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Like Him: A Thoughtful, Intentional Pursuit to Becoming As Christ Is
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160 pages, Hardcover
Published October 21, 2021
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Stephanie Dibb Sorensen
6 books37 followersSTEPHANIE DIBB SORENSEN teaches in the department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University. She has presented at BYU Education Week, RootsTech, Especially for Youth, and BYU Women’s Conference. She lives with her husband Matt, their three children, and a disgruntled cat in the foothills of the Utah mountains. She loves reading, writing, and teaching about the gospel of Jesus Christ. General conference is her love language. Stephanie has a fondness for travel, restaurants, milk chocolate, rolling green hills, warm socks, and happy conversation with friends. She believes most problems can be solved with a good nap. When she’s not writing or preparing for teaching or speaking, she can often be found creating chore charts and living according to the dictates of the family calendar.
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February 20, 2022
First things first, the artwork is a collection of some of the best of the newer artists. And the glossy, thick paper does a great job showcasing the colors.
Next, my confession: I didn't read it all. I only read 4 or 5. I would have appreciated a blurb about the authors(something to tell us about who they are, what they do daily, why they were chosen). But the ones I read contributed instead of detracted from the rating.
Next, my confession: I didn't read it all. I only read 4 or 5. I would have appreciated a blurb about the authors(something to tell us about who they are, what they do daily, why they were chosen). But the ones I read contributed instead of detracted from the rating.
January 2, 2023
This is a sweet book that reminded me of the importance of coming to know the Savior and attributes and striving to become like Him. It highlights the characteristics of godliness, hope, brotherly kindness, patience, temperance, virtue, love and charity, diligence, faith, humility, knowledge, and obedience and also gives some examples of how we can live those principles, too. This was an uplifting read and nice thing to be reminded of at the start of a new year. It pointed me to re-read Elder Scott D. Whiting's talk Becoming like Him. I hope to incorporate and focus on becoming more like Jesus in 2023. Here are some favorite quotes:
"Becoming like God should be the supreme goal of every one of Heavenly Father's children. The Beloved Apostle recorded the Savior's words from His great intercessory prayer, 'And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ' (John 17:3). Our eternal life is bound up in coming to know Them--not just to know about Them but to know Them personally and to develop Their Godlike attributes. We must become celestial before we can inherit the celestial kingdom (p. 7)."
"We do not deepen our hope in Christ by focusing on what we do but by focusing on what He did. The Atonement of Jesus Christ becomes the anchor of our souls. When we waver, stagger, and are tossed to and fro, we can find hope in the fact that He stands still and in the fact that He has already triumphed over all (p. 17)."
"Jesus thanked God for the miracle before the miracle occurred. He could do that because He had hope, not just out of the desire but out of the belief in the goodness of God (p. 19)."
"Jesus showed us the way by being the way. He loved the Father by keeping the Father's commandments. He loved His neighbors by serving them. And He loved Himself by remaining true to His spiritual identity. He stayed the course as He stayed about His Father's business, focusing His hope inwardly not on the external things. For what's inside of us is eternal, but what's around us is temporal (p. 20)."
"'You have no right to punish her when you are guilt of the same sins or worse!' Convicted by their own guilt, they slunk off in order from the oldest to the youngest, leaving the woman. Jesus rose again and, seeing none but the woman, asked, 'Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?' She answered, 'No man, Lord.' Please consider all that the Savior's reply entails: 'Neither do I condemn thee... Go, and sin no more.' She was a sinner, as are we all. She was unworthy, and whether she deserved condemnation and punishment or not, it could not justly come from Him. From Him, she received mercy, compassion, and kindness (p. 26)."
"There are no nameless masses, just brothers and sisters whose humanity we value. Jesus invites us to do noble deeds because we are one nation (p. 33)."
"'For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.' Generation after generation, teaching, training, reaching out to His noble ones, only to watch David fall into sin, Solomon turn to strange gods, and His chosen people, miraculously released from Pharaoh's bondage, murmur over manna... Jesus Christ loves us, and 'his hand is stretched out still' when we stray from the strait and narrow path. The metaphor of the hen gathering her chickens under her wings... is a clear illustration of the tender patience of Christ (p. 37)."
