Daily Thoughts

In the Book of Mormon I read that when Alma saw truly penitent people coming to the Lord, his soul was filled with joy, remember all the Lord has done and how He answered his prayers in extending mercy.  Alma 29:10 "And behold, when I see many of my brethren truly penitent, and coming to the Lord their God, then is my soul filled with joy; then do I remember what the Lord has done for me, yea, even that he hath heard my prayer; yea, then do I remember his merciful arm which he extended towards me."

In the Old Testament I read that if we vow or make an oath, we need to do what we say we'll do.  Our word should be our bond.  Numbers 30:1-2 "And Moses spake unto the heads of the tribes concerning the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the Lord hath commanded. If a man vow a vow unto the Lord, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth."

Some verses with a thought booklet tell us that a wise man will listen and increase in knowledge and understanding.  However, a foolish man will despise wisdom and instruction.  If we think we know it all and refuse to hear what others have to say, we're fools!  Proverbs 1:5, 7 "A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."