Mosiah 16:5

"But remember that he that persists in his own carnal nature, and goes on in the ways of sin and rebellion against God, remaineth in his fallen state and the devil hath all power over him.  Therefore he is as though there was no redemption made, being an enemy to God; and also is the devil an enemy to God."
Mosiah 16:5


This struck me pretty hard this morning.  I think it is scary to think that you could invalidate the atonement in your life.  That is the hugest (most huge?) gift... and by choosing incorrectly, we can nullify it in our own lives.  The part about being an enemy to God is pretty scary as well... I mean, of all people in the universe... God is probably the very *last* one we want as our enemy.  (Not that I am suggesting we become motivated by fear... just stressing that being God's enemy is a very bad idea.) :)  Okay, and how about the part that says that the devil has all power over us if we get to this point--?  Can you say yikes?  It is pretty silly for us to think that we can reject God, and not be choosing Satan.  We don't have the option of sitting on the fence, or being our own boss.  We don't know enough, we're still little children.  Either we have God protecting us from Satan, or we don't.  God is the only one who allows us free will... and if we reject God, we also reject that gift pretty thoroughly.  Scary thoughts on this fine day.  We really do need God in our lives... so, today... let's talk to him.  Invite him to breakfast with us. :)  It could turn into a really good, and fascinating, friendship. :)