Daily Thought:
" Obedience is the first law of heaven. All progression, all perfection, all salvation, all godliness, all that is right and just and true, all good things come to those who live the laws of Him who is Eternal. There is nothing in all eternity more important than to keep the commandments of God".
-Elder Bruce R. McConkie, The Promised Messiah.
Scriptures:
1st Nephi 2:
4: Lehi and his family left behind all of their possessions and riches besides clothing, food and their family while they left Jerusalem.
-How does Lehi' family react?
Lehi, Sariah, Nephi and Sam are supportive of the move into the wilderness. Laman and Lemuel murmur against their father.
-Why do Laman and Lemuel murmer?
14-15: They do not want to leave behind their home and inheritance.
1st Nephi 3:
8-10: What council does Lehi give to Laman?
Lehi tells Laman to be as a river and flow towards the ocean, The Fountain of Righteousness. Lehi wants Laman to seek towards Christ.
-What council does Lehi give Lemuel?
Lehi tells Lemuel to be as a valley which is steadfast and strong.
What does murmuring lead to?
Disobedience. Three Steps:
1. Questioning.
2. Rationalization & making excuses.
3. Slothfulness and laziness.
What is the one thing you murmur about? What commandment?
" Obedience is the first law of heaven. All progression, all perfection, all salvation, all godliness, all that is right and just and true, all good things come to those who live the laws of Him who is Eternal. There is nothing in all eternity more important than to keep the commandments of God".
-Elder Bruce R. McConkie, The Promised Messiah.
Scriptures:
1st Nephi 2:
4: Lehi and his family left behind all of their possessions and riches besides clothing, food and their family while they left Jerusalem.
-How does Lehi' family react?
Lehi, Sariah, Nephi and Sam are supportive of the move into the wilderness. Laman and Lemuel murmur against their father.
-Why do Laman and Lemuel murmer?
14-15: They do not want to leave behind their home and inheritance.
1st Nephi 3:
8-10: What council does Lehi give to Laman?
Lehi tells Laman to be as a river and flow towards the ocean, The Fountain of Righteousness. Lehi wants Laman to seek towards Christ.
-What council does Lehi give Lemuel?
Lehi tells Lemuel to be as a valley which is steadfast and strong.
What does murmuring lead to?
Disobedience. Three Steps:
1. Questioning.
2. Rationalization & making excuses.
3. Slothfulness and laziness.
What is the one thing you murmur about? What commandment?
http://www.lds.org/manual/book-of-mormon-study-guide-for-home-study-seminary-students-2013/1-nephi/unit-2-day-2-1-nephi-2?lang=eng
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