A preamble to my comments in this post (probably more like pReAMBLE). I am constantly occupied with the concern that this blog should provide insights to the Book of Mormon that will uplift and enrich you, my blog readers. I want you to know that I know that the Book of Mormon is true.
Let me define what I mean when I use the word "true" in this instance: This book is truly a record of groups of people that originated in Jerusalem and were led to what we know as the American continents. The record was kept by men of God who recorded the lessons and trials that were faced by people who lived Godly lives. It also records the consequences that these ancient people faced when they rejected godliness. The events that are recorded in the book actually happened. They were preserved by the hand of God for the purpose of convincing us, the people of the latter days of earth's history, that Jesus Christ is the son of God and that He lived and died to save mankind. When I say the Book of Mormon is true, this is what I mean.
Some of the things I write about in this blog stem from questions that I have when I read the Book of Mormon. I don't wish to have my questions become stumbling blocks that hinder belief for someone who may not have a testimony that the Book of Mormon is true. If you don't have testimony of the truth of the Book of Mormon, please, please, please read from the Book of Mormon and then pray about what you have read. I promise the same thing that the prophet Moroni promised, which is found at the end of the book: "...when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them ...remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things... And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost. And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things" (Moroni 10: 3-5). To reiterate: Read these things; Ask God in the name of Jesus if they are true; Receive a manifestation from God.
In researching answers to the questions that pop up in my head about the Book of Mormon, I start with the knowledge that what is written is true. This rules out the possibility that what was written was fiction, myth or an out and out lie. This opens many faith-promoting possibilities of answers to my questions. In my reading and pondering I feel I have been led to conclusions (albeit sometimes speculation) that are in harmony with truth. Let me say this, though: my speculations and conclusions are my views and you, the reader, are free to accept them as possibilities as well. I think that once we are past the veil, we will understand all things and any questions we may have will be answered.
Ok, I told you it was going to ramble. I will soon finish my discussion of Alma and his people. Until then, please read and pray.
Don
I loved this post. Your testimony is strong and powerful. You are reaching a lot of people with this blog, even if they never comment. You make the Book of Mormon come alive!
ReplyDeleteVery well stated, Don. Marv and I read it and
ReplyDeletesay amen to your challenge to read the Book of
Mormon then pray to know it is true. Well done,
bro, Marv says.
I am very appreciative of your comments.... sometimes writing a blog is like a radio broadcaster who just doesn't know who, if anybody, is listening.... :)
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