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As we fix ourselves to accomplish the Come Follow Me program in our homes and in our personal lives, It makes me think about Alma 31:5<\/a>, and what it might be like to really be changed just by reading, hearing, living, and teaching the word of God.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cAnd now, as the preaching of the word had a great tendency to lead the people to do that which was just\u2014yea, it had had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else, which had happened unto them\u2014therefore Alma thought it was expedient that they should try the virtue of the word of God.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

There are so many examples from the scriptures of how we can actually see the power of what the word of God can do in the lives of people. Just think of all the times Moses preached to the Israelites. They shouted for joy and covenanted, just like the Nephites did after King Benjamin\u2019s speech. (See Exodus 24:3-8<\/a>, Mosiah 5:2<\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Listening to Prophets<\/span><\/h2>\n

How many prophets were sent to convert a wicked people? Think of Enoch, Jonah, Alma and Amulek. And it was the word of God that stirred in their minds and the powerful spirit that touched their hearts.<\/span><\/p>\n

In several places in our scriptures, we learn that \u201cthe word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword \u2026 and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart\u201d (Hebrews 4:12<\/a>, 1 Nephi 16:2<\/a>, D&C 11:2<\/a>). Yet, we also learn that \u201cthe pleasing word of God \u2026 healeth the wounded soul\u201d (Jacob 2:8<\/a>). Does that depend on the state of your heart?<\/span><\/p>\n

As Alma describes his singular experience when the wrath of God pulls him into the depths of hell, he \u201cremembered also to have heard my father prophesy unto the people concerning the coming of one Jesus Christ, a Son of God, to atone for the sins of the world\u201d (Alma 36:17<\/a>). At this thought, he remembered that he could call upon Jesus for help and suddenly \u201cI could remember my pains no more \u2026 my soul was filled with joy as exceeding as was my pain\u201d (Alma 36:20-22<\/a>). It was remembering the words his father preached that he realized who to turn to for help, mercy, and forgiveness. And Jesus was there.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Example of the Anti-Nephi-Lehis<\/span><\/h2>\n

The story of the Anti-Nephi-Lehis is astounding when you think of their dark traditional beliefs to kill for pleasure all Nephites on sight. Yet, \u201cthey did all declare unto the people the self-same thing \u2026 many that did believe in their words\u201d (Alma 19:33, 35<\/a>). And because of these Lamanites\u2019 examples, even more were converted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because the Anti-Nephi-Lehis refused to pick up their swords, instead they would \u201clie down and perish and praise God even in the very act of perishing under the sword\u201d (Alma 24:23<\/a>). This example stopped the killing-Lamanites cold, so even they lay their weapons down. As a result, \u201cthe people of God were joined that day by more than the number who had been slain\u201d (Alma 24:25<\/a>). What an amazing testimony and demonstration of faith, love, and devotion to God and His word!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Real Power of the Book of Mormon<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many other events that show the power of the word of God in the lives of people. But along with them are the powerful moments where these great prophets speak to us from the dust with such truth that we can\u2019t help but feel the spirit as we utter their testimonies of God and His precious doctrine.<\/span><\/p>\n

And this is so important to realize: \u201cTwo relevant challenges are both prevalent and significant. The first is unkindness, violence, and domestic abuse. The second is sexual immorality and impure thoughts. \u2026 Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment. \u2026 The word of God inspires commitment and acts as a healing balm for hurt feelings, anger, or disillusionment\u201d (Cook). Does hearkening to the words of God that are in the Book of Mormon really help us overcome these worldly sicknesses? I believe so.<\/span><\/p>\n

James E. Faust offered these words, \u201cWhat is the greatest need in the world? Is not the greatest need in all of the world for every person to have a personal, ongoing, daily, continuing relationship with the Savior?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Teaching the Word of God<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are so many people seeking happiness in this life and they know not where to find it, but we do. It is in the words of our God, specifically in the Book of Mormon. Henry B. Eyring taught, \u201cOpen the minds of people to see spiritual things not visible to the natural eye \u2026 open the heart to feelings of the love of God and a love for truth.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Elder Quentin L. Cook quoted President George Albert Smith with this council, \u201cYour mission \u2026 is to \u2026 warn the people \u2026 in as kind a way as possible that repentance will be the only panacea for the ills of this world.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

And when it comes to our children, J. Reuben Clark said, \u201cthey are hungry for the things of the spirit, they are eager to learn the gospel, and they want it straight, undiluted, \u2026\u201d (as quoted by Jeffrey R. Holland).<\/span><\/p>\n

Teaching the pure words of God truly propels the spirit to come in and burn within our hearts. Whether we are wicked or righteous, the sword will cut through our souls either to burn out impurity or burn with joy. It is our duty and responsibility to preach, with testimony, to our children as we ourselves set the example for one another.<\/span><\/p>\n

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These are just a few conference talks on this topic that are worth reading:<\/span><\/p>\n

Henry B. Eyring, \u201cThe Power of Teaching Doctrine\u201d<\/a>, April 1999.<\/span><\/p>\n

James E. Faust, \u201cA Personal Relationship with the Savior,\u201d<\/a> Nov. 1976.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jeffrey R. Holland, \u201cA Teacher Come from God,\u201d<\/a> Apr. 1998.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quentin L. Cook, \u201cCan Ye Feel So Now?\u201d<\/a> Oct. 2012.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Most of all, I have a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.","sameAs":["https:\/\/reliefsocietywomen.com","Jan"],"url":"https:\/\/www.reliefsocietywomen.com\/blog\/author\/jtolman\/"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.reliefsocietywomen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/580-class-members-digital-1.jpg?fit=580%2C299&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reliefsocietywomen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10359","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reliefsocietywomen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reliefsocietywomen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliefsocietywomen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliefsocietywomen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10359"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliefsocietywomen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10359\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10365,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliefsocietywomen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10359\/revisions\/10365"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliefsocietywomen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10363"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reliefsocietywomen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10359"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliefsocietywomen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10359"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliefsocietywomen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10359"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}