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Originally Posted by NateHowe
There is great danger in seeing oneself as the rare exception to a prophet's call. If the commandment is for every worthy young man to serve, then a young man must tread very carefully when even toying with the idea of skipping missionary service. Generally, when I look back to identify times in my life when I have thought a prophet's counsel did not apply to me, I see that the counsel usually applied directly to a weakness I held. The counsel I most want to rationalize away is that which is most important for my welfare.
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An extremely valid point -- I don't necessarily believe i'm an exception to the 'rule'.. but I don't rule out that possibility for myself or anyone. Personally I feel called to do other things.. and I suppose alot of that has to do with my upbringing. It's difficult to make plain in every day situations that i'm not neglecting my 'mission' at all.. I simply feel called to serve elsewhere.
It's good counsel and I'll make sure I remember it on a day to day basis.