"O that cunning plan of the evil one! O the vainness, and the frailties, and the foolishness of men! When they are learned they think they are wise, and they hearken not unto the counsel of God, for they set it aside, supposing they know of themselves, wherefore, their wisdom is foolishness and it profiteth them not. And they shall perish."
2 Nephi 9:28
This is kind of a scary verse because it seems so easy to relate to this attitude. We often think that we are wise, and that we know of ourselves, rather than double-checking everything with God.
Both to avoid perishing and to thrive and grow and become better then, according to whatever is motivating us at the moment, let's think about whether we are making choices based on our own wisdom, or based on God's plan, and let's take some time to course correct if we are straying from God's boundaries and guidelines.
Let's be sure not to think that we know better than God does, or that we are above listening to his advice, or that we don't need his gospel. We desperately do need him, especially so if we have gone off track and tried to live without him for a while. That just digs a pit for our souls. Today, let's remember that God knows who we can become, and he is the one that can lead us there... and that he is the one that can fill the emptiness in our lives, and help us to find true and lasting happiness. There are no substitues. Our wisdom turns too quickly to foolishness without him there to help us stay on track. Let's call on him for help.
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