"Wherefore, beware lest ye are deceived; and that ye may not be deceived seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given;
For verily I say unto you, they are given for the benefit of those who love me and keep all my commandments, and him that seeketh so to do; that all may be benefited that seek or that ask of me, that ask and not for a sign that they may consume it upon their lusts."
D&C 46:8-9
I like the idea here that we seek gifts in order to benefit people who seek and ask of the Lord. Our gifts are for them, and their gifts are for us, and we're all being blessed and working with God for the benefit of each other.
Good reminders too, to be careful of deception and make sure we're not asking for the wrong reasons. To avoid those things, let's make sure we're looking to God and not elsewhere, and as it says let us seek the best gifts, because God can give us the ability to do things like tell what is true and what is not, if we stay close to him.
Today, let's seek and ask earnestly for the righteous desires of our hearts, and as we do, let's also seek and work towards the best gifts and talents, remembering that they are to build up Zion and help others, and not merely for our personal benefit. Let's be part of God's community and build each other up. :)
For verily I say unto you, they are given for the benefit of those who love me and keep all my commandments, and him that seeketh so to do; that all may be benefited that seek or that ask of me, that ask and not for a sign that they may consume it upon their lusts."
D&C 46:8-9
I like the idea here that we seek gifts in order to benefit people who seek and ask of the Lord. Our gifts are for them, and their gifts are for us, and we're all being blessed and working with God for the benefit of each other.
Good reminders too, to be careful of deception and make sure we're not asking for the wrong reasons. To avoid those things, let's make sure we're looking to God and not elsewhere, and as it says let us seek the best gifts, because God can give us the ability to do things like tell what is true and what is not, if we stay close to him.
Today, let's seek and ask earnestly for the righteous desires of our hearts, and as we do, let's also seek and work towards the best gifts and talents, remembering that they are to build up Zion and help others, and not merely for our personal benefit. Let's be part of God's community and build each other up. :)
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