Mosiah 26

(September 9, 2013)
Two thoughts.  The first is that this chapter has my favorite scripture of all time – Mosiah 26:30.  I love the absolute language contained in that scripture, and knowing that I can always count on the Lord so long as I maintain my capacity to repent.  He loves each of us, and our separation from Him is solely our doing.  He waits patiently for us to return to Him, and welcomes us with open arms.

The second is with Alma’s concern about doing wrong.  So many times, we make decisions without even care or concern whether the outcome of that decision is in accord with the Lord’s will.  We fail to take His desires into account – if it is not forbidden through commandment, we feel we are doing no wrong.  Instead, however, we should maintain a similar disposition where we are likewise concerned about doing wrong and always seek His guidance.  Should He not give it to us, then we may act in our best judgment.  But we go amiss when we do not even look to Him.