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Oaks, Dallin Harris was born on August 12, 1932 in Provo, Utah, United States. Son of Lloyd E. and Stella (Harris) Oaks.
(The holy name of Jesus Christ is invoked daily in prayers...)
The holy name of Jesus Christ is invoked daily in prayers, blessings, ordinances, and testimonies of members of the Church throughout the world. Apostles serve as special witnesses of the name of Christ in all the world. But what does it mean to be a witness not just of Christ, but also of His name? In His Holy Name, Elder Dallin H. Oaks explores the significance of the name of Jesus Christ. This book, the product of a decade of prayerful studying and pondering, provides a fascinating, powerful look at the holy nature of the Savior s name and its meaning in our worship and beliefs. Elder Oaks recounts the words of John: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. This beloved modern- day Apostle explains that, in this context, his name means His works and His plan of salvation, with all of its glorious provisions for the children of God.
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( "Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God....)
"Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God." This simple statement comprehends the ultimate reward God offers us- the gift of eternal life. But what does it really mean to be pure in heart, and how does one attain such a state of righteousness? In this book Elder Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, addresses these paramount questions, sharing insight and enrichment from the scriptures, from modern prophets, and from personal experiences. Emphasizing the significance of thoughts rather than of actions alone, the author examines the interdependent mental processes that make up the inner man: motives, desires, and attitudes. Stimulating chapters on motives and desires stress that "we must not only do what is right. We must act for the right reasons." Why? Because "we will ultimately be judged and rewarded for what we are. And what we are is the sum total of our good and our evil actions and desires." Materialism, pride and spirituality- all formed from attitudes- are examined in a discussion that strongly emphasizes the need to place spiritual considerations above temporal ones. In the same vein Elder Oaks searchingly describes the mental attitude necessary to true worship of God. His final chapter focuses on what we must do to become pure in heart- to "cleanse the inner vessel," as President Ezra Taft Benson put it. Pure in Heart is a clear, forthright book that offers authoritative penetrating commentary on this prerequisite to eternal life and helpful guidelines on how to attain it.
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(Elder Dallin H. Oaks, known for his keen gospel insights ...)
Elder Dallin H. Oaks, known for his keen gospel insights and precise expression, has been blessing Latter-day Saints with inspired discourses for many years. Now, Deseret Book offers a collection of some of his most popular and powerful addresses in With Full Purpose of Heart. "I hope that bringing them together in one place will facilitate access and cause the persuasiveness of the compiled whole to be greater than the sum of the scattered parts," Elder Oaks says. In this book, he applies latter-day doctrine to the joys and challenges of life as he examines gospel principles related to judging, repentance, revelation, the resurrection, the sacrament, the Atonement, and the Lord's timing. He bears strong testimony of the divinity of the Savior and the plan of salvation, and challenges us to ask ourselves: What think we of Christ?
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Oaks, Dallin Harris was born on August 12, 1932 in Provo, Utah, United States. Son of Lloyd E. and Stella (Harris) Oaks.
Bachelor with high honors, Brigham Young University, 1954. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Brigham Young University, 1980. Juris Doctor cum laude, University Chicago, 1957.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Pepperdine University, 1982. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Southern Utah University, 1991.
Law clerk to Chief Justice Earl Warren, Supreme Court of the United States Court, 1957-1958; with, firm Kirkland, Ellis, Hodson, Chaffetz & Masters, Chicago, 1958-1961; member of faculty, University of Chicago Law School, 1961-1971; associate dean and acting dean, University of Chicago Law School, 1962; professor, University of Chicago Law School, 1964-1971; member visiting committee, University of Chicago Law School, 1971-1974; president, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., 1971-1980; also professor of law, J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1974-1980; justice, Utah Supreme Court, 1981-1984; member Council of Twelve Apostles, Church Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, since 1984. Legal counsel Bill of Rights committee Illinois Constitutional Convention, 1970.
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Those who choose not to follow Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will receive a reward according to what they have done in this life, but they will not enjoy the glory of living in the presence of God.
Member advisory committee National Institute Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, 1974—1976. Member Wilson council Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, 1973—1980. Trustee Intermountain Health Care Inc., 1975—1980.
Regional representative Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1974—1980, past 1st counselor Chicago South Stake. Board directors Notre Dame Center for Constitutional Studies, 1977—1980, Rockford Institute, 1980—2000, Public Broadcasting Service, 1977—1985, chairman, 1980—1985. Board directors Polynesian Cultural Center, 1987—1996, chairman, 1988—1996.
Fellow: American Bar Foundation (executive director 1970-1971). Member: American Association President Indiana Colleges and Universities (president 1975-1978, director 1971-1978), Order of Coif.
Married June Dixon, June 24, 1952 (deceased July 1998). Children: Sharmon, Cheri Lyn, Lloyd D., Dallin D., TruAnn, Jenny June. Married Kristen McMain, August 25, 2000.