4 And he was learned, that he had a perfect knowledge of the language of the people; wherefore, he could use much flattery, and much power of speech, according to the power of the devil.
5 And he had hope to shake me from the faith, notwithstanding the many revelations and the many things which I had seen concerning these things; for I truly had seen angels, and they had ministered unto me. And also, I had heard the voice of the Lord speaking unto me in very word, from time to time; wherefore, I could not be shaken.
When we are faced with temptation, there is power in remembering the spiritual experiences we have had previously. As Jacob tells us, he drew strength from the knowledge that he had seen and been taught by angels. The experience gave him the power to withstand the persuasive words of Sherem.
We may not have seen angels, but like Jacob, we can draw strength from our past spiritual experiences. When we have felt the Spirit of the Lord testifying to us that the gospel is true, we can build on a solid spiritual foundation which will protect us from being confused by people who seek to destroy faith.
Today, I will think about my past spiritual experiences in order to ensure that I am standing on a firm foundation throughout the day.
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