followHIM Doctrine & Covenants 98-101 Part 2 • Dr. Derek Sainsbury • Sept 8-14 • Come Follow Me
Sep 3, 2025
Dr. Derek Sainsbury, a doctor specializing in the historical context of early Mormon struggles, delves into the trials faced by the Saints during their 1833 expulsion from Missouri. He discusses profound themes like suffering, emphasizing that afflictions can lead to spiritual growth and deeper faith. Sainsbury shares personal insights on finding comfort in divine timing amidst challenges, highlighting the example of Christ. The conversation also touches on resilience in the face of persecution and the transformative power of recognizing small blessings in difficult times.
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Afflicted Yet Addressed As 'My Friends'
- The Lord calls the afflicted "my friends" and promises their trials will "work together for your good."
- That framing gives intimacy and a covenantal assurance despite present suffering.
Suffering Enables Divine Development
- Suffering is part of mortal growth because God values agency and eternal intelligence above immediate comfort.
- Turning negative into good is part of becoming like God.
Do The Thirty-Six Things The Lord Lists
- Do the specific spiritual acts the Lord lists in suffering like pray, cleave to good, and abide in covenant.
- These actions give agency and practical ways to be sanctified amid trials.
