(I don't know if spiritual things on a blog are weird, but I thought I would share this.)
So I was reading in my Book of Mormon a few nights ago when I came across a story that has never really struck me before until now. In Mosiah Chapter 27, it is written in verses 2-5:
2. And it came to pass that king Mosiah sent a proclamation throughout the land round about that there should not any unbeliever persecute any of those who belonged to the church of God.
3. And there was a strict command throughout all the churches that there should be no persecutions among them, that there should be an equality among all men;
4. That they should let no pride nor haughtiness disturb their peace; that every man should esteem his neighbor as himself, laboring with their own hands for their support.
5. Yea, and all their priests and teachers should labor with their own hands for their support, in all cases save it were in sickness, or in much want; and doing these things, they did abound in the grace of God.
It really surprised me that the people followed this proclamation, resulting in the grace of God. It just got me thinking about how I wish people in the world today could follow that kind of proclamation. If everyone only realized how much happiness and peace could be brought to us. But there will always be those people like the son of Alma who don't follow it and who try to lead those who are faithful away from what is right. I can only hope that I am not a son of Alma in this case. I want to be like the people of King Mosiah more than anything.
I don't know. I guess this part of the post is pretty pointless, but I really wanted to share it.
As for College. I received my ACT scores today. I got a 25. I am happy, really I am. However, the average score for BYU is a 28. I really have to go to BYU, not because someone is making me, but because that is what I feel is right. So I am just a little disappointed in myself for not getting a higher score. I will take the test again in September, and hopefully I will get a higher score. The closer I get to a 28, the happier I will be.
Alright, well I guess that's it for now. Sorry for the randomness. :)
Good thought Deborah - it's so true that if we could put into practice the great proclamations that have been placed before us we would be a happier people, as a whole. Good job on the ACT - good luck on the next one! (oh - and spiritual things on a blog on not weird! I have a blog that's dedicated to that very thing! ;) )
ReplyDeleteThanks! And that's good to know, because I'm thinking a lot of my posts will be spiritual in some nature. I like that kind of stuff.
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