With our without the idea of
eternity, the state of righteous souls at death sounds amazing. It is that idea
we always talk about, wanting even just one day of peace and rest from all care
and sorrow. It makes me feel happy when I think about those who I love that
have died to just be so unburdened and peaceful and happy. What a beautiful
perspective on death.
The description of the wicked
souls in hell sounds a lot like what guilt feels like now. That fear and misery
about your choices. Until the time of resurrection is a lot of suffering. That
would be very difficult to bare. Especially without the hope of repentance.
Was the resurrection at the time
of Christ’s resurrection only the righteous?
I always wonder about what a
bodies proper and perfect frame will be. The choices we make about what to do
with our bodies have spiritual consequences, and I know we will keep those
consequences, but will we keep no physical consequences of our choices? I guess
does it matter? Does it mean everyone’s eyes will be perfectly spaced, and
bodies symmetrical and beautiful, or will our standard of perfect be completely
different?
We talk about people who are
righteous in this life having a shining countenance. And we talk about God as
light. Here Alma talks about the righteous shining in the kingdom of God. I
wonder what the relationship between good, or God, and light really is. Is it
just symbolic, or more concrete than that?
Overall, the point is that righteousness
bring peace. I definitely was not feeling peaceful trying to get the kids ready
for school this morning until I calmed down and stopped yelling. I am really
grateful for the Spiritual reminders that I need to not yell. If peace is what
I want in my home, then I need to make better choices.
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