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)

Monday, November 1, 2010

Day 64: Alma 26-27

No matter where we serve, are we doing all we can to further the work of the Lord? Is anything more glorious than to see a child of God immersed in the Spirit of the Lord? Even to the "encircling about with the matchless bounty of His love"?

We are about the Lord's work. We cannot fail! Opportunities may be challenging, but the Lord will give us the strength if we but open our mouths. As Ammon states in 26:27 "..we were about to turn back, the Lord comforted us..."

One of the most important verses of these chapters is 26:30 "And we have suffered all manner of afflictions, and all this, that perhaps we might be the means of saving SOME soul..."

What are willing to do for that one soul..?
Posted by Caleb at 7:42 AM

3 comments:

  1. CalebNovember 1, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Everyone you come in contact today is hurting in one way or another. What are you going to do about it?

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  2. Mike MazzaNovember 1, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    I am gonna talk to them about the worth of a soul in the eyes of the Lord. And give them a Mormon.org card!

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  3. ericafly86November 1, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    sometimes there really isnt anything to do but be a good friend and lend a shoulder to cry on. i know i dont tell anyone when im sad so how is anyone supposed to know. but if i can be a good friend and perhaps share my testimony with them then i would hope it would make them happier.

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