2 Nephi 26:30
"...wherefore, the Lord God hath given a commandment that all men should have charity, which charity is love. And except they should have charity they were nothing. Wherefore, if they should have charity they would not suffer the laborer in Zion to perish."
Charity is a great thing to have. It is pure love, Christ's love. It is not giving up on people, serving someone, helping cheer up someone, and so much more. It is a lifestyle of love.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
2 Nephi 25:26
"And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins."
It's all about Christ. Happiness, Life, Purpose, Service, Family. All things are about him and his beautiful sacrifice for us. He loves us so much. He is where true salvation is founded. We, as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, talk, rejoice, prophesy, and write of him. We love him. We teach our children of him so they can love him. So they can know how to repent and receive forgiveness. So they can become clean and pure before him.
"And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins."
It's all about Christ. Happiness, Life, Purpose, Service, Family. All things are about him and his beautiful sacrifice for us. He loves us so much. He is where true salvation is founded. We, as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, talk, rejoice, prophesy, and write of him. We love him. We teach our children of him so they can love him. So they can know how to repent and receive forgiveness. So they can become clean and pure before him.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
2 Nephi 23:22
"...yea, for I will be merciful unto my people, but the wicked shall perish."
This will happen in the Second Coming. The Lord will save his people, those who are faithful to him and live righteously. The wicked, those who follow Satan, will be destroyed. This is his word, and he cannot go against it. It is so important to follow Christ. I do not want to be destroyed.
"...yea, for I will be merciful unto my people, but the wicked shall perish."
This will happen in the Second Coming. The Lord will save his people, those who are faithful to him and live righteously. The wicked, those who follow Satan, will be destroyed. This is his word, and he cannot go against it. It is so important to follow Christ. I do not want to be destroyed.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Helaman 10:11-12
"And now behold, I command you, that ye shall go and declare unto this people, that thus saith the Lord God, who is the Almighty: Except ye shall repent ye shall be smitten, even unto destruction.
And behold, now it came to pass that when the Lord had spoken these words unto Nephi, he did stop and did not go unto his own house, but did return unto the multitudes who were scattered about upon the face of the land, and began to declare unto them the word of the Lord which had been spoken unto him, concerning their destruction if they did not repent."
Previously, Nephi was preaching to the people and many did not believe him. Many wanted to put him in jail. So, Nephi went home and pondered what the Lord had helped him with. As he traveled home he received this commandment from God that he should continue to preach. Nephi immediately turned around and returned to preach repentance unto the people. Nephi was obedient immediately. He did not go home first, rather he followed the command right then and there.
"And now behold, I command you, that ye shall go and declare unto this people, that thus saith the Lord God, who is the Almighty: Except ye shall repent ye shall be smitten, even unto destruction.
And behold, now it came to pass that when the Lord had spoken these words unto Nephi, he did stop and did not go unto his own house, but did return unto the multitudes who were scattered about upon the face of the land, and began to declare unto them the word of the Lord which had been spoken unto him, concerning their destruction if they did not repent."
Previously, Nephi was preaching to the people and many did not believe him. Many wanted to put him in jail. So, Nephi went home and pondered what the Lord had helped him with. As he traveled home he received this commandment from God that he should continue to preach. Nephi immediately turned around and returned to preach repentance unto the people. Nephi was obedient immediately. He did not go home first, rather he followed the command right then and there.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
2 Nephi 19:6
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called, Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Christ has so many names, all of which tell a bit about who he is. He is a wonderful being. He listens and soothes as a counselor would. He is powerful and mighty and can do anything. He is our Father and our bringer of peace.
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called, Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Christ has so many names, all of which tell a bit about who he is. He is a wonderful being. He listens and soothes as a counselor would. He is powerful and mighty and can do anything. He is our Father and our bringer of peace.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Romans 8:16
"The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God"
This is my part in the primary program this year. I will then ask the sunbeams (3 and 4 year olds) how they know that God knows and loves them. They tell of the things they have and are grateful. They know that they have those things, things like their bodies and their families, because God loves them and wants them to be happy.
"The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God"
This is my part in the primary program this year. I will then ask the sunbeams (3 and 4 year olds) how they know that God knows and loves them. They tell of the things they have and are grateful. They know that they have those things, things like their bodies and their families, because God loves them and wants them to be happy.
