wasn’t enough tithing at that time for a temple yet. I knew of tens and tens of individuals whose wages there were about $1.00 an hour. Their tithing/s paid for the Panama City, Panama temple. . . The church also compensates those things and is led by revelation. Wherein the gospel is practiced? Compare North Korea to South Korea. . . Look at what happens where the gospel is practiced. Look what happens where individuals and collectives gather each week and renew sacrament covenants with God. Living the gospel renders us more reliable and enables our knowing those with their needs in our communities. We are to make righteous judgement/s. My father has taught us cowboy wisdom - ironies with cowboys anymore is that horses are expensive - I know - I own them. Inflation in the U.S. has been unspeakably disastrous on vast levels. C.S. Lewis had said something to the effect that “Human history is the long, drawn out tragedy of mankind believing that he knows better than God how to achieve happiness.” - (something to that effect) - Best to you Sam Taylor. Sorry you’ve navigated some of these challenges. I have all kinds of compassion for those with concerns, yet, David so articulates so very well. Best to you!
Wow Jacen...what a wonderful communication! Thanks for your wisdom and kind encouragement...for me and for Sam. May Heavenly Father bless you richly in all things....for sure...you are Doug's son! (he is also a seriously in-depth communicator!). Much love, David.
@@davidmalvinalexander Still battling all the Ugly Flying Lies and the Snakes and the Rats and Rodents of the Sewers. Mormon Stories has nothing to offer but floating piles of junk and other rubbish they collected up in exchange for your faith. They are Trash Collectors. They collect up all the Junk in the sewers they can find on the church and sell it they don't care if its poisonous or not they just like to sell you junk in exchange for faith. They don't have recycling. Remind me of Quark. This was the same ill spirit that King Benjamin had warned his people about not to listen to...That accusatory spirit.
Jacen. I read the whole long thing. Yes it was good :) but don't inhale too much. ;) What came to mind was a guy who in 1925 wrote a book about his trouble. *HIS* trouble. And for 20 years, he didn't stop until *HIS* trouble became everyone's trouble. Sounds like Dehlin and unfortunately our brother Sam. So the result of that book was the death and misery of millions of souls in a war your grandfather and my father had to go fight. In the end the man killed himself and his girlfriend*. The Book? You know; "Mein Kampf." And you know the man; Hitler. * The girlfriend: "Eva." Oh, you see The tragic irony in that name: Genesis 3: 20.
Korihor’s in all their forms, will always be among us. The story of Korihor teaches us there will come a time when the John Dehlin’s of the world will turn away from his followers and those like Sam will be cast aside. In that moment, Jesus Christ will stand with open arms to welcome Sam back into the fold.
Hello, I was reading though these comments to see if anyone else was thinking what I was thinking. Sam is recycling the arguments used by Korihor, Sherem, Nehor plus many other modern day Korihor's (like Denver Snuffer, John Dehlin and others). Thank you for saying this so eloquently that I don't have to.
Love ❤️ God Love ❤️ All, Neighbours, love your pure conversion to Jesus Christ and His Church, thank you David, thank God for Brother Alexander 🙏 ❤️ and prayers
I-R-O-N-I-C the best known Sam Taylor is the one who wrote Disney's "Absent-Minded Professor" (Flubber) -- he was my grandma's half-brother (both granchildren of John Taylor... yes that one) and wrote the most famous novel about mormons (serialized in Collier's) "Heaven Knows Why" also "The Mysterious Way"... not always the most standard faithful of Saints but he came around in his later years to value the covenants ... hope this vid's ST doesnt leave it too late
David I love that you love my good friend Bro Holland. He's one of the few I've personally known. When I was a boy in Idaho He was in the foyer alone I walk up to Jeffery he grabbed me by the shoulders and we had a wonderful personal heart felt talk about serving a mission....❤
David, you're wonderful. Today, I read this verse and thought "This guy reminds me of David Alexander!" Acts 3:8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
I rarely let negative things about the gospel get to me, but if something does start to bother me, I do what YOU just did Brother Alexander! I think of the dear brethren, their voices at conference time, their tenderness with their lovely wives. Playing Elder Holland's sweet thank you, or hearing Elder Rasband's counsel and his gentle smile... the ugliness of the world goes away. I live in Utah and let me share that my leaders here are diverse in background, education and occupations. One of my favorite Bishop's used a hammer for a living and Stake President was a farmer. Yes, we are fortunate to live in a place where education is available and many people are prosperous. Who would be upset about that? It benefits our schools and health care (we have one of the most amazing children's hospitals in the world, cancer research institutes etc.) Do we have poor and homeless? Of course we do. We also have Welfare Square which helps millions of people each year around the world, most of whom are much worse off than anyone I have ever seen here in Utah! We have the largest volunteer groups both church and private., because of our missionary language skills many call on our people translate and have based their corporations here. Propererity can also be a curse to a community as we learn over and over in the Book of Mormon. I testify that we must not become prideful on either side of the coin, rich or poor. Sam has demonstrated the ability to get angry and distance himself from God due to a manipulated envy. ALL things come from GOD! Bless him and his family.
It's funny how John derides tithing yet he wants his followers to donate to his podcast corporation. Tithing goes to temples, printing of bibles and BOMs, churches, and more. John's followers donate to his house, cars, and his bringing down of people's faith
John Dehlin has said that he heard a voice tell him to start a podcast. He thinks that it was God telling him that. I feel like he was listening to the prince of this world.
David thank you so much for sharing Jeffrey R Holland film . I was so wondering how he is . He was always one of my favorite apostles though I love them all . So nice how you pray for them . As long as his righteous feet are on this earth he makes it a greater place . I loved when you cried because it moved me to tears too. You know he is an apostle . And he is so kind as they all are . Prayers for our prophet . He is so wonderful and is the prophet of the world . This was so funny . This guy who wrote this letter says the exact same thing that all the Mormon story people say. The same exact words that come out of the devils mouth . The devil has his pattern and it is so ignorant . This was so funny too. I’m so glad Jeffrey R Holland is doing better and his sweet wife too. Thank you again for your testimony .
I am a life long member born into the Church but I can’t imagine what it would be to make me doubt the truthfulness of our gospel. When I hear these horrible accusations against the wonderful pure leaders of our church I feel absolutely horrible and sick inside. The evil one has entered the hearts of these sad people. Thank you for standing up for the best leader on earth .
I appreciate so much your ability to witness and value the richness of the restored gospel. Especially with you being relatively new to it. I am grateful for your testimony. Thank you for sharing. You've inspired me.
Elder Holland was the Pres of BYU when I was there 1982-86 I love him too. I’m so sad dear Sister Holland went ahead of him. It was such a shock especially when he was so sick. Love your channel.
Yes, we are constantly fighting with the Satan and his followers. Those people are processed with the evil spirits who try so hard to destroy the church and its doctrine. I always look who made the video before I even click to listen to it. Our prophet last told us "Be careful what we listen to or read" so we will not listen the evil spirit's messages. I love your messages and rejoice for your work. Thank you so much for your efforts. Ellis
Sam Taylor's arguments have been stated before by a man in the Book of Mormon named Korihor. In Alma 30:30 on, he argues that Alma and other church leaders "glut themselves" on the members and they keep everyone in bondage by teaching that they must repent of their sins. It's sad really. Sam and others like him are giving into that lying Spirit that Alma teaches about. "Behold, I know that thou believest, but thou art possessed with a lying spirit, and ye have put off the Spirit of God that it may have no place in you; but the devil has power over you, and he doth carry you about, working devices that he may destroy the children of God" (Alma 30:42).
David, you amaze me with your boldness and desire to speak the truth. Keep it up. What I've seen from my experience is that EVERYONE who falls away from the church does so because of sin. I mentioned this once to an ex-member and he got very offended and said he did nothing wrong. I simply asked, "Do you still go to church?" Just as we gain testimonies line upon line, people lose their testimony line upon line. It may start with something that's seemingly "not a big thing", and that leads to other "not a big things", and eventually to more serious things. I want to share a story that COULD have destroyed my testimony had I not put the breaks on what was holding me back. I was rationalizing some of the "little" things I was doing, and then something very tragic happened in my life. I had some friends in the church who were judgmental and believed falsely what was going on. Some of those judgmental people were priesthood leaders and their spouses. One Friday at work I was strongly tempted to go out with co-workers who were heading to a bar. I told myself (or Satan whispered), "Do it. You can always drink some 7-up." The temptation was strong, and I was feeling weak in the moment and lonely and abandoned by some church friends. But, I was also quite tired and emotionally exhausted so I answered, "Not this time." I went home, and spent a little time on a chat room (this was before MySpace and Facebook, etc.) That is where I met a lovely Latter-day Saint. We ended up writing for 9 months, and when we met, she insisted we meet in the temple. (I later learned this was a test to see if I was temple worth.) We met in the chapel of the temple before going on an Endowment session. That was 1997, and we were married about 2 weeks after meeting. We've been married for 26 years and we've NEVER had a fight. Why have we never had a fight? We decided before we married that if the Living Prophets say so, that's the end of discussion. It could have all gone the wrong way had I given in and gone to that bar with my co-workers. People who fall away start by seemingly innocuous decisions, like going to a bar with co-workers, or watching inappropriate movies, swearing, looking at pornography, drinking ice tea, criticizing a decision of our leaders, etc. Hold to the rod. Remember what Jesus Christ said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments." If you work every day to do that, you won't stray.
