Power
We
loose our power when we succumb to anger and fear.
There
are two types of power. One is an everlasting power, the power by
which God operates.
No power or influence can or ought to be
maintained by virtue of the priesthood, only by persuasion, by
long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love
unfeigned; By
kindness, and pure knowledge, which shall greatly enlarge the soul
without hypocrisy, and without guile— Reproving betimes
with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing
forth afterwards an increase of love toward him whom thou hast
reproved, lest he esteem thee to be his enemy; D&C 121:41-43
The
other is a temporary, worldly power illustrated in the following
definition:
Power: the ability or right to control people or things, political control of a country or area, a person or organization that has a lot of control and influence over other people or organizations Mirriam Webster
When we choose to obey to the laws of God and obtain his power, “[our] dominion shall be an everlasting dominion, and without compulsory means it shall flow unto [us] forever and ever.” D&C 121:46
Those who choose to exercise unrighteous dominion or temporary power over the souls of others, will find their life riddled with insecurity, turmoil, and fear.
How is anger used as a tool of control?
The Book of Mormon teaches us how corrupt leaders use anger to control their people and promote their purposes. People who would normally be at peace one with one another allow themselves to be stirred up to anger by evil and conspiring men. These men are not concerned about their people; they seek for worldly power.
3
Therefore he had accomplished his design, for he had hardened the
hearts of the Lamanites and blinded their minds,
and stirred them unto anger, insomuch that he
had gathered together a numerous host to go to battle against the
Nephites.
8
For behold, his designs were to stir up the Lamanites
to anger against the Nephites; this he did that he might usurp
great power over them, and also that he might gain power over the
Nephites by bringing them into bondage Alma
43:3, 8. See also Mosiah
21:1-13, Alma
2:7-10, Alma
24:1, Alma
47:1- 48:4, Alma
63:14-15, Helaman
1:16-17, Helaman
4:1-5, Ether
15:6
We
are taught how anger is used as a tool of the devil.
19
For the kingdom of the devil must shake, and they which belong to it
must needs be stirred up unto repentance, or the
devil will grasp them with his everlasting chains, and they
be stirred up to anger, and perish;
20
For behold, at that day shall he rage in the hearts of the children
of men, and stir them up to anger against
that which is good. 2 Nephi 28:19-20
When
we feel ourselves stirred up to anger, we can know it is not of God.
Behold,
this is not my doctrine, to stir up the hearts of men
with anger, one against another; but this is my doctrine, that such
things should be done away. 3 Nephi 11:30
Warning:
The following video is full of violence and anger. You will notice
that violence and anger come from both sides. No one can claim to be
innocent in the riots that ensue. Those who participate in the
fighting bring bondage and destruction upon themselves.
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I have sworn in my wrath, and decreed wars upon the face of the earth, and the wicked shall slay the wicked, and fear shall come upon every man; D&C 63:33
But,
behold, the judgments of God will overtake the wicked; and it
is by the wicked that the wicked are punished;
for it is the wicked that stir up the hearts of the
children of men unto bloodshed. Mormon
4:5
Who
is in control?
“While
we all like to believe we have the fortitude to stand by our own
convictions during any situation, most of us tend to follow the
behaviors of others. But what’s particularly strange is that when
enough of us get together, we end up doing some really bizarre,
nonsensical, and downright violent things that we’d never consider
on our own. Psychologists refer to this phenomenon as herd or mob
mentality, and when you consider the past and present, you realize
it’s led to some major “What were they thinking?!”
moments.” Top
10 Instances Of Mob Mentality
Why I don't watch the news
I don't believe pretending all is well when it is not, but watching the news promoted by the mainstream media doesn't help solve the problems. The news is almost entirely fear based.
I find it interesting that the fearful are ranked right in with the liars, whoremongers, and sorcerers.
Wherefore,
I, the Lord, have said that the fearful, and the unbelieving, and
all liars, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie,
and the whoremonger, and the sorcerer, shall have their part in that
lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second
death. D&C 63:17
Here
are the headlines of Fox
News October 26, 2013, 10:16 a.m. Are they fear based or
faith promoting?
Latest
News
How
can we more easily be controlled when we are fed a daily diet of
fearsome events? Why would someone want to promote anger and fear?
How are these tools used against us? What can we do?
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