President Gordon B. Hinckley on the Book of Mormon

"I take in my hand the Book of Mormon. I read its words. I have read Joseph Smith's explanation of how it came to be. To the unbelieving it is a story difficult to accept, and critics for generations have worn out their lives writing books intended to refute that story and to offer other explanations than the one given by Joseph the Prophet. But to the open-minded, this critical writing has only stimulated them to dig deeper; and the more deeply they dig, the greater the accumulation of evidence for the validity of Joseph Smith's story. Still, as has been demonstrated for a hundred and fifty years, the truth of the Book of Mormon will not be determined by literary analysis or by scientific research, although these continue to be reassuring. The truth about the origins of the Book of Mormon will be determined today and tomorrow, as it has been throughout the yesterdays, by reading the book in a spirit of reverence and respect and prayer."
(Praise to the Man, Ensign, Aug 1983, 4)

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Day 24 - 2 Nephi 25-26

Jesus Christ is central to the message, prophecy, and life of the Book of Mormon. The words of prophets and missionaries in the Bible and The Book of Mormon direct the people to the Lord. We too can share this message with those whom we come in contact daily. As Elder Bruce R. McConkie once said: "If the Lord, Jesus were here, what he would say in this situation would be perfect. But He is not here. Instead He has sent me to represent Him."

Though the scriptures and the Holy Ghost help convince people of the truth found within these pages of scripture, we must also be examples in word and deed unto the convincing of those around us.
The Lord is merciful, and when we are in the midst of trials, as well as times of peace, we must be turned to the Lord. The way is simple, but sometimes we choose not to look to the Lord when is most needed.
Posted by Caleb at 7:02 AM

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