In the Book of Mormon we read that Helaman was told not to trust in the works of darkness but to preach repentance unto the people, as well as faith in the Lord. He should teach the people to be meek, never weary of good works, and to keep the commandments of God. They should direct all their thoughts unto God and pray unto Him continually. We should counsel with the Lord in all our doings and we'll be lifted up at the last day. Alma 37:32-37 "And now, my son, remember the words which I have spoken unto you; trust not those secret plans unto this people, but teach them an everlasting hatred against sin and iniquity. Preach unto them repentance, and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ; teach them to humble themselves and to be meek and lowly in heart; teach them to withstand every temptation of the devil, with their faith on the Lord Jesus Christ. Teach them to never be weary of good works, but to be meek and lowly in heart; for such shall find rest to their souls. O, remember, my son, and learn wisdom in thy youth; yea, learn in thy youth to keep the commandments of God. Yea, and cry unto God for all thy support; yea, let all thy doings be unto the Lord, and whithersoever thou goest let it be in the Lord; yea, let all thy thoughts be directed unto the Lord; yea, let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever.
Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good; yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God; and if ye do these things, ye shall be lifted up at the last day."
In the New Testament we read that spies were sent to watch Jesus, pretending to be sincere but really wanting to ensnare Him. They asked Him questions to try to trap Him, such as whether they should pay taxes to Ceasar, but Jesus was able to confound them, leaving them astonished and speechless. Luke 20:20-26 "And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no? But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Cæsar's. And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which be Cæsar's, and unto God the things which be God's. And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace."
A verse with a thought booklet tells us that instead of conforming ourselves to the standards of the world, we need to be transformed, to the renewing of our minds, so that we can prove to be good and acceptable to God and obey His will. Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
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