Be Diligent: That thereby ye might win the PRIZE!
Charlie and I have been studying in the Book of Mormon the sermon of King Benjamin this past week (Mosiah chapters 2-4). We did a scripture poster that was inspired by a particular verse that stood out in chapter 4 at the conclution of his sermon. Our discussion focused on verse 27. In an earlier verse, and throughout King Benjamin's teachings, he is bold in putting the followers of Christ under obligation to keep the commandments of Christ. He says, "And now, if you believe all these things see that ye do them." ( Mosiah 4:10 ) To this we often think, "Well, this is the hard part," and unfortunately we often become overwhelmed and discouraged which becomes a stumbling block between us and Christ. King Benjamin knew, and the Lord certainly knew, that this would be the natural next thought in our minds at the conclution of such a powerful sermon on our duties to God, and so King Benjamin did not conclude his sermon until he gave this wise instruction on the ...