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Toria | 7:37 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

President Monson is one of the greatest Prophets this church has ever had. He along with Joseph Smith, President Kimball and President Hinckley are 4 of the smartest and most noble spiritual men to ever lead this church in righteousness. God bless him always.

Debbie | 7:41 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

Getting our homes in order must certainly include cleaning up our lives, as well. We all know where we stand when given this counsel-it's gotta be personal for each of us. Wherever our heart is, our lives, our homes, our words to others all reflect it! I'm glad to hear the same wounderful counsel! If it's repeated enough, maybe we'll all actually do something about it.

Thank you Lord | 7:49 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

Thank you Lord for giving us a prophet to help us remember you and your ways. The scriptures give us memory, and a prophet enhances that memory of YOU.

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I loved the message.. | 7:50 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

President Monson has offered a great reminder of what we all should be doing in our homes. Its good counsel for anyone- make time for your children, for work, for together time. These are things that many homes really need right now.

Anonymous | 8:42 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

Just listening to Won't Get Fooled Again & My Generation by The Who. Music from about 40 years ago. I love finding the spiritual messages behind the music. No, we won't be fooled again, we are the generation of Christ. His music runs in our hearts for never was there another who could sing His, the one and only, true song. He sang it perfectly and because He did we exist and our world and universe exists. Learn to know his voice, to hear his voice, treasure his voice, from the smallest babies cry to the dying breath he is there loving us, sustaining us, and waiting for us. I love his light upon my path and I will go wherever, whenever He calls. Love is all there is and live music will always be the best.

John Larabee | 8:55 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

to all those who are giving bad comments on the divine work of the Propehet Monson, i only have one question to you guys,
Who do you knows more about the divine work of the Prophet nowadays, is it you or the Lord?

Leo | 9:14 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

Just six words: He is a prophet of god.

Phil | 9:22 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

Why do we expect something out of the ordinary everytime a prophet speaks? What Pt Monson did was preaching good family ethics and so did Christ in many of his sermons. There is a time and a season for everything: a time for ethics, a time for doctrines and a time for testifying of Christ or prophesying. There is also a target audience for specific messages. Simply put some aspects of the message may not apply to us directly. I don't have a problem with that.

moises | 9:38 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

i have been member for 18 years. i am from mexico. and during this time as member of the church i have been very happy. but that that does not mean that i never had problems or bad situetions. and having a living prophet has helped me to remember what is good and that is ablessing for me. i know the living prophet of this church is guide by jesus christ. sorry about my english, i need to practice more.

Anne P. | 9:48 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

Re: Toria, Thanks for your excellant comment spoken from the heart---- I agree :)

I feel there is too much hate in our world and too many people go about back stabbing those they call friends. We all need to be loving, kind and try to see the point of view of others and not just our own. And we should not go around making harsh judgments, criticizing or condemning others. Sometimes things are not what we think they are, or what someone has told us they were. Learn about things for yourselves. It is the only way to really know the truth and authenticity of anything.

The church is true, and I found my testimony by searching for myself, and not by what someone else had said to me.
God bless all!

Anonymous | 10:16 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

Just a few words from me... Some of you need a grammar course on here..lol!

BnB | 10:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

The home is so being "helped" to dis-integrate....I have experienced some of this. I need and cherish every word that the prophet tells us about keeping the home intact, knowing it is also from the mouth of God.

Brad | 10:44 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

I have heard this or a variation of this talk from president Monson 3 times in the last year. It is not the first time this scripture has been used by a prophet. There are numerous witnesses of this call by the prophets to put in order our homes. Troubled times for many are in the near future and if we do not know where our treasure is, we my find ourselves lost. It is good council. Those who study it out will feel an added portion of the spirit in their homes and they will not stumble as those who paid little attention. I have felt the spirit often as I have studied the attributes described in D&C 88:119 and tried to apply them in my home. It has blessed my children. I am glad for a Prophet who is willing to repeat to us the things we need to hear until we hear them.

Chris | 11:02 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

You are all too silly. For those attacking Blah, Blah, Blah ...Gotcha... And Gotcha Again. Not to Christian and you have made fools of yourselves...all 70 suptum' of you. Mormon on mormon ridulcule---isn't it fun. You all need to get over yourselves and start looking over your own flock... I am sad so many LDS members repond so hatefully!

Home Owner | 11:14 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

How do you put your house in order? Mine is quite clean and without spot.

