As I read 3 Nephi 18 this morning, one verse stood out. The Savior is with the people and he tells
them he must return to the Father for their sakes. Why would that be? To what advantage is it to be without the
Savior in our presence?
In answer to that thought/question, I reflected on the song
“If the Savior Stood Beside Me”. Would I
do the things I do? Would I say the
things I say? Would I be kinder; more
thoughtful of others? Would I serve
more? Although I try ever so hard to do
these things, I really believe if I saw the Savior next to me, I would probably
step it up a little. I know when I’m
driving, if I’m getting irritated at someone or a situation, and I think about
who it is I’m trying to emulate, I kick back and try a little harder to be
Christ like. I yield more readily. I smile and wave more sincerely. That said, how could I be judged for my works
if the Savior were right here with me?
Probably it wouldn’t be an accurate assessment of my character.
So why did the prophets of the Book of Mormon write? This is the question posed in Preach My
Gospel. I read the first column of
scriptures. I won’t give the references,
but they are on p.105 of Preach My Gospel.
- They (the prophets) write to persuade us to come unto Christ,
- to record the ministry for those who came after them,
- for the profit of their children,
- so we will know where to look for a remission of our sins,
- so we will know the Law of Moses has been fulfilled and is now dead,
- to clarify and for a witness against the non-believer,
- to teach the right way,
- and to fulfill the promise God made to Abraham concerning his seed.
Does the Book of Mormon persuade me? Without a doubt. I feel strongly about reading it daily so I
don’t forget this call to come unto Christ.
I’m grateful for its teachings and know they profit me and my
family. I’m ever so grateful for the
knowledge that my sins are remitted through the sacrifice of the Savior, and
for the teachings in the Book of Mormon which show me the right way.
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