Scripture Blog

This weblog is my personal online scripture journal. I try to read the scriptures each morning as I exercise on my cross-trainer. It has a great impact on my life and my testimony of the Savior and his restored church. The journal is really for my own benefit but I have set it up as a web log in hopes to benefit anyone else that may be interested. "For he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost..." 1 Nephi 10:19

Thursday, December 22, 2016

D&C 59

After stating some "thou shalt" commandments, the follows up with -

"And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.
22 Behold, this is according to the law and the prophets; wherefore, trouble me no more concerning this matter."  (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 59:21 - 22)

In summary, God is offended when we fail to express gratitude for  his commandments and blessings and do not keep these commandments.  The very purpose of this life is to -

"...learn that he who doeth the works of righteousness shall receive his reward, even peace in this world and eternal life in the world to come."  (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 59:23)