#108: “Turned into Fables”

Reflection: Is there a better description of our present culture?

3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.*

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*New Testament | 2 Timothy 4:3-4

#107: Subjecting Themselves to the Devil

Self-Reflection: How have I been beguiled in my life?

3 For they are carnal and devilish, and the devil has power over them; yea, even that old serpent that did beguile our first parents, which was the cause of their fall; which was the cause of all mankind becoming carnal, sensual, devilish, knowing evil from good, subjecting themselves to the devil.
4 Thus all mankind were lost; and behold, they would have been endlessly lost were it not that God redeemed his people from their lost and fallen state.
5 But remember that he that persists in his own carnal nature, and goes on in the ways of sin and rebellion against God, remaineth in his fallen state and the devil hath all power over him. Therefore, he is as though there was no redemption made, being an enemy to God; and also is the devil an enemy to God.*

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*Book of Mormon | Mosiah 16:3-5

#106: For the Sake of Appearance

Self-Reflection: Can I see any of these characteristics in myself??

46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
47 Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.*

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*New Testament | Luke 20:46-47

#105: The Reward of Their Works

Self-Reflection: What will be the reward of my works?

28 Therefore, prepare ye the way of the Lord, for the time is at hand that all men shall reap a reward of their works, according to that which they have been—if they have been righteous they shall reap the salvation of their souls, according to the power and deliverance of Jesus Christ; and if they have been evil they shall reap the damnation of their souls, according to the power and captivation of the devil. ...
30 And now, my beloved brethren, for ye are my brethren, and ye ought to be beloved, and ye ought to bring forth works which are meet for repentance, seeing that your hearts have been grossly hardened against the word of God, and seeing that ye are a lost and a fallen people.*

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*Book of Mormon | Alma 9:28, 30

#104: Hiding the Talent

Self-Reflection: Am I hiding the talent I have been given?

2 But with some I am not well pleased, for they will not open their mouths, but they hide the talent which I have given unto them, because of the fear of man. Wo unto such, for mine anger is kindled against them.
3 And it shall come to pass, if they are not more faithful unto me, it shall be taken away, even that which they have.*

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*Doctrine and Covenants | Section 60:2-3

#103: This Is the Condemnation

Self-Reflection: Could this describe me?

19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.*

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*New Testament | John 3:19-20

#102: Where is the Heart Set?

Self-Reflection: How do I answer these questions?

29 And again he said unto them: If ye teach the law of Moses why do ye not keep it? Why do ye set your hearts upon riches? Why do ye commit whoredoms and spend your strength with harlots, yea, and cause this people to commit sin, that the Lord has cause to send me to prophesy against this people, yea, even a great evil against this people?*

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*Book of Mormon | Mosiah 12:29

#101: Laying Aside All Malice, Guile, Hypocrisies, Envies ...

Reflection: Would we be asked to lay these aside if they did not exist?

1 WHEREFORE laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

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New Testament | 1 Peter 2:1-2

#100: “The Powers of Darkness”

Self-Reflection: Could I be classed amongst the tares? What can I do about that?

11 For all flesh is corrupted before me; and the powers of darkness prevail upon the earth, among the children of men, in the presence of all the hosts of heaven—
12 Which causeth silence to reign, and all eternity is pained, and the angels are waiting the great command to reap down the earth, to gather the tares that they may be burned; and, behold, the enemy is combined.*

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*Doctrine and Covenants | Section 38:11-12

#099: “In the Way of Cain”

Self-Reflection: Can I see myself in any of this?

10 But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.
11 Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.*

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*New Testament | Jude 1:10-11

#098: “As a Wild Flock”

Self-Reflection: Do I ever flee from the Shepherd?

20 O how marvelous are the works of the Lord, and how long doth he suffer with his people; yea, and how blind and impenetrable are the understandings of the children of men; for they will not seek wisdom, neither do they desire that she should rule over them!
21 Yea, they are as a wild flock which fleeth from the shepherd, and scattereth, and are driven, and are devoured by the beasts of the forest.*

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*Book of Mormon | Mosiah 8:20-21

#097: “I Know Thy Works”

Self-Reflection: Could I be classed as lukewarm? What is the warning?

15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:*

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*New Testament | Revelation 3:15-17

#096: “Wicked Practices”

Self-Reflection: How much of this do we see repeating in our day?

15 And now it came to pass that the people of Nephi, under the reign of the second king, began to grow hard in their hearts, and indulge themselves somewhat in wicked practices, such as like unto David of old desiring many wives and concubines, and also Solomon, his son.
16 Yea, and they also began to search much gold and silver, and began to be lifted up somewhat in pride.*

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*Book of Mormon | Jacob 1:15-16