In 3 Nephi 21:10, the Savior appears to be talking about the Prophet Joseph Smith. I think it is interesting that Joseph would be "marred" because of the wicked people, but the Lord then follows that up with "Yet I will heal him, for I will show unto them that my wisdom is greater than the cunning of the devil." Similar to each of us, the Prophet Joseph had times where he was humbled and had to repent and rely on the healing power of the atonement. None of us are perfect, and sometimes our stumbles turn out to be a blessing in our lives and in the lives of others because they allow us to more fully see God's hand in our lives. In this case with Joseph, the Lord was able to show his superior wisdom because although Joseph had lost the manuscript, the Lord had prepared for this incident by commanding Nephi to write the same important things upon the plates that his father had written. So a terrible mistake turned out to be a growth opportunity for the Prophet, who I'm sure needed it to prepare for his future experiences, a testimony builder for the Church, and a witness to those who oppose it that they cannot hinder God's work.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Guided by the Holy Spirit
I just wanted to jot down a few thoughts about President Boyd K Packer's (one of the 12 Apostles) talk "Guided by the Holy Spirit" - for the full text of his message click here.
President Packer hit the nail on the head when he said, "Some claim we are not Christians. They either do not know us at all or they misunderstand." The name of our church is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and everything we do centers around the Savior, Jesus Christ, so to claim that Mormons aren't Christian is as absurd as the belief that Mormons have horns.
He continues: "In the Church every ordinance is done by the authority of and in the name of Jesus Christ. We have the same organization as did the primitive Church, with apostles and prophets." This is critical to understand- Jesus Christ established his Church while on the earth 2000 years ago with apostles and prophets. That Church eventually fell into apostasy after the Apostles were martyred. The Church of Jesus Christ has been restored in these, the last days via a new prophet of our time, Joseph Smith. This is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
"Every one of us can be guided by the spirit of revelation and the gift of the Holy Ghost...If you are carrying some burden, forget it, let it alone. Do a lot of forgiving and a little repenting " President Packer teaches that we all can be guided by the Spirit to make changes in our lives. A little pondering and reflexion will quickly bring to our minds areas for improvement in our lives. Forgive, repent, forget. The Spirit will guide you to know how to change to become more perfect like the Savior of the World.
President Packer hit the nail on the head when he said, "Some claim we are not Christians. They either do not know us at all or they misunderstand." The name of our church is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and everything we do centers around the Savior, Jesus Christ, so to claim that Mormons aren't Christian is as absurd as the belief that Mormons have horns.
He continues: "In the Church every ordinance is done by the authority of and in the name of Jesus Christ. We have the same organization as did the primitive Church, with apostles and prophets." This is critical to understand- Jesus Christ established his Church while on the earth 2000 years ago with apostles and prophets. That Church eventually fell into apostasy after the Apostles were martyred. The Church of Jesus Christ has been restored in these, the last days via a new prophet of our time, Joseph Smith. This is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
"Every one of us can be guided by the spirit of revelation and the gift of the Holy Ghost...If you are carrying some burden, forget it, let it alone. Do a lot of forgiving and a little repenting " President Packer teaches that we all can be guided by the Spirit to make changes in our lives. A little pondering and reflexion will quickly bring to our minds areas for improvement in our lives. Forgive, repent, forget. The Spirit will guide you to know how to change to become more perfect like the Savior of the World.
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