8 And these things have I written, which are a lesser part of the things which he taught the people; and I have written them to the intent that they may be brought again unto this people, from the Gentiles, according to the words which Jesus hath spoken.
9 And when they shall have received this, which is expedient that they should have first, to try their faith, and if it shall so be that they shall believe these things then shall the greater things be made manifest unto them.
It's interesting that receiving scripture was the trial of faith. We have so many scriptures and we probably only understand about a tenth of what we could. Yet we continue to learn more and more things through prayer, temple, blessings...
10 And if it so be that they will not believe these things, then shall the greater things be withheld from them, unto their condemnation.
I don't want things withheld. Condemnation is bad.
Interesting with what I tested for next. About faith and doing the works to show the faith. Writing this blog is a work for me because I was told to do it in a blessing. I was also told that if I did it and worked hard on study that there were many specific blessings waiting for me. And it reminds me of other things I need to also do.
James 2
17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
21 Was not Abraham our father by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?
26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
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2 comments:
scriptures are amazing!
it says that in 2nd Nephi also, about if we believe what we have received then we will receive more... line upon line precept upon precept.
that's one of the best ways I know I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing. Am I still feeling spiritual inspiration? Do I feel good or do I feel condemned?
Those are good questions to ask from time to time.
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