Righteousness and Blessings

[El Paso Coug]

One of the predominent themes in LDS Church meetings is the concept of being blessed for a righteous act. I think we all know what I'm talking about. When you go to a stake priesthood meeting that starts at 7:00 a.m. on a Sunday, the Stake President states that all of those in attendance will be richly blessed for making the sacrifice to attend. We will be blessed if we pay our tithing and fast offering. Blessings come when we do our home teaching. I could list a hundred examples and testimony meetings typically have at least one person who shares an experience where the person believes that he or she was immediately blessed after some righteous act. LDS members get pounded with the righteous act=blessings logic. There is no doubt in my mind that the primary motivation for many members to do certain actions within the church is to receive blessings.

I would just like to say that I don't believe in this concept at all and my personal life experiences regularly contradict it. I just wanted to get this off my chest and didn't want to be bombarded by holier than thou responses on cougarboard.

[Goatnapper'96]

Originally Posted by El Paso Coug

One of the predominent themes in LDS Church meetings is the concept of being blessed for a righteous act. I think we all know what I'm talking about. When you go to a stake priesthood meeting that starts at 7:00 a.m. on a Sunday, the Stake President states that all of those in attendance will be richly blessed for making the sacrifice to attend. We will be blessed if we pay our tithing and fast offering. Blessings come when we do our home teaching. I could list a hundred examples and testimony meetings typically have at least one person who shares an experience where the person believes that he or she was immediately blessed after some righteous act. LDS members get pounded with the righteous act=blessings logic. There is no doubt in my mind that the primary motivation for many members to do certain actions within the church is to receive blessings.

I would just like to say that I don't believe in this concept at all and my personal life experiences regularly contradict it. I just wanted to get this off my chest and didn't want to be bombarded by holier than thou responses on cougarboard.

If I am not mistaken wasn't it your missus' idea to go and get the falsies?

WHAT MORE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MAN?

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by El Paso Coug

One of the predominent themes in LDS Church meetings is the concept of being blessed for a righteous act. I think we all know what I'm talking about. When you go to a stake priesthood meeting that starts at 7:00 a.m. on a Sunday, the Stake President states that all of those in attendance will be richly blessed for making the sacrifice to attend. We will be blessed if we pay our tithing and fast offering. Blessings come when we do our home teaching. I could list a hundred examples and testimony meetings typically have at least one person who shares an experience where the person believes that he or she was immediately blessed after some righteous act. LDS members get pounded with the righteous act=blessings logic. There is no doubt in my mind that the primary motivation for many members to do certain actions within the church is to receive blessings.

I would just like to say that I don't believe in this concept at all and my personal life experiences regularly contradict it. I just wanted to get this off my chest and didn't want to be bombarded by holier than thou responses on cougarboard.

I agree with you, El. The first paragraph of your post reflects an ethically immature outlook, and I know Waters and Adam agree with me on this. I think that is this group's consensus. FM and a few others hold the minority view.

Stick around.

[Mormon Red Death]

Originally Posted by El Paso Coug

One of the predominent themes in LDS Church meetings is the concept of being blessed for a righteous act. I think we all know what I'm talking about. When you go to a stake priesthood meeting that starts at 7:00 a.m. on a Sunday, the Stake President states that all of those in attendance will be richly blessed for making the sacrifice to attend. We will be blessed if we pay our tithing and fast offering. Blessings come when we do our home teaching. I could list a hundred examples and testimony meetings typically have at least one person who shares an experience where the person believes that he or she was immediately blessed after some righteous act. LDS members get pounded with the righteous act=blessings logic. There is no doubt in my mind that the primary motivation for many members to do certain actions within the church is to receive blessings.

I would just like to say that I don't believe in this concept at all and my personal life experiences regularly contradict it. I just wanted to get this off my chest and didn't want to be bombarded by holier than thou responses on cougarboard.

by posting this doubt you will no longer get blessings. You only get blessings if you believe that fortunate thing that happens in your life is because of a righteous act you did and every unfortunate thing that happens in your is because you are being tested

[Indy Coug]

Originally Posted by El Paso Coug

One of the predominent themes in LDS Church meetings is the concept of being blessed for a righteous act. I think we all know what I'm talking about. When you go to a stake priesthood meeting that starts at 7:00 a.m. on a Sunday, the Stake President states that all of those in attendance will be richly blessed for making the sacrifice to attend. We will be blessed if we pay our tithing and fast offering. Blessings come when we do our home teaching. I could list a hundred examples and testimony meetings typically have at least one person who shares an experience where the person believes that he or she was immediately blessed after some righteous act. LDS members get pounded with the righteous act=blessings logic. There is no doubt in my mind that the primary motivation for many members to do certain actions within the church is to receive blessings.

