The Savior

Friday, February 26, 2010

As I was reading Chapter 32 of Alma, I was impressed with the thought that the Zoramites who accepted the Gospel were those who were poor and forced to be humble because of their circumstances. I remember Jeffrey talking about how much more teachable the poor people in Spanish Harlem were than those in the Stamford. Connecticut area which were so wealthy. The poor Zoramites were blessed because of their humility but Alma teaches that those who choose to be humble, rather than being compelled by their poverty, are even more blessed. He says, "blessed are they who humble themselves without being compelled to be humble; or rather, in other words, blessed is he that believeth in the word of God, and is baptized without stubbornness of heart.." Even in my own life, I find that when I feel very important and proud, I am less likely to call on the Lord and recognize his hand in my accomplishments, When things are not going as well, I am much more diligent and prayerful. I hope that I can become one of those people that is humble in all circumstances and I especially hope that I am never guilty of having "stubbornness of heart"!

2 comments:

Jay said...

It makes me think that trials are actually a blessing from a loving heavenly father if they turn our hearts more towards God. I remember Deanne Halley saying that she was grateful for her cancer because of the blessings it brought. The trick is to have that same humble attitude in good times as well as bad.

alli said...

I must be pretty proud, because sometimes I feel like I am being "compelled" to be humble all the time. In truth, this can be a great blessing though and I hope that someday I will have enough faith that I will no longer need to be compelled!