Keeping
Commitments, Commandments, and Covenants
Dear Elders and Sisters:
In Abraham 3:25 the Lord says: "And we will prove
them herewith to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God
shall command them." All people on
the face of the earth signed up for this evidenced by their being here on
earth. They kept their first estate and
proved worthy to come and prove themselves here - to follow the plan they
accepted in the pre-mortal life as the Plan of Happiness. There is a wonderful verse that follows this
reference (verse 26) that has the work "keep" in it four times. This life is about "keeping"
commandments; "keeping" commitments; making and "keeping"
sacred covenants! You are here to help
people "keep" their commitments they made in the pre-existence. Please don't be afraid to open your mouths
and allow the spirit to guide your words. This is much, much too important to
leave anyone out. We are the "voice
of warning unto all people"! I
encourage you to love your brothers and sisters enough to invite them to
"keep" commitments, commandments and covenants!
In our last Zone Conference Sister Clark taught you so
very well about a spiritual cardiogram tied to your testimony as referenced in
Alma 5. Each of you left with a score
based on some questions that were asked.
As we prepare for our upcoming Specialized Training I ask that you read
and study Alma chapter 5 and 39 to 42.
As you do, please consider what the mighty change is that has occurred
in your heart. Please ask yourself the
spiritual cardiogram questions again and come prepared to discuss these
assigned chapters. We look forward to
being with you in Specialized Training next week and thank you in advance for
coming prepared to learn. Please bring
ears ready to hear and hearts ready to receive.
We love you and are so grateful for your continued
service and sacrifice. I know the Savior
lives and loves you. You are His
servants, His emissaries and you may be the only chance someone has to keep
their second estate. Please see them as
the Father and the Son do and invite them to make and keep commitments,
commandments, and covenants!
With
much love,
President
Clark
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