"And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive.
And see that ye have faith, hope, and charity, and then ye will always abound in good works."
Alma 7:23-24
Lists are nice sometimes, because they give us something specific to work on rather than just "perfection" … and even when the list pretty much encompasses everything, like this one, we can still pick out something to work on.
I like the idea of just needing three things in order to abound in good works... faith, hope, and charity. So then, if we aren't exactly abounding, we can examine ourselves and figure out which one might need a boost, and then maybe study and pray more about that specific thing. :)
I also like that part of the list is asking for the things that we need, and thanking the Lord for the things that we receive. Those are things that any of us can do, and maybe a good place to start today. :)
And see that ye have faith, hope, and charity, and then ye will always abound in good works."
Alma 7:23-24
Lists are nice sometimes, because they give us something specific to work on rather than just "perfection" … and even when the list pretty much encompasses everything, like this one, we can still pick out something to work on.
I like the idea of just needing three things in order to abound in good works... faith, hope, and charity. So then, if we aren't exactly abounding, we can examine ourselves and figure out which one might need a boost, and then maybe study and pray more about that specific thing. :)
I also like that part of the list is asking for the things that we need, and thanking the Lord for the things that we receive. Those are things that any of us can do, and maybe a good place to start today. :)
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