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Unit 11: Day 2 - Mosiah 3


I think it is so fitting as we are approaching general conference weekend as we are also reading into the beginnings of Mosiah, with King Benjamin's sermon to the people at the temple.  King Benjamin specifically told the Nephites that an angel told him to tell the people of the glad tidings of great joy; the angel is talking about the coming of Jesus Christ.  I'm so looking forward as to what President Nelson and the Brethren has to say and teach us at the up coming weekend.  Especially during a time when much rejoicing is needed as the world's level of anxiety has skyrocketed in a matter of 2 short weeks.  During a time of so much uncertainty of sicknesses and diseases, wouldn't it be nice to hear about someone who has healed all?  During a time of so much economy strive and people loosing their jobs, wouldn't it be nice to hear about someone who manages to comfort all?  During a time where many families have been affected by this sicknesses, even dealing with death, wouldn't it be nice to hear about someone who has conquered death?

Natural man . . . Mosiah 3:19.  This is probably one of my personal favorite scripture mastery in the Book of Mormon.  Why?  Probably because I see so much of the "natural man" in me.  I think the word natural man is so fitting to describe "a person who chooses to be influenced by the passions, desires, and appetites of the flesh".  Even just today as I was about to end the fast as requested from Pres. Nelson, right before I broke the fast, I had to catch myself several times from accidentally putting food in my mouth as I was cooking dinner for the family.  The remedy to this as recommend by this scripture mastery is to "yield to the enticings of the Holy Spirit".  Just like the Savior, the Holy Ghost does not and will not barge into our lives; we have to living accordingly to the commandments and righteousness in order for the influence and power to come into our lives.  Some of those powers is what will suppress the "natural man" that King Benjamin speak of.  He gave us some real good suggestions on what other things we can do in order to invite the Spirit into our lives: becoming more submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, or willing to submit to all things that the Lord sees “fit to inflict upon” you. I think one common theme we can draw from this list is to really put the Lord first and trust and rely in Him.  As for the "natural man", guess who does he or she focuses on instead?  . . . . your own self! 

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