Thursday, January 22, 2009

Jarom

2 And as these plates are small, and as these things are written for the intent of the benefit of our brethren the Lamanites, wherefore, it must needs be that I write a little; but I shall not write the things of my prophesying, nor of my revelations. For what could I write more than my fathers have written? For have not they revealed the plan of salvation? I say unto you, Yea; and this sufficeth me.
(Book of Mormon | Jarom 1:2)

In essence, he's admitting that there is simplicity to the gospel. I, too, often wonder what more can be given, since we don't even follow what we have. Of course, God has promised us that there are more laws that we don't know, that will give us greater powers and abilities once we learn them and obey them.

4 And there are many among us who have many revelations, for they are not all stiffnecked. And as many as are not stiffnecked and have faith, have communion with the Holy Spirit, which maketh manifest unto the children of men, according to their faith.

(Book of Mormon | Jarom 1:4)

A whole group (or country) for that matter may not be completely wicked. There can be good among the bad. Often, given that I've felt so frustrated lately, I wonder if the Lord will guide me in the right direction if I begin to stray. I'd hope that I'd accept that correction, and change willingly, to follow him as I need to.

10 And it came to pass that the prophets of the Lord did threaten the people of Nephi, according to the word of God, that if they did not keep the commandments, but should fall into transgression, they should be destroyed from off the face of the land.
11 Wherefore, the prophets, and the priests, and the teachers, did labor diligently, exhorting with all long-suffering the people to diligence; teaching the law of Moses, and the intent for which it was given; persuading them to look forward unto the Messiah, and believe in him to come as though he already was. And after this manner did they teach them.
12 And it came to pass that by so doing they kept them from being destroyed upon the face of the land; for they did prick their hearts with the word, continually stirring them up unto repentance.

(Book of Mormon | Jarom 1:10 - 12)

Again, this is happening. We are warned continuously by the current prophet Thomas S. Monson. AND, even if you don't believe he's a prophet (but I do, with all my heart, as I have been on my knees and felt the reassurance of the Holy Spirit that this man speaks inspired words), the Pope and other religious leaders are in agreeance on many things, and have spoken out in favor of God. Despite the name of the religion, they have things in common, and they are worried about our generation, but have hope that we can turn around if we want to.

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