Let’s get REAL big picture today.
Section 93 talks all about light and truth.
Light and truth is knowledge and intelligence.
Light and truth are powerful ideals, that I don’t think I can even begin to fully comprehend right now.
But boy, do I want more light and truth in my life.
And the Savior seems to paint this picture of these universal laws and elements, and that everything is in accordance with this eternal light and truth.
But He also makes a point that we have our agency to do what we will with this light and truth here on the earth.
We started off innocent at birth, and we have agency to do whatever we choose with light and truth.
D&C 93:39 caught my eye though, because here the Lord teaches:
“And that wicked one cometh and taketh away light and truth, through disobedience, from the children of men, and because of the tradition of their fathers.”
In this grand physics lesson, it’s not so much that the adversary adds darkness into the mix.
Because… darkness doesn’t really exist.
Darkness, like a dark room, or a dark night sky, really just means the absence of light.
And that’s what the Lord sticks with here.
The wicked one takes away light and truth.
That’s how he creates his darkness— by removing the light.
And did you catch HOW the adversary takes away light and truth?!
Through disobedience.
We gain light and truth through obedience, while the wicked one takes away light and truth through disobedience.
Obedience isn’t the most popular word.
Our hearts need to be in the right place for obedience to be as powerful as it can be.
Want more light and truth?
Take it to the Lord and ask, “How can I become a little more obedient today?”
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
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I learned a hard lesson on obedience to the word of the Lord quite some time ago. I had been told by the Lord that I was not to have sugar. I was good until I went to our empty nesters’ social. One of the sisters always made Bavarian Cream for our socials. I came with my bowl of berries and when I saw the Bavarian Cream I lusted after it. I decided I would only have 1 teaspoon on the berries. I came back for a tablespoon!!! That night I was so sick with mucus!!! During my dilemma I kept hearing one line from a hymn, “By strict obedience Jesus won the prize with glory rife.”
I am not perfect. I make mistakes. but when He gives me a direct command I am quick to do it. It has brought me closer to Him and He has been my help in many ways.
Thank you for sharing! <3