TRIBULA'TION, noun [Latin tribulo, to thrash, to beat.] Severe affliction; distresses of life; vexations. In Scripture, it often denotes the troubles and distresses which proceed from persecution.
Trials vs tribulations, it talks about trials which from this definition sounds so much worse than just having or going through a trial.
2 Ne 2:2 he shall consecrate thine afflictions for thy gain.
Most members of the church are all too familiar with this principle. It seems if there is one concept that is well appreciated it is this one-that the trials and tribulations of mortality serve God's purpose because they become the refining fire which purifies the soul and gives us experience. Some of the better quotes on this subject are included, Therefore, he giveth this promise unto you, with an immutable covenant that they shall be fulfilled; and all things wherewith you have been afflicted shall work together for your good, and to my name's glory, saith the Lord (DC 98:3).
"thy days shall be spent in the service of thy God." (2 Nephi 2:3) We need to dedicate more of our lives to living it for our Father in Heaven than just living it.
2 Ne 2:5 by the law no flesh is justified
If one were to keep all of God's commandments, without ever breaking even the smallest of his laws, it would be possible to return to his presence. Since all of us sin (1 Jn 1:8), we become cursed under a broken law. Even if we break the least of all of God's commandments, we become unworthy of our Father's presence. For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all (James 2:10). Were it not for the atonement, we must be cast off forever. The law only justifies the individual who can keep it perfectly. This is why Paul said, the law worketh wrath (Rom 4:15).
We need to repent, come unto Christ with a broken heart and contrite spirit, learn of Christ and His teachings and serve God.
Blessing: I have a job. :)
Trials vs tribulations, it talks about trials which from this definition sounds so much worse than just having or going through a trial.
2 Ne 2:2 he shall consecrate thine afflictions for thy gain.
Most members of the church are all too familiar with this principle. It seems if there is one concept that is well appreciated it is this one-that the trials and tribulations of mortality serve God's purpose because they become the refining fire which purifies the soul and gives us experience. Some of the better quotes on this subject are included, Therefore, he giveth this promise unto you, with an immutable covenant that they shall be fulfilled; and all things wherewith you have been afflicted shall work together for your good, and to my name's glory, saith the Lord (DC 98:3).
"thy days shall be spent in the service of thy God." (2 Nephi 2:3) We need to dedicate more of our lives to living it for our Father in Heaven than just living it.
2 Ne 2:5 by the law no flesh is justified
If one were to keep all of God's commandments, without ever breaking even the smallest of his laws, it would be possible to return to his presence. Since all of us sin (1 Jn 1:8), we become cursed under a broken law. Even if we break the least of all of God's commandments, we become unworthy of our Father's presence. For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all (James 2:10). Were it not for the atonement, we must be cast off forever. The law only justifies the individual who can keep it perfectly. This is why Paul said, the law worketh wrath (Rom 4:15).
We need to repent, come unto Christ with a broken heart and contrite spirit, learn of Christ and His teachings and serve God.
Blessing: I have a job. :)
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