"As we patiently turn to the Lord in times of distress, we gain confidence in His ability to lift and heal, we deepen our trust in His timing, and we discover a perfect brightness of hope in His unceasing love (p. 40)."
"Jesus patiently served a group of people one by one. Although I don't knwo the exact hours and minutes, I do have an answer. The answer is as long as it took! That is what patience is! As long as we are willing to accept His invitation, Jesus will patiently work with us for as long as it takes for each of us to 'see with our eyes... feel with our hands, and... know of a surety and... bear record.'... I believe Jesus wants to have an eternal relationship with me. I believe He is invested in this relationship with me for as long as it takes... 'because of his loving kindness and his long-suffering towards the children of men' (p. 47)."
"Jesus Christ was perfectly temperate. He had the infinite capacity to live within that millisecond pause between stimulus and response and, with perfect righteousness, override His human instincts of hurt, fear, or anger. His eons of perfect obedience to the Father gave Him the power to temper the baser instincts and, instead, choose to act on higher, holier principles of forgiveness, faith, and charity (p. 50)."
"Temperance is at the heart of every other Christlike quality (p. 52)."
"When we allow our weakness to humble us and we accept what we can't change about ourselves and change what we can to become more like the Savior, we grow in ability. Even if our disabilities remain. I can't 'walk' the covenant path, but as I roll it, I've discovered that when I combine my weakness with my strengths and find someone to serve, I better discover my purpose in life (p. 55)."
"What 'meaningful effort' could I even exert? I pondered for several days about how I could possibly practice being temperate long enough to grow into it. I think a lot when I drive, and I drive a lot. And one day as I was driving, I had a revelation. I could grow in temperance in the car if I drove the speed limit. I immediately pushed on the brakes and slowed to sixty-nine miles per hour (p. 57)."
"His gentle words in response were surely a balm to her sensitive soul: 'And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.' What does this story mean for you and for me? How can we lay claim on His virtue, a word that means 'divine strength or power'? Which of our hidden wounds awaits the Savior's binding up? What private heartbreak cries out to be 'made whole' (p. 62)?"
"To receive the Savior's virtue is to receive Him. Just as this unnamed woman desperately sought divine healing after all other sources had failed her, so must we look to the only One who can bind up the brokenhearted. It begins with our outstretched hand of faith in the virtue of the Son of God. Our faith in Him will likewise make us whole (p. 65)."
"As we practice intentional integrity, we magnify and deepen our personal virtue. Virtue is a synonym for power--a power that flows from righteousness... How can we cultivate virtue in our own lives?... We accumulate it drop by drop through consistent effort. Elder David A. Bednar explained, 'As the wise virgins emphasized properly, each of us must 'buy for ourselves.' These inspired women were not describing a business transation; rather, they were emphasizing our individual responsibility to keep our lamp of testimony burning and to obtain an ample supply of the oil of conversion. This precious oil is acquired one drop at a time--'line upon line'... patiently and persistently.'... Every time we obey divine counsel, every time we resist temptation and choose light, every time we turn to the Savior for help, we add to a wellspring of virtue. As we act in faith over and over again throughout our lives, seeking righteousness and reaching out to Jesus Christ, we stockpile virtue that can prepare us for times of need and sustain us by divine power (p. 67)."
"Virtue is a conglomerate attribute of integrity and goodness in all our choices (p. 68)."
"The Lord testified that focusing our efforts on virtue--not just our actions but also our pure thoughts and words--can bring spiritual assurance: 'Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall they confidence wax strong in the presence of God' (p. 69)."
"Virtue increases our worthiness and confidence before Heavenly Father; this leads to a greater sense of self-approval and self-respect. Contrary to the fleeting and fickle approval of the world, this confidence can be lasting and unwavering. Satan's counterfeits for power can garner temporary attention, but virtue makes one praiseworthy. Power that flows from righteousness increases our ability to influence others for good in important and eternal ways... Virtue brings something beautiful into our lives, a light that invites the countenance of Christ (p. 70)."
"What if we added to our prayers for a week or two those who have hurt us? Eventually, our hearts become softened toward them as we think of the pain and distress they might be experiencing in their own lives. As we are praying for our enemy, we are also sharing our burden with the Lord (p. 74)."