Friday, October 25, 2013
2 Nephi 15:20
"Wo unto them that call evil good, and good evil, that put darkness for light, and light for darkness, that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!"
There are so many people today who think that evil things are okay. That it is okay to sin. That there is no consequence for it. That is not true. Sinning is never okay, and God will judge. Just because some evils are legal, and many people do them, it does not make them right in the sight of God.
"Wo unto them that call evil good, and good evil, that put darkness for light, and light for darkness, that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!"
There are so many people today who think that evil things are okay. That it is okay to sin. That there is no consequence for it. That is not true. Sinning is never okay, and God will judge. Just because some evils are legal, and many people do them, it does not make them right in the sight of God.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
2 Nephi 12:8
"Their land is also full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made."
Knowing my nothingness compared to God, I cannot imagine worshiping something I made rather than worshiping him. Although I would not religiously worship something I made, I can see myself boasting in my workmanship. I sew a lot, craft a lot, and make some cool things. I like the things I make, and that is totally okay. I just cannot become prideful of those things, I cannot brag about how awesome I am because I make cool things with my hands. That is not technically idol worship, but it is still not good.
"Their land is also full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made."
Knowing my nothingness compared to God, I cannot imagine worshiping something I made rather than worshiping him. Although I would not religiously worship something I made, I can see myself boasting in my workmanship. I sew a lot, craft a lot, and make some cool things. I like the things I make, and that is totally okay. I just cannot become prideful of those things, I cannot brag about how awesome I am because I make cool things with my hands. That is not technically idol worship, but it is still not good.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
2 Nephi 11:7
"For if there be no Christ there be no God; and if there be no God we are not, for there could have been no creation. But there is a God, and he is Christ, and he cometh in the fulness of his own time."
Like Jacob, the author of this verse, I know there is a Christ. I know that he created me. I know that he created this world for me. He loves me, as he loves everyone. I know that I am here because I was given the opportunity to have a body and experience mortality. On this earth I can choose who I want to be, and how I want to live eternally. I can choose to follow my Savior and be eternally happy, or I can choose to not follow him and be eternally unhappy. I know that Jesus Christ will come to this earth again, and that time is sooner than ever. I do not know when that time is, but I know I am looking forward to it. I am trying to live my life in a way that he would be pleased with me. I do not want to waste my precious time here. I want him to be grateful for how I have used my life, a life he gave to me. I know he lives, I know he will come again, and I know he loves me.
"For if there be no Christ there be no God; and if there be no God we are not, for there could have been no creation. But there is a God, and he is Christ, and he cometh in the fulness of his own time."
Like Jacob, the author of this verse, I know there is a Christ. I know that he created me. I know that he created this world for me. He loves me, as he loves everyone. I know that I am here because I was given the opportunity to have a body and experience mortality. On this earth I can choose who I want to be, and how I want to live eternally. I can choose to follow my Savior and be eternally happy, or I can choose to not follow him and be eternally unhappy. I know that Jesus Christ will come to this earth again, and that time is sooner than ever. I do not know when that time is, but I know I am looking forward to it. I am trying to live my life in a way that he would be pleased with me. I do not want to waste my precious time here. I want him to be grateful for how I have used my life, a life he gave to me. I know he lives, I know he will come again, and I know he loves me.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
2 Nephi 9:29
" But to be learned is good if they hearken unto the counsels of God."
It is so good to have knowledge and to continually seek learning. It is more important to hearken, to listen and act upon, the counsels of God. God loves us so much and will only command us to do things that will improve us and bring us happiness.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Helaman 8:3
"For behold, Nephi had spoken unto them concerning the corruptness of their law; yea, many things did Nephi speak which cannot be written; and nothing did he speak which was contrary to the commandments of God."
Nephi doesn't hold anything back as he tells the wicked that they need to stop being evil. He tells them exactly what is right and that their works are the works of the devil. He was very bold and clear as he spoke with the Spirit. Today there are many leaders who speak boldly and truthfully. They are not going against God, rather they are speaking on His behalf.