Wonderful comment Brent...wonderful. But I think most who take that slow road of seemingly little things...till they leave the church..in a sense...lost their testimony and truly left the Covenant Path quite quickly...but just "stayed on it"...in appearance...still attending Sacrament meeting, paying their tithes, etc...but not from and with all of their heart. And in doing this...they fool even themselves....till they are gone...because of two simple sins of omission. In Overcome the World and Find Rest from Oct. 22 conference, President Nelsons says urgently, (not exact quote, but close)... "It is shocking how quickly we can lose our testimony if we do not FEAST DAILY upon the Words of Christ"...and this he says right after stating as the most important thing...REPENT DAILY. All that little stuff...only has the power to cling to us and drag us down and OUT... if we DO NOT repent daily....and then daily, feast on the Words of Christ. We are going to fill ourselves with SOMETHING...nature...abhors a vacuum. If we don't wake up each day and repent...putting off the flesh by the Atonement of Christ...and then make sure we FEAST on the Words of Christ...and make those two things a daily habit...by the end of the day...we are full of the things of the world, our own desires and thoughts of what we want to do and what we want to get, the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches.....and fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind. Truly being led by the Holy Ghost in all we do, prayerfully considering the Kingdom in all we do...and the norm of "not my will but yours be done" in all we do...these basic things...are not to be found in us...just natural fallen living for the most part...after just a few days of not repenting and feasting on the Words of Christ...daily. But we can do all that...and still maintain a "'Latter Day Saint FORM of godliness". Thanks God for Prophet Nelson. But he is only our Prophet in Truth, to the extent we listen to him and actually put into practice what he commands. Much love, David
Pure truth spoken in love. “13 Wherefore, I call upon the weak things of the world, those who are unlearned and despised, to thresh the nations by the power of my Spirit; 14 And their arm shall be my arm, and I will be their shield and their buckler; and I will gird up their loins, and they shall fight manfully for me; and their enemies shall be under their feet; and I will let fall the sword in their behalf, and by the fire of mine indignation will I preserve them.” D&C 35 Thanks David for your example!
I'm beginning reading the Book of Mormon again and really am seeing the prophetic parallels of Laman and Lemuel. So many people want to use the Witnesses of the Plates of the Book of Mormon and angels departure of the Church as proof that the Church is lying to people, but if you just read the first pages of the Book of Mormon you have these sons of a prophet, raised in the Church, murmuring even after seeing angels that Lehi and Nephi were just visionary fools and wanted to leave or even kill them. It doesn't matter if the witness saw angels and the Gold plates and left, so did Laman and Lemuel and despite all of the miracles they witnessed didn't suade them from choosing the truth. They relied on lies and living in darkness for the rest of the lives in constant war with Nephi and followers of Christ. Even if you think Joseph Smith made up the Book of Mormon, you cannot deny his characters and their behaviors are in exact replica to those that exist today.
That's a really good insight, Jacob. Thanks for sharing that. When Oliver Cowdry wanted a witness of truth, the Lord told him to think back to a night that he prayed and was given peace. The Lord said, "What greater witness is there than this?" Seeing angels or other witnesses are not greater than the witness of the Holy Spirit to your heart. :-)
I just love you and your messages. Keep them coming. Your enthusiasm is amazing. What a blessing you are to all of us…your love for the leaders, and the church is the best♥️
You have a way of explaining things that rang true to my soul. I think i bought into the lies. Im your age and have been away from the church for over 40 yrs. Went evangelical. But when hearing you speak.....something changed. Bless You.
David, I don't know what you may have suffered to bring forth such love, but may God continue to bless you. I probably should not like watching a fight but I do LIKE what you are doing. A Saint indeed. Mastering the humble punch is no easy task. Humbly your brother in the faith and fight, Roger PS. I have a 50-year history (I too am 68) of tithing, the Brethren, and most importantly Jesus Christ. And it did not come easily or in prosperity (maybe that's a good thing 🙂). Oh yes, and thank you for Mark 4;24. My ears are still ringing from such a sweet punch.
Roger, thanks so much for your kind encouragement! Amen! So much comes down to HEARING RIGHTLY...and that takes humility...and humility...for a proud man...does not come...apart from much crashing and burning...humility comes...from being humbled, over and over and over again..I love the game Wack-a-Mole...because its the only time I get to be the Wacker...most all the time...I am the Mole...the Wackee. Much love, David
I started paying tithing when I had way more in bills than I had in paycheck and God has always come through for me. Now I pay more in tithing than I used to make annually as a young newly wedded man and it’s a pleasure and continues to bless my life.
Answers to all things are available to all mankind. Instead of learning to man to prove and provide truth, it is God we MUST go to. Sam would love to have us dismiss the Power of God to stand in the city of Babylon. And we, in reply would love to have Sam and those like him, to accept the Power of God and discard "the smelly rat" and fill his soul instead with the Love of God. And the love of those who deciple Christ. I love Sam too. ❤ I love, David, that you said Repent! And it's so true. If they would just Repent and become like the little children again, God would fill them with Light of the world! ❤
When I was having questions ( NOT looking for an excuse to leave), I took my questions to GOD! He taught me that it is all about perspective. That if we want to know truth we need to ask to have God's perspective. To know truth according to God's truth.
Amen. Amen. and Amen. THANK God for you. God bless you. Thankyou for saying what i wish i could. The rotting rat analogy is beautiful. What a great picture in my mind to help me understand those who are against us. Satan, the rotting rat, has been swallowed up and he's deceiving but thank God for you for sorting it all out in a way that makes perfect sense. Thank God for you David Alexander ❤❤❤ 👏 👏 👏 Im a convert. Been a member since the '70s and I'm more excited about the leaders than i was when i was baptized because i have learned and grown and church men and women that have helped me learn. Im grateful for your testimony. Im grateful that you love the leaders as much as i do after been a member almost 50 years. I will never stop being excited about the Church. I know God loves me because he sent us His precious Son. I have 3 precious sons. What He did is indescribable. I can't relate. I couldn't do it. Thankyou David and please continue to bear your testimony. Your testimony will get to the dead rat swallowers faster than anything you could ever say. ❤❤❤
There is something fascinating and satisfying when a person, who deserves it, willingly walks into a trap, gets trapped and then defends and protects the trap. 👍👍👍👍
Thank you for standing for the truth. I grew up in the church but was not converted until i was around 30 . Most of the saints raised in the church simply go because it's what mom and Dad did but they have never truly been converted nor have they put any effort into finding their own testimony these are the people lead away by the devil because they were never converted. My mother used to say you can't get to heaven on another person's coat tails. Unfortunately they become angry and mean and spread the evil lies without ever truly seeking the truth for themselves through the correct channels. We will all have to stand before God and defend our actions if we become an enemy of the Church, Christ cannot stand up for us if we are his enemy.
Very well said Brother David. Thank you so much 🙏 for standing with what is right. All of our leaders are wonderful and pray 🙏 for all of us. They are the closest thing of being perfect in the lord’s eye. They work for the lord so the lord bless them with so much more. Thank you again for defending what is right and stand up without hesitation because that is the right thing to do. Thank you 🙏. For Sam, I will pray 🙏 for you. Only Satan can blow your ears or control your mind and heart to say things like that. I feel bad for you because if you don’t repent, you will walk away from the covenant path. It will be your big lost. This life is the time to prepare to meet God but if you make judgments about someone or something you are not clear of. Don’t you think the lord will judge you on how you judge other people especially one of his disciples. God bless you Sam. And I prayed that the truth will reveal to you soon brother. I know the church of Jesus Christ of latter saint is the only true church in this world and it is the lord’s church. He takes care of his church thru revelations thru his prophets. The 10 % is his not ours to keep so we as members gladly give him that 10%. No one twisted my arms to pay the tithing but I pay it willingly because I love the lord. I have been so bless by this commandment. I leave this with you in the name of Jesus Christ Amen 🙏
David, I’m sure someone has suggested it or you may have already seen/read it, but I want to recommend the general conference talk “Safety for the Soul” by Jeffrey R. Holland in the October 2009 sessions. I will never forget the Spirit bearing the truthfulness of his message to me. So grateful for the Gospel and the joy it brings! Keep it up good brother!
