october.15

3 nephi 5: 20 - 6: 14

what actions can we take to help ourselves remain humble and faithful in any circumstance? 

--> i think the contrast in verse 13 of chapter 6 is interesting... it talks about how the same things were happening to all the people, but different people responded differently.  some were humble in their afflictions, some got riled up.  some responded with faith and hope to their trials, others turned bitter and against God.  some chose pride, others chose to be humble, and so on.  in verse 14, it talks about the righteous people being firm and steadfast in following the word of the Lord.  they were "immovable" - which is a word i've always liked because it signifies constant and unwavering determination.  and perhaps the kicker for the whole verse and section is this phrase "they were willing with all diligence to keep the commandments of the Lord".  no matter what they were asked, they had the resolve to follow what the Lord wanted them to do.  i have a long way to go until i reach this point of dedication, but hope to get there someday :)

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