In the Book of Mormon we read that the people wanted Alma to be their king, but he refused, saying it wasn't expedient that they should have a king. A wicked king can bring to pass much wickedness. Alma recounted how he himself had been guilty of doing things he should not have done, but after much tribulation, the Lord had heard his prayers and allowed him to be an instrument in His hands to bring others to a knowledge of the truth. Mosiah 23: 6-11 "And the people were desirous that Alma should be their king, for he was beloved by his people. But he said unto them: Behold, it is not expedient that we should have a king; for thus saith the Lord: Ye shall not esteem one flesh above another, or one man shall not think himself above another; therefore I say unto you it is not expedient that ye should have a king. Nevertheless, if it were possible that ye could always have just men to be your kings it would be well for you to have a king. But remember the iniquity of king Noah and his priests; and I myself was caught in a snare, and did many things which were abominable in the sight of the Lord, which caused me sore repentance; Nevertheless, after much tribulation, the Lord did hear my cries, and did answer my prayers, and has made me an instrument in his hands in bringing so many of you to a knowledge of his truth. Nevertheless, in this I do not glory, for I am unworthy to glory of myself."
In the Old Testament it tells us that a fool meddles, but an honorable man will cease from strife. Proverbs 20:3 "It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling."
A verse with a thought booklet says that God commanded the light to shine out of darkness and has shined in our hearts to give the light and knowledge of the glory of God. Do we allow God's light to shine through us, to brighten a darkened world? 2 Corinthians 4:6 "For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ."
No comments:
Post a Comment