Daily Thoughts

In the Book of Mormon we read that in the space of just three years the people went from beginning to forget the Lord to waxing stronger and stronger in iniquity and ripening for destruction.  We need to watch ourselves that we don't begin to forget God and start on the pathway that will lead us away from our eternal goals.  Helaman 11:36-38 "And in the eighty and second year they began again to forget the Lord their God. And in the eighty and third year they began to wax strong in iniquity. And in the eighty and fourth year they did not mend their ways. And it came to pass in the eighty and fifth year they did wax stronger and stronger in their pride, and in their wickedness; and thus they were ripening again for destruction. And thus ended the eighty and fifth year."

In the Old Testament we read about how David inquired of the Lord whether or not he should go up against the Philistines.  The Lord told him to do so and he would deliver him from their hands.  If we seek the Lord's guidance, He will help us do what we need to do.  2 Samuel 5:19 "And David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand."

A verse with a thought booklet tells us that because iniquity will abound, the love of many will wax cold.  It's a cause and effect.  Wicked people don't show forth love. So if we can't love other people, we can know for certain that our lives are on the wrong track.  Matthew 24:12 "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold."