Well written, and indeed it is wise to walk with him, and follow in his ways.  Trying to stand up and do and say the right things is not always easy, but it is well worth it.  I hope all is well and wish you the best of blessings,

Maraleh

Prision Chaplain,

Nice observation...  this covenant was originally made with Adam and simply renewed with Abraham.  It was a restoration of blessings at a time when an apostasy of sort had taken place in Abraham's familial line.  It is available to us today in the same way.

Thank you for your kind words and added insights.

flygonpearl,

Thank you for sharing what you can do personally to be better at walking the walk.  I love those suggestions, and can do  better at both of those myself. I believe that even being on the path and recognizing what we need to do is a wonderful start!

Good Job!

Tough Grits,

He said "Come Follow Me" and those are inviting action.  You are right, it is what you do to follow him that determines your walk!

Peace!

pdxpetite,

You are so right, it is through the Abrahamic Covenant that all families of the earth will be blessed.  This is an important message to be taken to those who do not know or understand the power of covenants. Walking the walk is essential, even when it is not easy!

Keith,

So true, that walking the walk IS who we are.  We can literally bind the Lord by our obedience.  When we realize the blessings we have in store for simply obeying we will find it easier to do so.

Thanks great insights!

Rameumptom,

I love the fact that you pointed out our familial commitments and the way that we live them helps us to better learn to walk the walk.  When we covenant at baptism to take upon us the name of Christ, we are literally born again into His family as well.  How we stay committed to these relationships now will be measured in the eternities.

Thanks for your comments.

I credit you composing such a wholistic approach to the gospel.  Seeing the Good News as an invitation to an eternal covenant that flows from 1400 BC Abraham (perhaps even Adam & Eve, with the promise of Gen. 3:15, could be added?) through today, via your church, is a masterful effort.  While I may have qualms about the LDS distinctives, I can't help but appreciate the broad view you offer.  Too often, the Good News is presented as a very narrow decision, based on a few disjointed verses.  You tie in the entirety of Scripture, instead...yet not in an overy cumbersome way.  Nice work!  PC

I can study the scriptures in stead of just read them. I can do better at keeping the sabath day holy. It is really hard with non member family members. I can do better though.

As we strive to follow the Savior's footsteps upon this earth, we are actually following his example.  When we follow the example of Christ, we are walking with God.  We are doing as He has asked us to do.

"Walking the walk" involves many things, but really it all boils down to this...following and LIVING the example of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

~TG