"Elder Marvin J. Ashton said, 'Real charity is not something you give away; it is something that you acquire and make a part of yourself. And when the virtue of charity becomes implanted in your heart, you are never the same again' (p. 74)."
"'Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each other, when we don't judge or categorize someone else, when we simply give each other the benefit of the doubt and remain quiet. Charity is accepting someone's differences, weaknesses, and shortcomings; having patience with someone who has let us down; or resisting the impulse to become offended when someone doesn't handle something the way we might have hoped. Charity is refusing to take advantage of another's weakness and being willing to forgive someone who has hurt us' (Marvin J. Ashton, p. 77)."
"'You know I love you, don't you?... Thank you for being my friend.' Dana was love! He was charity! He exemplified the Bible Dictionary's definition of charity: 'The highest, noblest, strongest kind of love, not merely affection; the pure love of Christ. It is never used to denote alms or deeds, although it may be a prompting motive' (p. 79)."
"If we are going to be true disciples of Jesus Christ, we are going to have to learn how to pray with all the energy of our hearts so we can be filled with love and charity for all of Heavenly Father's children! Including ourselves (p. 80)!"
"The Prophet Joseph Smith taught, 'Love is one of the chief characteristics of Deity, and ought to be manifested by those who aspire to be the sons of God. A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race' (p. 81)."
"Praying for love and charity must become a central part of our prayer and worship. Then we will see others as well as ourselves the way God sees us. Then we will see that what the Apostle John taught was true: 'God is love' (p. 81)."
"'The best and most clear indicator that we are progressing spiritually and coming unto Christ, is the way we treat other people' (Marvin J. Ashton, p. 81)."
"Diligence is the steady application of letting the Lord prevail in our lives (P. 85)."
"As disciples of Jesus Christ, we oftentimes don't know when our diligence in heeding the will of God will send us on an errand from the Lord. What we do know is that we can commit ourselves through prayer to be diligent in seeking the Lord's will in our day. Why pray in this manner? If we fill our days with one thing after another, we miss opportunities to be diligent... With a prayer to being their day and a prayer in their hearts throughout the day, these disciples make room to step away from personal agendas and let the Lord's will prevail (p. 85)."
"The straight and narrow path is not a straight line. It is the covenant path that leads to eternal life... By diligently letting the Lord prevail in our lives, we are on the covenant path (p. 88)."
"She chose hope. She built reservoirs of faith within herself, nurturing the courage it would require as an 'unclean' person and a woman to touch His hem--to act! She forged her faith alone so that in the moment she knew Christ was there, she would be prepared to act on that faith. So powerful were the choices she made on her lonely road that when she finally saw Christ, she reached for Him with conviction (p. 98)."
"'Faith in God' is displayed in our willingness to follow Him (p. 104)."
"'If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.' I don't think He was talking about rocks and earth as much as the weight we carry on our shoulders. Often, they feel like mountains piled on mountains... She squared her shoulders, and to the mountains of doubt, disappointment, and foreboding she said, 'Move aside.' And they did... Faith in Jesus Christ prompts us to do things we otherwise might not do (p. 106)."
"'Humility is an acknowledgement that our talents and abilities are gifts from God. It is not a sign of weakness, timidity, or fear; it is an indication that we know where our true strength lies. We can be both humble and fearless. We can be both humble and courageous (p. 109).'"
"From the beginning of time, service and humility have seemed to go hand and hand. Recall that in the heavenly family council, Jesus humbly volunteered to serve His family... Christ taught by example that humility is a byproduct of service (p. 112)."
"'There can be dignity even in silence, as was the case when Jesus meekly stood, unjustly accused, before Pilate. Silence can be an expression of strength. Holding back can be the sign of great personal discipline' (Neal A. Maxwell, p. 114)."
"It may not be an overstatement to say that the plan of salvation was set in motion by an act of humility... 'Father, thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever.'... Pride became the first distinguishing trait of Satan, while humility became the first distinguishing trait of Jesus Christ (p. 117)."
"Pride cripples us by turning us away from the enabling power that could be ours through Jesus Christ (p. 117)."
"Humility breaks down barriers--those that separate us from each other and from God. Humility unlocks our hearts, allowing the Savior to enter in and begin His healing work... True humility gives us hope for the future and helps us endure the difficult present (p. 118)."
