Life as a valiant Christian is becoming more controversial
in these latter-days. As the world trends toward social and political issues as
its standard, religious doctrine takes a back seat. When scriptures are no
longer pondered, doctrine is no longer studied, and church leaders are passed
off as out of touch, people lose their personal and eternal bond with God.
Indeed, sometimes in their efforts to reconcile the world’s definition of
gospel truths, their relationship with God is skewed, disconnected, forgotten,
even resented.
Noah was right. In hindsight, it’s easy to see the truth of
this statement. But before the flood came, no one saw it.
I’ve been writing a series of articles in LDS Blogs about
keeping the Sabbath Day holy. I did so in answer to our prophet’s call to renew
our dedication to Sabbath day observance and make it more of a priority in our
lives. Of all the things the church leaders could be telling us to do, they
chose Sabbath Day observance as the most important priority. Here’s why I think
that is so.
Sabbath day observance involves repentance, partaking of the
sacrament to renew our covenants with the Savior, and dedicating the day in
remembrance of Jesus Christ. On days when I’ve been really good at following
this direction, I’ve felt a cleanliness and holiness about me unlike any other
day. I’m renewed and strengthened. I’m enlightened as I have his spirit to be
with me.
Now imagine a world full of faithful, dedicated, followers
of Christ, making that same commitment. Imagine the power of an army of clean
and reverent hearts, battling the spiritual temptations and blows from Satan.
No other power on earth can combat the adversary, and only through the power of
God’s holy Priesthood can we overcome sin and death. When that power is
multiplied on a massive level, there is nothing Satan can do to overturn God’s
plan. Unleashing an army of faithful followers of Christ is truly the only way to
win against the adversary and make a difference in the world.
Our prophet is inspired. We can show our dedication to him
by following him, standing tall, and keeping our connection to God strong and
resolute.
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