Sometimes, the best solution to a problem is the simplest one. Making small, incremental improvements consistently can be much more powerful than trying to fix everything at once. Alma said, "Do not let us be slothful because of the easiness of the way."
Beyond the Mark
Jacob warned us that we are blinded when we look "beyond the mark." Elder Quentin L. Cook explained that there are many ways to fall into this trap, including adding complexity to gospel truths or focusing excessively on one aspect of discipleship.
Sweet Is the Work
Based on: Psalm 92 Core message: Simplifying our service will increase our happiness. Related Book of Mormon passage: Alma 29:9
What Are “Plain and Precious” Things?
During the vision which Nephi experienced after praying to understand his father's dream, he saw a time when scripture would be intentionally corrupted. "Many plain and precious things" would be removed. Because of those omissions, many people would "stumble" and fall under the power of Satan (1 Nephi 13:28-29). An angel promised Nephi that his... Continue Reading →