Monday, November 26, 2012

Used a quote from Hugh Nibley in my priesthood lesson yesterday.  He is commenting on an Alma 42 quote where man is described as 'carnal, sensuous and devilish' and he adds the word: 'stupid'. The whole quote is used to show that Bro. Nibley doesn't take himself or the rest of us too seriously, and that the fact that we are 'stupid' isn't really what we are judged on anyway.  He believes that we are judged on how well we repent and forgive.   I do believe that he makes a valuable point.  I also realize that the full meaning of 'repenting' and 'forgiving' is still far beyond my understanding.  I will ponder on that and see what I can learn, but focus on what I need to actually do about what I learn.  I had thought that I was done with school, but I find myself being more of a student now than ever before in my life.  I do tend to take my studies more seriously now as well, but I see them as quite serious, hence some frustration as my teacher (the Holy Ghost) deserves much more in the way of commitment and accomplishment then did my earlier teachers and professors.  It makes for a full time effort that I struggle giving because I want to relax or play, but really should be working even harder then ever before.  There is so very much to do and so little time to do it in. 

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