Talking Scripture Ep 289 | 3 Nephi 12-16, Come Follow Me 2024 (September 30-October 6)
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Sep 25, 2024 Explore the transformative power of the Sermon on the Mount and its call to embrace forgiveness and humility. Discover how temple imagery enriches spiritual journeys and the significance of true divine nourishment. Delve into the Beatitudes and the essence of inner purity, emphasizing genuine intentions in acts of kindness. Learn about the strength found in mourning and the importance of seeing others with celestial eyes. Ultimately, the pursuit of divine presence leads to personal growth and a solid spiritual foundation.
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Two Steps to Celestial Kingdom
- Progressing to the Celestial Kingdom involves two steps: leaving the telestial world to become terrestrial, then letting go of terrestrial traits to become celestial.
- Many mistakenly believe that terrestrial, or honorable goodness, is the final goal, but it's merely a stepping stone.
Monkey Trap Analogy
- Researchers captured monkeys by exploiting their attachment to nuts and fruits in a hole.
- The monkeys wouldn't let go, illustrating our own clinging to telestial and terrestrial desires despite knowing they hinder celestial progress.
Release Terrestrial Anger
- Let go of terrestrial behaviors like anger, resentment, and name-calling to become celestial.
- Harboring these negative emotions inwardly is as detrimental as outward actions.