I am trying not to think about the trial at the moment, but I didn't get very far from the topic. I was doing a little research on the meaning of "Keep Sweet" and came across this. I found it interesting.
One of the Warren Jeffs' stories spread around is that he banned basketball and other competitive sports a few years after the FLDS pulled their children from the public schools.
In a school sermon on Feb. 27, 2003, Jeffs made this comment:
In the millenium of peace, even our entertainment and games need to be inspired of heaven and become a build up and a blessing one to another.
I like to see in our schools that we do away with the games where we throw things at each other, trying to hit each other with things. I know some of these games were invented at Alta Academy, where you get balls or other things and try to hit each other.
Often those kinds of games get a spirit of such competition, of war, of conquering the other person, that we drive the spirit of God from us.
In your basketball games or baseball games don't keep score where you try to outdo the other team so much. And as you play compliment the person that could hit the ball good or shoot the ball good into the hoop and compliment the person who misses, ''Good try.''
And end each game with a handshake with those in your class. Have a prayer in your heart and know every game or activity is for the purpose of the exercise of the body that your mind will also be strong and then return to your studies. Include your Heavenly Father in your work and play. Never forget him.
One of the Warren Jeffs' stories spread around is that he banned basketball and other competitive sports a few years after the FLDS pulled their children from the public schools.
In a school sermon on Feb. 27, 2003, Jeffs made this comment:
In the millenium of peace, even our entertainment and games need to be inspired of heaven and become a build up and a blessing one to another.
I like to see in our schools that we do away with the games where we throw things at each other, trying to hit each other with things. I know some of these games were invented at Alta Academy, where you get balls or other things and try to hit each other.
Often those kinds of games get a spirit of such competition, of war, of conquering the other person, that we drive the spirit of God from us.
In your basketball games or baseball games don't keep score where you try to outdo the other team so much. And as you play compliment the person that could hit the ball good or shoot the ball good into the hoop and compliment the person who misses, ''Good try.''
And end each game with a handshake with those in your class. Have a prayer in your heart and know every game or activity is for the purpose of the exercise of the body that your mind will also be strong and then return to your studies. Include your Heavenly Father in your work and play. Never forget him.
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