1 Nephi 3:7

[HoosierGuy]

1 Nephi 3:7

6 Therefore go, my son, and thou shalt be favored of the Lord, because thou hast not murmured.

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7 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.

QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

I made this my rule: When the Lord commands, do it.
Joseph Smith, History of the Church, 2:170; emphasis in original

Obedience is a powerful spiritual medicine. It comes close to being a cure-all.
Boyd K. Packer, That All May be Edified, 67

Obedience is the first law of heaven….There is nothing in all eternity more important than to keep the commandments of God.
Bruce R. McConkie, Promised Messiah, 126

The Lord will always prepare a way for us to keep his commandments
When my feeling of incompetence wholly overwhelmed me, I remembered the words of Nephi….I rely upon that promise of the Lord that he will strengthen and empower me that I may be able to do this work to which I have been called.
Spencer W. Kimball, in Conference Report, October 1943, 18. See also 1 Corinthians 10:13

I Will Do What the Lord Commands
I believe with all my heart, for example, that if our young people could come out of our homes thoroughly acquainted with the life of Nephi, imbued with the spirit of his courage and love of truth, they would choose the right when a choice is placed before them.
How marvelous it would be if, when they must make a decision, there would flash into their minds, from long and intimate association with them, the words of Nephi: "I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded,
Elder Marion G. Romney, Conference Report, April 1960, Afternoon Meeting 112

There are some people who seem to have the idea that rebellion and disobedience are evidences of independence and of manhood. Well, I am glad to know that, so far as I am concerned, I never took that view. I always felt that I was just as independent in being obedient, and I know I felt much better than I could possibly feel if I were disobedient. It is not necessary to be disobedient to show independence…I suppose each one of us is fond of having his own way. I know I am. I am willing to confess that I like to have my own way. But I do not like my own way well enough to want it in opposition to [the leaders of the Church].
George Q. Cannon, Gospel Truths, pp. 162-163

To obey! To hearken! What a difficult requirement! Often we hear: "Nobody can tell me what clothes to wear, what I shall eat or drink. No one can outline my Sabbaths, appropriate my earnings, nor in any way limit my personal freedoms! I do as I please! I give no blind obedience!"
Blind obedience! How little they understand! The Lord said through Joseph Smith: "Whatever God requires is right, no matter what it is, although we may not see the reason thereof until long after the events transpire."
Spencer W. Kimball, The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, edited by Edward L. Kimball [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1982], 59

When my feeling of incompetence wholly overwhelmed me, I remembered the words of Nephi when he said: ". . . I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them." (I Nephi 3:7.) I want to tell you that I lean heavily on these promises, that the Lord will strengthen and give me growth and fit and qualify me for this great work. I have seen the Lord qualify men. In my Church experience I have helped to…[call] many bishops. I have seen them grow and prosper and become great and mighty men in the Church; men who were weak and men who were foolish, and they became strong and confounded the wise, and so I rely upon that promise of the Lord that he will strengthen and empower me that I may be able to do this work to which I have been called.
Elder Spencer W. Kimball, Conference Report, October 1943, First Day—Opening Session 18

[HoosierGuy]

I made this my rule: When the Lord commands, do it.

Joseph Smith, History of the Church, 2:170; emphasis in original

Obedience is a powerful spiritual medicine. It comes close to being a cure-all.

Boyd K. Packer, That All May be Edified, 67

Obedience is the first law of heaven….There is nothing in all eternity more important than to keep the commandments of God.

Bruce R. McConkie, Promised Messiah, 126

Some times short sayings are as powerful as long sentences and paragraphs. When the Lord Commands it, do it. Simple but true. Obedience comes close to being a cure-all. True. And obedience is the first law of heaven. True again. And there is comfort in these short but powerful things they have said.

[HoosierGuy]

When my feeling of incompetence wholly overwhelmed me, I remembered the words of Nephi….I rely upon that promise of the Lord that he will strengthen and empower me that I may be able to do this work to which I have been called.

Spencer W. Kimball, in Conference Report, October 1943, 18. See also 1 Corinthians 10:13

When my feeling of incompetence wholly overwhelmed me, I remembered the words of Nephi when he said: ". . . I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them." (I Nephi 3:7.) Elder Spencer W. Kimball, Conference Report, October 1943, First Day—Opening Session 18

More powerful quotes. Comforting to know I'm not the only one that feels unsure and incompetent at times and that I can and should remember the words of Nephi.