The end of Helaman is interesting because these people have been taught the right ways and yet they choose to live the ways of Satan. They cast out Prophets and those who are trying to save their lives and don't realize in themselves that they need to change and repent of their wrong doings. Okay not all of them were rebellious there were some that went out and got baptized and followed Christ. But, more times than not there is a majority of people that don't. It makes me wonder what it would be like to live in those days were it seems the only trials they had were brought upon them because of their actions. Blessing- I have an amazing family that will do anything for me.
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" the resurrection of Christ redeemeth mankind," (Helaman 14:17) Teachings of Joseph F. Smith Jesus Christ wrought the glorious redemption for the salvation of mankind. Helaman 14:3, "they have been chosen people of the Lord; yea, the people Nephi hath he loved and also hath he chastened them ; yea, in the days of their iniquities that he chastened them because he loveth them ." Scriptures like this use to be so confusing to me, because why if you love someone would you cause them more heartache? But by doing so we should go to God and strengthen our relationship with him. chasten - to inflict suffering upon for purpose of moral improvement. Blessing- I am able to come home when I want.
" whosoever shall believe on the Son of God, the same shall have everlasting life ." Helaman 14:8 Having the belief in Christ can and will change our actions, motives, and the way we live every day. It is interesting how much the Lord helps us like with signs and we still don't believe. Blessing I have a consious and the Holy Ghost so I don't make alot of big mistakes.
" because of those who reightous.. ." " for the righteous sake that it is spared ." Our Savior Jesus Christ atoned for our sins, knowing we would make mistakes all our lives. But how hard would it to do it for us as we knowingly sin like those in the scriptures and yet don't want to change? I feel we all have our guilty pleasures and it's hard to let go of them. Blessing: Te scriptures give me peace and comfort.
Helaman 12 talks about the great power of our Father in Heaven. Knowing God our Father in Heaven can help us to appreciate Him so much more and also help us to understand why things happen by knowing him. We are supposed to have a relationship with God and if we don't do our part, like in any relationship, then it doesn't work. How can we have faith in and rely on someone we don't know and don't trust? Then Samual the Lamanite comes into the story. I love this story. It is one of my favorites. I love the courage and faith he had while on his mission for the Lord. He has such a strong testimony and does everything that is asked of him. Blessing- I'm able to have a relationship with my Father in Heaven.
Sealing power- " Behold, I give unto you power, that whatsoever ye shall seal on earth shall be sealed in heaven; and whatsoever shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven; and thus shall ye have power among this people." Heavenly Father gave the priesthood and rhe sealing power to the people in order to fullfill His work and offer blessings to those who go and do service in the temple. The temple is a house of God on earth that He has built and invites each of us to come to in order to recieve blessings. Our Father in Heaven does alot of things to give us opportunities for blessings we just have to take them and do them. Then the scriptures say that He must bless us. Blessing: The Lord is willing to guide us and bless us in all things.
Helaman 8:14-15, " ...did he (Moses) not bear record that the Son of God should come? And as he lifted up the brazen serpent in the wilderness, even so shall he be lifted up who should come. And as many as should look upon the serpent should live, even so many as should look upon the Son of God, with faith, having a contrite spirit, might live, even unto that life which is eternal." We need to look upon the Son of God with faith. We need to believe in Him and believe we can receive Salvation because of Him. Blessing:Heavenly Father puts amazing people in my life just when I need them.