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)

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Addendum

Yeah, I know I could edit my last message, but I feel to add to it. Though many principles and lessons are taught in these chapters, I need to add one point to my last entry on traditions - forgiveness.

Forgiveness builds bridges of chasms so wide and deep that allow for love, acceptance, and mercy to give full sway in our lives and hearts. We are required to forgive all men, at all times. We cannot carry with ourselves this guilt and poison that robs us of life and love. No matter what people have done to us, or will do to us, we need to forgive, forget, and move on. In this we find happiness and peace, and the love of God.

(I could go on, but this will suffice for now.) Have a great day!
Posted by Caleb at 7:47 AM

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