In the Book of Mormon we read that Helaman sent an epistle to Moroni recounting the state of the war with the Lamanites and telling about the 2,000 stripling warriors. Alma 56: 1-9 "And now it came to pass in the commencement of the thirtieth year of the reign of the judges, on the second day in the first month, Moroni received an epistle from Helaman, stating the affairs of the people in that quarter of the land. And these are the words which he wrote, saying: My dearly beloved brother, Moroni, as well in the Lord as in the tribulations of our warfare; behold, my beloved brother, I have somewhat to tell you concerning our warfare in this part of the land. Behold, two thousand of the sons of those men whom Ammon brought down out of the land of Nephi—now ye have known that these were descendants of Laman, who was the eldest son of our father Lehi; Now I need not rehearse unto you concerning their traditions or their unbelief, for thou knowest concerning all these things— 5 Therefore it sufficeth me that I tell you that two thousand of these young men have taken their weapons of war, and would that I should be their leader; and we have come forth to defend our country. And now ye also know concerning the covenant which their fathers made, that they would not take up their weapons of war against their brethren to shed blood. But in the twenty and sixth year, when they saw our afflictions and our tribulations for them, they were about to break the covenant which they had made and take up their weapons of war in our defence. But I would not suffer them that they should break this covenant which they had made, supposing that God would strengthen us, insomuch that we should not suffer more because of the fulfilling the oath which they had taken. But behold, here is one thing in which we may have great joy. For behold, in the twenty and sixth year, I, Helaman, did march at the head of these two thousand young men to the city of Judea, to assist Antipus, whom ye had appointed a leader over the people of that part of the land."
In the New Testament we're told to avoid godless and foolish discussions which can lead people into unrighteous behavior and contention. False ideas can spread like an infection and undermine some people's faith. We need to pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, and confess the Lord with a clean heart. God's servants should not be argumentative but shold be kind toward all people, able to teach, patient, and should correct opponents with gentleness. Perhaps they will cange their minds and come to a knowledge of the truth, escaping from the devil's trip that holds them captive to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:16-18, 22-26 "But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus; Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will."
A verse with a thought booklet is one we need to be constantly reminded of. We should not worry about anything, but instead give thanks in everything in our prayers, and make our requests known to God. Instead of doubting, stressing, and worrying, we should let go of the concerns of the day, relax, and let God fill our hearts and minds. Easier said than done, but it will bring us peace. Philippians 4:6 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."
In the New Testament we're told to avoid godless and foolish discussions which can lead people into unrighteous behavior and contention. False ideas can spread like an infection and undermine some people's faith. We need to pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, and confess the Lord with a clean heart. God's servants should not be argumentative but shold be kind toward all people, able to teach, patient, and should correct opponents with gentleness. Perhaps they will cange their minds and come to a knowledge of the truth, escaping from the devil's trip that holds them captive to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:16-18, 22-26 "But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus; Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will."
A verse with a thought booklet is one we need to be constantly reminded of. We should not worry about anything, but instead give thanks in everything in our prayers, and make our requests known to God. Instead of doubting, stressing, and worrying, we should let go of the concerns of the day, relax, and let God fill our hearts and minds. Easier said than done, but it will bring us peace. Philippians 4:6 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."
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