"Humility is a lifelong quest. It is a choice we must continue to make throughout our lives. And interestingly, the more we work at it, the more we realize how much work it takes. But that, too, helps us to be more humble (p. 121)."
"God is infinite, eternal, endless, and perfect; so is His knowledge... 'All things have been done in the wisdom of him who knoweth all things' (p. 123)."
"We can rest assured that no miracle is beyond his ability to provide; no problem or issue we bring to Him is beyond His capacity to take care of in ways that best serve His work, which is to bring to pass our immortality and eternal life' (p. 124)."
"The result of God's knowledge was humankind's redemption through Christ... which led indirectly to our own knowledge of good and evil. Likewise, Moroni's witness was that because God, 'knowing all things, being from everlasting to everlasting... sent angels to minister unto the children of men, to make manifest concerning the coming of Christ; and in Christ there should come every good thing' (p. 125)."
"'All we need to know is that God knows all!' (p. 126)"
"Jesus Christ possesses all knowledge... He is full of truth... There is no truth He does not comprehend: scientific, historical, or philosophical. Jesus Christ's omniscience is linked to His intelligence. He is the greatest, most intelligent of all our Heavenly Father's sons and daughters (p. 126)."
"It is a great blessing to know that our Lord is all-knowing and that not only is His knowledge infinite but also that 'his understanding is infinite.' We can trust Him completely. We can cultivate unrestrained faith in Him. We can rest assured that no miracle is beyond His ability to provide; no problem or issue we bring to Him is beyond His capacity to take care of in ways that best serve His work, which is to bring to pass our immortality and eternal life (p. 127)."
"Remember God. His entire existence is to bring us to the better and make us better. Regardless of passing time, regardless of where we are on a certain path, and regardless of how crafty and powerfully subtle the adversary is, these cannot take away from the reality that the purpose of God's entire existence is to lift us higher (p. 136)."
"To live as He asks and take heart in things not going how we want, take heart in our unexpected, in our unwanted, our hard, our confusing, and our unplanned--it's God handcrafting a path for us. Not overlooking or ignoring or punishing but, in fact, working hard with every little detail to be sure things will be even better than what we had in mind (p. 138)."
"In other words, Jesus was saying He would go wherever His Father wanted Him to go and would do whatever His Father wanted Him to do (p. 142)."
"'Why is it that ye sought me? Knew ye not that I must be about my Father's business?' Throughout His entire ministry, Jesus made it abundantly clear whose errand He was on. When His Apostles questioned whether He had eaten, He replied, 'My meat is to do the will of him who sent me, and to finish his work' (p. 143)."
"Love is a powerful action. When we love God, it motivates us to show Him our love through obedience. And when we are committed to that love, we are obedient even in times of great adversity (p. 143)."
"Our recovery from a 'lost and fallen state' was contingent on Jesus's walking down that path. And for our recovery to be complete, we also must walk down that path and prove that we are willing to 'do all things whatsoever the Lord [our] God shall command [us]' (p. 145)."
"Becoming like God should be the supreme goal of every one of Heavenly Father's children. The Beloved Apostle recorded the Savior's words from His great intercessory prayer, 'And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ' (John 17:3). Our eternal life is bound up in coming to know Them--not just to know about Them but to know Them personally and to develop Their Godlike attributes. We must become celestial before we can inherit the celestial kingdom (p. 7)."
"We do not deepen our hope in Christ by focusing on what we do but by focusing on what He did. The Atonement of Jesus Christ becomes the anchor of our souls. When we waver, stagger, and are tossed to and fro, we can find hope in the fact that He stands still and in the fact that He has already triumphed over all (p. 17)."
"Jesus thanked God for the miracle before the miracle occurred. He could do that because He had hope, not just out of the desire but out of the belief in the goodness of God (p. 19)."
"Jesus showed us the way by being the way. He loved the Father by keeping the Father's commandments. He loved His neighbors by serving them. And He loved Himself by remaining true to His spiritual identity. He stayed the course as He stayed about His Father's business, focusing His hope inwardly not on the external things. For what's inside of us is eternal, but what's around us is temporal (p. 20)."
