I hope by now that everyone has had the opportunity to visit our blog and if you werenʻt already reading the scriptures, you have all jumped on the ‘ohana band wagon and begun reading The Book of Mormon. For those of us who may need a push, a jab, maybe a shove, or a kick (LOL), in the right direction, President Spenser W. Kimball taught the profound principal that PROCRASTINATION leads to the loss of exaltation.
Some of you may be wondering what the word indolence means. According to the dictionary, it means the state of having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful, lazy, idle. We get the picture, right?? So, for those of us who have been "procrastinating"on scripture study or any other important spiritual matter in our lives, Donald Hallstrom of the First Quorum of the Seventy said,“One of the most serious human defects in all ages is procrastination, an unwillingness to accept personal responsibilities now. … Many have allowed themselves to be diverted and have become … addicts to mental and spiritual indolence and to the pursuit of worldly pleasure” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball [2006], 4–5).
"Now is the time to exercise our faith. Now is the time to commit to righteousness. Now is the time to do whatever is required to resolve our undesired circumstances. Now is the time to reconcile with God through the merciful process of change afforded us by the Redeemer of mankind."
If you are interested, I found some scripture study techniques that may be helpful in your study of, The Book of Mormon. Click here In D&C 88:118 it sayʻs,
"Seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith."
I know that by making the scriptures a meaningful part of our lives we will be blessed as we become "doers" of the word and not "hearers" only;)
Thank you for the kick I needed that. I have really felt the difference the spirit has made in our home. Contention has lessened and love has increased, since I have started having personal and family scripture study. When I say family I mean Tif and I. Right now she is the only one who wants to read with me, but I have hope the rest of the family will catch the vision. I hope to start family home evening soon too. It can only go up from here right? The promise of reading the Book of Mormon is true. A measure of the spirit has entered our home. Thanks Dino for this blog.
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