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===Common and well-known phrases used in [[Mormonism]]===
  
'''And it Came to Pass...'''
 
:Phrase frequently found in the [[scriptures]], especially in the [[Book of Mormon]].  It simply means "And then this happened" or "And then this other thing came about" etc.  It is also the title of an [[LDS Games|LDS card game]].
 
 
'''Be Grateful. Be Smart. Be Clean. Be True. Be Humble. Be Prayerful.'''
 
: [[Gordon B. Hinckley|President Hinckley's]] six B's, from a talk given to the youth and young adults of the Church.  By living by these B's the prophet promised that the challenges and temptations of these times could become manageable.
 
 
'''Called to Serve'''
 
: This phrase can reference any sort of [[Mormon Callings|calling]] in the Church.  Lay members fill all the local levels of leadership as called by their [[Roles of a Bishop|bishop]] or stake president.  The phrase is also used frequently when talking about [[Mormon missionaries|missionaries]].  Missionaries are "called to serve" in different areas around the world.  The phrase is also the title of a well-known [[Mormon Music|hymn]], which is frequently sung in missionary contexts.
 
 
'''Charity Never Faileth'''
 
: This is the motto of the [[Relief Society]], the Church's organization for women.  The phrase can be found in both the [[New Testament]] (1 Corinthians 13:8) and the [[Book of Mormon]] (Moroni 7:46).  Since its founding, the Relief Society has always been dedicated to serving others and showing forth charity, the pure love of [[Jesus Christ|Christ]].
 
 
'''Choose the Right'''
 
: This motto is frequently known by its acronym, CTR, which can be found on all sorts of Mormon products such as [[LDS Rings|rings]], necklaces, tie tacks, ties, t-shirts, etc.  It is a simple reminder that we should make good choices in this life that will enable us to return to the presence of God.
 
 
'''Dispensation of the Fulness of Times'''
 
: A [[dispensation]] is a time period during which the gospel and [[Priesthood Authority|priesthood authority]] are upon the earth.  This time period, beginning with the [[Restoration]] of the gospel, is the last dispensation.  It is known as the "fulness of times" because all of the keys and authority of previous dispensations have been restored for one final time before the Savior's [[Second Coming]].
 
 
'''Endure to the End'''
 
:This admonition is found throughout the scriptures.  Matthew 24:13 reads: "But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved."  After we have made [[Baptism by Immersion|baptismal]] and [[Inside Mormon temples|temple covenants]], we must continue to "endure" by living faithfully and keeping the covenants we have made.  The abbreviation ETTE (with the last E reversed) is used on [[LDS Rings|rings]] and other Mormon jewelry.
 
 
'''Every Member a Missionary'''
 
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'''Faith in Every Footstep'''
 
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'''Fast and Testimony Meeting'''
 
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'''Go Forth with Faith'''
 
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'''Hold to the Rod'''
 
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'''Lengthen Your Stride'''
 
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'''Lengthen Your Shuffle'''
 
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'''Many Are Called but Few Are Chosen'''
 
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'''Put on the Whole Armor of God'''
 
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'''Return with Honor'''
 
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'''Stand for Truth and Righteousness'''
 
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'''Tithes and Offerings'''
 
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'''What E'er Thou Art, Act Well Thy Part'''
 
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Latest revision as of 19:15, 17 April 2009

Common and well-known phrases used in Mormonism