David! You are an inspiration to many. My brother and cousins do similar things. They confront the critics of the LDS church. Some of their discussions are on RUclips. You help people who have a faith crisis. You are like Alma confronting Korihor. Keep up the good work.
Mormon Stories should be renamed Anti-Mormon Stories. I have watched and read many of their attempts to destroy members. Interestingly, when people leave other churches to join the faith, they very rarely attack their former churches. They express joy and happiness in finding the truth. For those who apostasize, they almost never express any real joy in a greater enlightenment, but remain fixated on hate, bitterness, often over petty non issues in the church. Show me any church that teaches correct doctrine as found comprehensively in the Bible which correlates with the Restoration?
I met Elder Holland back in 2004 at the Los Angeles Tabernacle (meetinghouse). He is truly one of the greatest men to grace this earth. A true Apostle of the Lord. I sat next to him and conversed with him; he's an amazing man.
So what do accusers think about the Savior's praises of THE WIDOWS MITE? Such blinded souls shouting frim the great (overcrowded & mob mentality) and spacious (anything goes,) building. Thank you!! Keep up the great work
Wow, thank you, David, for acknowledging the power of prayer. It is a powerful tool that we underestimate a lot! And you are so right. The authority of the Priesthood is real. Praying through such power and inspiration is what we need to increase among church members. chu
A couple of thoughts. In Malachi 3:10. The Lord says, "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse... and PROVE ME NOW HEREWITH, saith the Lord of Hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing that there shall not room enough to receive it". I have seen this proven over & over & over in my life that I know the law of tithing to be true. I don't dare not pay it, because I need those blessings promised. Nobody in the church is forcing me. It is My choice & God has BLESSED my family. Thought #2. As members of the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints, we are taught that Satan is the father of all lies. He himself declared that he will mix the teachings of men with a little truth in order to deceive man. This is manifest in the world today with even some elect members of the church being caught up in Satan's web of lies. It makes me so sad... We are told that the Leaders of the church ie: the Prophets & apostles WILL NOT lead the members astray. They are HUMBLE MEN OF GOD. That know & love God & our Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you for your insights. God Bless you. & I will also pray for Sam Taylor.
I love our great leaders too. When I was watching this I was wondering at the possibility of you being called as the next apostle. You radiate the same love for them that they radiate to each other and to all of us. I also want to share a quick testimony of tithing. Tithing is not an invention of our church. We’re just the only ones who currently do it the way God intended and it truly blesses the world in the most important ways. It leads to beautiful prosperity for the Lord’s kingdom and blessings for all humanity. I’ve been in various stages of wealth or depravity in my life and with tithing as a non-negotiable for me, I never have to fear that promised blessings will come. They always do. The windows of Heaven have been opened up to me in many ways for adhering to God’s ancient law and the love of money has left my heart. Tithing blesses those in poverty just as it blesses those with great wealth. I have been as the widow of Nain and without the opportunity to show my faith by giving my mite, I would not have had the opportunity to claim God’s promises. Thank you for defending the truth, David -or maybe someday “Elder Alexander.” 😉
Hi Hillary. You are very sweet...but I got baptised about 100 days ago, I live in my van by the ocean...and don't even have a wife. I am very thankful for the Restoration...and I am very zealous for the truth in my own small way...but please...help me stay in reality....LOL! Your friend, David
my Dad was Bishop twice and did many years of pure service and he worked hard for a living to provide for his family and always served with honour in all his callings because he loved the Lord
Bless him
Hey I’m putting this here in hopes of David seeing it:
David, how come when you mention the Father and Christ, you say “they’re” ? meaning Christ and God. Meaning Christ isn’t God.
For a very long time I’ve always thought Christ was God, but now I don’t think so that much. Well, I’m 50/50 to be honest.
Anyways the main question I’m trying to ask is why make Christ separate from God when the Book of Mormon says Jesus Christ is the Father God, the Creator multiple multiple multiple multiple multiple times and everyone that is LDS doesn’t even know this. I’ve never gone to church but I’ve studied the crap out of the Book of Mormon I can tell you that. I can basically finish any verse you say.
Props to your dad. What a great guy 😊
@@Eternal_inquire did you study the first vision where the boy Prophet saw two personages and because of this vision you are even able to study the Book of Mormon.
@@helamanbrooking8552 I have not studied the 2 personages. That’s not even in the Book of Mormon.
Also, Joseph smith says he saw 2 persons which were Christ and God. but then the book which he wrote which is the Book of Mormon says that Christ is God and there is only one.
By this we see that the Book of Mormon is a Christian book which was so powerful that they made a church around it with false teachings to seal the book. You see, the nephites claimed to be Christian’s. Jesus told Joseph smith that there was no true church on earth. Then Joseph decided to make his own church. He made the D&C which makes you where garments, and do marriage ceremonies when Mark 12 clearly says there is no marriage in heaven.
Book of Mormon is truth.
D&C and the LDS church are corrupt and I’m sorry if I offended anyone :)
The reason i am against LDS now (not the people only the doctrine) is because Joseph in the Book of Mormon makes it so Jesus claims to be the creator of earth, then in his new D&C he changes it and says the Gods made the earth.
Anyways I’m going to stop here although I could go for a few more hours. But I just want to put this out there:
Read the book that your church praises. No seriously, you’ve been in the church for what, 5 years now? And you haven’t read the book? Jeez.
Ur just like my mom and my second aunt. And all the other LDS people. My mom was in LDS church for over 20 years and guess what, she read the first sentence of the Book of Mormon but never finished one page. Now, this goes for everyone. I know this because it is a sealed book for the end times. Although by the keys given me I have opened and see the truth now.
What is the truth you ask? The truth is, you told me “have I ever studied the 2 personages” although I must ask you, have you studied mosiah 15:1-5?
Thank you David. This was powerful. I am your age, 68. I have five sons. Two went on missions. All are inactive or outside the church. All were actively taught the gospel and taken to church as we were an active Latter-day Saint family. Preaching to these boys only galvanizes their opposition even more. I wish I could get them to listen to this podcast, but they won’t. John Dehlin had a lot to do with destroying their faith. I consider him, the accuser of the brethren, a modern-day Korihor. He has even challenged how we teach the atonement. I honestly believe that you were raised up to defend the faith in these last days. This is your calling! Yes, by their fruits, ye shall know them. And how precious and prolific those fruits are. I served a mission in Chicago. My mission was a marvelous success. But I have never witnessed anyone come into the church and grasp its message and mission so quickly and fully as you have. This is a gift of the Spirit. Your 47 years prepared you for this. Carry on!
I wish I could upvote your comment a thousand more times. Your faith, like David's, is an inspiration. Stay humble and true, glory be to the Lord for His blessings.
So sorry...I'm in the same boat...majority of children do not believe...not bc of John D. But we all have to gain our own testimony...blessings to u my friend...hubby and I are also retired military.
Just wanted to say, thank you David for being like Paul, and not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ
Agreed. He is full of the spirit.
The church just spent 20 years of research, organization, and more to complete and publish 27 large volumes of Jospeh Smith papers. Everything is also online for free. Anyone can digitally look at original documents now. It is a huge blessing. Some people may try to find things to complain about, but the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can handle it.
When my family lost everything it was the church that helped us find a new home new close, a job for my wife and therapy for my kids and I. I’m tern I have been given the opportunity to help many people in the same way!
I have a similar experience. And to hear people accusing the church in such disingenuous ways is disgusting! The church has literally saved my family’s lives when we had fallen on hard times. Shame on these accusers!
I just came out of a job loss and the Active Job Search group run by Church Employment Services has been a great comfort and resource.
Thank you David great Testimony 😊
I was converted in Colombia S.A from been a Baptist . Now I have been member of the LDS church for 40 years, and throughout these years, I've seen the closest people(leaders) to God and Jesus in this Church. I've been seen no more than a just great man of God, hard working and loving leaders, I missed greatly the ones who have left this world already but their righteousness lives helped me to be closer to God too. I marvel also of the great sensitivity of love possessed by Joseph Smith even when he was betrayed by many. Many returned to the church and asked him for forgiveness, he was already with his open arms and full of tenderness and forgiving heart saying to them: lets my friend continue as better friends now in the Lord. Also I ponder when Joseph Smith's father was batized by Oliver Cowdery; and when his dad came out of the water Joseph then walked toward his father and said: " Oh my God, I have been able to live up to this day to see my father been baptized in the truth church!! And he rested on his father's chest and wept. And then he went to worship apart by himself still with his soul full of tenderness and wept of joy and greatfulness..
