In the Book of Mormon I read a verse that has always touched my heart. It says that after Zorum had made an oath to Nephi and his brethren, their fears ceased concerning him. If a person has integrity, indeed once they give their word, our fears can cease concerning them. We know that they'll do whatever they promised to do. Are we this kind of person? Do we always keep our word? Once we promise something, do people who know us well cease worrying about whether or not we'll follow through? Can we be counted on? 1 Ne. 4 37 "And it came to pass that when Zoram had made an oath unto us, our fears did cease concerning him."
In the New Testament we read the question asking what will it profit a man if he gain the whold world but lose his own soul. If we lose our lives for the Lord's sake, we will find it. But nothing in the world is worth losing our souls for. We need to set our priorities straight. Matthew 16:25-26 "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"
A verse with a thought booklet tells us that the human mind plans the way, but it is the Lord who directs the steps. Do we allow the Lord to give us directions about how to proceed? Even when He tells us to do something illogical, unexpected, or unreasonable? Proverbs 16:9 "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps."
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And it shall come to pass in the last days,when the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains....The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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