In this chapter Lehi tells his family about a vision he has had. This is the tree of life vision. I think one of the things that struck me this time in reading this chapter was that the people who were searching for the tree of life, once they reached the tree and partook of the fruit, were ashamed of themselves. The people in the great and spacious building were mocking them because they were being righteous.
I think this happens in our lives. As members of the church we have a glorious gift. We are members of the only true church on the Earth. We have the fullness of the gospel. Others may look at our large families, our dress, our values, or our dedication to our church and scoff at us. We must not be ashamed of our Gift. We have so many blessings as members in Lord's true church. Pray for those who may look at us and laugh.
I was up at the Veterans Hospital on Friday when I read this chapter. In the break room that I was reading my scriptures in a discussion broke out between some of the nurses and hospital staff. Of the group there were only two members, myself and one Anesthesiologist. The staff was making fun of the fact that as members we wait till we are married before we have sexual relations. They thought that this was just the most awful thing that could be required of someone. The Anesthesiologist tried to help them see the beauty of this commandment, but there was no change in the views of the group. They also could not believe that we subject ourselves to having so many children. It is sad that they see children as a burden. They have no understanding of how great it can be create a family that can be tied together forever.
I guess in my eyes I will have to view the VA hospital as the great and spacious building. :) .
I think this happens in our lives. As members of the church we have a glorious gift. We are members of the only true church on the Earth. We have the fullness of the gospel. Others may look at our large families, our dress, our values, or our dedication to our church and scoff at us. We must not be ashamed of our Gift. We have so many blessings as members in Lord's true church. Pray for those who may look at us and laugh.
I was up at the Veterans Hospital on Friday when I read this chapter. In the break room that I was reading my scriptures in a discussion broke out between some of the nurses and hospital staff. Of the group there were only two members, myself and one Anesthesiologist. The staff was making fun of the fact that as members we wait till we are married before we have sexual relations. They thought that this was just the most awful thing that could be required of someone. The Anesthesiologist tried to help them see the beauty of this commandment, but there was no change in the views of the group. They also could not believe that we subject ourselves to having so many children. It is sad that they see children as a burden. They have no understanding of how great it can be create a family that can be tied together forever.
I guess in my eyes I will have to view the VA hospital as the great and spacious building. :) .
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