The text emphasizes the destructive nature of placing one's heart on riches, which leads to curses on both individuals and their wealth. The act of hiding treasures reflects a deeper issue of prioritizing material wealth over spiritual well-being. When individuals forget to acknowledge God for their blessings, their hearts fill with pride and lead to various negative behaviors, including envy and violence. This connection between wealth and moral decline is evident in the parable of the sower, where the love of money can choke one's faith. The discussion further highlights the contrast between setting one's foundation on Christ versus on earthly riches. Riches can create a false sense of happiness, as illustrated by lottery winners who report detrimental effects on their lives post-win. However, true abundance can coexist with a strong foundation in Christ, suggesting that while riches can be deceitful, it is possible to handle them wisely while maintaining spiritual integrity.
If you could ask a prophet anything, what would you ask? Sister Sheri Dew reflects on her experiences working with several Church Presidents, how the Lord guides His people to the Covenant Path of Jesus Christ, and the Lord’s warning about rejecting the prophets.
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TIMECODE
- 00:00 Part I - Sister Sheri Dew
- 00:47 Sister Dew shares playing basketball with her seminary teacher
- 03:41 Bio of Sheri Dew
- 06:41 Come, Follow Me Manual
- 07:49 What would you ask a prophet?
- 10:47 What do we know about Samuel the Lamanite?
- 12:56 Helaman 13:3-6 -Samuel repeats messages to the Nephites
- 14:56 Prophets reveal what the Lord wants specific groups to know and do
- 17:53 Prophets are human but obey the Lord
- 21:01 “The Lord uses the unlikely to accomplish the impossible”
- 25:45 Samuel’s four purposes
- 26:59 Helaman 13:6 - Faith in Christ
- 28:25 The relationship between riches and stoning prophets
- 30:42 The gospel is the greatest news to the world
- 33:15 Helaman 13:7 - Samuel has good news the people won’t receive
- 36:07 Helaman 13:12-27 - Samuel teaches about repentance and hearts
- 38:14 Helaman 13:20-22 - Riches, rejecting prophets,, and forgetting the Lord
- 43:09 Correlations between riches and stoning prophets
- 45:06 Helaman 13:24-35 - Riches will become slippery
- 47:51 What do mocking and stoning prophets look like today?
- 49:45 1 Nephi 11:35 - The House of Israel fight against the Twelve
- 52:52 How to respond to questions about prophetic fallibility?
- 56:00 Will we embrace the wrestle?
- 1:00:34 Who would you trust more than a prophet of the Lord?
- 1:05:37 End of Part 1 - Sister Sheri Dew
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