Faith and Diligence
I was asked to speak in sacrament meeting this coming Sunday on Faith and Diligence. I wasn't given any specific scripture, but told that there was a quote by Elder Scott that connected the two themes. I've been going through the topical guide looking at the two words and where they're find... I'm sitting down right now to see if I can find the Elder Scott quote.
So far I've been impressed with how much the word diligence is in the scriptures- more than I had realized. At first my though, and I think it was influenced by my bishop's implication that diligence in obedience leads to an increase of faith. While that is certainly true- I think its kinda like the bearing of testimony can strengthen a testimony- or grace and works- that the opposite is also true. Faith truly is an "anchor" to our souls, if we have faith it helps us to be steadfast and immovable. If we feel we lack faith- we can improve our efforts to be diligent, and as we do we will gain testimony and faith in those things to which we are obedient. The gift of faith though will always encourage obedience, improvement and therefore diligence...
What are some of YOUR thoughts?
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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I agree that dilligence can increase faith. But sometimes the other way around as well. I think they come as a package deal, with one usual the other follows.
I've personally found that sometimes faith precedes dilligence (I believe therefore I do). But other times, my faith in a particular area is lacking, but as I am dilligent in my actions, my faith grows (I do therefore I believe).
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