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Mosiah : 26 - Belief
Upon beginning this study session, I found myself quite uninterested in doing pretty much anything. Maybe it's just because I'm tired.... or maybe it's because I just finished one of my projects at work, thus putting me between projects again. Who knows...
When I got to verse 3, though, I found a gem of a scripture that I had forgotten about.
Verse 3 pretty much sums up the whole misconception that understanding comes before believing. Lots of people I taught during my mission felt the need to understand in order to believe. I don't necessarily disagree with this approach, however, Verse 3, in my opinion, blatantly states that a lack of belief can lead to an inability to understand.
So... If you don't understand a gospel concept - try believing it's true for a couple of moments and see how God might just open up the concept to your understanding.
Okay... Onward we go...
Verse 10 caused me to wonder just how long Alma had separated himself from the wicked priests of King Noah... It couldn't have been that long - and now he's basically the prophet / president of the entire church... I'm not surprised that he found himself troubled in his spirit.
Interesting how a large majority of the answers given us come only after we "pour our hearts out unto God." In realizing this, I know I could benefit greatly by doing so as well. I've gotta do better.
Wow... Verses 15-20... I'd kind of like to hear those words directed at me... heh... Wow. Lots of blessings in there.
The rest of the chapter seems like an inspired document on how to deal with unrepentant sinners within the church.
I also love how forgiving God portrays himself in these verses. "...him shall I freely forgive..." God most definitely is a merciful God, while at the same time maintaining a perfect justice.
I love the Gospel.
When I got to verse 3, though, I found a gem of a scripture that I had forgotten about.
Verse 3 pretty much sums up the whole misconception that understanding comes before believing. Lots of people I taught during my mission felt the need to understand in order to believe. I don't necessarily disagree with this approach, however, Verse 3, in my opinion, blatantly states that a lack of belief can lead to an inability to understand.
So... If you don't understand a gospel concept - try believing it's true for a couple of moments and see how God might just open up the concept to your understanding.
Okay... Onward we go...
Verse 10 caused me to wonder just how long Alma had separated himself from the wicked priests of King Noah... It couldn't have been that long - and now he's basically the prophet / president of the entire church... I'm not surprised that he found himself troubled in his spirit.
Interesting how a large majority of the answers given us come only after we "pour our hearts out unto God." In realizing this, I know I could benefit greatly by doing so as well. I've gotta do better.
Wow... Verses 15-20... I'd kind of like to hear those words directed at me... heh... Wow. Lots of blessings in there.
The rest of the chapter seems like an inspired document on how to deal with unrepentant sinners within the church.
I also love how forgiving God portrays himself in these verses. "...him shall I freely forgive..." God most definitely is a merciful God, while at the same time maintaining a perfect justice.
I love the Gospel.