(December 14, 2014)
I have
heard, recently, about those who tell us that we are not obligated to take any
calling that is issued to us. We are
told that we are to consider the calling, our available time and demands, and
then make a judgment as to whether we should or should not serve. This, frankly, is hogwash – while I admit that
we are able to take the issue before the Lord and the Lord may inspire us to
refuse a calling we must never refuse a calling based upon our best judgment
just because we might have a lot going on in our lives.
Look at Mormon as an example of this. He was the leader of his people during a time
of war. He was gathering everyone
together for a final battle that likely was going to end in the destruction of
his people, his society, his family, and his way of life. If ever there was someone who had a lot going
on in his life (and important things, too) it was Mormon. But Mormon knew that regardless of what other
demands were placed upon his time he was obligated to serve God first. And so, we read of him putting priority on the
record-keeping assignment and getting that done and prepared to hand off to Moroni.
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