3 Nephi 11 – Christ appears unto the people who are at the temple marveling at the changes that have taken place. God the Father testified of Jesus Christ and the gospel doctrine is given to the people after they have had an opportunity to touch the wounds in his hands and side. Just as a side note, this took approximately 12 hours to accomplish if each of the 2500 people took just 15 seconds.
Christ makes a special effort to let them know that he is one with the Father and the Holy Ghost and that they are one with him. He also tells them in verse 29 that contention is of the devil. “. . . he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil. . .” This is a verse I think of often as contention seems to constantly knock at the door of our lives. We need to work hard to keep it out of our lives. This was the verse that came to mind as I sat in a meeting with sales people trying to convince my husband of a health product I had belief in already. This meeting was going nowhere and felt like it was becoming contentious. Once I realized what was happening, I ended the discussion and asked them to go home to their families. I returned their product and said I was at peace following the guidance of my husband – even though I don't necessarily agree with his belief. We are one on this decision. Peace has returned to our home.
How does this apply to me. Well, that's just one example. I've spent time in the temple since then trying to really feel the peace of this decision. I have been told by the Spirit on several occasions in the past that I will be better served by listening to my husband's counsel than striking out on my own on something I believe. So far, I can say the blessings have been in abundance and that this was wise counsel from the spirit. I heed it this time, because it has not failed me yet.
There are many things in this chapter I could focus on, and they did not go unnoticed as I read. This one however, was what I needed at this time.
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