I
had an interesting thought this morning as I was reading about Samuel the
Lamanite preaching to the Nephites of their evil and destructive ways. In verse 10 it says: “And now, because I am a Lamanite, and have
spoken unto you the words which the Lord hath commanded me, and because it was
hard against you, ye are angry with me and do seek to destroy me, and have cast
me out from among you.”
Would
I be like the Nephites if someone I felt were evil started preaching to me to repent? Occasionally, my ex-husband
admonishes me to do more, and I’m really quick to let him know just exactly
what I am doing. Just this week he sent
a video of a music school that is free to the kids in Mexico. Children can bring their instruments and
learn to play – for free. Because he
knows I’m musical, he suggested I think about doing something like this even
though I’m probably busy with my family and callings.
What was my response? I bristled a little because he was very righteous in his approach. I told him about
our mission at the Volunteer Care Clinic and that we intend to serve as many
missions as we can after my husband’s retirement. I wonder how I would deal with him preaching
the words of Christ to me in an authoritative manner as did Samuel the
Lamanite.
So
how does this contribute to anything spiritual?
For sure I need to seek the advice and counsel of our Prophet and
Apostles and humble myself enough to make corrections when necessary. I think if I do this, I won’t need to worry
about men of the world counseling me to repent.
I will be doing as much as I can.
At least that is the case for now.
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