Today we learned about the different animals the Israelites were allowed to eat and the animals they were not allowed to eat.
Why were not allowed to eat these animals?
The Lord knew that at times the Israelites would forget to pray, follow the commandments, etc but they would not forget to eat. These dietary restrictions would allow the Israelites to remember him.
What dietary restrictions do we have?
The Word of Wisdom.
The Lord knows what is good for our bodies. He wants us to be healthy and to make good decisions. We can make good decisions if our judgement is not impaired.
Having our bodies clean means that we can have the holy ghost with us. How fortunate we are to have this guide.
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
The Story of Balaam
Today we read the story of Balaam.
I asked you to write down a weakness.
How you have or how you can overcome this weakness?
What can you gain from overcoming this weakness?
Balaam's weakness led him to disobey God. He was more interested in the riches Balak could offer him.
Balak wanted Balaam to place a curse on the Israelites so they could not take over their land.
After an interaction with an angel and his donkey Balaam decides he will only speak that of which God wants him to speak.
Later in the scriptures he advices Balak that the only way to weaken Israel is to get them to break God's commandments.
What are your impressions of Balaam?
I asked you to write down a weakness.
How you have or how you can overcome this weakness?
What can you gain from overcoming this weakness?
Balaam's weakness led him to disobey God. He was more interested in the riches Balak could offer him.
Balak wanted Balaam to place a curse on the Israelites so they could not take over their land.
After an interaction with an angel and his donkey Balaam decides he will only speak that of which God wants him to speak.
Later in the scriptures he advices Balak that the only way to weaken Israel is to get them to break God's commandments.
What are your impressions of Balaam?
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