Mosiah 9:3

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Mosiah 9Â*

3 And yet, I being over-zealous to inherit the land of our fathers, collected as many as were desirous to go up to possess the land, and started again on our journey into the wilderness to go up to the land; but we were smitten with famine and sore afflictions; for we were slow to remember the Lord our God.

Quotes for Discussion

The overzealous tend to judge others by their own standard. True excellence in gospel living—compliance with the established laws and ordinances in a quiet and patient manner—results in humility, in greater reliance upon God, and in broadening love and acceptance of one’s fellow man. What I am doing in the name of goodness ought to bring me closer to those I love and serve, ought to turn my heart toward people rather than causing me to turn my nose up in judgmental scorn and dejection. The greatest man to walk the earth, the only fully perfect human being, looked with tenderness and compassion upon those whose ways and actions were less than perfect.”

Robert Millet (CES Symposium, Aug. 1993)

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Obedience—exact compliance—is the absolute prerequisite for you to wield these weapons in the battle for souls. Obey with exactness. You needn’t waste time questioning the rules and directions . . . Obey. Simply obey. Do it, and do it with a happy countenance, with a willing heart. I promise great blessings for such obedience.

David B. Haight, 1994