Questions:
What did Jesus teach in America? Since he had such a short time among them, we can count this as the core of His gospel.
Why did Jesus' visit to the America's lead to 200 years of peace, while Jesus' stay amongst the Jews had no similar effect?
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Sidetrack:
Benjamin Franklin taught that once you have one nice thing, you can't stop getting nice things. So it is with bodybuilding, etc, etc. When does it end? When you are perfectly dressed, what then? Will you feel any happier? No. You'll want more. More styles, more colors, more looks. You'll get consumed by it, and you'll never be able to stop.
When you have the perfect body, what then? "Would you like a cookie?" asks your friend. "What! And ruin my perfect body!? No thanks."
"Well, how about we go hang out then? Play some chess."
"No, I've got to go hit the gym."
That would be awful. Be content with yourself. Things will work out. People will like you. If they don't, it's not because of your clothes! :-)
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What does Jesus do among the people?
3rd Nephi 11
What did Jesus teach in America? Since he had such a short time among them, we can count this as the core of His gospel.
Why did Jesus' visit to the America's lead to 200 years of peace, while Jesus' stay amongst the Jews had no similar effect?
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Sidetrack:
Benjamin Franklin taught that once you have one nice thing, you can't stop getting nice things. So it is with bodybuilding, etc, etc. When does it end? When you are perfectly dressed, what then? Will you feel any happier? No. You'll want more. More styles, more colors, more looks. You'll get consumed by it, and you'll never be able to stop.
When you have the perfect body, what then? "Would you like a cookie?" asks your friend. "What! And ruin my perfect body!? No thanks."
"Well, how about we go hang out then? Play some chess."
"No, I've got to go hit the gym."
That would be awful. Be content with yourself. Things will work out. People will like you. If they don't, it's not because of your clothes! :-)
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What does Jesus do among the people?
3rd Nephi 11
- Introduces himself as the subject of prophecy
- Introduces himself as the one who was obedient in all things to the Father
- Announces that he is the one who was slain for the sins of the world, invites people to examine the proof in his hands and feet
- Calls twelve
- Gives them authority to baptize
- Teaches the manner of baptism
- Teaches: Let there not be contention with anger among you.
- Teaches: Doctrine of Christ: Believe, repent and be baptized.
- Warns: Don't add to this doctrine
- Exhorts: Go and preach this to all the world.
3 Nephi 12
- Jesus teaches: listen to the prophets and you will be blessed.
- Jesus teaches: if other people follow your invitation to be baptized, they will be blessed.
- Jesus teaches: blessed are you if men revile you and say all manner of evil falsely against you for my sake. (This reminds me of my attitude towards a certain young lady in our ward who is always posting ultra-orthodox, repent-ye sort of articles on Facebook. I get quite upset, but why? Is it because she's right? And is this an example of me speaking evil of somebody falsely?
When you feel God doesn't love you, you are less motivated to do good things. And then confirmation bias kicks in, and you are EVEN MORE convinced that God doesn't love you, and so you are even LESS motivated to do good things, etc, etc, down to hell.
But there is an antidote! It lies in the importance of repentance and of a healthy self-esteem. Feel good about yourself. God loves you. In general, you are a good person. Don't worry so much about the мелочь and your many, assorted weaknesses! :)
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