In Sunday school this year they are study the life and teachings of the prophet Joseph Smith. And we were studying one of my favorite scriptures today, it is found in Joseph Smith History 1:28 It says:
...... I was left to all kinds of btemptations; and, mingling with all kinds of society, I frequently fell into many foolish cerrors, and displayed the weakness of youth, and the foibles of human nature; which, I am sorry to say, led me into divers temptations, offensive in the sight of God. In making this confession, no one need suppose me guilty of any great or malignant sins. A disposition to commit such was never in my nature. But I was guilty of dlevity, and sometimes associated with jovial company, etc., not consistent with that character which ought to be maintained by one who was ecalled of God as I had been. But this will not seem very strange to any one who recollects my youth, and is acquainted with my native fcheery temperament.
And in Doctrine and Covenants 3:10:
But remember, God is merciful; therefore, repent of that which thou hast done which is contrary to the commandment which I gave you, and thou art still chosen, and art aagain called to the work.
I love these scripture, because I get great comfort in knowing that Joseph Smith on 0ccasion screwed up and sinned, but despite all of his sins he was still called of God and was saved through the atonement of Jesus Christ. I get comfort from these scriptures, when I have screwed up and fail to do that which is right I know I can still repent, and become as Joseph, called again to the work.
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This reminds me of the Brother of Jared who also did something similar. He forgot to call upon the name of the Lord-he messed up just like Joseph as well.
How much hope does that give us today? What joy and comfort we can find in their examples... Thanks Jeremy!
Wow. That's a very comforting thought. Thanks for posting this Jeremy! It's always helpful to know that even people as amazing as Joseph Smith still made mistakes, and that we can follow his example by repenting of our own and moving on to make better choices.
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