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Case Study #1
Step 1:
Review the following talks from the Unit 1 required readings and answer the questions below. Each answer must include at least one quote
and your personal thoughts
.
Talks:
·
The Love and Laws of God
– President Russell M. Nelson
·
Love and Law
– President Dallin H. Oaks
·
Divine Love
– President Russell M. Nelson
Questions:
1.
How are God’s love and God’s law interrelated?
Personal Thoughts
Quote(s)
God’s love and laws go hand in hand because Heavenly Father gave us laws because He loves us. “
The love of God does not supersede His laws and His commandments, and the effect of God’s laws and commandments does not diminish the purpose and effect of His love.” -Dallin H
Oaks, Love and Law
2.
What are the similarities or differences between the terms “divine love” and “unconditional love”? Which title best describes God’s love? Why?
Personal Thoughts
Quote(s)
Divine love is perfect, infinitem enduring, and universal. Although God loves all of us, there are different levels of love He feels for us based on Divine blessings.
“
While divine love can be called perfect, infinite, enduring, and universal, it cannot correctly be characterized as unconditional.” -President Nelson, Divine Love
3.
Does God’s love supersede or trump his laws and commandments? Explain.
Personal Thoughts
Quote(s)
Gods love does not supersede His laws or commandments because He gave us those laws because He loves us. God follows the same laws we do, and by doing so can bless us with mercies and miracles, and wants us to become more like Him. By following His laws, we are able to live with Him again.
If a person understands the teachings of Jesus, he or she cannot reasonably conclude that our loving Heavenly Father or His divine Son believes that Their love supersedes Their commandments.” -Dallin H Oaks, Love and Law
Step 2:
Explore the following and provide your thoughts in the box below:
Without the guiding influence of the Holy Ghost or inspired Church leaders, many people develop a worldview, opinion, lifestyle, or attitude that is not in harmony with the eternal laws of God. Even members of the Church sometimes fall into this trap. What should a person do if they find themselves in disharmony with revealed and eternal truths? What would a faithful approach look like for this person?
In my opinion, Prayer is the key to returning to a Faithful lifestyle. It is the simplest and easiest way to feel the spirit. In times I feel myself beginning to stray, and the guiding influence of the Spirit that
returns to my life helps me to make further steps in Faith, such as temple attendance and remembering the importance of my covenants.
Step 3:
Complete the following activity by reading the scenario and providing the information requested.
Scenario:
Your high school friends John and Janice have been dating for two years. Both are inactive members of the Church now. They have discussed marriage but are afraid they may not be successful because both have siblings who divorced within a few years of being married. On the other hand, they have several friends who have never married but are living together with their boyfriend or girlfriend. They seem happy and their relationships healthy, as far as John and Janice can tell. "Marriage is just a piece of paper," one of their friends told them. "And besides," he continued, "if getting married is important to you, what better way to see if you're truly compatible than to test-drive the relationship by living together first?" They are seriously considering moving in that direction. Both John and Janice love God and know that he loves them, and feel that because of that love, that he (God) will support whatever decision they make. They know that you're a member of the Church and they have always valued your opinion. Now they're asking what advice or perspective you have to offer them about their situation.
Questions:
1.
What assumptions or premises are John and Janice buying into? How are these assumptions and premises affecting their conclusions about marriage and cohabitation?
They are believing that God’s love supersedes His laws, which is not true. Marriage is sacred, and they should not be living together until legally married.
2.
What teachings from the scriptures and prophets we have studied in this unit persuade you that cohabitation is not the best approach?
(Provide at least two scriptures
and two prophet’s quotes
. Include the actual scriptures and quotes in your submission, along with the reference).
“
God has not changed His
definition of marriage.”
-The Love and LAws of God
“Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan.” -
Family Proclamation
3.
Using the information provided in your responses to questions 1 & 2, what advice do you
have for John and Janice?
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