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Doctrine & Covenants 81-83 Part 2 • Dr. Eva Witesman • July 21-27 • Come Follow Me

July 16, 2025 • Hank Smith & John Bytheway • Season 5 • Episode 30

Dr. Eva Witesman continues to discuss the Law of Consecration and the Lord’s command to care for the poor and vulnerable.

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TIMECODE:

00:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Eva Witesman
03:07 The Miracle of the Names
08:19 The Holy Envy of Motherhood
11:15 Constant Repentance and repentance myths
17:48 Repentance is a hopeful word
20:26 Why the order of the names in Section 82
24:19 The Savior teaches about stewardship
28:41 Two interpretations of “talent”
32:33 The purpose of wealth
35:36 Consecration, wealth, and temple patterns
37:14 Women, children, widows, and church welfare
40:24 Caring for the disenfranchised
45:00 A revolutionary plan
47:40 Who gets hurt?
49:21 Nothing but a wage earner
52:23 The Relief Society’s focus
53:25 Admonition to engage in your own community
59:48 - End of Part 2 - Dr. Eva Witesman

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