"For behold, Nephi had spoken unto them concerning the corruptness of their law; yea, many things did Nephi speak which cannot be written; and nothing did he speak which was contrary to the commandments of God."
Nephi doesn't hold anything back as he tells the wicked that they need to stop being evil. He tells them exactly what is right and that their works are the works of the devil. He was very bold and clear as he spoke with the Spirit. Today there are many leaders who speak boldly and truthfully. They are not going against God, rather they are speaking on His behalf.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
2 Nephi 6:13
"Wherefore, they that fight against Zion and the covenant people of the Lord shall lick up the dust of their feet; and the people of the Lord shall not be ashamed. For the people of the Lord are they who wait for him; for they still wait for the coming of the Messiah."
I am one of these covenant people. I have made sacred covenants with the Lord, and I am waiting and preparing for the second coming of my Savior Jesus Christ. I am not ashamed of this, because I know it is true and I know that Christ is my Redeemer. He suffered for me because He loves me and wants me to follow His example.
"Wherefore, they that fight against Zion and the covenant people of the Lord shall lick up the dust of their feet; and the people of the Lord shall not be ashamed. For the people of the Lord are they who wait for him; for they still wait for the coming of the Messiah."
I am one of these covenant people. I have made sacred covenants with the Lord, and I am waiting and preparing for the second coming of my Savior Jesus Christ. I am not ashamed of this, because I know it is true and I know that Christ is my Redeemer. He suffered for me because He loves me and wants me to follow His example.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
2 Nephi 5:17
"And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did cause my people to be industrious, and to labor with their hands."
The Nephites were not a lazy people. They knew how to grow food, build buildings, and do everything they needed to do. They did not expect things to just be given to them, rather they worked hard for all they had.
"And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did cause my people to be industrious, and to labor with their hands."
The Nephites were not a lazy people. They knew how to grow food, build buildings, and do everything they needed to do. They did not expect things to just be given to them, rather they worked hard for all they had.
Friday, October 18, 2013
2 Nephi 4:16
"Behold, my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard."
Nephi continually pondered spiritual matters, and I am sure this is why he was so close to the Spirit and had so much power. I'm sure since he thought about the gospel often that it was easier for him to choose the right and follow God's plan. It was probably easier for him to resist temptation and do good things. I need to ponder more on spiritual things.
"Behold, my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard."
Nephi continually pondered spiritual matters, and I am sure this is why he was so close to the Spirit and had so much power. I'm sure since he thought about the gospel often that it was easier for him to choose the right and follow God's plan. It was probably easier for him to resist temptation and do good things. I need to ponder more on spiritual things.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
2 Nephi 2:25
"Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy"
Adam and Eve were commanded not to partake of the fruit of the tree of knowledge, but they did. They partook so that they could know good from evil. They realized the importance of this knowledge and decided it was necessary to their mortal existence. Because they did, this they were able to have children and live a life where they could experience true joy. Living as a family is the best joy! Also, they were able to know evil, and knowing what is bad makes the good so much sweeter.
"Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy"
Adam and Eve were commanded not to partake of the fruit of the tree of knowledge, but they did. They partook so that they could know good from evil. They realized the importance of this knowledge and decided it was necessary to their mortal existence. Because they did, this they were able to have children and live a life where they could experience true joy. Living as a family is the best joy! Also, they were able to know evil, and knowing what is bad makes the good so much sweeter.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
2 Nephi 1:27
"And it must needs be that the power of God must be with him, even unto his commanding you that ye must obey. But behold, it was not he, but it was the Spirit of the Lord which was in him, which opened his mouth to utterance that he could not shut it."
Lehi is teaching his sons Laman and Lemuel that Nephi was not commanding them because he felt like it. Rather, Nephi was a prophet of God filled with His Spirit. Nephi talked with the power of God. His words were the words of the Lord. Laman and Lemuel did not understand that their brother was speaking on behalf of deity, just as all true prophets do.
"And it must needs be that the power of God must be with him, even unto his commanding you that ye must obey. But behold, it was not he, but it was the Spirit of the Lord which was in him, which opened his mouth to utterance that he could not shut it."
