3 And when the Disciples had come with bread and wine, he took of the bread and brake and blessed it; and he gave unto the Disciples and commanded that they should eat. 4 And when they had eaten and were filled, he commanded that they should give unto the multitude. (Book of Mormon | 3 Nephi 18:3 - 4)We can't give to others what we don't have. Whether we are a parent, teacher or leader of some sort we have to obtain before we can give. Important to remember if one is burning the candle at both ends.
25 And ye see that I have commanded that none of you should go away, but rather have commanded that ye should come unto me, that ye might feel and see; even so shall ye do unto the world; ( 3 Nephi 18:25)
Revelation comes to both our hearts and our minds that we might "feel" and "see." We use all of our senses to "know" the gospel. The Savior invites us to "know" the truth not just believe it. The only ones who think that following the commandments is a manifestations of "blind obedience" are those who haven't followed the commandments themselves.
24 Therefore, hold up your light that it may shine unto the world. Behold I am the light which ye shall hold up—that which ye have seen me do. (3 Nephi 18:24)
We don't hold up our own imperfect light (Lucifer's ploy) - we hold up that brilliant light of Jesus Christ.
15 Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye must watch and pray always, lest ye be tempted by the devil, and ye be led away captive by him.
18 Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, ye must watch and pray always lest ye enter into temptation; for Satan desireth to have you, that he may sift you as wheat.
19 Therefore ye must always pray unto the Father in my name;
(3 Nephi 18:15 - 19)
Important enough he said it twice. And for good measure we'll add one from the N.T.
38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. (Mark 14:38)
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