Nephi taught that we should focus on eternal treasures, not temporary ones. God promised that whatever he sealed on earth would be sealed in heaven. God has made it possible for us to enter into permanent covenants with Him and with other people.
Take No Thought
Jesus taught that we should avoid distractions and focus on the things that matter most. He promised that God will help us meet our needs if we focus on doing His work. Alma and his colleagues did just that, and "the Lord provided for them"
James and the Sermon on the Mount
At least 14 times in his epistle, James teaches principles found in the Sermon on the Mount. He never quotes from the sermon, but its influence is unmistakeable. He internalized the word of God and was therefore able to share it naturally and spontaneously.
“Be Careful for Nothing”
When Paul told church members in Philippi to "be careful for nothing," what did he mean? It's good to be careful, but there comes a point when carefulness begins to tear us apart. The remedy is increased faith, coupled with simplifying our discipleship.
“He Hath Dispersed”
God will never run out of blessings, so why do we cling to the blessings we have already received? There comes a point when we are struggling to retain things we can't keep, to the detriment of people who need those things right now.
Mammon
Jesus warned us not to become servants to "mammon" (an Aramaic word meaning money). But He also counseled us to use mammon to bless other people and to build enduring relationships. Temporary possessions can be used to accomplish eternal things.
Rich Toward God
The Parable of the Rich Fool teaches us the importance of investing time and energy in eternal things, like our relationship with God and our relationships with our families, instead of being obsessed with accumulating worldly wealth.
Sermonettes on the Mount
Jesus taught principles from the Sermon on the Mount in multiple settings. Here are some principles He taught as the moral of a parable, in response to questions, or to counter criticism. We too can share His teachings in a variety of circumstances.
The Discussion on the Mount
Jesus taught the principles in the Sermon on the Mount in a variety of settings and to a variety of audiences. He adapted His delivery to each audience. We can follow His example by slowing down and paying attention to our listeners while we teach.
Alms
Jesus warns us not to "sound a trumpet" when we do good. Rather we should do our alms in secret. We can't always control the visibility of our service, but we can focus on the service and the recipient rather than how it might be percieved by others.