Don't Give Into Pride Of The World!

 Dear Kids, 

There is so much pride in the world right now. It's quite astonishing to me actually. Being away from the typical "Mormon Culture" I can see where pride is sinking into the hearts of so many members back home. 

Being critical of the doctrine of the gospel. 

Defaming the Prophet and Apostles in the public square (which is social media for us).

Demanding things constantly. 

How are we like the children of Israel? How much are we like them when we are always pushing for the prophet to get more and more revelation about what should happen? When in reality the prophet is pushing for us to GET CLOSER TO HIM OURSELVES. 

My heart aches thinking about it. Our world is so caught up in "not judging" people or situations around us, that we have forgotten a very important point:

It is NOT our place to condemn. That is God's job. But it is our place to RIGHTEOUSLY JUDGE. We are told to have discerning eyes, mind and hearts. To discern the difference between good and evil. That is righteous judgement. 

And from my viewpoint I can see VERY CLEARLY how there are too many members of the church who are getting led astray onto cloudy paths because of pride. 

I need better words to describe the very detailed situations that I see. I will ask for the Lords' help to open my mouth and articulate better. 

More than anything from this post I want you to do a personal check in. Ask yourself: Am I steeped in pride? Am I trying to put my thoughts and views above what the Lord has counseled? 

Those are a few of my thoughts tonight. 

I love you kids. So much. Please know that, just like the scriptures say with the Sons of Helaman, that YOUR MOTHER KNEW IT. I know the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the answer to every issue in this world. It is the answer. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is real and tangible, when you give ample time for building of that relationship. 

I love you, 

Your Mom