Thursday, December 4, 2008

learning

learning is the most important purpose for us to be here at the mortality.
during this mortal life, we are resposible to learn both spiritually and academically.
to achieve the goal build the kingdom of god,
knowledge is an essential component.

in alma 32:12,
"I say unto you, it is well that ye are cast out of your synagogues, that ye may be humble, and that ye may learn wisdom; for it is necessary that ye should learn wisdom; for it is because that ye are cast out, that ye are despised of your brethren because of your exceeding poverty, that ye are brought to a lowliness of heart; for ye are necessarily brought to be humble. "

this verse stated the importance of learning.
it's kind of a preparation for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Monday, December 1, 2008

suffering

suffering is kind of a trial that helps us to improve.
it's something bad but actually can do good impacts on us.

in alma 20:29,
"And when Ammon did meet them he was exceedingly sorrowful, for behold they were naked, and their skins were worn exceedingly because of being bound with strong cords. And they also had suffered hunger, thirst, and all kinds of afflictions; nevertheless they were patient in all their sufferings. "

we should be patient when we are suffering,
instaed of murmuring,
always remember our many blessings,
it helps to cease our pains,
but we'll have a positive to take the challenges,
so that we can achieve the purpose to learn in the mortal life.