Daily Thoughts

In the Book of Mormon I read the interpretation of the great and spacious building which Lehi saw in his dream. Nephi was shown that this represented the pride of the world. But great would be the fall of it. All those who fight against the apostles of the Lamb will be destroyed. 1 Ne. 11: 35-36 "And the multitude of the earth was gathered together; and I beheld that they were in a large and spacious building, like unto the building which my father saw. And the angel of the Lord spake unto me again, saying: Behold the world and the wisdom thereof; yea, behold the house of Israel hath gathered together to fight against the twelve apostles of the Lamb. And it came to pass that I saw and bear record, that the great and spacious building was the pride of the world; and it fell, and the fall thereof was exceedingly great. And the angel of the Lord spake unto me again, saying: Thus shall be the destruction of all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, that shall fight against the twelve apostles of the Lamb."

In the New Testament I read about the birth of Jesus Christ. He was born in a manger because there was no room in the inn, and wrapped in swaddling clothes. An angel announced His birth to the shepherds who were in their fields at night, and brought them these good tidings of great joy--that a Savior had been born. Luke 2:6-11 "And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."

Some verses with a thought booklet tell us how important our words are. A fool's words will cause contention, possibly even leading to violence. Foolish words can lead to destruction and be a snare to the soul. Someone who spreads tales causes deep wounds to the other person. We need to be careful about what we say. Our words can have great impact on us and others. Proverbs 18:6-8 "A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly."
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