Here we see the more sincere assurance to us from this man that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days saints is the truth church on earth.
God, provided me in my struggles, he saved me from horrible situation, I was redeemed thats why I've changed my life and character. I will not leave the church, God is good with me I felt His hands in my life.
Amen David! I was a Bishop in Germany and was a Staff Sargent in the Air Force with five children. I was far from being rich. You are not called because of your status or how much money you make. I love you David, God Bless You!!
Thank you David for defending the truth. It’s really a tragedy to see how so many are blind and deaf to the truth ( being deceived). I love your testimony and the knowledge you have gained in such a relatively short time. You are amazing. I just wanna share that my husband served as a bishop. During that time we struggled with our finances, we have 6 children now grown. But during that time we almost lost our home. But we came through thanks to Heavenly Father. And for remaining faithful and trusting in Him. The Church of Jesus Christ is a blessing. No unhallowed hand can stop the work of God. The standard of truth has been erected.❤
David calls himself in humility a weak and needy Saint… David is a powerhouse in these latter days, both to members and non members. He is doing so much good and touching so many hearts. Seeing him getting emotional about Elder Holland was amazing to see, such a pure hearted man.
Mark 4: 23-25 David is a gift and true Saint.
I sustain the leaders of the Church and uphold the standards by which we are guided. The prophets and apostles are called by revelation and ordained of God.
David, thank you so much for your heartfelt tribute to Elder Holland. He has been my favorite apostle for about as long as I can remember. He has blessed my life in innumerable ways, and he means more to me than I could ever articulate. ♥️ I can't imagine a world without him. Thank you so much for all your prayers on his behalf.
@gwengold8154 I'm totally with you. Elder Holland is my most favorite apostle of all, (but I dearly dearly love all of them). Every single time I listen to him, I cry. He touches my heart so deeply. I love him so much.
@@Nikkiotero me too ❤️ it's so nice to hear that you feel the same way about him.
@@gwengold8154❤❤❤❤❤❤
Our Brother Joseph would be / is proud of your defense
I was visiting my sister's church (Hebrew Christian) and as I walked into a classroom, I overheard the teacher say, "Yeah! Mormons are evil!" I said, "I'm a Mormon and I don't consider myself evil. Why do you say that?" He rattled off a few differences in doctrine but before I could say anything in response, he said that every Mormon he's ever met has been very nice, a good neighbor, a responsible member of the community, etc. So I asked, "So by what criteria do you judge whether something is good or evil?" He seemed rather stumped. As we are fond of pointing out, Jesus said that you can know a tree by its fruit.
Tithing and offerings are voluntary you are not forced to pay them. Yes if you want a Temple Recommend you need to be a full tithe payer. You will not be excommunicated for not paying your tithing.
I absolutely love Elder Holland and all his inspirational talks. I have been praying with you for his recovery. I always look forward to his talks at conferences every 6 months. He is so spiritual and God like I can’t believe there is people in this world who say such awful things about him. He is a saint in my eyes. Thank you David for standing up him and all our wonderful leaders. You are surely doing Gods work
There is a wonderful faithful channel called Come Back Podcast. People who have left the Church for various reasons and found their way back tell their stories. It is uplifting and inspiring. Thank you David!
I hope Sam will spend some time listening to some stories on this podcast. He could find the members he is looking for to have the honest conversations with who understand his doubts because they have had them themselves.
@@jimandhilaryfollett1365 Exactly.
Ashley's channel is great!
David, have you ever noticed that in general conference we don't raise our hands to the square and sustain Jesus as our Lord and Savior? Being perfect and all powerful I think He can do His job with or without it. We don't sustain our leaders because they are perfect - but precisely because they are NOT perfect. No one can fulfill a church calling as well as our Lord can. We are all unprofitable servants. We all need the strength, support and sustaining voice of our fellow servants. Thank you for supplying a double portion.❤
I really love what you said ❤️
I love this! I have never thought of it that way.
If people leave the church because they feel the leaders lied it says two things:
One...Their faith and discipleship was rooted in men and not in Christ
Two...their dilligence in feasting on the word of Christ was superficial and shallow or a few strong words from critics could not have overcome them.
Correct analysis!
God loves Sam Taylor. I will pray for him!
When I hear of generational members falling away, it reminds me of - No prophet is accepted in his own country.(Luke 4:24)
Thank you brother- we love you and please continue your mission to denounce the lies by all these people. THE GOSPEL IS TRUE!!!!
Most people I know, rich or poor, whom have quit paying tithes and offerings, are not better off since they stopped. In fact, just the opposite is true. They are really struggling to just stay one step ahead of their next round of payments. Where in contrast, I’ve seen poor people who could barely make it from paycheck to paycheck, do much better, even prosper, since they began paying tithes and offerings. Every commandment comes with a promise, including the Law of the Tithe.
About 48 years ago while being blessed to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Chile I was living on about $120 per month from savings and my family back in the US. I shared the discussions with the wonderful people of Chile, while teaching a family we gave the principle of tithing with a new family that was living on maybe $50 per month. This investigating father had more faith than me, I had faith that the gospel was true and presented the discussions as best I could. The father of this family accepted the principle and soon was giving his testimony to me on what physical blessings he felt he and his family almost immediately began receiving after having the faith to follow this commandment. I also believe even other faithful individuals in other faith religions also receive blessing by abiding by this principle (I would think the responsibility would be on the leaders of these religions to treat offerings in a way Christ would want). Thank you again for your work here. 😇
Concerned about tithing? Imagine what people must have said in the early days of the Church, when the Prophet asked even the poorest members to consecrate 100% of their property for the building up of Zion.
Yes! Those saints gave everything they had to build the temple in Kirtland Ohio, even while many men were called to serve missions. I could go on and on about the sacrifices the early saints gave. They did it because they had FAITH in the Lord Jesus Christ! ❤
Literally everything Sam accused the brethren of is true of John dehlin.
Bear in mind John Dehlin makes $232,000 a year on his "Non-Profit".
He also has had extra marital relations with Carah Burrell...and other co hosts
I agree with you David. Elder Holland is a wonderful teacher and leader! And such a kind, compassionate, good man.
I'm so grateful that our prayers have been heard and answered.
I always like your videos and have shared your videos with many individuals! Thank you for your encouragement. 😊
Not only did members pray for him personallt but I put his name in our temple prayer roll. I am sure I was not the only one that did it! So thousans of prayers for both Elder Holland and his wife, Pat.
Thank you David for your powerful heartfelt testimony of the truth of our beloved Prophet and apostles! It gives me strength to stand at all times for our Savior Jesus Christ and His chosen leaders and mouth pieces! I love you as a fellow Latter Day Saint , standing for truth and righteousness and calling out , those who try to belittle and destroy the precious gospel of Our Savior! Thank you and Amen ❣️🙏🏻♥️
My dear Laura, cousin and lifelong friend;
thank you for sharing
your testimony on this site.
Davids' history of conversion and defense of the Church of Jesus Christ is
truly inspiring.
I share with all, my testimony too.
Amen. 😊❤
Wow, David Alexander truly read Satan's mind and accusations against the Lord's leaders and His Church, love and prayers
A brother in my ward was on RUclips and saw a video about a man leaving the "Mormon" church. The brother recognized this as propaganda and moved on. A few weeks later, he saw that same man in an ad for diabetes medicine. He went back and watched the video with that man "leaving" the church. The brother recognized that the man in the video was never a member of the church based on the language he used and the inaccuracies in the video. He tracked that man down and found he was an actor who was hired to do the video. He sent the actor a short email with the 1-800 number for contacting the missionaries. The actor wrote back to him later and said he and his wife, his brother and his wife, and his son and daughter were now taking the missionary discussions. Later, all 6 of them were baptized. Love it! The fact that deceivers are hiring actors for videos about leaving the church shows what terrible liars they are, to the point of spending money to deceive people. Crazy! Love the happy ending of this particular story, though.
Wow what a deception racket! The lengths people go to destroy the faith of others! SAD.
Wow, thanks for sharing that! I had no idea, but I'm not surprised at all. I'm so happy that the actor and his family were baptized.
Wow I'd like to read more about this. Any idea of the guy's name?
@@vendingdudes He told me but I forgot. I can try to remember to ask him again on Sunday. Not sure if there's much to read about it, though. The brother in my ward seems to have a spiritual gift for leading people to the gospel. These types of experiences are not that unusual for him. He's a special soul.