I would just like to say that I don't believe in this concept at all and my personal life experiences regularly contradict it. I just wanted to get this off my chest and didn't want to be bombarded by holier than thou responses on cougarboard.

Who said there was a time limit to when you collect your blessings?

[myboynoah]

Originally Posted by El Paso Coug

One of the predominent themes in LDS Church meetings is the concept of being blessed for a righteous act. I think we all know what I'm talking about. When you go to a stake priesthood meeting that starts at 7:00 a.m. on a Sunday, the Stake President states that all of those in attendance will be richly blessed for making the sacrifice to attend. We will be blessed if we pay our tithing and fast offering. Blessings come when we do our home teaching. I could list a hundred examples and testimony meetings typically have at least one person who shares an experience where the person believes that he or she was immediately blessed after some righteous act. LDS members get pounded with the righteous act=blessings logic. There is no doubt in my mind that the primary motivation for many members to do certain actions within the church is to receive blessings.

I would just like to say that I don't believe in this concept at all and my personal life experiences regularly contradict it. I just wanted to get this off my chest and didn't want to be bombarded by holier than thou responses on cougarboard.

I believe that living The Gospel naturally leads to certain positive outcomes. I don't know if that is what you are talking about. I've experienced this in my life and have seen the sad consequences of seeking another path. I hope that's not too holier than thou.

[Goatnapper'96]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

I agree with you, El. The first paragraph of your post reflects an ethically immature outlook, and I know Waters and Adam agree with me on this. I think that is this group's consensus. FM and a few others hold the minority view.

Stick around.

Allow me to interject before you group me with the consensus. I believe in the concept that mankind is blessed for righteousness. However, I don't believe many of the things that others believe are blessings or cursings to be such, I think they are luck or good decisions. To me the greatest blessing that comes from obedience is faith.

[El Paso Coug]

Originally Posted by Goatnapper'96

If I am not mistaken wasn't it your missus' idea to go and get the falsies?

WHAT MORE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MAN?

We are having our fourth and final child in a few months (unplanned). My wife complains that breast feeding 3 boys (and a fourth here in a few months) has taken their toll on her tata's and she wants to get them improved next summer when there is no chance of any additional children. I'm working hard for a great Christmas bonus this year!!

[BYU71]

Originally Posted by El Paso Coug

One of the predominent themes in LDS Church meetings is the concept of being blessed for a righteous act. I think we all know what I'm talking about. When you go to a stake priesthood meeting that starts at 7:00 a.m. on a Sunday, the Stake President states that all of those in attendance will be richly blessed for making the sacrifice to attend. We will be blessed if we pay our tithing and fast offering. Blessings come when we do our home teaching. I could list a hundred examples and testimony meetings typically have at least one person who shares an experience where the person believes that he or she was immediately blessed after some righteous act. LDS members get pounded with the righteous act=blessings logic. There is no doubt in my mind that the primary motivation for many members to do certain actions within the church is to receive blessings.

I would just like to say that I don't believe in this concept at all and my personal life experiences regularly contradict it. I just wanted to get this off my chest and didn't want to be bombarded by holier than thou responses on cougarboard.

I think it is an age old solid principle that people are motivated by one of two things, fear and rewards. Anthony Robbins whole premise of his motivation stuff is built on that principle.

Of course the SP wants to convince everyone if they do what he wants, they will be rewarded or punished if they don't.

I think the principle works if you believe it will work. That is why you see people who aren't members and members doing things you think they shouldn't, being blessed. They are operating on the same principle, just their criteria for what they have to do is different.

Of course we all know those who get theirs that way will lose it or the blessings they are recieving are gained at the expense of losing something more important.

Like for instance the woman who works outside the home. Even though she seems to have a wonderful family, it isn't as good a one as it would be if she stayed home.

[BYU71]

Originally Posted by Indy Coug

Who said there was a time limit to when you collect your blessings?

I figured either you or Tex would respond with the standard cop out.