“We have not been using the Book of Mormon as we should. Our homes are not as strong unless we are using it to bring our children to Christ. Our families may be corrupted by worldly trends and teachings unless we know how to use the book to expose and combat the falsehoods in socialism, organic evolution, rationalism, humanism, etc. Our nation will continue to degenerate unless we read and heed the words of the God of this land, Jesus Christ, and quit building up and upholding the secret combinations which the Book of Mormon tells us proved the downfall of both previous American civilizations.” (Ezra Taft Benson)
Daily Focus Scriptures to mark and ponder:
2 Nephi 27:27 - "And wo unto them that seek deep to hide their cousel from the Lord! And their works are in the dark..." (Spiritual Crocodiles)
2 Nephi 28: 7-8 - "...Eat, drink, and be merry; nevertheless, fear God - he will justify in comitting a little sin; yea, lie a little, ..."
2 Nephi 28:21 - ""And others will he pacify, and lull them away into carnal security, that they will say, All is well in Zion, yea, Zion prospereth, all is well. and thus the devil cheatheth their souls and leadeth them away carelly down to hell."
Daily Questions:
Are there Spiritual Crocodiles in our lives that lie in wait to destroy us when we are weak? If so, what can we do to thrwart Satan's attempts to bring us down?
For Kids:
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Food for Thought: A CONFUSING WORLD (Excerpts from my friend - Angela Lacy's journal)
Life is not always what it seems! One day some of our family came to visit us in Las Vegas. They wanted the usual tour of the strip and so we took our children down with us. As we were walking under the lighted canopy of Fremont Street, my five yearold son seemed overwhelmed. "Mommy, are we inside?" he asked.
"No, Michael, we are outside."
Next we went to the Forum shops on the strip. They had live statues that would move and talk and the ceiling is painted to look just like the sky. Michael looked up at me and said, "Mommy are we outside?"
I said, "No, Michael, we're inside."
We left and walked along the sidewalk on Las Vegas Blvd. As we were walking we passed a ten-foot statue of Seigfried and Roy with a tiger. They are pretty flamboyant magicians that work with white tigers and other animals. Michael was sure he knew what he was talking about this time. "Mommy, look over here, it's Adam and Eve!"
It was then that I realized what a confusing world we live in. Not just because it's Las Vegas, but because of the double messages that Satan sends our way. What a confusing city for an adult, let alone a child. I can't begin to imagine how many people get lost and tricked and manipulated when they come here, because things appear different from what they really are. Once again I thought, "It's not just Las Vegas, it's the World!"
As I looked down at Michael I wanted to say to him, "Remember the story of the rod of iron? Remember the Large and Spacious building? So many people chose to go into that building. It looked like a lot more fun than what Nephi was attempting to do. The building looked like a great place to be. Everyone was having a ball. But just like the magic shows downtown, it was just an illusion. Nephi was able to see the truth by holding onto the rod - by choosing the right and keeping the commandments.
Michael, holding to the iron rod is the only way we will be able to find our way back to our Heavenly Father. It's too confusing here to be able to do it on our own - too many magicians -- too many fake ceilings. Luckily we have the iron rod and we can find our way. Michael, someday when you're a teenager and it's hard to tell if you are INSIDE or OUTSIDE, you'll read this and maybe it will help it make things a little clearer. I love you Michael."
"No, Michael, we are outside."
Next we went to the Forum shops on the strip. They had live statues that would move and talk and the ceiling is painted to look just like the sky. Michael looked up at me and said, "Mommy are we outside?"
I said, "No, Michael, we're inside."
We left and walked along the sidewalk on Las Vegas Blvd. As we were walking we passed a ten-foot statue of Seigfried and Roy with a tiger. They are pretty flamboyant magicians that work with white tigers and other animals. Michael was sure he knew what he was talking about this time. "Mommy, look over here, it's Adam and Eve!"
It was then that I realized what a confusing world we live in. Not just because it's Las Vegas, but because of the double messages that Satan sends our way. What a confusing city for an adult, let alone a child. I can't begin to imagine how many people get lost and tricked and manipulated when they come here, because things appear different from what they really are. Once again I thought, "It's not just Las Vegas, it's the World!"
As I looked down at Michael I wanted to say to him, "Remember the story of the rod of iron? Remember the Large and Spacious building? So many people chose to go into that building. It looked like a lot more fun than what Nephi was attempting to do. The building looked like a great place to be. Everyone was having a ball. But just like the magic shows downtown, it was just an illusion. Nephi was able to see the truth by holding onto the rod - by choosing the right and keeping the commandments.
Michael, holding to the iron rod is the only way we will be able to find our way back to our Heavenly Father. It's too confusing here to be able to do it on our own - too many magicians -- too many fake ceilings. Luckily we have the iron rod and we can find our way. Michael, someday when you're a teenager and it's hard to tell if you are INSIDE or OUTSIDE, you'll read this and maybe it will help it make things a little clearer. I love you Michael."
BOMBING PICTURE: Tauna and Mya doing a piggyback effort on reading!
1 comment:
This is the 3rd time I've tried to post something on the BOM blog, and it doesn't post. But I am reading and keeping up with the Summer BOM challenge. It is great to be able to read and listen to the scriptures.
Marilyn Eliason.
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