"Another face of pride is contention. Arguments, fights, unrighteous dominion, generation gaps, divorces, spouse abuse, riots, and disturbances all fall into this category of pride.
"Contention in our families drives the Spirit of the Lord away. It also drives many of our family members away. Contention ranges from a hostile spoken word to worldwide conflicts. The scriptures tell us that 'only by pride cometh contention.' (Prov. 13:10; see also Prov. 28:25.)" (T
eachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson
Question: George A. Smith is mentioned in D&C 124:129; 136:14. How was re related to the Prophet Joseph Smith? Was there a town in Utah named after him?
1827 - The Prophet Joseph Smith receives the gold plates, with the Urim and Thummim and breastplate, from the Angel Moroni at the Hill Cumorah. His wife Emma went with him and stayed in the wagon while Joseph went after the plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated. (History of the Church, 1:18)
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