Alma 1:4-7; this is a great example and great evidence of why we don't pay the leader of the church. They like throughout time in the scriptures become prideful and "establish a church after a manner of his preaching."  (vs 6).

(Ama 1:17-18)Why are we obedient? Is it because we are afraid of the punishment? afraid of the one doing the punishing?
Or are we obedient because we know the importance of being obedient and have seen blessing come from it?
How can we be more "steadfast and immovable in keeping the commandments of God," as well as bear "with patience the persecution which we heaping upon them."? 

That is a hard task. But it's not impossible. I think often we forget we have a Savior and the gift of the Holy Ghost that can help us out as well and bring others to us to help us stay on the path.
Patience is a hard one. I am so impatient when in comes to things in life.

Blessing: I was able to go home and get a lot of yard work done this weekend before it rained.

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