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I totally agree! Very rarely can so many powerful truths be summed up into 13
simple statements. These are the 13 reasons why we continue to live a life of
discipleship and when we study them, our testimonies can grow exponentially. I
think that these articles truly encapsulate the fundamentals of believing like a child
because if we take the time to simplify our faith, we will be strengthened in our
conviction to follow the Savior. I know that I want to continue to live my life in a way
that is clear, straight, and narrow. There is nothing more powerful than the doctrine
of Christ.
Ya the articles of faith are very simplistic and easy to understand as they should be.
God s not the author of confusion but strives to enlighten the knowledge of his
children in plainness. It reminds me of the scripture in 3 Nephi 31:3 which says, "For
my soul delighteth
in
plainness; for after this manner doth the Lord God work
among the children of men. For the Lord God giveth light unto the understanding;
for he speaketh unto men according to their language, unto their understanding."
As we trust in the basic principles of the Gospel, we can be assured that we are
being led in the right way.
This week the commentary on the 13th article of faith made me really think about
some things. As I was studying, the quote from President Spencer W. Kimball stuck
out to me, "God does notice us, and he watches over us. But it is usually through
another person that he meets our needs. Therefore, it is vital that we serve each
other in the kingdom”. As God's children and as children in Zion, we are responsible
for showing God's love to others. When we are honest, true, chaste, and benevolent
we show respect for ourselves and appreciation for God's divine gifts in our lives. I
would have to say that as we remember God notices us, our integrity develops and
our charity flourishes as we are filled with the love of God. By following the example
of our Savior, we are blessed with understanding and can continue to grow.
I love that you pointed out that Heavenly Father uses us to reach His children's
needs. It is amazing that He trusts us enough to allow us to help Him in his work
even though we make many mistakes! This reminds me a lot of my mission. When I
was on my mission, I would often get caught up thinking about my many flaws and
wondering if anyone would ever join the church because I worried I couldn't teach
them well enough. But as I became more experienced on my mission, I realized that
it doesn't matter so much how "good" I am at doing something. I just need a willing
heart, and Heavenly Father can help me and help the person I am trying to
serve/teach.
It's so interesting to consider what makes someone a prophet or not. I was
reading a book called "Visions of Glory," and it's very
interesting
. I
experienced on my mission a wide diversity in thought about this book. It's
about a series of visions that a man named "Spencer" has.
I read a scathing review by FAIR Mormon. And I was struck by how many of
their arguments against Spencer could be, and were, lobbed against Joseph
Smith as well at the time he was speaking out about his visions.
Although I don't really take stock in "Visions of Glory," and to me personally,
it felt like reading latter-day saint fan-fiction and think it can be a spiritually
dangerous rabbit hole to go down -- it caused me to consider what really
makes someone a prophet. Authority really is so important and comforting.
I'm glad the Lord's Church has order and structure, I'm glad it's blatantly
clear who and what I should and need to believe to be prepared for the
Lord's coming. All these other voices really won't be nearly as helpful as the
voices of the latter-day prophets of God.
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