Tag Archives: Mosiah 24

Why Would God “Inflict” Things on Us?

Posted on December 3, 2019 by

This is the second of three posts in response to a question I received last week. Yesterday, I wrote that God’s love is most clearly demonstrated in the life and suffering of Jesus Christ, that the Savior feels genuine empathy … Continue reading →

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What Is Authority?

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

authority The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. A person or organization having political or administrative power and control. The power to influence others, especially because of one’s commanding manner or one’s recognized knowledge about … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean to Bear One Another’s Burdens?

Posted on September 28, 2019 by

After defending the words of Abinadi and being banished by King Noah, Alma preached to a growing group of followers in secret. One day, he challenged them to make their commitment to the gospel and to each other more formal: … Continue reading →

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What Is “the Immediate Goodness of God?”

Posted on September 8, 2019 by

When the people of Alma miraculously escaped their captors and arrived in the land of Zarahemla, the people there “knew not what to think” (Mosiah 25:8). They were filled with mixed emotions: They were horrified at the treatment which the … Continue reading →

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Why Is It Important to Lift Up Our Heads?

Posted on September 7, 2019 by

As he looked forward to the temple which his son would build, King David wrote a psalm about the joy of welcoming God’s presence into that holy house. “Lift up your heads, O ye gates” he wrote; “and be ye … Continue reading →

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How Does the Lord Strengthen Us?

Posted on August 2, 2019 by

Near the beginning of the Book of Mormon, Nephi affirms that God will take care of the people who strive to obey Him. Nephi listed three ways that God does this: “He doth nourish them” – helps them maintain their … Continue reading →

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Why Is It Good to Be Submissive?

Posted on April 13, 2019 by

King Benjamin taught that our natural state is contrary to God’s will. He further explained that God is willing to help us overcome this state and become saints through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. However, in order to receive this … Continue reading →

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