Pls do tell us this actor's name and if You can find this actor and have him be interviewed by David here. Then we can show the truth for real! David...pls find that actor guy! I want to hear his story!
You now know what we’ve had to contend with as members of the church with naysayers! Thankfully it has never shaken me, even as a young child. I believe my resolve and testimony is stronger. I’m so happy for your channel. Thank you, thank you for blessing our lives! I love Elder Holland too. I found that I was sad about not hearing him this past conference that I listened to his past talks for a full month afterwards! And I’m a regular “liker” - so no worries! 👍🏻
Whenever I feel overwhelmed by the slander and mist of darkness, God has sent me an example of how I can stay on the path. I've been a member my whole life, but David is my example.
Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven"
My dad shared that verse with me when I was about 10. It was completely random. It was night. It was the first verse I ever remember hearing. He called me in. I remember standing next to the dining room table. He opened the scriptures wanting to share something. He read this verse to me. That was it. And i was on my way..
Something so simple as His desire to share that with me.. means a lot. Love that memory..
Brother Alexander , finding your video this morning was a delightful way to begin a Fast Sunday . David on the subject of tithing , this was one of the first concepts I learned about . Prais Jesus . This was easy for me . As I accepted it with child like faith . Now in being a member since 1977 , I have never not had what I needed to have an enjoyable life . David , and poor Sam , if he happens to read my çomment , I simply cannot afford to not pay my tithing . There is so much more that I could testify to concerning tithing . As far as the church gos I honestly do not care what they do with my small pentence . I have done as command by our be savior , Jesus Christ .
I have a strong testimony of tithe too. I am married to a none member and he even sees how much we have been taken care of by the Lord because I pay my tithe. He went through a surgery a few years ago that took him out of work for almost a year. We didn’t even have to ask the church for help, it was offered multiple times, but something always came through just in time so that we could make our bills and buy food. We didn’t even have to change our life style much at all. It was amazing! I am so grateful to our Heavenly Father for the law of tithe. In Jesus name amen!!
Bless you brother David! Thank you for sharing you videos. You are a huge blessing to all of us!!!
You're right ........Elder Holland is one amazing man of God. I love listening to his talks .......he has such great love for Jesus Christ and for Our Heavenly Father.
I support and sustain all of our Apostles and General Authorities and the Prophet, Russell M. Nelson. I love them all but found that I have a soft spot in particular for President Nelson and Elder Holland. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is in great hands. Our leadership is comprised of people who love and serve The Lord with all their might, mind, and strength.
WOW!!!! This is the best video yet! Each time I think you can't get any better at providing a clear understanding of how to share the LDS message, I get blown away by another phenomenal experience. Thank you for continuing to do this and I wish every Latter-Day Saint could watch this. I would love to share this with my best friend because I think he really needs it. Keep it going because you are making a tremendous difference.
It sounds to me like Sam has a real problem paying his tithes and offerings to the church. Rather than repent, he finds it easier to condemn the Church. The Lord has always required his people to pay tithing and offerings. This is nothing new! This is to totally be expected!
Thank you, thank you, thank you David!!! I’m always so grateful for your faith, trust and love for the gospel of Jesus Christ and your steadfast defense and support of it. You’re very wise to not listen to Mormon Stories. John Dehlin (Da-Lynn) is a tool of Satan, trying to deceive and lead astray anyone who will listen to him. My own son has not just walked away from his faith and belief in the gospel and Church but has become a nihilist. It breaks my heart! 😢! He is still very respectful of our belief in the Church and doesn’t actively say anything against it (thank goodness) but he has listened to his god-less university professor’s false ideas and swallowed them hook, line and sinker. We lost our youngest son, his younger brother and only sibling , 6 years ago to suicide and my dear mother (his grandmother) 3 years ago and it’s so sad to know that he doesn’t believe he will or can ever see them again. I know he received comfort from the Holy Ghost when we lost them because I prayed so hard that he would and the Lord still loves him and I know won’t give up on him as we haven’t given up. Keep defending the faith and I’d ask for your prayers and those of your listeners for my son. Again, thanks for all your do!
Can relate. God bless you!
KarenAbbot God bless you in your suffering! I too had a son deceived by Dehlin. The anguish that man has created in many good LDS families is massive. He's evil, plain and simple.
Thank you for your heartfelt prayers for our church leaders especially our President Nelson and Jeffrey Holland. Jeffrey Holland has given so many wonderful talks over the years. I love his messages that have I always gained more hope for my eternity
Children in the Church are 8 years old when they are baptized. They don't need to know everything! Each person has to build their own testimony, and that takes hard work. It's work! It's not easy. If it were easy to keep a testimony and stay in the Church, we wouldn't know what we have when we have it, and would let it go for a shiny, easy thing. All this "knowledge" has been out in the open for years. The "Mormon Stories" types think they know something. They don't know anything but the sadness they want others to be part of, because pain loves company. I want to build, not crush. I wish they would remember what it was like when they were children, and help us to bring people back.
I'm glad to hear that Elder Holland is well. I hadn't heard any updates. Thanks Elder Alexander
Elder Holland is one of the biggest contributors to my conversion to the church if Jesus Christ of latter day saints. He's right there under the holy ghost who confirmed the truth to me, and right under my mother and father as far as helping me discover my testimony. As I was considering serving a mission he gave the talk about the Godhead, and then six months later concluded part 2 of that talk "my words... never cease". That was exactly what I needed to hear to answer my questions at the time. Later I served a mission and got many other answers from him in general conference; like his most remarkable speech on how "none were with Him" on Easter Sunday when I baptized a great friend hours later and his wife. Then later elder Holland came to my mission and spoke to all of us. I got to shake his hand and look him in the eye and feel the spirit confirm to me that he was an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ with an important message that would shape the rest of my mission. He told us that brief moment was a spiritual interview, and he said we we're doing pretty well as disciples of Jesus Christ at that time.
Years later he came to my Stake and spoke to us here in Tempe Arizona where he answered yet again another deep question I had. I don't know who else needed to hear that message that day, but I'm glad to have been active in the church to have received it.
Elder Holland is one of the most sincere leaders I've ever met. I have no doubts he is an Apostle. I'm grateful to the Lord that God listened to our prayers and agreed it was not his time to go. So when I hear these Anti Saints tell us the Apostles want to hide things from us and lie to us, it's just a weak strawman argument. I've seen nothing of the sort. They like to tell us they don't like us asking questions, yet every time I've opened the Ensign or different talks all of the leaders tell us to ask questions sincerely and if we really want answers God will answer them. One article by Uchdorf he specifically told us "you have questions. Good! Ask them and I promise you will find answers just as Jesus told us ask and you shall receive." I can testify that has been true. My questions have always been answered in this church, even if it takes year's of patient study. But answers always come. These Anti Saints don't want answers. They've all decided what they want to hear, even though deep down they know what's right. They just ignore the Holy Spirit to get that answer.
Great video! It's wonderfully obvious that the Holy Ghost is working powerfully in you, David. You are a true defender of our Savior Jesus Christ and His true Church. God bless your and your enthusiasm❤
Again David, I love love what you are saying and doing, accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative. Thank you ❤
Sam and David Alexander. David - my parents, Doug & Linda Brewer (born of goodly parents) and my family all love you. Sam I would speak in an identical tone to David - you are loved.
As a film graduate from the University of Utah in 2003 I can also attest that I myself have navigated the rifts of extremes into what it means to live the life of placing on the apron/s at the Deseret Industries as a nillionaire, (someone who has next to nothing) and to also associate with several billionaires. Film production budgets have been declared by secular entertainment attorneys as things that, “The IRS can’t figure out what to do about.” - - -
RUclips algorithms too David - heard you speaking about that. I can’t make heads or tails at times of the drifting from traditional copyright ambiguities that exist with the ‘hastening’ of ‘the work’ in these Latter-Days that is happening through our capacities to zap instantaneous capacities onto the opposite side/s of the globe at our whims. (In and of itself a prophetic fulfillment of Joseph Smith Jr.’s name being had for ‘good’ and ‘evil’ across the whole earth) - having surfaced into the world at a time when there would have been nothing faster than the pony express which developed years after.
Speaking of ‘stinky rats’ - Old movie called “Never Cry Wolf” where the scientist / main character takes up eating mice and makes it fun. . . Carrol Ballard also directed “The Black Stallion” and happens to be one of my favorite directors.
