-why is
the rod of iron near/parallel to the river of water (or vice-versa)? Is the intent to signify how close danger
lies to a departure from the truth and right living?
-rod of
iron = principles, teachings, truths and ordinances of the gospel that we need
to engage in and make a part of us.
These are our guides that will not fail to keep us safe and to direct us
through any storm of life.
-Consider
the sequence of these things: Laman and
Lemuel’s refusal occurred before mention of the rod of iron -signifying, possibly, that even though all
the assistance/tools are available they are of no consequence when a person
will not come. There is no question
about how to get into the celestial kingdom -the answers and the assistance is in
place. The variable is us: will we choose to get there?
“it extended
along the bank…”
-we are
not expected to travel dangerous roads alone or unassisted. The guideline is there, God will not leave us
to wander by chance.
-a
primary feature of mortality is the proximity between good and evil. They brush up against each other on a
frequent basis. The lines between the
two are thinner than we anticipate. This
is one reason for the necessity to be exactly obedient. One slight deviation can land us in the realm
of sin and destruction. Consider sexual
purity for example, the distance between kissing, intimate touching and sex is
razor thin. So it is with many other
behaviors. One small concession can lead
to significant consequences.
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