In the a few other verses, it tells us what to do to be happy. Vs. 13 says that whoever believes that Christ will come, might receive a remission of their sins and have exceedingly great joy. Then in chapter 4 vs 2-3, the people cried out for mercy and received a remission of their sins and had a peace of conscience because of their exceeding faith in Jesus and were filled with great joy. Again in vs 20, you have been calling on his name and begging for a remission of your sins. Then he will pour out his Spirit upon you and this causes your hearts to be filled with great joy. Receiving a remission of our sins means that we believe that Christ will come, we have a peace of conscience, and the Spirit has been poured upon us and we have great joy.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
How to be Happy
I didn't make a whole lot of progress this week with my scripture reading but what I did read made me optimistic. I read Mosiah chapters 3 and 4. vs 6-11 reminded me that Christ did go through even tougher trials than I have ever gone through, and has been hated more than anyone has hated me but still atoned for the sins of everybody. Even those who did persecute him.
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There is nothing more comforting and joyful than having the burden of sin lifted from your shoulders. I am seeking for that peace of conscience that the scriptures refer to and to having that "fullness of joy" in my own life.
It is so wonderful that we can have great joy and peace. I have felt that so many times in my life when I have been living righteously. It is also nice to know that when I mess up, I can repent and feel that joy again.
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