Regarding temporal things, with my wife originating from Northern Peru, and family who I associate with daily in Peru - extended in-laws, and so forth. I, as well, having film projects that have every length and measure of adversity that surrounds them? I KNOW - BELIEVE ME - I understand and empathize TO NO END what it’s like to witness conditions such as those identical to Jacob 2:1-22. . .
John Dehlin broadcasts from an area of the world where I’m from. The wheat and the tares is a real deal. . .
Doctrinally speaking and in a temporal context? One small planet in a universe with quantum physicists discussing multi-verses beyond universe/s isn’t even a speck of dust in what belongs to God. The ONLY true ‘gift’ that we are given by God is agency. It is the only thing we can truly give to God, and the irony is that when we do give our will/s to God, in return we inherent ‘all that the Father’ ‘hath’.
Imagine, however, I know of many - I’ve studied the individuals in the street/s of Lima, Peru. . . A lady with a plate of candy who sits on a sidewalk for hours and hours throughout the day - selling perhaps $10.00 of candy throughout the day on a plate. There are hundreds of them. Moto-taxi drivers in Lima? Their wages are unspeakably small.
What the gospel does with those individuals, however, God can do more with my 10% for me than I can do for myself with it.
Just some considerations, however, to make. . .
Read James 2 in the New Testament. ‘Rich’ and ‘poor’ are extremely subjective terms. The human condition / the backdrop/s of the human condition are absolutely known by God.
I ‘get it’ more than you might know too regarding Jacob 2:1-22 - then that leads to the verses after those.
The individual/s who view life through an accurate lens of the gospel will view past billionaire and nillionaire backdrops. (Nillionaire is a slang term that indicates when someone is ‘poorer than a church mouse’) and I have been there. “Blessed are the poor in spirit”. Read James 1 which is a chapter for the restoration. “Blessed is the brother of low degree for he shall be exalted” (verse 9). Riches can be trials as well. The Brethren certainly recognize these things.
I’ve been so blessed though from this guy who lives in a van ‘down by the river’ named David Alexander too (no not going a route of adulation David) - . . . It’s been so fun really though to follow your channel and watch it growing.
I would simply encourage Sam in every way - take up the 13th Article of Faith which is essentially = to Philippians 4. You may be a ‘poor wayfaring man of grief’, but I just want to encourage you that those who ‘get it’ - those who understand the gospel don’t view you in a lens that measures you ‘worse than’ themselves due to how much money they might have or not have and how much money you have or don’t have. The Adversary would be convincing of a projecting where far too often the pot is calling the kettle black. We’re all children of God.
All of the whole of temporal backdrops (rich or poor) are ultimately just that - sometimes they can simply be God’s way of helping us grow.
When I served a mission in Panama in 94’ to 96’ that was before Panama had a temple (along the canal) - . . . I didn’t understand how temples were decided at that time. President James E. Faust had visited the area and indicated that there simply wasn’t enough tithing at that time for a temple yet. I knew of tens and tens of individuals whose wages there were about $1.00 an hour. Their tithing/s paid for the Panama City, Panama temple. . . The church also compensates those things and is led by revelation.
Wherein the gospel is practiced? Compare North Korea to South Korea. . . Look at what happens where the gospel is practiced. Look what happens where individuals and collectives gather each week and renew sacrament covenants with God. Living the gospel renders us more reliable and enables our knowing those with their needs in our communities.
We are to make righteous judgement/s. My father has taught us cowboy wisdom - ironies with cowboys anymore is that horses are expensive - I know - I own them. Inflation in the U.S. has been unspeakably disastrous on vast levels. C.S. Lewis had said something to the effect that “Human history is the long, drawn out tragedy of mankind believing that he knows better than God how to achieve happiness.” - (something to that effect) -
Best to you Sam Taylor. Sorry you’ve navigated some of these challenges. I have all kinds of compassion for those with concerns, yet, David so articulates so very well.
Best to you!
Wow Jacen...what a wonderful communication! Thanks for your wisdom and kind encouragement...for me and for Sam. May Heavenly Father bless you richly in all things....for sure...you are Doug's son! (he is also a seriously in-depth communicator!). Much love, David.
@@davidmalvinalexander Still battling all the Ugly Flying Lies and the Snakes and the Rats and Rodents of the Sewers. Mormon Stories has nothing to offer but floating piles of junk and other rubbish they collected up in exchange for your faith. They are Trash Collectors. They collect up all the Junk in the sewers they can find on the church and sell it they don't care if its poisonous or not they just like to sell you junk in exchange for faith. They don't have recycling. Remind me of Quark. This was the same ill spirit that King Benjamin had warned his people about not to listen to...That accusatory spirit.
Jacen. I read the whole long thing. Yes it was good :) but don't inhale too much. ;)
What came to mind was a guy who in 1925 wrote a book about his trouble.
*HIS* trouble.
And for 20 years, he didn't stop until *HIS* trouble became everyone's trouble. Sounds like Dehlin and unfortunately our brother Sam.
So the result of that book was the death and misery of millions of souls in a war your grandfather and my father had to go fight. In the end the man killed himself and his girlfriend*. The Book? You know; "Mein Kampf." And you know the man; Hitler.
* The girlfriend: "Eva." Oh, you see The tragic irony in that name: Genesis 3: 20.
Well said, Thank you. PS. I've added "Nillionaire" to my vocabulary. 🙂
David, you are just a sweetheart. I am so thankful to you and your positive, loving attitude. So refreshing.
Korihor’s in all their forms, will always be among us. The story of Korihor teaches us there will come a time when the John Dehlin’s of the world will turn away from his followers and those like Sam will be cast aside. In that moment, Jesus Christ will stand with open arms to welcome Sam back into the fold.
Hello, I was reading though these comments to see if anyone else was thinking what I was thinking. Sam is recycling the arguments used by Korihor, Sherem, Nehor plus many other modern day Korihor's (like Denver Snuffer, John Dehlin and others). Thank you for saying this so eloquently that I don't have to.
Dear David, Thanks for explaining how are Enemies will get a second chance. It helps me love my enemies.
Love ❤️ God Love ❤️ All, Neighbours, love your pure conversion to Jesus Christ and His Church, thank you David, thank God for Brother Alexander 🙏 ❤️ and prayers
I-R-O-N-I-C
the best known Sam Taylor
is the one who wrote Disney's
"Absent-Minded Professor" (Flubber)
-- he was my grandma's half-brother
(both granchildren of John Taylor...
yes that one) and wrote the most
famous novel about mormons
(serialized in Collier's) "Heaven
Knows Why" also "The Mysterious
Way"... not always the most standard
faithful of Saints but he came around
in his later years to value the covenants
... hope this vid's ST doesnt leave it too late
Thank you for speaking for all of us. Our church priesthood leaders are the most humble and loving of any organized religion that Ive witnessed!
David I love that you love my good friend Bro Holland. He's one of the few I've personally known. When I was a boy in Idaho He was in the foyer alone I walk up to Jeffery he grabbed me by the shoulders and we had a wonderful personal heart felt talk about serving a mission....❤
David, you're wonderful.
Today, I read this verse and thought "This guy reminds me of David Alexander!"
Acts 3:8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
I rarely let negative things about the gospel get to me, but if something does start to bother me, I do what YOU just did Brother Alexander! I think of the dear brethren, their voices at conference time, their tenderness with their lovely wives. Playing Elder Holland's sweet thank you, or hearing Elder Rasband's counsel and his gentle smile... the ugliness of the world goes away. I live in Utah and let me share that my leaders here are diverse in background, education and occupations. One of my favorite Bishop's used a hammer for a living and Stake President was a farmer. Yes, we are fortunate to live in a place where education is available and many people are prosperous. Who would be upset about that? It benefits our schools and health care (we have one of the most amazing children's hospitals in the world, cancer research institutes etc.) Do we have poor and homeless? Of course we do. We also have Welfare Square which helps millions of people each year around the world, most of whom are much worse off than anyone I have ever seen here in Utah! We have the largest volunteer groups both church and private., because of our missionary language skills many call on our people translate and have based their corporations here. Propererity can also be a curse to a community as we learn over and over in the Book of Mormon. I testify that we must not become prideful on either side of the coin, rich or poor. Sam has demonstrated the ability to get angry and distance himself from God due to a manipulated envy. ALL things come from GOD! Bless him and his family.
THANKYOU for explaining Utah so well. My bishop is a dairy farmer with about 75 cows. A job you can't take a break from.
John Dehlin makes over a million/year with Mormon Stories. Tell me again what his motivation is?
Yes, I was trying to find this again a few days ago.
Do you have it?
It's funny how John derides tithing yet he wants his followers to donate to his podcast corporation. Tithing goes to temples, printing of bibles and BOMs, churches, and more. John's followers donate to his house, cars, and his bringing down of people's faith
John Dehlin has said that he heard a voice tell him to start a podcast. He thinks that it was God telling him that. I feel like he was listening to the prince of this world.
