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People sometimes argue and complain over petty matters in church
meetings or throughout the week (see Philippians 2:1–8, 14–15).
Paul counsels
that we must shine as lights in the world. If we are busy being petty or
complaining, our lights will be dim indeed. We need to serve with joy and not
murmuring. Esteem one another more than ourselves. Treat each other as Christ
would treat us, and humbly serve each other as we strive to be of one mind.
Love one another.
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Many youth feel that their parents’ testimony is sufficient for
them. Since they have good parents, they rely on them for all their spiritual
strength (see Philippians 2:12–15 and institute student manual commentary for
Philippians 2:12, “Work out Your Own Salvation with Fear and Trembling” [pp.
361–62]).
Each one of us
must do as Paul suggests and work out our own salvation. We must each keep the
commandments and do all we can, and even after all that, we must have the
saving grace of the Atonement to overcome our sins. Our parents can’t save us,
and we alone can’t save ourselves. It is only through Jesus Christ that we will
be saved.
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An investigator is considering joining the Church, but his
family will no longer associate with him if he does (see Philippians 3:7–16;
4:13).
As this
investigator follows the example and teachings of Jesus Christ, he will be
blessed beyond measure. Many have had to make this same choice, but Paul says, “…I
count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus
my Lord; for whom I have suffered the loss of all things…” In my opinion, I think
the family will eventually come around to at least be tolerant of his decision.
I hope.
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How is this writing assignment an example of the principle taught
in 2 Nephi 32:3?
As I write this
assignment, I am searching the scriptures for answers to these life questions.
This can help me know that the “words of Christ will tell you all things what
ye should do.”
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