"'You have no right to punish her when you are guilt of the same sins or worse!' Convicted by their own guilt, they slunk off in order from the oldest to the youngest, leaving the woman. Jesus rose again and, seeing none but the woman, asked, 'Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?' She answered, 'No man, Lord.' Please consider all that the Savior's reply entails: 'Neither do I condemn thee... Go, and sin no more.' She was a sinner, as are we all. She was unworthy, and whether she deserved condemnation and punishment or not, it could not justly come from Him. From Him, she received mercy, compassion, and kindness (p. 26)."
"There are no nameless masses, just brothers and sisters whose humanity we value. Jesus invites us to do noble deeds because we are one nation (p. 33)."
"'For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.' Generation after generation, teaching, training, reaching out to His noble ones, only to watch David fall into sin, Solomon turn to strange gods, and His chosen people, miraculously released from Pharaoh's bondage, murmur over manna... Jesus Christ loves us, and 'his hand is stretched out still' when we stray from the strait and narrow path. The metaphor of the hen gathering her chickens under her wings... is a clear illustration of the tender patience of Christ (p. 37)."
"As we patiently turn to the Lord in times of distress, we gain confidence in His ability to lift and heal, we deepen our trust in His timing, and we discover a perfect brightness of hope in His unceasing love (p. 40)."
"Jesus patiently served a group of people one by one. Although I don't knwo the exact hours and minutes, I do have an answer. The answer is as long as it took! That is what patience is! As long as we are willing to accept His invitation, Jesus will patiently work with us for as long as it takes for each of us to 'see with our eyes... feel with our hands, and... know of a surety and... bear record.'... I believe Jesus wants to have an eternal relationship with me. I believe He is invested in this relationship with me for as long as it takes... 'because of his loving kindness and his long-suffering towards the children of men' (p. 47)."
"Jesus Christ was perfectly temperate. He had the infinite capacity to live within that millisecond pause between stimulus and response and, with perfect righteousness, override His human instincts of hurt, fear, or anger. His eons of perfect obedience to the Father gave Him the power to temper the baser instincts and, instead, choose to act on higher, holier principles of forgiveness, faith, and charity (p. 50)."
"Temperance is at the heart of every other Christlike quality (p. 52)."
"When we allow our weakness to humble us and we accept what we can't change about ourselves and change what we can to become more like the Savior, we grow in ability. Even if our disabilities remain. I can't 'walk' the covenant path, but as I roll it, I've discovered that when I combine my weakness with my strengths and find someone to serve, I better discover my purpose in life (p. 55)."
"What 'meaningful effort' could I even exert? I pondered for several days about how I could possibly practice being temperate long enough to grow into it. I think a lot when I drive, and I drive a lot. And one day as I was driving, I had a revelation. I could grow in temperance in the car if I drove the speed limit. I immediately pushed on the brakes and slowed to sixty-nine miles per hour (p. 57)."
"His gentle words in response were surely a balm to her sensitive soul: 'And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.' What does this story mean for you and for me? How can we lay claim on His virtue, a word that means 'divine strength or power'? Which of our hidden wounds awaits the Savior's binding up? What private heartbreak cries out to be 'made whole' (p. 62)?"
"To receive the Savior's virtue is to receive Him. Just as this unnamed woman desperately sought divine healing after all other sources had failed her, so must we look to the only One who can bind up the brokenhearted. It begins with our outstretched hand of faith in the virtue of the Son of God. Our faith in Him will likewise make us whole (p. 65)."
"As we practice intentional integrity, we magnify and deepen our personal virtue. Virtue is a synonym for power--a power that flows from righteousness... How can we cultivate virtue in our own lives?... We accumulate it drop by drop through consistent effort. Elder David A. Bednar explained, 'As the wise virgins emphasized properly, each of us must 'buy for ourselves.' These inspired women were not describing a business transation; rather, they were emphasizing our individual responsibility to keep our lamp of testimony burning and to obtain an ample supply of the oil of conversion. This precious oil is acquired one drop at a time--'line upon line'... patiently and persistently.'... Every time we obey divine counsel, every time we resist temptation and choose light, every time we turn to the Savior for help, we add to a wellspring of virtue. As we act in faith over and over again throughout our lives, seeking righteousness and reaching out to Jesus Christ, we stockpile virtue that can prepare us for times of need and sustain us by divine power (p. 67)."