Thank you for your stirring defense of the faith! Love you heaps!
And I’m so grateful Elder HOLLAND is still with us.
David thank you so much for sharing Jeffrey R Holland film . I was so wondering how he is . He was always one of my favorite apostles though I love them all . So nice how you pray for them . As long as his righteous feet are on this earth he makes it a greater place . I loved when you cried because it moved me to tears too. You know he is an apostle . And he is so kind as they all are . Prayers for our prophet . He is so wonderful and is the prophet of the world . This was so funny . This guy who wrote this letter says the exact same thing that all the Mormon story people say. The same exact words that come out of the devils mouth . The devil has his pattern and it is so ignorant . This was so funny too. I’m so glad Jeffrey R Holland is doing better and his sweet wife too. Thank you again for your testimony .
I am a life long member born into the Church but I can’t imagine what it would be to make me doubt the truthfulness of our gospel. When I hear these horrible accusations against the wonderful pure leaders of our church I feel absolutely horrible and sick inside. The evil one has entered the hearts of these sad people. Thank you for standing up for the best leader on earth .
I appreciate so much your ability to witness and value the richness of the restored gospel. Especially with you being relatively new to it. I am grateful for your testimony. Thank you for sharing. You've inspired me.
Elder Holland was the Pres of BYU when I was there 1982-86 I love him too. I’m so sad dear Sister Holland went ahead of him. It was such a shock especially when he was so sick. Love your channel.
Go David! I love this! You are amazing! Keep it up- your strong voice is so needed today. I'm so grateful for you! ❤
We are responsible for learning the truth.
Thank you dear brother! I love your good heart!
I love these videos, thanks ❤
Yes, we are constantly fighting with the Satan and his followers. Those people are processed with the evil spirits who try so hard to destroy the church and its doctrine. I always look who made the video before I even click to listen to it. Our prophet last told us "Be careful what we listen to or read" so we will not listen the evil spirit's messages. I love your messages and rejoice for your work. Thank you so much for your efforts. Ellis
Mark 4: 23-25 David is a gift and true Saint.
Sam Taylor's arguments have been stated before by a man in the Book of Mormon named Korihor. In Alma 30:30 on, he argues that Alma and other church leaders "glut themselves" on the members and they keep everyone in bondage by teaching that they must repent of their sins. It's sad really. Sam and others like him are giving into that lying Spirit that Alma teaches about.
"Behold, I know that thou believest, but thou art possessed with a lying spirit, and ye have put off the Spirit of God that it may have no place in you; but the devil has power over you, and he doth carry you about, working devices that he may destroy the children of God" (Alma 30:42).
David, you amaze me with your boldness and desire to speak the truth. Keep it up.
What I've seen from my experience is that EVERYONE who falls away from the church does so because of sin. I mentioned this once to an ex-member and he got very offended and said he did nothing wrong. I simply asked, "Do you still go to church?"
Just as we gain testimonies line upon line, people lose their testimony line upon line. It may start with something that's seemingly "not a big thing", and that leads to other "not a big things", and eventually to more serious things.
I want to share a story that COULD have destroyed my testimony had I not put the breaks on what was holding me back.
I was rationalizing some of the "little" things I was doing, and then something very tragic happened in my life. I had some friends in the church who were judgmental and believed falsely what was going on. Some of those judgmental people were priesthood leaders and their spouses.
One Friday at work I was strongly tempted to go out with co-workers who were heading to a bar. I told myself (or Satan whispered), "Do it. You can always drink some 7-up."
The temptation was strong, and I was feeling weak in the moment and lonely and abandoned by some church friends. But, I was also quite tired and emotionally exhausted so I answered, "Not this time."
I went home, and spent a little time on a chat room (this was before MySpace and Facebook, etc.) That is where I met a lovely Latter-day Saint. We ended up writing for 9 months, and when we met, she insisted we meet in the temple. (I later learned this was a test to see if I was temple worth.)
We met in the chapel of the temple before going on an Endowment session. That was 1997, and we were married about 2 weeks after meeting. We've been married for 26 years and we've NEVER had a fight.
Why have we never had a fight?
We decided before we married that if the Living Prophets say so, that's the end of discussion.
It could have all gone the wrong way had I given in and gone to that bar with my co-workers.
People who fall away start by seemingly innocuous decisions, like going to a bar with co-workers, or watching inappropriate movies, swearing, looking at pornography, drinking ice tea, criticizing a decision of our leaders, etc.
Hold to the rod. Remember what Jesus Christ said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments." If you work every day to do that, you won't stray.
Wonderful comment Brent...wonderful. But I think most who take that slow road of seemingly little things...till they leave the church..in a sense...lost their testimony and truly left the Covenant Path quite quickly...but just "stayed on it"...in appearance...still attending Sacrament meeting, paying their tithes, etc...but not from and with all of their heart.
And in doing this...they fool even themselves....till they are gone...because of two simple sins of omission.
In Overcome the World and Find Rest from Oct. 22 conference, President Nelsons says urgently, (not exact quote, but close)...
"It is shocking how quickly we can lose our testimony if we do not FEAST DAILY upon the Words of Christ"...and this he says right after stating as the most important thing...REPENT DAILY.
All that little stuff...only has the power to cling to us and drag us down and OUT... if we DO NOT repent daily....and then daily, feast on the Words of Christ. We are going to fill ourselves with SOMETHING...nature...abhors a vacuum. If we don't wake up each day and repent...putting off the flesh by the Atonement of Christ...and then make sure we FEAST on the Words of Christ...and make those two things a daily habit...by the end of the day...we are full of the things of the world, our own desires and thoughts of what we want to do and what we want to get, the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches.....and fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind.
Truly being led by the Holy Ghost in all we do, prayerfully considering the Kingdom in all we do...and the norm of "not my will but yours be done" in all we do...these basic things...are not to be found in us...just natural fallen living for the most part...after just a few days of not repenting and feasting on the Words of Christ...daily. But we can do all that...and still maintain a "'Latter Day Saint FORM of godliness".
Thanks God for Prophet Nelson. But he is only our Prophet in Truth, to the extent we listen to him and actually put into practice what he commands.
Much love, David
@@davidmalvinalexander Amen, Brother, Amen.
Pure truth spoken in love. “13 Wherefore, I call upon the weak things of the world, those who are unlearned and despised, to thresh the nations by the power of my Spirit;
14 And their arm shall be my arm, and I will be their shield and their buckler; and I will gird up their loins, and they shall fight manfully for me; and their enemies shall be under their feet; and I will let fall the sword in their behalf, and by the fire of mine indignation will I preserve them.” D&C 35
Thanks David for your example!
I'm beginning reading the Book of Mormon again and really am seeing the prophetic parallels of Laman and Lemuel. So many people want to use the Witnesses of the Plates of the Book of Mormon and angels departure of the Church as proof that the Church is lying to people, but if you just read the first pages of the Book of Mormon you have these sons of a prophet, raised in the Church, murmuring even after seeing angels that Lehi and Nephi were just visionary fools and wanted to leave or even kill them. It doesn't matter if the witness saw angels and the Gold plates and left, so did Laman and Lemuel and despite all of the miracles they witnessed didn't suade them from choosing the truth. They relied on lies and living in darkness for the rest of the lives in constant war with Nephi and followers of Christ. Even if you think Joseph Smith made up the Book of Mormon, you cannot deny his characters and their behaviors are in exact replica to those that exist today.
That's a really good insight, Jacob. Thanks for sharing that. When Oliver Cowdry wanted a witness of truth, the Lord told him to think back to a night that he prayed and was given peace. The Lord said, "What greater witness is there than this?" Seeing angels or other witnesses are not greater than the witness of the Holy Spirit to your heart. :-)
Thanks for your contuning heartfelt exoressions of your testimony and faith!❤
You really get it David. I love listening to you. Your spiritual eyes are wide open. I’m so glad your learning truth from the spirit.
I just love you and your messages. Keep them coming. Your enthusiasm is amazing. What a blessing you are to all of us…your love for the leaders, and the church is the best♥️
You have a way of explaining things that rang true to my soul. I think i bought into the lies. Im your age and have been away from the church for over 40 yrs. Went evangelical. But when hearing you speak.....something changed. Bless You.
