Sunday, February 12, 2012

Speak the Truth in Love

I have been wondering about teaching all the doctrines and principles of the kingdom that have been revealed to me. For example, having children in the Lord's way. I assigned the talk to a sister in the ward and she gave it today. She quoted Elder Anderson a lot and it was great. I felt very pleased w/ the way she gave his talk.

I came across 1 Nephi 6:5, "Wherefore, the things which are pleasing unto the world I do not write, but the things which are pleasing unto God and unto those who are not of the world." I believe coupling this w/ Ephesians 4:15 teaches a lot about revealing the words of the prophets to others:

15 But speaking the atruth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the bhead, even Christ:

We are under obligation in our stewardships to teach the truth in love. I believe timing is important in speaking the truth in love, but we ought not to fear speaking the truth out of rejection of the people, for, how would Alma have heard Abinadi if he decided the people weren't ready for his words.

I'm grateful for the words of the prophets. I'm grateful for revelation. I'm grateful for those that have not feared the people and taught me the truth.

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