This article is thought-provoking! I have reconsidered my understanding of the word "tradition." We usually think of tradition as the transfer of information or culture from one generation to another. However, in our modern day, I think tradition can also refer to the transfer of information or culture from one person or group to another. Under this definition, some of the traditions that have come into vogue today are social media, and our reliance upon the news media for our understanding of what is happening in the world. Sometimes, these sources of "truth" are in direct opposition to the Lord's sources of truth, which are scripture, prophets, and personal revelation.
IwonderFebruary 4, 2020
Although we may be like Laman and Lemuel in many ways, I wonder why did they think so often that murdering a family member was the solution? If they were faithful Jews, wasn't murder considered a sin in their religion? I'm not sure how religious they really were.
Haze KompelienFebruary 4, 2020
"Anytime we identify only with the heroes of a scriptural story, we may be walking away from an important invitation to grow."
Oh dear. I always want to see myself as a good guy! The whole idea of looking for myself and my flaws in the bad guys is painful.
The idea of seeing the bad guys as an invitation for introspection and an opportunity to grow is a good one.
This is gonna hurt a bit, I fear!
Thanks for the idea.
Chris HowellFebruary 4, 2020
We have had this thought too; that we are more like Laman and Lemuel than Nephi. Truly there is a great deal to learn from them.
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ChristineFebruary 5, 2020
This article is thought-provoking! I have reconsidered my understanding of the word "tradition." We usually think of tradition as the transfer of information or culture from one generation to another. However, in our modern day, I think tradition can also refer to the transfer of information or culture from one person or group to another. Under this definition, some of the traditions that have come into vogue today are social media, and our reliance upon the news media for our understanding of what is happening in the world. Sometimes, these sources of "truth" are in direct opposition to the Lord's sources of truth, which are scripture, prophets, and personal revelation.
IwonderFebruary 4, 2020
Although we may be like Laman and Lemuel in many ways, I wonder why did they think so often that murdering a family member was the solution? If they were faithful Jews, wasn't murder considered a sin in their religion? I'm not sure how religious they really were.
Haze KompelienFebruary 4, 2020
"Anytime we identify only with the heroes of a scriptural story, we may be walking away from an important invitation to grow." Oh dear. I always want to see myself as a good guy! The whole idea of looking for myself and my flaws in the bad guys is painful. The idea of seeing the bad guys as an invitation for introspection and an opportunity to grow is a good one. This is gonna hurt a bit, I fear! Thanks for the idea.
Chris HowellFebruary 4, 2020
We have had this thought too; that we are more like Laman and Lemuel than Nephi. Truly there is a great deal to learn from them.
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