Lehi is teaching his sons Laman and Lemuel that Nephi was not commanding them because he felt like it. Rather, Nephi was a prophet of God filled with His Spirit. Nephi talked with the power of God. His words were the words of the Lord. Laman and Lemuel did not understand that their brother was speaking on behalf of deity, just as all true prophets do.
Monday, October 14, 2013
1 Nephi 22:30
"Wherefore, my brethren, I would that ye should consider that the things which have been written upon the plates of brass are true; and they testify that a man must be obedient to the commandments of God."
The Book of Mormon is true. It is a good book, and if I follow the teachings within it I will be blessed. This book teaches that we all must keep the commandments of God. There is no other way to be truly happy. I know that my life has been greatly blessed because I live in accordance to these commandments.
"Wherefore, my brethren, I would that ye should consider that the things which have been written upon the plates of brass are true; and they testify that a man must be obedient to the commandments of God."
The Book of Mormon is true. It is a good book, and if I follow the teachings within it I will be blessed. This book teaches that we all must keep the commandments of God. There is no other way to be truly happy. I know that my life has been greatly blessed because I live in accordance to these commandments.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
1 Nephi 16:28
"And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld the pointers which were in the ball, that they did work according to the faith and diligence and heed which we did give unto them."
The ball is the liahona, a sort of compass given to them miraculously. This ball would only work when they listened to it. It is the same with modern day revelation. I can only get more knowledge when I heed what I already have.
"And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld the pointers which were in the ball, that they did work according to the faith and diligence and heed which we did give unto them."
The ball is the liahona, a sort of compass given to them miraculously. This ball would only work when they listened to it. It is the same with modern day revelation. I can only get more knowledge when I heed what I already have.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
1 Nephi 12: 11
"... And the angel said unto me: These are made white in the blood of the Lamb, because of their faith in him."
Christ suffered for us all. We can all repent and be forgiven of our sins if we have faith that Christ is our Savior. Faith is a power, and many things can happen with faith. Miracles cannot happen without the presence of faith. We can be clean again through this wonderful power. Christ gives us that ability.
"... And the angel said unto me: These are made white in the blood of the Lamb, because of their faith in him."
Christ suffered for us all. We can all repent and be forgiven of our sins if we have faith that Christ is our Savior. Faith is a power, and many things can happen with faith. Miracles cannot happen without the presence of faith. We can be clean again through this wonderful power. Christ gives us that ability.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
1 Nephi 11:22-23
"And I answered him, saying: Yea, it is the love of God, which sheddeth itself abroad in the hearts of the children of men; wherefore, it is the most desirable above all things.
And he spake unto me, saying: Yea, and the most joyous to the soul."
The Spirit of the Lord is showing Nephi the things he desires to know after Nephi had pondered the things his father, Lehi, saw. Nephi learns that the tree in Lehi's dream represents the love of God. Nephi says that this love "sheddeth itself abroad." When Christ suffered in Gethsemane, he "shed" his blood for us all. It is interesting that the use of the word "sheddeth" alludes to the Savior shedding his blood. The atonement was a pure act of love, and in so doing this the Savior shed love to every person.
I also love how the Spirit describes the love of God as being "most joyous to the soul." Doesn't that sound wonderful? I cannot think of anything that would give me more joy than to have the love of God always with me. I can feel that love at all times when I act as He wants me to. That is what brings true joy.
"And I answered him, saying: Yea, it is the love of God, which sheddeth itself abroad in the hearts of the children of men; wherefore, it is the most desirable above all things.
And he spake unto me, saying: Yea, and the most joyous to the soul."
The Spirit of the Lord is showing Nephi the things he desires to know after Nephi had pondered the things his father, Lehi, saw. Nephi learns that the tree in Lehi's dream represents the love of God. Nephi says that this love "sheddeth itself abroad." When Christ suffered in Gethsemane, he "shed" his blood for us all. It is interesting that the use of the word "sheddeth" alludes to the Savior shedding his blood. The atonement was a pure act of love, and in so doing this the Savior shed love to every person.
I also love how the Spirit describes the love of God as being "most joyous to the soul." Doesn't that sound wonderful? I cannot think of anything that would give me more joy than to have the love of God always with me. I can feel that love at all times when I act as He wants me to. That is what brings true joy.
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