There was a lesson we had with one of our investigators who
we've been teaching ever since we came. She's progressing small.
Her interest in finding where the truth lies is there, but she gets confused
with all these other churches and now with what we're saying. In the
lesson this last week, it was sad to sit there and see how confused she was
with all the different Doctrine. We explained it simply, then bore our
humble pure testimony about how true it is, but she still couldn't believe
it. Its hard to sit there and tell someone something that’s true, and
they can’t believe you. All because of the corrupt teachings that have
been going on for years that have taken the hearts of Gods children. Many
people haven't read the New Testament all the way through, and many of them
just believe there church is true because their pastor teaches from the bible. It gets
frustrating at times with the confusion that goes on. People no longer
can trust anyones word here. Too many people lie. She would be an
awesome Member and has even given us some referrals! She’s visited the
church 3 or 4 times, and doesn't feel bad about it. It’s the sincere
prayer that she hasn't been doing. Missionary work is full of
emotions. You experience emotions you never have before!
Another lesson learned this week, was during our Gospel Principles class where we learned about Obedience. There was a statement made that said, "Why do we obey? Is it because we're afraid of punishment or because we want the rewards of living a good life?" It hit me hard when I heard it. Because of course I obey so I don’t suffer the punishment! And, I want the blessings of living a good life! It then continued on and said, "We should obey because we Love God and Jesus Christ." Made me rethink my whole outlook on the commandments. We need to love them to the point where we don’t want to disappoint them. Life is simple and yet, we make it hard on ourselves. This may not have an impact on you as much as it did me, but it might.... Think about what drives you to obey. What is making you stay in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints? Do you really KNOW if this is the true church? Everyone is saying it, but is it? Just because someone says something, doesn't mean it’s correct. I love in 1 John 1:4 or 4:1 can’t remember exactly.... how it says to test the spirits.... we need to find that testimony for ourselves. Never knew how to do that before. Maybe because I failed to listen how, but I now know. When you have never read the New Testament all the way through, how would you even know what Christ is all about? How would you even know what he did? Then comes to the Book of Mormon. If you've never "studied" it, how do you know it to be true? Just because we say it’s true isn't good enough. Studying on your own and SEARCHING for yourself, praying and practicing what you learn, is how you gain that testimony. Don’t be that guy or that girl who listen to what others say and go along with it. You need to make your own path and find it for yourself. You'll see that religion has a whole new meaning, and that it’s something you choose to do, and not a bunch of rules and regulations you abide by. Our religion is a choice. We choose to follow and obey. That’s the great blessing to the Plan of Salvation. I hope we all can say we have our own testimonies. Don’t lie to yourself and say you do then continue on not studying the scriptures or ever praying sincerely about what you read and understand. I can’t express how important this is. I love the Gospel and know it to be true. It’s simple, and don’t make it more complicated than it is. I love you all and hope you have a great week! Thanks for the support!
Love Elder Zaugg
Another lesson learned this week, was during our Gospel Principles class where we learned about Obedience. There was a statement made that said, "Why do we obey? Is it because we're afraid of punishment or because we want the rewards of living a good life?" It hit me hard when I heard it. Because of course I obey so I don’t suffer the punishment! And, I want the blessings of living a good life! It then continued on and said, "We should obey because we Love God and Jesus Christ." Made me rethink my whole outlook on the commandments. We need to love them to the point where we don’t want to disappoint them. Life is simple and yet, we make it hard on ourselves. This may not have an impact on you as much as it did me, but it might.... Think about what drives you to obey. What is making you stay in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints? Do you really KNOW if this is the true church? Everyone is saying it, but is it? Just because someone says something, doesn't mean it’s correct. I love in 1 John 1:4 or 4:1 can’t remember exactly.... how it says to test the spirits.... we need to find that testimony for ourselves. Never knew how to do that before. Maybe because I failed to listen how, but I now know. When you have never read the New Testament all the way through, how would you even know what Christ is all about? How would you even know what he did? Then comes to the Book of Mormon. If you've never "studied" it, how do you know it to be true? Just because we say it’s true isn't good enough. Studying on your own and SEARCHING for yourself, praying and practicing what you learn, is how you gain that testimony. Don’t be that guy or that girl who listen to what others say and go along with it. You need to make your own path and find it for yourself. You'll see that religion has a whole new meaning, and that it’s something you choose to do, and not a bunch of rules and regulations you abide by. Our religion is a choice. We choose to follow and obey. That’s the great blessing to the Plan of Salvation. I hope we all can say we have our own testimonies. Don’t lie to yourself and say you do then continue on not studying the scriptures or ever praying sincerely about what you read and understand. I can’t express how important this is. I love the Gospel and know it to be true. It’s simple, and don’t make it more complicated than it is. I love you all and hope you have a great week! Thanks for the support!
Love Elder Zaugg
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