This is Alma the younger speaking. If you remember right, this is the same Alma who hated the church and who taught against it, leading many a stray. After repenting here he is, a missionary, teaching the truth and living the gospel. Let's see what he says. Verse 23: 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.
Verse 24: And see that ye have faith, hope, and charity, and then ye will always abound in good works.
These are such good scriptures. They give us an example of what we should do, and how we should act. I, after reading this, have made a commitment to follow Alma's words and to try my hardest to be patient, to be thankful for all I have been given, and to be more humble. I know it is the Christmas season and we are all excited, but I challenge each of you to slow down a little and really be thankful for our Savior and for all that he does for us. I know that the Book of Mormon is true. I know that our Savior, Jesus Christ, atoned for our sins and died on Calvary. I have a testimony that he will come again at the second coming, and that if we remain faithful we will be saved. I am so thankful for his perfect example and for the sacrifice he made for all of us. I know that President Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet. I am thankful for the Aaronic preisthood which I hold and for the many blessings it brings. I say these things, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
That's a great commitment to make. I love those verses too. They encompass much of what the gospel of Jesus Christ is about.
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