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One's own knowledge and understanding of truth are always evolving. This blog seems to have morphed mainly into a collection of scriptural thoughts and insights, mostly for the purpose of personal exploration. I believe that we can "know" spiritual truths. I also believe that the scriptures can be a gateway to that knowledge.



Friday, December 4, 2015

Taking Personal Note........



... and had seduced the more part of the righteous until they had come down to believe in their works and partake of their spoils....

 This little phrase in Helaman 6:38 arrested my attention this morning as I was reading in The Book of Mormon.  We become seduced by the world and the philosophies of the world in two ways - we subscribe to the "works" the world has to offer and/or the "spoils" which we cannot resist partaking of.  It is easy to be enamored with academia, social agendas, professionalism, business and financial success, political philosophies, scientific research, fame and fortune. When practices bring riches, position, praise or prestige along with it how can we turn away!

 This scripture was not referring to the honest endeavors of those seeking to further truth and knowledge and the application of that knowledge but to the false philosophies of those seeking to overthrow righteousness and enthrone teachings and practices that go against the commandments of God. 
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