Pat | 11:19 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

Years and years ago when I was in college my primary interest (besides cute guys) was finding out what made people think the way they do and do what they do. Religion was a big part of many people's philosophy. So I studied U.S. and world religions...facinating! When I learned about the L
DS people, I didn't leave them out. And when I heard that they had prophets that sounded strange to me.....there hasn't been prophets for a lonnng time! But as I studied I wondered, Could it be? Many months of observation, study and prayer followed. I felt God witness to me that yes, there is a prophet now. I was baptized 37 years ago and have heard or read many, many talks by the prophets. Not once has there not been sound, good advice. Do we not need it nowadays? I am grateful that God has given us a prophet....now and all of those who have gone before (the scriptures). I need all the help I can get!

Nathaniel | 11:20 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

Most of you need a little grammar help! I would guess either most mormons do not gain entrance into BYU or BYU does not emphasis language arts?

Brenda | 11:27 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

Re: Chris
It's always been the way of the LDS, to be big snot noses. The nonmembers don't call us arrogant narcissism snobs for no reason at all. People need to learn to accept the Mormon culture for what it is. You and I cannot change our brothers and sisters...they need to change for themselves. Otherwise, they will all be in the hands of the guy with the club foot who dwells in all darkness.

j walker | 11:56 p.m. Sept. 15, 2008

I really enjoyed reading this talk. The scriptures he goes over in it are among my favorite in the D & C and our family has been trying to do some of these things for quite a while. It will be great to study this talk during FHE.

Have a great day!

james

D.D. | 1:09 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Anti-PC Infidel? Exactly what is an anti-PC Infidel? These people aren't putting their nose into your business. They are simply stating their beliefs and feelings.

Since this site is for sharing our thoughts and feelings, why take is so personally? You share your thoughs, we share our thoughts.

If you don't know what "putting your house in order" entails, perhaps you could learn something new. Or, since it sounds like you think you know it all, you may choose to ignor the opportunity to learn something wholesome and good.

What is an infidel? Do you believe in anything noteworth and of a higher purpose.

D.D. | 1:15 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Nathaniel,

Please note that your sentence is incorrect, and is not good grammar. If you can't get one sentence correct, why disparage others' grammar?

tracy stocker | 3:54 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

i thought the article was very uplifting and encourages us to always remember heavenly father. to all those that do not like our ways, one day you will be in need of something and when others say "i cant do it for you", we will be the ones who say "i can". these latter days are becoming more and more violent and filled with bad times, i think that the new president will help us to persevere with the teachings of our heavenly father and guide us well.

In Texas | 5:20 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Now that is news worth reading!

It's too bad that most of the world ignores (or even mocks) the most important news.

bam0612 | 6:42 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

pres monson says....A house of order includes time for family, for work, for study, for recreation and for self, and "above all, time for Christ.

how is that offensive? how is that message bad? you can't tell me that the lds church is the only one that believes this. same old story?? blah blah??
i'm thinking that if EVERYONE, whether you're catholic, presbyterian, lutheran, whoever, if YOU believe in christ, get your house in order. doesn't matter what religion you are. the message is the same because WE as a people don't have our homes in order. too many people are not centered on christ.

if you go to other churches, they will say center your life on christ. the lds church doesn't have the market on that idea.

i don't remember christ throwing stones at sinners or advocating spitting on people you disagree with. he said love one another, why is that message bad? it all depends if we believe in christ and what we want to teach our children. remember, no matter who you are, our kids are watching us.

kp | 6:58 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Yes, I've heard the same phrases many times, just as I have read the same stories in the scriptures many times. And, each time it means something new to me. I have to ask myself what exactly the words of the prophet mean to me, and allow myself to be guided or taught by the spirit, which is personal revelation. If you are only hearing "same old phrases", then you are not allowing one of the greatest gifts that God has given to man, and that is the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Diana | 7:01 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Brothers and Sisters,

I was saddened by some of the posings I read here today. We all just read a statement from the Prophet about putting our houses in order- part of doing that is loving everyone around us even those who of their free agency do NOT believe the same as us. I think some of you failed to really see what was written in the message "Love One Another". When one of our brothers or sisters sees things in a manner that we do not agree with we should not put them down but we should lift them up! I do wish to point one other thing out... just as a parent has to tell his child over and over not to do something or how to behave more appropriatly so our Father in Heaven is with us and we are given the same council over and over so that we may perhaps finally learn it. Please Brothers and Sisters remember who you are, remember to Love those who do not see things the same as you, for that is a true Christ like Love.