David, I don't know what you may have suffered to bring forth such love, but may God continue to bless you. I probably should not like watching a fight but I do LIKE what you are doing. A Saint indeed. Mastering the humble punch is no easy task. Humbly your brother in the faith and fight, Roger PS. I have a 50-year history (I too am 68) of tithing, the Brethren, and most importantly Jesus Christ. And it did not come easily or in prosperity (maybe that's a good thing 🙂). Oh yes, and thank you for Mark 4;24. My ears are still ringing from such a sweet punch.
Roger, thanks so much for your kind encouragement! Amen!
So much comes down to HEARING RIGHTLY...and that takes humility...and humility...for a proud man...does not come...apart from much crashing and burning...humility comes...from being humbled, over and over and over again..I love the game Wack-a-Mole...because its the only time I get to be the Wacker...most all the time...I am the Mole...the Wackee. Much love, David
@@davidmalvinalexanderI agree with you. Sometimes you're the dog and sometimes you're the milkbone. I oftentimes feel like the milkbone.
I started paying tithing when I had way more in bills than I had in paycheck and God has always come through for me. Now I pay more in tithing than I used to make annually as a young newly wedded man and it’s a pleasure and continues to bless my life.
Elder Holland - A teacher, a disciple!😊
Answers to all things are available to all mankind. Instead of learning to man to prove and provide truth, it is God we MUST go to. Sam would love to have us dismiss the Power of God to stand in the city of Babylon.
And we, in reply would love to have Sam and those like him, to accept the Power of God and discard "the smelly rat" and fill his soul instead with the Love of God. And the love of those who deciple Christ. I love Sam too. ❤
I love, David, that you said Repent! And it's so true. If they would just Repent and become like the little children again, God would fill them with Light of the world! ❤
When I was having questions ( NOT looking for an excuse to leave), I took my questions to GOD! He taught me that it is all about perspective. That if we want to know truth we need to ask to have God's perspective. To know truth according to God's truth.
This comment is an absolute truth as I have found,wonderful testimony.
Amen. Amen. and Amen. THANK God for you. God bless you. Thankyou for saying what i wish i could. The rotting rat analogy is beautiful. What a great picture in my mind to help me understand those who are against us. Satan, the rotting rat, has been swallowed up and he's deceiving but thank God for you for sorting it all out in a way that makes perfect sense. Thank God for you David Alexander ❤❤❤ 👏 👏 👏
Im a convert. Been a member since the '70s and I'm more excited about the leaders than i was when i was baptized because i have learned and grown and church men and women that have helped me learn. Im grateful for your testimony. Im grateful that you love the leaders as much as i do after been a member almost 50 years. I will never stop being excited about the Church. I know God loves me because he sent us His precious Son. I have 3 precious sons. What He did is indescribable. I can't relate. I couldn't do it. Thankyou David and please continue to bear your testimony. Your testimony will get to the dead rat swallowers faster than anything you could ever say. ❤❤❤
In the last days good will be called evil, and evil will be called good.
There is something fascinating and satisfying when a person, who deserves it, willingly walks into a trap, gets trapped and then defends and protects the trap. 👍👍👍👍
Thank you for standing for the truth. I grew up in the church but was not converted until i was around 30 . Most of the saints raised in the church simply go because it's what mom and Dad did but they have never truly been converted nor have they put any effort into finding their own testimony these are the people lead away by the devil because they were never converted. My mother used to say you can't get to heaven on another person's coat tails. Unfortunately they become angry and mean and spread the evil lies without ever truly seeking the truth for themselves through the correct channels. We will all have to stand before God and defend our actions if we become an enemy of the Church, Christ cannot stand up for us if we are his enemy.
Very well said Brother David. Thank you so much 🙏 for standing with what is right. All of our leaders are wonderful and pray 🙏 for all of us. They are the closest thing of being perfect in the lord’s eye. They work for the lord so the lord bless them with so much more. Thank you again for defending what is right and stand up without hesitation because that is the right thing to do. Thank you 🙏. For Sam, I will pray 🙏 for you. Only Satan can blow your ears or control your mind and heart to say things like that. I feel bad for you because if you don’t repent, you will walk away from the covenant path. It will be your big lost. This life is the time to prepare to meet God but if you make judgments about someone or something you are not clear of. Don’t you think the lord will judge you on how you judge other people especially one of his disciples. God bless you Sam. And I prayed that the truth will reveal to you soon brother. I know the church of Jesus Christ of latter saint is the only true church in this world and it is the lord’s church. He takes care of his church thru revelations thru his prophets. The 10 % is his not ours to keep so we as members gladly give him that 10%. No one twisted my arms to pay the tithing but I pay it willingly because I love the lord. I have been so bless by this commandment. I leave this with you in the name of Jesus Christ Amen 🙏
David, I’m sure someone has suggested it or you may have already seen/read it, but I want to recommend the general conference talk “Safety for the Soul” by Jeffrey R. Holland in the October 2009 sessions. I will never forget the Spirit bearing the truthfulness of his message to me. So grateful for the Gospel and the joy it brings! Keep it up good brother!
David! You are an inspiration to many. My brother and cousins do similar things. They confront the critics of the LDS church. Some of their discussions are on RUclips.
You help people who have a faith crisis. You are like Alma confronting Korihor. Keep up the good work.
Mormon Stories should be renamed Anti-Mormon Stories. I have watched and read many of their attempts to destroy members. Interestingly, when people leave other churches to join the faith, they very rarely attack their former churches. They express joy and happiness in finding the truth. For those who apostasize, they almost never express any real joy in a greater enlightenment, but remain fixated on hate, bitterness, often over petty non issues in the church. Show me any church that teaches correct doctrine as found comprehensively in the Bible which correlates with the Restoration?
I met Elder Holland back in 2004 at the Los Angeles Tabernacle (meetinghouse). He is truly one of the greatest men to grace this earth. A true Apostle of the Lord. I sat next to him and conversed with him; he's an amazing man.
AMEN BROTHER DAVID AMEN!
5000 per person, I hadn't thought of it that way.😮
So what do accusers think about the Savior's praises of THE WIDOWS MITE?
Such blinded souls shouting frim the great (overcrowded & mob mentality) and spacious (anything goes,) building.
Thank you!! Keep up the great work
Don't worry about Sam... He's merely a rabid dog barking in the wind.....
Wow, thank you, David, for acknowledging the power of prayer. It is a powerful tool that we underestimate a lot! And you are so right. The authority of the Priesthood is real. Praying through such power and inspiration is what we need to increase among church members. chu
Beautiful, David. God bless you!
🎶Bless the Lord, O my Soul, and all that is within me, Bless His Holy Name. For He has done great things, Hallelujah🎶….Love this 🙏💛
A couple of thoughts. In Malachi 3:10. The Lord says, "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse... and PROVE ME NOW HEREWITH, saith the Lord of Hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing that there shall not room enough to receive it". I have seen this proven over & over & over in my life that I know the law of tithing to be true. I don't dare not pay it, because I need those blessings promised. Nobody in the church is forcing me. It is My choice & God has BLESSED my family.
Thought #2. As members of the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints, we are taught that Satan is the father of all lies. He himself declared that he will mix the teachings of men with a little truth in order to deceive man. This is manifest in the world today with even some elect members of the church being caught up in Satan's web of lies. It makes me so sad... We are told that the Leaders of the church ie: the Prophets & apostles WILL NOT lead the members astray. They are HUMBLE MEN OF GOD. That know & love God & our Savior Jesus Christ.
Thank you for your insights. God Bless you. & I will also pray for Sam Taylor.
You're inspiring and yes Elder Holland is amazing! 💯 💎
35:00 well said! Obedience out of love is a great blessing.
David, Thanks for trying to help this guy.
I love our great leaders too. When I was watching this I was wondering at the possibility of you being called as the next apostle. You radiate the same love for them that they radiate to each other and to all of us. I also want to share a quick testimony of tithing. Tithing is not an invention of our church. We’re just the only ones who currently do it the way God intended and it truly blesses the world in the most important ways. It leads to beautiful prosperity for the Lord’s kingdom and blessings for all humanity. I’ve been in various stages of wealth or depravity in my life and with tithing as a non-negotiable for me, I never have to fear that promised blessings will come. They always do. The windows of Heaven have been opened up to me in many ways for adhering to God’s ancient law and the love of money has left my heart. Tithing blesses those in poverty just as it blesses those with great wealth. I have been as the widow of Nain and without the opportunity to show my faith by giving my mite, I would not have had the opportunity to claim God’s promises. Thank you for defending the truth, David -or maybe someday “Elder Alexander.” 😉
Hi Hillary. You are very sweet...but I got baptised about 100 days ago, I live in my van by the ocean...and don't even have a wife. I am very thankful for the Restoration...and I am very zealous for the truth in my own small way...but please...help me stay in reality....LOL! Your friend, David