8 And now my sons, behold I have somewhat more to desire of you, which desire is, that ye may not do these things that ye may boast, but that ye may do these things to lay up for yourselves a treasure in heaven, yea, which is eternal, and which fadeth not away; yea, that... Continue Reading →
“Like Dragons Did They Fight” – Mosiah 20:11
11 And it came to pass that the people of Limhi began to drive the Lamanites before them; yet they were not half so numerous as the Lamanites. But they fought for their lives, and for their wives, and for their children; therefore they exerted themselves and like dragons did they fight.(Mosiah 20:11)We can accomplish... Continue Reading →
Because of My Over Anxiety for You – Jacob 4:18
18 Behold, my beloved brethren, I will unfold this mystery unto you; if I do not, by any means, get shaken from my firmness in the Spirit, and stumble because of my over anxiety for you.(Jacob 4:18)In the prior chapter, Jacob taught us the importance of "firmness of mind." In this chapter, he gives several... Continue Reading →
3 Nephi 13:19-21 Lay Not Up For Yourselves Treasures Upon Earth
19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and thieves break through and steal;20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be... Continue Reading →
Alma 43:45 Inspired by a Better Cause
45 Nevertheless, the Nephites were inspired by a better cause, for they were not fighting for monarchy nor power but they were fighting for their homes and their liberties, their wives and their children, and their all, yea, for their rites of worship and their church.(Alma 43:45)Mormon has a clear message for us as he... Continue Reading →