Alma 3:27
"For every man receiveth wages of him whom he listeth to obey, and this according to the words of the spirit of prophecy; therefore let it be according to the truth..."
Everyone serves, or works for someone else. Spiritually, the two bosses are the Lord and the devil. Who are we receiving our wages from? What are these wages? The Lord pays us through blessings. These blessings are vast and are always for our good. The devil pays with deception. He gives sadness and icky feelings masked by feel-good schemes. The devil is selfish, and so only gives what he knows isn't good. He makes us miserable like himself.
Friday, April 10, 2015
Thursday, April 9, 2015
One person
Alma 2:2
"Now this Amlici had, by his cunning, drawn away much people after him; even so much that they began to be very powerful; and they began to endeavor to establish Amlici to be a king over the people."
Amlici was just one man, but through his evil ways caused the death of thousands of people. He drew people to follow him, make him their king, and do whatever he asked. He asked to battle the Nephites and they lost. Then he asked to join with the Lamanites and fight the Nephites again. He lost again, and was killed in the process. He created so much contention and bloodshed it is disturbing. It's crazy to think how one person, or one choice, can cause such drastic outcomes.
On another note, it is important to look at the intent of who we follow. Does this person want personal glory, or is he leading to benefit others and God?
"Now this Amlici had, by his cunning, drawn away much people after him; even so much that they began to be very powerful; and they began to endeavor to establish Amlici to be a king over the people."
Amlici was just one man, but through his evil ways caused the death of thousands of people. He drew people to follow him, make him their king, and do whatever he asked. He asked to battle the Nephites and they lost. Then he asked to join with the Lamanites and fight the Nephites again. He lost again, and was killed in the process. He created so much contention and bloodshed it is disturbing. It's crazy to think how one person, or one choice, can cause such drastic outcomes.
On another note, it is important to look at the intent of who we follow. Does this person want personal glory, or is he leading to benefit others and God?
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
No excuses
Alma 1:25
"Now this was a great trial to those that did stand fast in the faith; nevertheless, they were steadfast and immovable in keeping the commandments of God, and they bore with patience the persecution which was heaped upon them."
There is no excuse not the keep the commandments. These christian people were greatly persecuted and mocked, but they still kept the commandments. The commandments will always need to be followed.
"Now this was a great trial to those that did stand fast in the faith; nevertheless, they were steadfast and immovable in keeping the commandments of God, and they bore with patience the persecution which was heaped upon them."
There is no excuse not the keep the commandments. These christian people were greatly persecuted and mocked, but they still kept the commandments. The commandments will always need to be followed.
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