The children of Isreal were lead by God throughout their entire journey and they still rebelled against God's commandment. 1 Nephi 17:30 God gave them everything they needed in order to accomplish what it was He asked of them.
"...he that is righteous is favored of God." (1 Nephi 17:35)
As we are righteous and obeying God's commandments it is our duty to also be aware of the blessings we receive and to thank God for them.
I love this scripture, (1 Nephi 17:40) "And he loveth those who will have him to be their God. Behold, he loved our fathers,"
They people were asked to look at the serpent on a stick and live but "because of the simpleness of the way, or the easiness of it, there were many who perished." 1 Nephi 17:42
Boyd K. Packer said,
"How silly," some must have said. 'How can such a thing cure me? I'll not show my stupidity by paying any attention,' and some would not look....
"And today many say, 'How silly! How could accepting Christ save me?' They will not turn their heads to look nor incline their ears to hear. They ignore the great witness that comes from these conferences. We ought to, indeed we must, heed the counsel of these men, for the Lord said, 'What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.' (DC 1:38)" (Conference Report, Oct. 1, 1968, p. 76)
I love his words and that he points out that these things asked of us aren't hard but that they are achievable and easy to do.
Blessing: I have amazing co-workers who are willing to work with me.
"...he that is righteous is favored of God." (1 Nephi 17:35)
As we are righteous and obeying God's commandments it is our duty to also be aware of the blessings we receive and to thank God for them.
I love this scripture, (1 Nephi 17:40) "And he loveth those who will have him to be their God. Behold, he loved our fathers,"
They people were asked to look at the serpent on a stick and live but "because of the simpleness of the way, or the easiness of it, there were many who perished." 1 Nephi 17:42
Boyd K. Packer said,
"How silly," some must have said. 'How can such a thing cure me? I'll not show my stupidity by paying any attention,' and some would not look....
"And today many say, 'How silly! How could accepting Christ save me?' They will not turn their heads to look nor incline their ears to hear. They ignore the great witness that comes from these conferences. We ought to, indeed we must, heed the counsel of these men, for the Lord said, 'What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.' (DC 1:38)" (Conference Report, Oct. 1, 1968, p. 76)
I love his words and that he points out that these things asked of us aren't hard but that they are achievable and easy to do.
Blessing: I have amazing co-workers who are willing to work with me.
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