Christ

Christ is superior to:

1. the angels
2. Moses
3. the high priests of the law of Moses

Three truths Paul taught about the Savior Jesus Christ:

1. Christ made worlds
2. Is the express image of Heavenly Father
3. Is above the angels

Why Christ came to earth to experience mortality:

1. To taste death for every man
2. to bring many sons unto glory
3. that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.
4. that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.
5. so that we may have mercy, and find grace through him
6. to suffer pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind so that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
7. to take on death so that he will loose the bands of death which bind his people.
8. to take on their infirmities that his bowels may be filled with mercy
9. so that he will know according to the flesh how to succor his people
10. to take on the sins of his people that he might blot out their transgressions

The Spirit

People argue over petty matters. It is up to us to resolve these matters by humbling ourselves. It is important to eliminate our potential addition to the argument. Our pride will only make petty arguments, which often lead to deactivation, worse.

Many youth feel that their parent’s testimony is sufficient for them. But we cannot rely on our parents forever. A person must work out his own salvation. If we do not we will be in trouble in times of trial. A testimony borrowed by another’s faith is weak and will not withstand the blows that bring heartache and temptation.

An investigator sometimes has to choose between his family’s acceptance, and joining the church. This is a difficult situation. We know that we can turn to Heavenly Father. God will reveal the things we need, and comfort us in ways others cannot. We must be followers of Christ. Know that you “can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Phil 4:13).

These questions are an example of the principle taught in 2 Nephi 32:3. When we search the scriptures, ask and pray for answers, we can receive them. The words of Christ will tell us all things what we should.

Refrain Judgement

Nearer is our salvation than we believed.

We must continue to be righteous. We cannot commit iniquity or we shall die. Keep the commandments, endure to the end. The reward is eternal life, which is the greatest of all the gifts of God. 

There are many things we can do that will lead us to salvation:

Serve

Do not conform to the ways of the world

Renew your mind

Prove what is good

Love

Abhor evil

Cleave to good

Be hospitibal

Be of the same mind one toward another

Mind not high things

Condescend to men of low estate

Be now wise in your own conceits

Overcome evil with good

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers

Do good

Do not get into debt

Love one another

Do not commit adultery

Do not kill

Do not steal

Do not bear false witness

Do not covet

Love they neighour as thyself

Paul gave cautions about judging. They are: to not judge! We live unto the Lord, we die unto the Lord. We are the Lord’s, and so it is he that will judge. We will all stand before the judgement seat of Christ. Don’t worry about what another person is doing, worry about what you are doing. You don’t have time to judge other people. 

We that are strong should bear the infirmities of the weak, and not act to please ourselves. Please your neighbour. Christ did not please himself. Be like Christ, but let him worry about the judgement of others.

Reading Doctrine and Covenants 38:25-27 provides more insight on this. Esteem your brother as yourself. Be one. If you are not, you are not Christ’s. 

Paul frequently calls the members of the church in his day Saints.