May the Lord bless you all in all that you do.

Paula Watson | 7:07 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Remember the 6 Bs by Gordon B. Hinckley?! If there was to be a 7th one I would choose be non-judgemental. We live in a free country, we are all entitled to our opinions. I don't agree with anything about the Blah, Blah comment but this person is free to speak his/her mind as wrong as it might be. I invite you to come to any LDS church building and attend one of our services or better yet come to General Conference and listen to the prophet speak in person - I promiss you will be touched by the spirit and believe his words - it won't sound like blah, blah, blah. God lives and loves us all and Christ died for all of us (believers and non-believers). Come unto Christ!

Ernest T. Bass | 7:17 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

This is such good advise. Rich blessings are in store!

Dutch | 7:27 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

To bam0612 - It is not the message that bothers people it is the person delivering it. If these statements came from a self help guru there would be no problem - The problem is the belief it came from a prophet. Not my problem as I belive in him.

donr | 7:43 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Nathaniel, it seems that grammatical and spelling challenges occur with non-Mormons as well. You should have typed "grammatical" instead of "grammar". And you should have typed "emphasize" instead of "emphasis".

Signed, a 'Mormon' BYU grad...

And I like President Monson's stories. I don't care how many times he tells them.

JohnS | 8:28 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

I wonder when the Deseret News will remove the option to add comments. I come here and read the website often, but always avoid the comments. They are filled with people who just want to instigate something with others and/or create some kind of controversy.

What is the point of including this in an otherwise reputable paper? Seems pointless to me. You can't filter them without adding bias to the comments included, so eliminate them all together!

Cody M. | 8:58 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Excellent article, and very news-worthy, since it is at the core of what is needed in our society today. When I read the title, I was expecting the article to be more focused on physical preparedness... i.e. food storage and the like, and was pleased to be reminded that spiritual preparedness is the most important kind of being prepared. I believe in being prepared physically, and enjoy cutting wood, growing a large garden, and having food storage for my families well being, and so I need to be reminded often that more important than all of that is to have love for our families and neighbors. I think I am going to go home tonight and dig up some spuds and pick some corn and share it with my neighbors tonight... thank you President Monson for reminding me to think of others more than myself!

I'm curious... | 9:16 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Comments like these most recent ones have been made over and over again but no one pays any attention to them unless you criticize them. When your prophet speak aren't you supposed to listen? It's been my experience that the LDS have selective hearing when it comes to key "promptings" like loving your neighbor. I wonder if those who are so quick to defend what was said will be as quick to do what is asked of them.

Lucy | 9:35 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

The instruction that President Monson has given to us has been in our home from the time our first of ten babies were toddlers. I often thought "putting your house in order" meant to have an immaculately clean house. With ten children that is impossible. But I am glad to hear that it was about prayer, fasting, tithing, teaching children, good communication, scripture reading, etc. It has made all the difference. It has kept our whole family active in the church.

George | 9:39 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

God bless dear blah, blah, blah. He is my brother and I hold no anger against him.

Gretchen in Tennessee | 9:57 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

These are thoughts that we need to hear over and over. Simple words but sometimes hard to live out in daily life. That's why we need to be reminded and challenged to give our best.

mustberight | 9:59 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Why all the contention on this board. Why be so defensive? I did not see in great dispute in Blah Blah's post. Free speach?

Just a clarification | 10:05 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

The gospel DOES change. The one thing (surprising) is that many very importatnt things have changed over the course of the last 170 years or so. TSM will no doubt change things he thinks are wrong that may have been pet projects of GBH.

On the article, I read it, thought about it and really did not get much out of it, honestly. Put your homes in "order". Read, pray, pay, obey, repackaged. Got the message.

You know what I really need help with? Faith. I need a GA to address some of the really distressing things I've learned over the last couple of years about our church and its early history. I need a prophet (or apostle) to give a talk on this in GC and actually TRY to address the issues (I respect just the attempt to discuss these things!). I don't want to get the "you must be a SOP look" when I ask (sincere) questions on some of these issues. But the church is so large. The sincere desire of one person probably is no blip whatsoever on the radar of the corporate leaders. Sigh!

A Utah Mormon | 10:06 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Please don't mock the Utah Mormon. Not all of us pretend to be know it all's.
I thought this was a very uplifting message. If they repeat the message, it just means we need to hear it again, and that I don't mind. They are nice reminder messages. May all of us strive to be better people and come closer to God.

arounds | 10:19 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Good point,"I'm curious". I, for one, will work harder to follow President Monson's counsel.
Thank you.

