-a
man, although he has spoken with God, may (will) still not know everything about
all things. Nephi did not know what
God’s purpose or reasoning was here (and after being privy to so many
manifestations). Should we therefore
lose faith when we are not given explanation to certain things?
-while
the rational or reasons for things might not be given, we should nonetheless,
remember that it is wisdom and understood to God. Ours is to obey while not always
understanding. Nephi, while lacking
complete explanation, still wanted it to be known that he knew it was still for
a wise purpose.
-what
is wisdom is not always understood at the time, therefore the wise will not
always wait for full comprehension before engaging in some act. Wisdom itself, then, would have to include an
element of faith or lack of comprehension or the requirement to reach into the
unknown before the wise result is revealed.
-30
years later Nephi still did not know the Lord’s reason, but he obeyed!
-it
was done for a wise purpose in whom? Not
Nephi! It was God’s purpose, see D&C
3:3-4.
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