1 Nephi 13:24…Thou hast beheld that the book proceeded forth from the mouth of a Jew; and when it proceeded forth from the mouth of a Jew it contained the fulness of the gospel of the Lord, of whom the twelve apostles bear record; and they bear record according to the truth which is in the Lamb of God.
The last couple of weeks of our Book of Mormon have emphasized the importance of truth. God is truth and he he holds all truth within his grasp. The adversary will do everything in his power to slowly, unnoticeable destroy truth. He wants to dilute it, change it, or merge it. As Disciples of Jesus Christ, we must stand firm for truth. We must testify of it.
1 Nephi 13:26 And after they go forth by the hand of the twelve apostles of the Lamb, from the Jews unto the Gentiles, thou seest the formation of that great and abominable church, which is most abominable above all other churches; for behold, they have taken away from the gospel of the Lamb many parts which are plain and most precious; and also many covenants of the Lord have they taken away. 27 And all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the Lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men.
God’s plan cannot be frustrated by the evil efforts of Satan. God is all knowing, and therefore is prepared for the attacks. He knew Satan would use man’s desire for power and greed to remove precious parts of the scriptures for their benefit. That is why he had/has back up records—from prophets of other continents, who recorded those removed doctrines, principles, and covenants. That is why the Lord “seals” them, until it is time to come forth, so that we don’t dwindle in unbelief out of ignorance.
1 Nephi 14:26 And also others who have been, to them hath he shown all things, and they have written them; and they are sealed up to come forth in their purity, according to the truth which is in the Lamb, in the own due time of the Lord, unto the house of Israel.
As we stand as a witnesses of God’s reality, His love, and His power, we will be testifying of truth to all. We cannot shrink when it comes to truth, even if it’s not popular with the world. The more it is spoken, the more familiar others will become with truth, and their spirits will remember. For everyone dwelt with Heavenly Father pre-mortally. It’s not a matter of convincing others of truth, it’s just helping them remember who they are and why we are here on earth.
1 Nephi 14:29 And I bear record that I saw the things which my father saw, and the angel of the Lord did make them known unto me. 30 And now I make an end of speaking concerning the things which I saw while I was carried away in the Spirit; and if all the things which I saw are not written, the things which I have written are true. And thus it is. Amen.
–Written by Sherri Jorgensen
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