Be Peaceable Followers of Christ
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Experiencing Trials and Tribulations
Elder Cook discusses the inevitability of trials, tribulations, and adversities in the lives of those who believe in, worship, and testify of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that these challenges are part of our mortal journey and our progression towards a kingdom of glory.
Bad things happen to good people on this mortal journey.
This is the time allotted for us to prepare to meet God.Key Points:
- Trials and tribulations are part of our mortal journey.
- These experiences are part of our progression towards a kingdom of glory.
- We are blessed with agency and subject to the trials of mortality.
- Can you recall a time when you faced a significant trial or tribulation?
- How did this experience shape your faith and testimony?
- How did you rely on the teachings of Christ during this time?
Being Peaceable Followers of Christ
Elder Cook outlines the characteristics and behaviors of peaceable followers of Christ. He emphasizes the importance of being warm, engaged members of our communities, and of choosing the role of a peacemaker.
We love, share, and invite all of God’s children to follow Christ’s teachings.
We follow the counsel of our beloved prophet, President Nelson: we choose the role of "a peacemaker, now and always."Key Points:
- Peaceable followers of Christ are warm, engaged members of their communities.
- They choose the role of a peacemaker.
- How do you strive to be a peaceable follower of Christ in your daily life?
- Can you share an example of a time when you chose the role of a peacemaker?
- How does your faith influence your interactions with others in your community?
Facing Adversity with Faith and Confidence
Elder Cook discusses how faith in Jesus Christ and a deep understanding of His Atonement can help us face trials, tribulations, and adversities with confidence. He emphasizes that all that is unfair about life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
As we rely on Jesus Christ and His Atonement, He can help us endure our trials, sicknesses, and pain.
All that is unfair about life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.Key Points:
- Faith in Jesus Christ and understanding His Atonement can help us face adversity.
- All unfairness in life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
- How has your understanding of the Atonement helped you endure trials and adversity?
- Can you share a time when you found peace and consolation through the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
- How does your faith in Christ influence your perspective on life's unfairness?
Understanding the Father's Plan of Happiness
Elder Cook discusses the Father's plan of happiness, which includes premortal, mortal, and eternal life. He explains how this plan provides a potential for a glorious reunion with those we have lost and the righting of all wrongs.
Our Father’s plan of happiness for His children includes not only a premortal and mortal life but also a potential for eternal life.
All wrongs will be righted, and we will see with perfect clarity and faultless perspective and understanding.Key Points:
- The Father's plan of happiness includes premortal, mortal, and eternal life.
- This plan provides a potential for a glorious reunion with those we have lost and the righting of all wrongs.
- How does your understanding of the Father's plan of happiness influence your perspective on life and death?
- Can you share a time when this understanding brought you comfort during a time of loss?
- How has this plan influenced your decisions and actions in your mortal life?
Preparing for and Protecting against Future Challenges
Elder Cook discusses how scriptures and prophets prepare us for future challenges, warn us about dangers, and provide guidance. He emphasizes the importance of heeding the words of the prophets and preparing for the future.
A loving Father in Heaven and His Son, Jesus Christ, who is the head of His restored Church, have provided us scriptures and prophets to prepare us, warn us about dangers, and give us guidance to prepare and protect us.
The Lord’s preface to the Doctrine and Covenants, section 1, admonishes us to "give heed to the words of the prophets."Key Points:
- Scriptures and prophets provide guidance and prepare us for future challenges.
- It is important to heed the words of the prophets and prepare for the future.
- How have scriptures and prophets prepared you for challenges in your life?
- Can you share a time when the words of the prophets provided guidance or warning?
- How do you actively prepare for future challenges in your life?
