tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959272779093477402.post5367422219248011890..comments2023-09-26T12:39:06.040-07:00Comments on Plain and Precious Things: OffensesRozy Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959272779093477402.post-42347805383387325512012-03-26T20:03:15.355-07:002012-03-26T20:03:15.355-07:00The Book of Mormon warns us that Pride will be our...The Book of Mormon warns us that Pride will be our downfall. In the first meetings of the Relief Society, Joseph Smith warned the women to keep a double watch on their tongues. We have been reminded over and over again, by our prophets, that we need to reach out and accept all people from all walks of life. The second great commandment is to love our neighbors and even our enemies.<br /><br />I’ve been offended by careless and prideful people when I’ve only been trying to do the right thing. It really stinks!<br /><br />But you have a wonderful and exemplary attitude (it’s absolutely okay to struggle with it at first). People don’t build our testimonies, the gospel of Jesus Christ does. Hang in there. We just don’t know what God sees in us. He may be using us to bless others, He may be giving us an opportunity to learn deep understanding. He may pepper us with tender mercies when we’re confronted with the agency of others. We may never know “why”. We can only hang onto our faith with our fingernails.<br /><br />You rock, my dear!!ldswomenofgodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06584927155733225535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959272779093477402.post-16380057780473148402012-03-21T12:39:18.712-07:002012-03-21T12:39:18.712-07:00Not much insight to give you... Just a friendly &...Not much insight to give you... Just a friendly 'I'm sorry.' I know what you are going through. Also, we live in a world where a lot people do not handle it well when told they are doing something wrong. Sorry again.Bottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17165553600061563626noreply@blogger.com