The scriptures contain so many incredible stories about courage. David and Goliath, Daniel in the lion's den, Paul before the Sanhedrin, even our Savior's suffering and death is a story of courage and triumph. Well, I wanna talk to you about a little known story and how it fits with our lives. Put your study sweats on, this is gonna be great.
The Book of Mormon gives an account of a wicked man named King Noah, and his incredible lack of courage. As his city is being overtaken by the enemy, he runs for his life like a deer before a speeding Geo Metro. In the process, he tells all of the men in the city to leave their families and flee with him! The scripture reads, "Now there were many that would not leave them, but had rather stay and perish with them." (Mosiah 19:12) How many of us would exhibit such courage? I think most of us! Especially if our families were involved. Well, how many of us do the little, daily things to provide protection for our family?
Said Thomas S. Monson, the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, " Courage becomes a worthwhile and meaningful virtue when it is regarded not so much as a willingness to die manfully but as a determination to live decently."
I challenge YOU to determine to live decently and to demand improvement. Consistent effort is a sign of true courage. I would love to hear some feedback so please leave some comments! Have a great day, my friends. And show the Lord your courage. Stay classy.
Love Elder Hill
See http://lds.org/liahona/2012/01/living-the-abundant-life?lang=eng for a related adress.
The Book of Mormon gives an account of a wicked man named King Noah, and his incredible lack of courage. As his city is being overtaken by the enemy, he runs for his life like a deer before a speeding Geo Metro. In the process, he tells all of the men in the city to leave their families and flee with him! The scripture reads, "Now there were many that would not leave them, but had rather stay and perish with them." (Mosiah 19:12) How many of us would exhibit such courage? I think most of us! Especially if our families were involved. Well, how many of us do the little, daily things to provide protection for our family?
Said Thomas S. Monson, the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, " Courage becomes a worthwhile and meaningful virtue when it is regarded not so much as a willingness to die manfully but as a determination to live decently."
I challenge YOU to determine to live decently and to demand improvement. Consistent effort is a sign of true courage. I would love to hear some feedback so please leave some comments! Have a great day, my friends. And show the Lord your courage. Stay classy.
Love Elder Hill
See http://lds.org/liahona/2012/01/living-the-abundant-life?lang=eng for a related adress.
