The Book of Mormon: A Book for Our Day

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[Traveler]

When there are discussions about the Book of Mormon and about how it fits into our day I become concerned that many think it is inspired and directed towards those that do not reed it. I, on the other hand, believe it is directly pointed to those that read it. The warnings are specifically for us Later-Day Saints.

And yes - I do not know about you guys but I struggle ever day with pride.

The Traveler

[Hemidakota]

LOL...hmm.

[rameumptom]

Originally Posted by utcowboy

Number 24 needs to be pointed out to my elders quorum....

And just telling them doesn't seem to work

You need to have a major natural disaster to motivate them, at least for a weekend. Our ward will be going down to assist the flood victims in souther Indiana this weekend.

In the recent Sunday School GD class, we've discussed Alma's coming up as high priest and chief judge, his struggles with Nehor and Amlici.

One thing I noted was the change in the Church members over just a few years. Right after Alma went forth to straighten out the Church the first time, the members were humble and even though they became wealthier than the non-members, they used their wealth to help the poor and needy. While the wicked quickly went to the first main sign of pride: pricey clothing; the righteous were "neat and comely" in appearance. (I'm not quite sure how that works out for Mitt Romney's new $12M home in California.)

After the wars with Amlici's people, the Church became wealthy again. However, this time the Church jumped on the pride and money wagon. They wore the fancy clothes, refused to assist the poor and needy, and persecuted those they felt were underneath them.

Such pride, with its easy first markers of wickedness, is a tell-tale sign of upcoming tribulation and destruction if the modern day Nephites: Americans, and particularly LDS, do not heed this warning.

We've been warned by modern prophets to get out of debt. Get food storage. Own an affordable home. Fix up our homes. Do the basics such as: scripture study, prayer, FHE, fasting, and service. Set an example.

Recently they've warned of pornography as an evil deception that destroys families. I can just imagine Jacob standing at the temple, wagging his finger at the men for watching filthy Internet and tv porn, showing how such actions cause wives and children to suffer and cry.

After reading it over 75 times, I am amazed at how intricate the book is, and how in touch with our day it is.

[Hemidakota]

Ram, did I read that right? You have read the BOM 75 times?

Do you feel any spiritual difference between listening to the BOM electronically vice reading?

[rameumptom]

I do occasionally listen to scriptures on my MP3 player. Sometimes the lull me to sleep, the voices they use are so calm and peaceful...
However, I get more out of them when I read, but mostly because I am a more visual than aural person. I like to pause and ponder what I'm reading, which I'm less apt to do when listening. Still, I can listen easier when biking or moving about than I can reading the text.

[Mykdiver]

Wow, I thought I was off to a good start. I have been a member now for 2 years and have read the BoM 2 times, and on my 3rd time now.

[rameumptom]

I am no bragger when it comes to reading the BoM. That is less than 3 times a year since I joined the Church in 1975.

I have a friend who is a stake president, Tom Matkin, who has read the Book of Mormon through once a month, every month without fail, for over 20 years. He's literally read the book hundreds of times, 18 pages a day. THAT is an admirable goal to aspire to.

[Mykdiver]

Reading it that fast really inhibits your understanding of it would it not?
I think that is too fast to really delve into it and understand it.