"Virtue is a conglomerate attribute of integrity and goodness in all our choices (p. 68)."
"The Lord testified that focusing our efforts on virtue--not just our actions but also our pure thoughts and words--can bring spiritual assurance: 'Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall they confidence wax strong in the presence of God' (p. 69)."
"Virtue increases our worthiness and confidence before Heavenly Father; this leads to a greater sense of self-approval and self-respect. Contrary to the fleeting and fickle approval of the world, this confidence can be lasting and unwavering. Satan's counterfeits for power can garner temporary attention, but virtue makes one praiseworthy. Power that flows from righteousness increases our ability to influence others for good in important and eternal ways... Virtue brings something beautiful into our lives, a light that invites the countenance of Christ (p. 70)."
"What if we added to our prayers for a week or two those who have hurt us? Eventually, our hearts become softened toward them as we think of the pain and distress they might be experiencing in their own lives. As we are praying for our enemy, we are also sharing our burden with the Lord (p. 74)."
"Elder Marvin J. Ashton said, 'Real charity is not something you give away; it is something that you acquire and make a part of yourself. And when the virtue of charity becomes implanted in your heart, you are never the same again' (p. 74)."
"'Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each other, when we don't judge or categorize someone else, when we simply give each other the benefit of the doubt and remain quiet. Charity is accepting someone's differences, weaknesses, and shortcomings; having patience with someone who has let us down; or resisting the impulse to become offended when someone doesn't handle something the way we might have hoped. Charity is refusing to take advantage of another's weakness and being willing to forgive someone who has hurt us' (Marvin J. Ashton, p. 77)."
"'You know I love you, don't you?... Thank you for being my friend.' Dana was love! He was charity! He exemplified the Bible Dictionary's definition of charity: 'The highest, noblest, strongest kind of love, not merely affection; the pure love of Christ. It is never used to denote alms or deeds, although it may be a prompting motive' (p. 79)."
"If we are going to be true disciples of Jesus Christ, we are going to have to learn how to pray with all the energy of our hearts so we can be filled with love and charity for all of Heavenly Father's children! Including ourselves (p. 80)!"
"The Prophet Joseph Smith taught, 'Love is one of the chief characteristics of Deity, and ought to be manifested by those who aspire to be the sons of God. A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race' (p. 81)."
"Praying for love and charity must become a central part of our prayer and worship. Then we will see others as well as ourselves the way God sees us. Then we will see that what the Apostle John taught was true: 'God is love' (p. 81)."
"'The best and most clear indicator that we are progressing spiritually and coming unto Christ, is the way we treat other people' (Marvin J. Ashton, p. 81)."
"Diligence is the steady application of letting the Lord prevail in our lives (P. 85)."
"As disciples of Jesus Christ, we oftentimes don't know when our diligence in heeding the will of God will send us on an errand from the Lord. What we do know is that we can commit ourselves through prayer to be diligent in seeking the Lord's will in our day. Why pray in this manner? If we fill our days with one thing after another, we miss opportunities to be diligent... With a prayer to being their day and a prayer in their hearts throughout the day, these disciples make room to step away from personal agendas and let the Lord's will prevail (p. 85)."
"The straight and narrow path is not a straight line. It is the covenant path that leads to eternal life... By diligently letting the Lord prevail in our lives, we are on the covenant path (p. 88)."
"She chose hope. She built reservoirs of faith within herself, nurturing the courage it would require as an 'unclean' person and a woman to touch His hem--to act! She forged her faith alone so that in the moment she knew Christ was there, she would be prepared to act on that faith. So powerful were the choices she made on her lonely road that when she finally saw Christ, she reached for Him with conviction (p. 98)."
"'Faith in God' is displayed in our willingness to follow Him (p. 104)."
"'If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.' I don't think He was talking about rocks and earth as much as the weight we carry on our shoulders. Often, they feel like mountains piled on mountains... She squared her shoulders, and to the mountains of doubt, disappointment, and foreboding she said, 'Move aside.' And they did... Faith in Jesus Christ prompts us to do things we otherwise might not do (p. 106)."
