Exploring Mormon Thought 084-The Fruit of Our Mortal Lives-Fire on the Horizon-Ch 10
Jun 9, 2019
Discover the profound lessons hidden in life's tragedies and how they can lead to personal growth and spiritual maturity. Explore the symbolic significance of the Tree of Life, reflecting on choices and the quest for fulfillment. Delve into the implications of innocence lost as Adam and Eve navigate their separation from God, and embrace the journey of transformation. Experience the sweetness that comes through life's trials, highlighting their role in enriching our appreciation for joy and the sacredness of growth.
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No Going Back to Innocence
- We cannot go back to innocence or childhood once we have grown beyond it.
- The story of the cherubim's sword blocking the tree symbolizes that the past is inaccessible and living in the past is impossible.
Fruit as Life's Results
- The fruit of the tree of life symbolizes the results we gain from our mortal life experiences.
- Alma's parable of the seed growing into the tree of life connects faith's fruition to life’s precious fruit.
Experiential Knowledge Is Essential
- The tree of life represents the fruit of our mortal experiences that we cannot partake of until after living life.
- Experiential knowledge is gained only through living and cannot be bypassed or shortcut.
