Let me suggest three activities that can help us turn the Book of Mormon into the best-read and best-applied book, which will empower us today to become more powerful priesthood leaders, even as those in ancient times.
First, feast upon the words of Christ. When we read and look for principles and doctrines that will help us in our daily lives, we will have a renewed enthusiasm.
Second, apply in our lives all that we learn about Christ. Once we learn about an attribute of Christ, such as the one recognized by the brother of Jared, we should work to implement it in our own life.
Third, teach the doctrine and principles found in the sacred pages of the Book of Mormon.
You and I, as part of those future generations spoken about [in the Book of Mormon], can be more powerful priesthood holders by using the Book of Mormon and honoring our priesthood covenants.
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I liked the part where Elder Gonzalez said that we can turn the Book of Mormon into one of the most read books if we feast upon the words of Christ, apply what we read about Christ, and teach the words that we applied.
ReplyDeleteHe suggested ways to apply the Book of Mormon to empower young men/men today to become more powerful Priesthood holders. Feast upon the words of Christ, apply in our lives all that we learn about Christ, teach the doctrine & principles found in the Book of Mormom. I liked his comment "once we learn about an attribute of Christ...we should work to implement it in our own life." It is important to remember that as women, we can receive these same blessings as we apply the lessons of the Book of Mormon in our lives as well.
ReplyDeletedad, you didn't reflect. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis article caught my attention because I love to read & I wanted to love to read the Book of Mormon.
"To turn the Book of Mormon into the best-read, best-applied book..."
1. "feast upon the words of Christ"
-"When we read & look for principles & doctriness that will help us in our daily lives, we will have renewed enthusiasm"
2. "apply in our lives all that we learn about Christ"
- "look for attributes of Christ"
3. "Teach the doctrines & principles found in the sacred pages of the Book of Mormon"
"Families will be fortified by implementing the teachings of this great book in their lives."
"We can become more powerful in blessing the lives of our Heavenly Father's (children), more powerful in serving others, more powerful in rescuing others, and more powerful in becoming more Christlike..."
I felt this power when teaching sharing time in primary. The spirit was so strong.
(ok dad, maybe I had a hard time sharing my reflections too...it was a good quoteable talk.)