2 Nephi 10

Who will be responsible for the wickedness of the Jews when Christ came? Jacob said they would not believe because of priestcrafts. I wonder how much of what happened was individual agency and how much will be the responsibilities of wicked teachers who knew what they taught was false. If Christ came here and now, would people see his miracles and believe? There are so many tricksters and false priests now, I can see how it made people skeptical. And once again, it’s always the easy way out to doubt.

Are there any kings on the American continents, or are they all “democracies”?

At the end of this chapter, the last two verses are so profound and succinct a discussion of grace. I’m so grateful for my testimony and knowledge of the true gospel of the Lamb, where the truth is so clear, and so beautiful. And I’m sad for those who will not see, but remain confused.

2 Nephi 9

Read in the temple on August 7^th. Found uplifting and comforting.

2 Nephi 8

I love that His law is a light for the people. I can see how that is true. He gives us commandments to help us know how to get where we are trying to go. Like a lighthouse. It’s funny how we see it as restrictions sometimes. Like a list of things we can’t do, instead of, here’s the way to be happy.

Verse 6 is such a poetic way to say “don’t worry about things that don’t matter.” What am I doing today? Am I worrying about eternal things, or am I focused on the material world? What is my purpose in the decisions I make? Am I spending my time teaching my children and serving Him?

When we are with Him in the last day sorrow and mourning will be gone. Does that mean as we get closer to Him now the eternal perspective we find takes those things away for us at this time? I think that’s true; like when you hear people who go through great trials with such faith. What do I have to be sad about? I can be happy here and now if I come to Him.