Thursday, May 30, 2019

Idolatry, Tolerance, & Love

You become what you worship.

Anything that you prioritize before God is your idol.

Technology

Addiction

Yourself

Celebrities

Video Games

Family

Sports

Money

Prestige

Movies

YouTube

Pokemon

carnality


Addictions are never ending. More and more. Deeper and deeper. 

Addictions are self-centered.


Depression



Things as they really are. - David Bednar


Face God first.


Obedience brings freedom.


God has complete self-mastery.

Commandments are the path to God's life.


It is dehumanizing to live carnally.


Obedience to the Law of Chasity requires a higher self-esteem.


Power of force or influence.


Love of God enhances work.


Seek meaningful service.


Commandments gives power.

Obedience directs influence for good.

Good desires will increase obedience.

more commandments which inspired him.


Pray for service oppornities.


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Tolerance & Love


Tolerance is not the same as tolerant.


Love the person hate the sin.


2 Nephi 9:49 Behold, my soul abhorreth sin, and my heart delighteth in righteousness; and I will praise the holy name of my God.


Abhorrence - disgust/hate

Sin destroys people


Boundary lines without war lines


Each person has beliefs and assumptions that brings each other to a conclusion. One should not judge and reject because people think differently.

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