Comments on: Sariah complains

By: caliblack25

caliblack25 — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:48:28 +0000

In reply to Jonathan. What beautiful thoughts! Thank you for sharing!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:23:11 +0000

I like how Lehi comforted her, not by validating her, but by pointing her to have faith in Jesus Christ and be eternally minded (a land of promise is symbolic of the Celestial Kingdom). I also love how Sariah was comforted by eternal truths.

Lehi was also shown to have a hard time in their trials. Again, we see them being pointed towards trusting in and having faith in God to receive comfort and direction.
1 Nephi 16
24 And it came to pass that he did inquire of the Lord, for they had humbled themselves because of my words; for I did say many things unto them in the energy of my soul.
25 And it came to pass that the voice of the Lord came unto my father; and he was truly chastened because of his murmuring against the Lord, insomuch that he was brought down into the depths of sorrow.

As we grow in faith and trust in God by diligently keeping his commandments, we can then support others and beckon them to partake of the fruit of the tree and receive the comfort and strength of the influence and companionship of the Holy Ghost.

By: caliblack25

caliblack25 — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 03:29:06 +0000

In reply to MC Dobbs. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's true that as moms we are always concerned about our children!

By: JoAnn Criddle

JoAnn Criddle — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:56:49 +0000

In reply to Arlene Saldivar.

What does complaining mean in Christianity?
Faithless complaining is sinful because it accuses God of doing wrong. But faithful complaining does not impugn God with wrong. Rather, it is an honest, groaning expression of what it’s like to experience the trouble, anguish, and grief of living in this fallen, futile world (Romans 8:20-23).

, I believe they were having a loving conversation. And she definitely believed he was a visionary man of God. No murmuring mentioned at all.

By: MC Dobbs

MC Dobbs — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:43:26 +0000

I’ve never cared for this scripture. I wished it said, “Sariah was concerned.” As a mother, we are always concerned when it is related to the absence of our children–even when our children are in their 50s. They are our greatest possessions. I see her lamenting. She has sent her four sons away and with them, possibly her care and stability in her later years. We learned in the OT about the birthright and the double portion. Should her sons not return, there is no one to care for her after Lehi dies. We know from the stories of Tamar and Naomi and Ruth this possibly meant a life of begging at the temple gates or on the streets of Jerusalem because she might have no one to care for her. Not only is she concerned for her sons, but realizes the bleak future that may await her without her sons.

By: caliblack25

caliblack25 — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 04:49:30 +0000

In reply to Arlene Saldivar. Thank you for sharing this insight!

By: caliblack25

caliblack25 — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 04:48:42 +0000

In reply to Ginger Munk. I'm so glad you enjoy them! <3

By: Arlene Saldivar

Arlene Saldivar — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:52:58 +0000

Thank you for your thoughts on the scriptures. I find them very insightful and inspiring!
I do have a comment about Sarah complaining. You said she complained and murmured, but I don’t think she murmured – just complained. One of the podcasts I listened to made a differentiation between complaining and murmuring. They said murmuring is complaining against God or prophets. Criticism of those in authority is the first step to apostacy. She wasn’t on the verge of apostacy in my mind. She complained because everything looked so bleak at the moment (which was probably a couple of months without her sons). As you said – in the desert, losing her home and everything/everyone there, then losing her sons, and having their lives in danger at every moment! It would be hard not to complain. But it still doesn’t sound to me like she was doubting God – just the situation.
Thank you again for all the effort you put into sharing inspiration and insights into the scriptures!
Ps, I understand that this point isn’t even part of the point you are making, which is about good relationships! I do love your message for today!

By: Ginger Munk

Ginger Munk — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:12:14 +0000

I serve in Primary as the pianist. I love my calling and the kids are the best! But I miss the insights shared during Adult Sunday school. I watch/listen to several podcasts during the week that fill the gap but I absolutely LOVE your insights!!! I am so grateful that you post these. Thank you!!!!!