But also an answer to a challenge. ;)
In 2007, M. Russell Ballard, one of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, addressed the LDS church, my church, regarding the internet, and how we should all be more involved (in the right ways)
Here are a couple of what I thought were highlights:
We always think this way about our grandparents, the poor people. But is anyone really too old to learn? I think the apostles and prophets are some of the best examples of always continuing to learn as long as they can. I think they are especially in tune to what happens in the world. Would God send a guide that didn't know the landscape? Or even worse, a blind guide? We get direct revelation, and it is for our time. Not the times when they were thirty. Otherwise, what would be the point of having a modern day prophet?
"You can see how important the right words are today. Words recorded on the Internet do not disappear."
In this same address, he goes on to say how we must be careful. We must be knowledgeable. We must be kind. We have to be sure in what we say, but also be understanding I was talking with a friend the other day, and this friend didn't understand why words could hurt so much. I sat and thought for a moment. Why are they so hurtful and powerful? I think one reason is because you cannot take them back. You can do anything to fix it except with more words. If you steal, you can go back and pay for it. If you break something, you can fix it or buy a new one. You can't buy a suit to cover the words you said. They stick there. Especially on the internet when anyone and everyone can see it.
I like how you mentioned that the words “I’m A Mormon” are a challenge!! We are supposed to SHARE the gospel, not just sit idly by and watch people go by who do not understand the truth. We have a challenge to go spread the good news!
ReplyDeleteI also liked how you said that you cannot by a suit to cover your words. They are there for EVERYONE to see.
The title of your Blog first confused me. But now it makes sense. Your'e looking for the principles and seeking to learn from the prophets words and make an impact with your own.
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ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you that we are never too old to learn, and that Heavenly Father definitely knows what He's doing. And also when you said that we need to be careful about what we put on the internet, words can hurt, and once you send them there is no way that you can ever get them back.
ReplyDeleteI love what you said about being careful about what we do and say on the internet because it can affect others. It's amazing that we have the technology that we have today to take a part in spreading the gospel and being missionaries before our missions!
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