Tuesday, May 19, 2015

One man's trash is another man's treasure

As I read from 1 Nephi 19, I felt such a connection with Nephi as he explains leaving a record for his posterity. 

  
One reason that I love the scriptures is because I feel the same way that so many of the writers in the scriptures express that they felt, and my desires are the same as theirs. I hope to meet them, and it will be such a joyful day for me.

  I like Nephi, generally do not feel to write about anything; except I feel it is pleasing to the Lord. Also like Nephi, I do know that I have weaknesses in many ways; including writing, and likely some  interpretations of the scriptures; in which case I desire to be taught....

  I also feel deeply for Nephi, as he ponders and witnesses that there are those whom will not find his writings of great worth, or in other words, they will not care for it. Also, Nephi explains that there will be some whom find what he values; the gospel, and truth that he writes; to be of great worth....

  I witness that Nephi's words are my reality; and I am thankful that I can have a slight experience, like that of my most precious SAVIOR, whom had the truth that he loved, and shared ....set at naught, and trampled under their feet. This helps me to know Him more; and appreciate what He does for me more. Oh how I love Him.....

  1 Nephi 19:

  6 Nevertheless, I do not write anything upon plates save it be that I think it be sacred. And now, if I do err, even did they err of old; not that I would excuse myself because of other men, but because of the weakness which is in me, according to the flesh.

  7 For the things which some men esteem to be of great worth, both to the body and soul, others set at naught and trample under their feet. Yea, even the very God of Israel do men trample under their feet; I say, trample under their feet but I would speak in other words—they set him at naught, and hearken not to the voice of his counsels. 

No comments:

Post a Comment