Wynndow | 10:21 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

There are many facets to putting one's house in order. Perhaps the challenge is tackling the one that is most difficult right now--finances, consistent prayer, Sabbath Day observance, patience, physical cleanliness, pure thoughts?

It is helpful to have such reminders since I still have much work to do even though I have heard this message before. And what is great is that the same message applies in new and helpful ways since the last time I heard it because my life and circumstances have changed. Also, there are those who have not heard the message before. This was the first time for them...

I think that the invitation to put one's house in order is an invitation not only to put things where they belong but also to get rid of those things that DON'T belong. An invitation to put one's home in order is an invitation to draw near to the Savior, as far as I can tell. So this means that the Lord, speaking through his prophet, is once again manifesting his care for all of us by inviting us to come to Him and be like Him--to partake of His goodness and share with it others.

Anonymous | 10:23 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

I think what Blah Blah is saying is, haven't we heard this before? Well, yes, we have heard it before, and we will continue to hear it until we do it. The Boss (I suppose meaning Monson), really speaks for THE BOSS (meaning Jesus Christ). We heard with each of the modern day, and ancient prophets.

Putting our houses in order NOW deflects a lot of problems LATER. Preparation is one sure way to limit Murphy's Law and the adversary's trying to control our lives. We only let the adversary take control when we don't heed prophetic counsel.

Ordinary | 10:43 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

People were let down by the recent Apple iPod announcements, too. When you have an expectation of great things, it's a let down to hear the same old, same old, with a little bit of the new.
Of course, iPods sell well, and have good retention rates. There's no need to do anything different.

CougarKeith | 10:43 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Dear Blah Blah Blah, "Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss". The reason that is? Because the Old Boss is Jehovah of the Old Testament, Jesus Christ of the New, the same GREAT "I AM". The only difference is His Mouth piece on the earth changes from time to time because Prophets get old and die, or are killed and die, and are replaced by the All-Mighty. Of Course The Message IS THE SAME!!! Think About It, what else would be different? Would it really be of God if it changed all that much? It adapts from time to time to warn us, but it's always along the same lines!!! (I.E...... See First Entry In Comments)

Blah-Blah | 10:57 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH! And again i repeat....BLAH, BLAH, BLAH!.... Whewwwwwwweee!

NM Momma | 10:57 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

OK Guys. I know that I am not the only one who read this article, and I think that we all need to READ IT AGAIN! Here on this discussion board we are doing exactly what President Monson asks us not to do. By getting offended about comments made by people who do not understand what we believe is causing contention and causing us to act in an un-christlike way. When people offend by words, deeds or actions, we need ot turn teh other cheek and pray for them. If anything, we should feel sorry for people that make comeents like "blah blah blah" because, when the time comes, they will be the ones trungin to us for help and it is then that they will need it the most. So, keep listening to the prophet and following his example because he gets his prayers answers face to face. I believe that, and if you do, then just worry about yourself and try not to get offended by others that just don't understand. :)

Steel Magnolia | 11:01 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

A note of encouragement to "Just Be Better"----I'll wager that you have been a wonderful parent to your remarkable children in spite of short changing yourself over the "hit and miss" prayer and scripture study. You tried and did the very best you could at the time I'm sure.
I am the mother of 8 also remarkable children---all outstanding in their chosen fields---I am so grateful for having had the gospel in my life when I became a member of the Church at age 20. It taught me to encourage my children in their own interests, not necessarily mine. It taught me to be be kind and to apologize if I yelled at them! It taught me to focus on the bigger purpose in life, not fretting if they tried and "failed". It taught me to teach them about their Savior which in turn gave them a life time of hope and purpose. My hat is off to you!

ORMOM | 11:10 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Isnt it so wonderful that the Lord is SO patient with us and gives us instruction and opportunity to heed the counsel of His prophets time and time again. Even though our family is working towards the ideal goals that Pres Monson has expressed there is always room for improvement. We are so blessed that he would give us counsel and encouragement to better ourselves and our families!
What a blessing to live today where we have a true prophet on the Earth to lead and guide us towards those eternal goals and blessings!

Quit Belly Aching | 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

OH, PLEASE! You guys give me a horrible belly ache!

Lehi | 11:47 a.m. Sept. 16, 2008

Great talk! Great reminders for me as a father of 6. I've heard it many times and I'll need to hear it again!

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