-For a "thus we see" addendum
to this classic scripture, see 1Nephi 17:3.
-Lehi
must also have known at this moment that the challenge to get the brass plates
was all but accomplished. The job was
essentially accomplished even though his sons had not even left to begin the
task.
-the
primary (if not the only) way we can ascertain a person's commitment to the Lord
is by how he responds to difficult assignments or requests. This is mortality in microcosm. One demonstrates their faith by their
response both verbal and then in action.
It is the ONLY way we really demonstrate whose errand we are on: our own or Gods. This is the purpose of a mortal existence
where faith is the operative constraint.
In our pre-mortal existence it was all words, intent and promises. We could only partly prove our honor. It is on earth where we prove to God, but
mostly to ourselves, if our words really have traction in our character. We are given opportunities to act! This is
when we prove ourselves: in the face of
some very significant resistence. We
choose every day wheter we are going to live the life we want for ourselves or
the life God want’s for us. Whether it
is a life preoccupied with “what do I want” or one that is preoccupied with
“what does God want”. The real trick is to
align what I want with what God wants. At first this is a conscious, constant
effort but eventually it can become second nature. Then is when we will find that we are
consumed with a Godly nature.
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