"'Humility is an acknowledgement that our talents and abilities are gifts from God. It is not a sign of weakness, timidity, or fear; it is an indication that we know where our true strength lies. We can be both humble and fearless. We can be both humble and courageous (p. 109).'"
"From the beginning of time, service and humility have seemed to go hand and hand. Recall that in the heavenly family council, Jesus humbly volunteered to serve His family... Christ taught by example that humility is a byproduct of service (p. 112)."
"'There can be dignity even in silence, as was the case when Jesus meekly stood, unjustly accused, before Pilate. Silence can be an expression of strength. Holding back can be the sign of great personal discipline' (Neal A. Maxwell, p. 114)."
"It may not be an overstatement to say that the plan of salvation was set in motion by an act of humility... 'Father, thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever.'... Pride became the first distinguishing trait of Satan, while humility became the first distinguishing trait of Jesus Christ (p. 117)."
"Pride cripples us by turning us away from the enabling power that could be ours through Jesus Christ (p. 117)."
"Humility breaks down barriers--those that separate us from each other and from God. Humility unlocks our hearts, allowing the Savior to enter in and begin His healing work... True humility gives us hope for the future and helps us endure the difficult present (p. 118)."
"Humility is a lifelong quest. It is a choice we must continue to make throughout our lives. And interestingly, the more we work at it, the more we realize how much work it takes. But that, too, helps us to be more humble (p. 121)."
"God is infinite, eternal, endless, and perfect; so is His knowledge... 'All things have been done in the wisdom of him who knoweth all things' (p. 123)."
"We can rest assured that no miracle is beyond his ability to provide; no problem or issue we bring to Him is beyond His capacity to take care of in ways that best serve His work, which is to bring to pass our immortality and eternal life' (p. 124)."
"The result of God's knowledge was humankind's redemption through Christ... which led indirectly to our own knowledge of good and evil. Likewise, Moroni's witness was that because God, 'knowing all things, being from everlasting to everlasting... sent angels to minister unto the children of men, to make manifest concerning the coming of Christ; and in Christ there should come every good thing' (p. 125)."
"'All we need to know is that God knows all!' (p. 126)"
"Jesus Christ possesses all knowledge... He is full of truth... There is no truth He does not comprehend: scientific, historical, or philosophical. Jesus Christ's omniscience is linked to His intelligence. He is the greatest, most intelligent of all our Heavenly Father's sons and daughters (p. 126)."
"It is a great blessing to know that our Lord is all-knowing and that not only is His knowledge infinite but also that 'his understanding is infinite.' We can trust Him completely. We can cultivate unrestrained faith in Him. We can rest assured that no miracle is beyond His ability to provide; no problem or issue we bring to Him is beyond His capacity to take care of in ways that best serve His work, which is to bring to pass our immortality and eternal life (p. 127)."
"Remember God. His entire existence is to bring us to the better and make us better. Regardless of passing time, regardless of where we are on a certain path, and regardless of how crafty and powerfully subtle the adversary is, these cannot take away from the reality that the purpose of God's entire existence is to lift us higher (p. 136)."
"To live as He asks and take heart in things not going how we want, take heart in our unexpected, in our unwanted, our hard, our confusing, and our unplanned--it's God handcrafting a path for us. Not overlooking or ignoring or punishing but, in fact, working hard with every little detail to be sure things will be even better than what we had in mind (p. 138)."
"In other words, Jesus was saying He would go wherever His Father wanted Him to go and would do whatever His Father wanted Him to do (p. 142)."
"'Why is it that ye sought me? Knew ye not that I must be about my Father's business?' Throughout His entire ministry, Jesus made it abundantly clear whose errand He was on. When His Apostles questioned whether He had eaten, He replied, 'My meat is to do the will of him who sent me, and to finish his work' (p. 143)."
"Love is a powerful action. When we love God, it motivates us to show Him our love through obedience. And when we are committed to that love, we are obedient even in times of great adversity (p. 143)."
"Our recovery from a 'lost and fallen state' was contingent on Jesus's walking down that path. And for our recovery to be complete, we also must walk down that path and prove that we are willing to 'do all things whatsoever the Lord [our] God shall command [us]' (p. 145)."
April 16, 2023
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