Day 81:
-Read: 3 Nephi 13-16
-Mark: 3 Nephi 15:21, 24
“Aren’t we rather prone to see the limitations and weaknesses of our neighbors? Yet that is contrary to the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ…If we have the spirit of fault finding…that never comes as the result of the companionship of the Spirit of our Heavenly Father and is always harmful.”
~ President George Albert Smith
Something to think about: The Savior gave teachings to the Nephites similar to the Sermon
on the Mount. He warned not to judge. What helps you to always look for the best in others and not be critical?
I liked how in the reading in chapter 13 it talks about not praying and doing the right things just to be recognized. That isn't why we should be going to church, paying tithing, reading scriptures, fasting, etc. It's not about who sees us, but rather the heart with which we do all of those things. It's about developing our relationship with God......praying "in secret" and just talking to Him, not making a show of it for everyone else to be like, "Oh! (S)he's such an awesome and spiritual person...." blah blah blah.
Anyway. Just keep in mind the intent you should be doing all of these things.
That's kinda funny, considering you are making it public that you are studying your scriptures and praying every day :) But seriously, I know you're making this public, because you want to encourage others to do this reading program and I admire that desire. I know where your heart is and I LOVE your heart! It's one of the very best!!!!
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