Polarizing topics on social media (Not being Over-Zealous Like Zeniff)

Not Being Over-Zealous Like Zeniff

How do I not get over-passionate about polarizing topics on social media?

Social media is a funny thing. In only a few moments after getting on we can become extremely passionate about a topic that we didn't even know existed only minutes before. How do we deal with such a flood of information and sometimes flood of emotions? How do we navigate what to fight for when there is so much worth fighting for out there.

The Love of Many Shall Wax Cold (Internet Addiction and Pornography)

Matthew 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound the love of many shall wax cold.

15 years ago I read this scripture much differently than I do now. Our current culture which is partially now online gives much more insight and meaning to the scripture above. There are probably a few meanings to this scripture but every time I read this sign of what is to happen before the Savior's return I think of both internet addiction and pornography.

Overcoming stumbling blocks like Sariah

Once in a while we hit stumbling blocks, things that make us stumble. But as we work through our stumbling these blocks can actually solidify our faith.

A stumbing block for Sariah

I have been thinking a lot about Sariah lately and the struggles that she went through.

In the past I thought of her lightly and even a bit judgingly as she questioned Lehi, the prophet and his visions and the guidance that he had received. But now as I have examined her situation my respect for this woman has grown immensely as I consider her vital role in saving her posterity from bondage and death and traveling to the promised land.

Her greatest struggle in the beginning turned out to be what solidified her faith to endure what was needed in order to truly save herself and her family and lead them to an amazing physical and spiritual inheritance. She would later have children in the wilderness, endure starvation and almost die because of the neglect and hardness of the hearts of her Elder sons but her faith and resolve landed her family in the promised land.